Having just played yesterday, the Jefferson Panthers will get right back to it and host the Manhattan Christian Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Jefferson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.5 points per game this season.
On Friday, Jefferson didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Broadwater, but they still walked away with a 45-39 victory.
Jefferson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryian Eveland led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Cameron Toney, who went 6 for 12 on her way to 21 points and four steals.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Manhattan Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their game on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 61-13 win over Twin Bridges. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 22 points or more this season.
Jefferson pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.5 points per game. As for Manhattan Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Jefferson took their victory against Manhattan Christian in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 63-37. Will Jefferson repeat their success, or does Manhattan Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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