Manchester Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 63-42 to the Linganore Lancers. While losing is never fun, the Mavericks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 251st, while the Lancers are ranked 73rd).
Manchester Valley's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Owen Caine, who posted nine points and five assists, and Trevor Hottenstein, who scored eight points. Another player making a difference was Colton Enderle, who put up nine points.
Mavericks
| 02/21/25 vs Linganore | 10 |
| 02/19/25 @ South Carroll | 5 |
| 02/10/25 @ Oakdale | 5 |
| 02/07/25 @ Francis Scott Key | 4 |
| 02/03/25 vs Century | 6 |
| + 10 more games |
Even though they lost, Manchester Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Linganore had a senior duo take command as Brandon Donaldson went 7-for-13 on his way to 19 points and Dylan Hodgson went 8-for-12 en route to 17 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Hodgson is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 15 games he's played. Cory Clark was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with ten points and nine boards.
Manchester Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Linganore, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Manchester Valley will venture away from home to challenge Harford Tech at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Harford Tech's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. Linganore does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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