After flying high against the Orchard View Cardinals last Thursday, the Manistee Chippewas came back down to earth. Manistee was dealt a 73-32 defeat at the hands of Whitehall on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Manistee has scored all season.
Camden Thompson was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds for Whitehall. Thompson is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Camar Ready, who scored 13 points.
Whitehall's lineup was just a bit different on Tuesday as La?varion Dean got a bit more time on the court (13 vs. his season average of 6.25). Dean made the most of the opportunity, scoring seven points along with five rebounds and two steals. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Manistee now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Whitehall, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 19-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manistee will take on Tri County Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manistee is facing Tri County Area at the right time seeing as Tri County Area is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Whitehall, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Ludington at 7:00 p.m. on February 16th. Whitehall has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,183 points over their last 17 contests.
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