Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Manteno couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 50-34 bruising from the Seneca Fighting Irish on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Fighting Irish: they've now lost five in a row.
Maddie Gesky
| 02/21/25 vs Seneca | 10 |
| 02/18/25 vs Chicago Christian | 17 |
| 02/10/25 vs Coal City | 16 |
| 02/06/25 @ Herscher | 15 |
| 02/03/25 vs Streator | 12 |
| + 5 more games |
Despite the defeat, Manteno saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Maddie Gesky dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds. Gesky is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last ten games she's played.
Even though they lost, Manteno smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Manteno's loss dropped their record down to 24-5. As for Seneca, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 25-8.
Manteno does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Seneca, they will face off against Bishop McNamara at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop McNamara will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Seneca surely won't give up without a fight.
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