Game Recap: Mullins vs Manning

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in the Mullins HS vs Manning HS game tonight up at John Thames Arena in Manning. This region game went down to the wire for the Monarchs and Auctioneers. Who ended up winning the game? Who played well? Well Prep Hoops has you covered once again.<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Monarchs Hold onto Defeat Mullins</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Manning HS Monarchs defeated the Mullins HS Auctioneers 57-53 in a big region game to start the season. The Monarchs move to (9-2) on the season with the win while the Auctioneers fall to (12-2). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The Lefties Stand Tall</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723646,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_08-00-00-2660PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_08-00-00-2660PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2723646" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356854' first='Jeffrey' last='Ceasar']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2336204' first='Tavion' last='Carter']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454355' first='Lovell' last='Stevenson'] </strong>all left-handed also scored in double digits tonight for the Monarchs. Ceasar started out slow while finishing with 11 points in the win. Jeffrey a senior guard started off slowly when he only scored 2 points at the halftime break. Ceasar a shifty guard really likes the ball in his hands and when changing directions on defenders. Jeffrey was able to connect on some mid-range jumpers here while playing some stifling defense at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723652,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_07-58-46-4980PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_07-58-46-4980PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2723652" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter a left-handed came up big today scoring 17 points in the win. Tavion didn't look to venture past the elbow for shooting a jumper. The wiry Carter plays his best basketball closer to the basket than farther away. Tavion will look to defend down in the post while playing active on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723649,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_07-59-40-4210PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_07-59-40-4210PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2723649" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevenson played some point guard here today at times. He showcased a 1-2 dribble pull-up at times. Lovell actually took the rock from coast to coast to score the ball. Stevenson a Wide Receiver on the football team has a nice set of hands to catch anything thrown in his direction. He finished with 16 points and 14 rebounds tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Worley Has Solid Game</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305379' first='Dakarai' last='Worley']</strong> is just a sophomore for the Auctioneers. He was able to finish at the rim here tonight on his way to scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds according to my unofficial stats. Dakarai finished on both sides of the basket. Worley has really good body control going to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Auctioneers Had Chances</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2723651,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_07-59-04-8420PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_08-01-2025_07-59-04-8420PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2723651" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Auctioneers struggled on the foul line down the stretch. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2299732' first='Deyon' last='Ford'] </strong>finished with 16 points tonight despite going (2-9) from the foul line. Deyon really plays his game to the basket where tonight he lived in the paint. He roughly took 20 shots inside the paint at the bucket. He plays the game in attack mode at all times. Deyon is a slasher deluxe on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Portal Moves - Who are Some Players on the Move?:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2462615,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-09-0150PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_14-06-2024_08-50-09-0150PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462615" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332455' first='Kaleb' last='Evans']</strong> to Moravian Prep/YNG Dreamerz - Evans previously was ranked #2 in the 2025 Palmetto State Rankings while attending Lexington HS. Kaleb is committed to attend Winthrop University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2692969,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1260-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_1260-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2692969" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051824' first='Robert' last='Moore']</strong> to Legacy Early College. Moore played at Moravian Prep/YNG Dreamerz previously in North Carolina. Robert played his freshman - junior seasons at Porter Gaud in Charleston. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->