This season hasn't been kind to the Manning Monarchs, who are still winless after their 11th matchup. They fell 38-29 to East Clarendon on Wednesday. While losing is never fun, Manning can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 268th, while East Clarendon is ranked 89th).
Manning's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aysia Moore, who scored ten points along with four steals. Those four steals set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashanti McLeod, who scored five points along with three steals.
East Clarendon's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jasmyne Lloyd, who scored eight points along with ten rebounds and four steals. That's the first time this season that Lloyd pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Cherish Cochran, who scored ten points along with three steals.
Manning's loss was their seventh straight at home, which bumped their record down to 0-11. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 25.6 points per game. As for East Clarendon, their victory ended a eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 10-1.
Manning won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Hartsville at 6:00 p.m. on December 28th. East Clarendon won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Stall at 7:30 p.m. on December 28th.
