Deep Creek lost to Manor back in January, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Deep Creek Hornets snuck past the Manor Mustangs with a 68-63 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Hornets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Deep Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryce Thompson led the charge by going 6 for 10 on his way to 17 points. Bradley Barham was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 16 points along with seven boards and three steals.
Hornets
| 12/17/24 vs Manor | 20 |
| 12/03/24 vs Grassfield | 19 |
| 12/11/24 vs Bayside | 13 |
| 12/05/24 @ Western Branch | 12 |
| 12/10/24 vs Kellam | 11 |
Deep Creek was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
The victory got Deep Creek back to even at 3-3. As for Manor, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Deep Creek will take on Nansemond River in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Deep Creek is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.5 points per game this season. Manor has already played their next match, a 55-52 loss against Norview on the 18th.
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