Manor New Tech and Taylor are an even 3-3 against one another since December of 2018, but not for long. Manor New Tech will head out on the road to challenge the Taylor Ducks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Manor New Tech put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Giddings 77-42 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Manor New Tech has posted since December 19, 2023.
Meanwhile, Taylor scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Austin Achieve 88-48 at home. The win made it back-to-back wins for Taylor.
Taylor's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Laurence, who scored 16 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Treos Richardson, who scored 16 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Manor New Tech's victory bumped their record up to 12-13. As for Taylor, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-15 record this season.
Manor New Tech came up short against Taylor when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 63-53. Can Manor New Tech avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.