J.P. McCaskey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 53-40 to the Manheim Township Blue Streaks. While losing is never fun, the Red Tornado can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 372nd, while the Blue Streaks are ranked 78th).
Sumaiya Bint-Dawu
| 01/22/26 @ Manheim Township | 2 |
| 01/19/26 @ Susquehanna Township | 2 |
| 01/15/26 vs Cedar Crest | 3 |
| 01/12/26 vs Lebanon | 4 |
| 01/10/26 @ Conestoga Valley | 2 |
Despite the loss, J.P. McCaskey saw an underclassman step up: freshman Sumaiya Bint-Dawu posted 13 points and eight boards. Bint-Dawu has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Anastasia Cruz, who had 14 points and three steals.
J.P. McCaskey's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Manheim Township, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-3.
J.P. McCaskey wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 49-23 loss against Coatesville on the 23rd. As for Manheim Township, they will square off against Central York at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
