Basketball Game Preview: Manley Wildcats vs. Clemente Wildcats

The Manley Wildcats will take on the Clemente Wildcats in a holiday battle at at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manley will be strutting in after a victory while Clemente will be coming in after a defeat.

Manley took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 69-25 win over Orr. That looming 69-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.

Meanwhile, Clemente's undefeated season came to an end after seven games on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Jones and fell 61-27. The loss put an end to the Wildcats' undefeated start to the season.

Manley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.7 points per game. As for Clemente, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.

Everything went Manley's way against Clemente in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, as Manley made off with a 79-59 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Manley since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.