Kennedy has won five straight games at home, while Manual has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Wednesday. The Commanders will host the Thunderbolts at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Kennedy 28, Manual 24.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
Kennedy is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing DSST: Conservatory Green: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Commanders blew the Hornets out of the water with a 72-27 final score. The Commanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Makayla Johnson
| 01/23/26 @ DSST: Conservatory Green | 17 |
| 01/16/26 vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART | 16 |
| 01/15/26 @ Dakota Ridge | 15 |
It was another big night for Makayla Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds. Her big performance that afternoon made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Mercedes Gerry, who went 7-for-14 en route to 16 points along with six boards and four steals.
Meanwhile, Manual entered their contest against DSST: Cedar on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Thunderbolts fell 36-27 to the Falcons. The game marked the Thunderbolts' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Kennedy's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Manual, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-3.
Everything came up roses for Kennedy against Manual in their previous meeting back in February of 2025, as the squad secured a 71-38 victory. Do the Commanders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Thunderbolts turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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