Lady Squires Fall To Central NobleNORTH MANCHESTER – In what turned out to be a low-scoring game against Central Noble Tuesday evening, the Manchester Lady Squires didn’t do themselves any favors in the second quarter. Leading 15-8 after one quarter of play, the host Lady Squires were outscored 11-0 in the second stanza, and eventually lost 33-29. Each team scored five points in the third quarter and nine points in the fourth. “We played a very talented opponent tonight that executed well on the road,” said Manchester coach Jacob Everett. I am proud of the way our girls battled tonight, we just didn’t execute late.” With the loss, Manchester fell to 9-7 on the season, while Central Noble extended its win streak to seven and its record to 13-2. Central Noble lost its season opener to Whitko by eight points, and its only other loss this season was a 32-25 setback at Angola on Dec. 2. Kerrigan Hatfield led Manchester with 11 points Tuesday, while Cierra Carter tallied nine points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Rae Bedke and Ellie Milam scored three points each in the loss, while Bailey Sewell chipped in with two points, and Erika Kendall made a free throw. Sydney Day led the team in rebounds with nine, and also finished with three assists and two steals. Manchester won the JV game 33-23 and was led by Rachel Cave and Ranissa Shambarger, who scored 12 points each. The Lady Squires are in action again Saturday when they host Three Rivers Conference opponent North Miami.
