Manzano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Capital Jaguars, falling 83-52. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Jaguars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 64-53 back in January.

Eduardo Laguna
| 01/15/26 vs Robertson | 2 |
| 01/21/26 vs Eldorado | 2 |
| 12/05/25 vs Belen | 3 |
| 12/12/25 vs Gadsden | 3 |
| 01/01/26 @ Bloomfield | 3 |
Loss or not, Manzano got some senior leadership from Bryce Johnson and Eduardo Laguna. Johnson posted 15 points and eight boards, while Laguna shot 75% from beyond the arc en route to 19 points and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Laguna has scored all season.
Manzano's record now sits at 7-18. As for Capital, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-17.
Looking ahead, Manzano will be playing at home against La Cueva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Monarchs' defense better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 61 points per game this season. As for Capital, they will face off against Eldorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars will be up against the Golden Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.79 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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