Manley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 55-42 victory over the Christian Fenger Academy Titans on Monday. The win was familiar territory for the Wildcats, who have now won three games in a row.
| 02/16/26 vs Christian Fenger Academy | 31 |
| 02/06/26 @ Christian Fenger Academy | 27 |
| 02/02/26 vs Dyett | 39 |
| 01/30/26 @ Chicago Marshall | 24 |
| 01/28/26 vs Prosser | 25 |
| + 36 more games |
Manley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaklaya Hunter, who went 11-for-19 on her way to 31 points and three steals. The matchup was Hunter's 41st in a row with at least 16 points. DeAhri Hayes was another key player, dropping a double-double with 15 points and 20 rebounds.
Manley's win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Christian Fenger Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-9.
Looking ahead, Manley will venture away from home to face off against Morgan Park Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 56.1 points per game this season. Christian Fenger Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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