Manitou Springs had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Peyton Panthers by the margin of a single free throw, 37-36. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 59-56 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Cohen Barrett was the offensive standout of the game as he posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Gaige Williams, who had six points.
When it comes to explaining why Peyton lost, don't look at Michael Perry. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points plus three steals. Bryce Love was another key player, earning seven points along with five rebounds and three blocks.
Manitou Springs has already played their next matchup (against Peyton), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Peyton, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Elbert at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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