Adams Central's last matchup with Manchester could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Saturday. The Adams Central Flying Jets lost 67-41 to the Manchester Squires. While losing is never fun, the Flying Jets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 230th, while the Squires are ranked 56th).
It was another big night for Gavin Betten, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and 11 rebounds for Manchester. Betten's evening made it 11 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Ethan Hendrix was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Adams Central has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season. As for Manchester, their victory was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adams Central will square off against Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Adams Central is facing Heritage at the right time seeing as Heritage is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Manchester, they will challenge Churubusco at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Manchester knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 contests -- so hopefully Churubusco likes a good challenge.
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