The Manila Mustangs's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They snuck past Bryce Valley with a 53-47 win. That's another feather in the cap for Manila, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Manila's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Riley Browning led the charge by scoring 23 points. Browning has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last eight times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ben Lail, who scored 13 points.
Manila's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Bryce Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Manila and Altamont will face off at 8:00 p.m. on January 25th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Altamont has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 1. As for Bryce Valley, they will be playing at home against Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Wayne is ranked 101st, while Bryce Valley is ranked 118th).
