The Outer Banks Voice – Manteo girls and boys groups defeat First Flight, stay unbeaten on the season

Manteo girls and boys groups defeat First Flight, stay unbeaten on the season

By Outer Banks Voice on December 17, 2022

By Patrick Sinclair

The Manteo Excessive College girls and boys basketball groups each prolonged their excellent 2022-2023 season data with residence courtroom wins over archrival First Flight on Dec. 15

The primary assembly of the season between the Manteo and First Flight boys basketball groups didn’t disappoint. The Dec. 15 contest held at Manteo, was an important recreation, particularly in a back-and-forth fourth quarter.

Manteo took a 14-point lead into the ultimate quarter, however First Flight received again into the sport and finally took a one-point lead. Manteo put collectively a few buckets and sealed the victory with clutch free throws on the shut of the sport. Manteo strikes to 7-0 on the season and First Flight now stands at 2-4.  It was the primary win for the Manteo boys crew over First Flight for the reason that 2011 season.

Manteo was led by Kenyen Conti with 23 factors, Will Waughtel with 20, Amyas Kenyon with 15 and Kaleb Spencer with 14 factors. First Flight was led by Mason Dobie with 30 factors, Eli Hawk with 27 factors, and Isaac Dobie with 22 factors.

The Manteo ladies crew additionally gained its Dec. 15 matchup with the First Flight ladies, prevailing in a 52-35 contest. Manteo was led by senior Erika Bailey with 17 factors and senior Brianna Fordham with 14 factors.

The Manteo ladies squad improves to 6-0 for the season and performs subsequent on Dec. 28 at residence at 6:00 p.m. in opposition to Jap Randolph. First Flight strikes to 5-2 on the season and performs subsequent at Camden County on Jan. 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Patrick Sinclair is the minister at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Manns Harbor.