Manteca played a tough matchup on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by the East Union Lancers 71-32. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 597th, while the Lancers are ranked 164th).
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Manteca's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaesha Dunn, who posted seven points and nine boards. Dunn is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Michailla Springs was another key player, putting up 13 points and three blocks.
East Union found their leader in freshman Haven Stone, who went 10 of 23 on her way to 23 points and six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Stone has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zyondupree Beasley, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 boards.
Manteca has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for East Union, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Manteca has already played their next match, a 52-35 defeat against Patterson on the 16th. As for East Union, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 62-40 victory against Sierra on the 16th.
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