The Manual Thunderbolts can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against Eagle Ridge Academy by a score of 50-40. The win was just what Manual needed coming off of a 73-21 defeat in their prior matchup.
Manual found their leader in underclassman Dayjah Fox, who scored 28 points along with eight rebounds and six blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Fox has scored all season. Shayla Collins was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Eagle Ridge Academy saw an underclassman step up: Carole Tamburino dropped a double-double on 16 points and 17 rebounds. Tamburino hasn't dropped below ten rebounds for 19 straight games. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Contreras, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Manual's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Eagle Ridge Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Manual won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Arrupe Jesuit at 6:00 p.m. on February 14th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Manual is ranked 244th, while Arrupe Jesuit is ranked 261st). As for Eagle Ridge Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Jefferson Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Eagle Ridge Academy is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Jefferson Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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