Whitko suffered their biggest defeat since January 4th on Tuesday. They came up short against the Manchester Squires, falling 78-53. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Squires apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Riley Harman
| 02/25/25 vs Manchester | 78% |
| 02/21/25 @ Wabash | 83% |
| 02/18/25 vs LaVille | 50% |
When it comes to explaining why Whitko lost, don't look at Riley Harman. Despite the final result, he went 7-for-9 to rack up 21 points. Harman is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Caden Deneve, who posted ten points and eight boards.
Manchester's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gavin Betten, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Ethan Hendrix was another key player, shooting 80% from the field en route to 18 points and five steals.
Whitko has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. Manchester's victory bumped their record up to 19-2.
Whitko wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 61-43 defeat against Churubusco on the 26th. As for Manchester, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 61-46 win against Mississinewa on the 28th.
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