With a playoff game on the line, the Manteca Buffaloes rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 46-29 win over the Eagles. Given Manteca's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 159th, while El Camino is ranked 531st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Jada Ikharo, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds. She hasn't dropped below three steals for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Michailla Springs, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds.
Despite the defeat, El Camino had strong showings from Noelle Potratz, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds, and Calista Wold, who scored seven points along with six steals. Potratz is crushing the block category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Kiena Thomas was another key contributor, scoring two points along with six rebounds.
El Camino struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only three offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Manteca pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.
Manteca has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 games, which provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. As for El Camino, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-14.
Manteca will face off against Kimball at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Manteca focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 18 on Wednesday. El Camino does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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