Manzano's game on Tuesday was all tied up 32-32 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They came up short against the Highland Hornets, falling 75-55. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Monarchs of the 85-65 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
Manzano lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Bryce Johnson, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 19 points and five boards. He also posted an assist, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Eduardo Laguna, who posted ten points and six rebounds.
Highland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nico Sanchez, who almost dropped a double-double with 27 points and nine boards. Sanchez is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games he's played. Edwin Montelongo was another key player, almost dropping a triple-double with 15 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists.
Manzano's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Highland, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manzano will welcome Gadsden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Volcano Vista at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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