Manning lost against Atlantic Collegiate Academy last Wednesday and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Manning Monarchs were outmatched by the Atlantic Collegiate Academy Armada and fell 71-41. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Armada are ranked 17th).
Several Monarchs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lovell Stevenson, who posted eight points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Stevenson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lovon Stevenson, who scored four points along with seven boards and three steals.
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Even though they lost, Manning smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive games.
Jaylen Bellamy was his usual excellent self, going 7 for 11 en route to 19 points and five rebounds for Atlantic Collegiate Academy. The dominant performance gave Bellamy a new career-high in points. Jamie Brooks was another key player, putting up six points in addition to six boards and six blocks.
Manning's defeat dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Atlantic Collegiate Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manning will face off against Marion at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Atlantic Collegiate Academy, they will take on East Clarendon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Atlantic Collegiate Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 14 matchups.
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