There's no place like home for the New Manchester Jaguar, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They managed a 61-57 win over Hardaway on Tuesday. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
When it comes to explaining why Hardaway lost, one person who can't be blamed is Lamell Mims. Despite the final result, he scored 22 points along with 5 rebounds. Zaire Hodge was another key contributor, scoring 10 points.
New Manchester's win bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hardaway, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
New Manchester will head out on the road to face off against Hillgrove at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hillgrove knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully New Manchester likes a good challenge. As for Hardaway, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Trinity Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
