After two games on the road, Manzano is heading back home. They will be home for the holidays to greet the Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Saturday, Manzano made easy work of Belen and carried off a 61-38 victory. That 61-38 margin sets a new team best for Manzano this season.
Manzano had a senior duo take command as Donavan Rhodes scored 26 points along with five rebounds and Joaquin Ramos scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Those five rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Shane Erni, who scored eight points along with ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Atrisco Heritage Academy faced La Cueva in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Atrisco Heritage Academy blew past La Cueva 106-76 at home. Atrisco Heritage Academy's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Manzano's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-3. As for Atrisco Heritage Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Manzano came up short against Atrisco Heritage Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, falling 63-51. Will Manzano 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.
