Basketball Game Preview: Manning Monarchs vs. Scott's Branch Eagles

The Manning Monarchs will head out on the road to challenge the Scott's Branch Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Manning can't be to happy about their upcoming road match considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home back in November. They took a blow against Socastee, falling 60-17. The Monarchs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Scott's Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 41-40 to East Clarendon. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Wolverines 13-8 in the first quarter.

Manning will have to contain Nigel Lawson as he made an impact in Scott's Branch's last game. He posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Nyren Bowman, who put up nine points.

Everything went Manning's way against Scott's Branch when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as Manning made off with a 71-51 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Scott's Branch's Scott'S Branch Middle/High School, who had 26 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Manning to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.