Basketball Recap: Taylor Fique and Emma Penczek Secure Win for Manchester Valley

There's no place like home for Manchester Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They managed a 47-41 victory over the Francis Scott Key Eagles on Friday. This was a revenge game for the Mavericks: when they faced off against the Eagles back in January, they had to take a 51-27 loss.

Taylor Fique

Steals

02/03/25 @ Century	8
01/17/25 vs Century	7
02/07/25 vs Francis Scott Key	6
01/24/25 vs Liberty	6
01/28/25 @ South Carroll	4
+ 4 more games

Manchester Valley was led to victory by Emma Penczek and Taylor Fique. Penczek posted 17 points along with six rebounds and five steals, while Fique dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 boards. Fique also grabbed six steals, which is notable because Manchester Valley is 7-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 4-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Lilah Kresslein, who had seven points and five rebounds.

Manchester Valley is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Francis Scott Key, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-6.

Manchester Valley has already played their next match, a 47-44 defeat against Crofton on the 10th. As for Francis Scott Key, they will welcome South Carroll at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.