The Manual varsity basketball team from Peoria, IL, will host a home conference game against Peoria High School on Friday, January 3, at 6:00 PM.

Manual vs Peoria Game Info:

What: Illinois High School Basketball
Who: Manual (IL) vs Peoria (IL)
When: Friday, January 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Manual vs Peoria

The varsity basketball rivalry between Peoria and Manual has been heating up this season, with both teams showcasing strong performances. With critical games on the horizon and both teams boasting impressive records, here’s a detailed breakdown of their current standings, head-to-head results, scoring averages, and upcoming matchups.

Rankings and Records

• Peoria:
  • National Rank: 97
  • Illinois Rank: 6
  • Class Rank: 3
  • Overall Record: 14-1
  • Conference Record: 3-0
  • Home Record: 1-0
  • Away Record: 9-0
  • Neutral Record: 4-1
  • Win Percentage: 93.3%
  • Conference Win Percentage: 100%
  • Points For (PF): 800
  • Points Against (PA): 682
• Manual:
  • Illinois Rank: 102
  • Class Rank: 20
  • Overall Record: 8-5
  • Conference Record: 3-0
  • Home Record: 3-1
  • Away Record: 4-3
  • Neutral Record: 1-1
  • Win Percentage: 61.5%
  • Conference Win Percentage: 100%
  • Points For (PF): 785
  • Points Against (PA): 753

Team Scoring Averages (Per Quarter)

• Peoria:
  • Q1: 15.3
  • Q2: 8.0
  • Q3: 11.7
  • Q4: 14.3
  • Final Average: 53.3
• Manual:
  • Q1: 23.0
  • Q2: 10.8
  • Q3: 6.8
  • Q4: 23.0
  • Final Average: 60.4

Head-to-Head Matchup

On November 30, 2024, Peoria edged out Manual in a thrilling away tournament game, winning by a narrow margin of 55-54. This tight victory demonstrates the close competition between these two teams and sets the stage for their upcoming rematch.

• Game Recap (11/30/24):
  • Final Score: Peoria 55, Manual 54
  • Despite being outscored in the first and fourth quarters by Manual, Peoria managed to secure the win with strong defensive plays and clutch scoring down the stretch.

Upcoming Games

• January 3, 2025: Peoria will face Manual again in an away conference game at 6 p.m. This game is expected to be another nail-biter given their previous encounter.
• February 7, 2025: Manual will have a chance to even the score when they play Peoria in an away conference game at 6:30 p.m.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced several common opponents throughout the season, with Peoria holding a slight edge in their overall record against these teams.

• Peoria’s Record vs. Common Opponents: 5-0
• Manual’s Record vs. Common Opponents: 3-0

Key Games Against Common Opponents:

• Centennial: Peoria won 74-57, while Manual won 52-49.
• Richwoods: Peoria secured a 63-57 victory, and Manual won 58-52.
• Urbana: Peoria will play Urbana later in the season, whereas Manual already defeated Urbana 48-44 on December 10, 2024.

Record Breakdown

Final Thoughts

As Peoria and Manual prepare to clash again, fans can expect another intense and closely contested game. Both teams have shown resilience and skill throughout the season, with Peoria holding a slight edge in overall performance. However, Manual’s ability to put up high-scoring quarters and their solid record at home makes them a formidable opponent.

Will Peoria continue their dominant streak, or will Manual bounce back and level the season series? All eyes will be on the court when these two teams meet again on January 3 and February 7. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting finish to the season!