The Elizabeth Cardinals will head out to challenge the Manitou Springs Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Elizabeth is leaving town to face Manitou Springs after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Cardinals took a hard 74-59 fall against Cheyenne Mountain on Tuesday.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Manitou Springs and Peyton meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Mustangs took a 51-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 16-7 in the first quarter.
Elizabeth ended up a good deal behind Manitou Springs in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, losing 47-33. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Mustangs' Cohen Barrett, who posted 17 points and five steals. Now that the Cardinals know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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