The Manual Thunderbolts extended their postseason success on Friday against the Platte Valley Broncos. They enjoyed a cozy 63-48 win over the Broncos. The win was just what Manual needed coming off of a 77-32 loss in their prior game.
Manual's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Deshawn Fox, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. Marquell Marquez was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with five assists and two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Platte Valley lost, one person who can't be blamed is Braylon Edstrom. Despite the final result, he scored 22 points along with two steals. That was a full 45.8% of Platte Valley's points, marking the ninth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Hagen Jackson, who scored seven points along with five assists and two steals.
Manual is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. As for Platte Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 10-13.
Manual didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-37 loss vs. Centauri on the 2nd. Platte Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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