A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Manley Wildcats challenge the Kelvyn Park Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday... Manley is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last nine games.
On Monday, it was close, but Manley sidestepped Mather for a 41-38 win. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while the Rangers are ranked 489th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Manley found their leader in sophomore Jaklaya Hunter, who went 12 for 19 on her way to 28 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. That makes it ten consecutive games in which Hunter has scored at least a third of Manley's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja Von Willis, who posted ten points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Meanwhile, Kelvyn Park was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap back in December of 2024 as they fell 22-18 to Foreman.
Manley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 16.7 points per game. As for Kelvyn Park, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Manley suffered a grim 41-18 defeat to Kelvyn Park in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Manley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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