Kelvyn Park has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 21.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They were beaten by the Manley Wildcats 58-12. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 456th, while the Wildcats are ranked 212th).
Jaklaya Hunter continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Manley, dropping a double-double on 50 points and 18 steals. The match was Hunter's 11th in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja Von Willis, who posted eight points along with 15 rebounds and six steals.
Kelvyn Park's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Manley, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Kelvyn Park Panthers face off against the Austin College and Career Academy Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Kelvyn Park's defense has only allowed 21.8 points per game this season, so Austin College and Career Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Manley, they will venture away from home to take on Alcott at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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