Basketball Recap: Kaliya Gray Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Elite Scholars Academy

Blue Devils

Margin (Wins)

01/14/25 @ Mt. Zion	44
01/07/25 vs Elite Scholars Academy	32
01/17/25 vs Atlanta Classical Academy	22
01/31/25 @ Elite Scholars Academy	20

Manchester won the last time they faced Elite Scholars Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Manchester Blue Devils were the clear victor by a 47-27 margin over the Elite Scholars Academy Royal Knights. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Manchester's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaliya Gray led the charge by putting up 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlecia White, who posted ten points.

Manchester's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Elite Scholars Academy, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-17.

Manchester is taking a road trip to face off against Trion at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Manchester is facing Trion at the right time seeing as Trion is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Elite Scholars Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Mt. Zion at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Elite Scholars Academy will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Mt. Zion will have lost 13 straight heading into Saturday's contest.