It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Chicago Christian can now relate to. They took a 46-29 bruising from the Manteno Panthers on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 388th, while the Panthers are ranked 183rd).
Imani Frazier
| 02/18/25 @ Manteno | 3 |
| 02/15/25 vs Southland College Prep | 5 |
| 02/13/25 @ Tinley Park | 7 |
| 02/11/25 @ Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family | 4 |
| 02/08/25 vs Aurora Christian | 6 |
| + 7 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Chicago Christian lost, don't look at Imani Frazier. Despite the final result, she posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Frazier is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last 12 games she's played.
Even though they lost, Chicago Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive matches.
Manteno's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emily Horath, who went 6-for-10 en route to 12 points along with eight boards and four steals. Thanks to that strong game, Horath now owns an excellent 45.2% shooting accuracy. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Gesky, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 17 rebounds.
Chicago Christian's loss dropped their record down to 17-15. As for Manteno, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 24-4.
Chicago Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Manteno, they will challenge Seneca at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seneca will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Manteno surely won't give up without a fight.
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