Manual has won five straight games at home, while Kennedy has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Wednesday. The Manual Thunderbolts will host the Kennedy Commanders at 5:30 p.m.
Manual is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering DSST: Cedar just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 32-31 to the Falcons.
Meanwhile, Kennedy really took it to DSST: Conservatory Green for the full four quarters, racking up a 63-8 victory. The Commanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 28 points or more this season.
Kennedy's win came from a few key players Manual will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Morgan Williams, who went 6 of 10 en route to 15 points in addition to six boards and six steals. Keana Venegas-Alvarez was another key player, putting up nine points along with eight assists and seven steals.
Kennedy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Kennedy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.4 points per game. As for Manual, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 9-2.
Manual came up short against Kennedy in their previous meeting back in March of 2021, falling 55-46. Will Manual 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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