Scott's Branch lost against Manning back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Eagles took a 55-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Monarchs.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nyren Bowman, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinton Jackson, who posted 14 points and three steals.
Lovell Stevenson was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds for Manning. Stevenson is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Lovon Stevenson also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Scott's Branch now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Manning, their record now sits at an identical 2-3.
Scott's Branch wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 41-31 loss against Lake City on the 9th. As for Manning, they have also already played their next matchup, a 53-50 defeat against Myrtle Beach on the 6th.
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