Manti is 0-10 against Emery since January of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Templars will take on the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Manti has given up an average of 51 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Manti is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against North Sanpete on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Templars were outmatched by the Hawks and fell 62-29. The Templars were down 53-25 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Meanwhile, Emery came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Salem Hills by a score of 56-44 on Tuesday.
Emery's win came from a few key players that Manti will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Elli Stoker, who posted ten points. Those ten points gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carlie Hurst, who scored 11 points and three steals.
Emery smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive games.
Emery now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Manti, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Manti came up short against Emery in their previous meeting back in January of 2025, falling 60-49. Thankfully for the Templars, Katelyn Nielson (who went 9-for-18 on her way to 21 points and six boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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