Basketball Preview: Manteo Redskins vs. Cape Hatteras Hurricanes
The Manteo Redskins will face off against the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manteo will be strutting in after a win while Cape Hatteras will be coming in after a loss.
Manteo is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 56-20 victory over Ocracoke.
Manteo's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Khloe Spencer led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and 12 rebounds. Mya Kelly was another key player, earning five points along with nine rebounds and seven steals.
Meanwhile, Cape Hatteras came up short against Eastern Christian HomeSchool on Monday and fell 45-34. The loss was the Hurricanes' first of the season.
Despite the defeat, Cape Hatteras saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Taylor Hickman went 9 for 15 en route to 20 points plus five rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Hickman a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (50%). Another player making a difference was Paizley Schultz, who scored seven points.
Even though they lost, Cape Hatteras smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Manteo might still be hurting after the 47-27 loss they got from Cape Hatteras when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Manteo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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