It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Manteno had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 46-29 victory over the Chicago Christian Knights. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 183rd, while the Knights are ranked 388th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Manteno got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Emily Horath out in front who went 6-for-10 en route to 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Thanks to that strong game, Horath now owns an excellent 45.2% field goal percentage. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Gesky, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 17 boards.
Panthers
| 02/18/25 vs Chicago Christian | 46-29 |
| 02/10/25 vs Coal City | 53-40 |
| 02/06/25 @ Herscher | 41-33 |
| 02/03/25 vs Streator | 68-32 |
| 01/30/25 @ Lisle | 35-25 |
| + 3 more games |
Manteno smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 29 consecutive games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Chicago Christian lost, don't look at Imani Frazier. Despite the final result, she posted 12 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Frazier has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 12 times she's played.
Manteno's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-4. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.5 points over those games. As for Chicago Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-15.
Coming up, Manteno will take on Seneca at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seneca will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Manteno surely won't give up without a fight. Chicago Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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