Mustangs
| 01/24/25 @ James Irwin | 46-30 |
| 01/22/25 @ Florence | 36-25 |
| 01/16/25 vs Banning Lewis Academy | 37-33 |
Manitou Springs waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They strolled past the James Irwin Jaguars with points to spare, taking the game 46-30. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Mustangs also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
Manitou Springs' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklynn Sheffield, who went 6 of 12 on her way to 15 points along with six boards and five steals. Sheffield is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Aly Perry also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
When it comes to explaining why James Irwin lost, don't look at Stella Reed. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. That's the most boards Reed has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mia Busby, who posted four points and four steals.
The victory got Manitou Springs back to even at 6-6. As for James Irwin, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Manitou Springs will take on Rye at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for James Irwin, they are taking a road trip to take on Lamar at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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