The South Windsor Bobcats pushed their score all the way to 57 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They lost to Manchester at home by a decisive 73-57 margin. South Windsor was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
Elise Ryan was her usual excellent self, going 7 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 26 points and 4 assists for Manchester. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ryan has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Lawrence, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
South Windsor has not been sharp recently as the team's lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Manchester, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
South Windsor will head out on the road to face off against the Blue Dragons at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Middletown will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak. As for Manchester, they will be playing at home against the Falcons at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Connecticut (Avon is ranked 78th, while the Red Hawks are ranked 68th).
