With a playoff win on the line, Manchester rose to the challenge on Saturday. They skirted past the 21st Century Charter Cougars 53-50. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-50 last Saturday.

Gavin Betten
03/22/25 vs 21st Century Charter | 22 |
03/22/25 vs Jimtown | 16 |
03/15/25 vs Tipton | 20 |
03/08/25 vs Oak Hill | 40 |
03/07/25 vs Rochester | 21 |
+ 18 more games |
Gavin Betten was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. His big performance that evening made it 23 games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Ethan Hendrix, who posted 16 points in addition to six assists and five boards.
When it comes to explaining why 21st Century Charter lost, don't look at Terrence Hayes. Despite the final result, he shot 53% from the field en route to 21 points and five rebounds. Hayes is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in each of the last 11 games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ronald Mosley, who went 5-for-11 to rack up 11 points.
The win (which was Manchester's eighth in a row) raised their record to 26-2. As for 21st Century Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-8.
Coming up, Manchester will square off against University at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. University will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Manchester surely won't give up without a fight. 21st Century Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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