Manchester is 6-1 against Bowdon since January of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Blue Devils will host the Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Manchester sitting on four straight victories and Bowdon on 15.
On Tuesday, Manchester took their game with ease, bagging a 65-38 win over Northwest Classical Academy. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Jahmari Carter
| 02/10/26 @ Northwest Classical Academy | 14 |
| 02/07/26 vs Trion | 13 |
| 01/30/26 vs Elite Scholars Academy | 11 |
| 01/10/26 @ Harris County | 11 |
| 01/27/26 vs Greenville | 9 |
Manchester's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jahmari Carter, who posted 14 points and five rebounds. Those 14 points gave Carter a new career-high. Brontae Jones was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Manchester smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 16 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Bowdon's game on Tuesday was all tied up 28-28 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They walked away with a 63-56 win over Trion. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 194th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 431st) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bowdon's win came from a few key players that Manchester will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Timothy Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in each of the last 19 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Aiden Haehnlein, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.
Manchester's victory bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Bowdon, their win bumped their record up to 20-3.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Manchester has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 52.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Bowdon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 35.8 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Manchester lost to Bowdon at home by a decisive 75-56 margin in their previous meeting back in January. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
