Manhattan ? After leading by 15 points at halftime, a second-half scoring drought hurt Veritas Christian’s boys basketball team in a 52-47 road loss at Manhattan CHIEF.

Tucker Flory led the Eagles (3-2) with 15 points and 12 rebounds on 7-of-10 shooting. Michael Rask added 12 points.

Veritas will return to the court on Jan. 3.

The Veritas girls team was more successful Tuesday, winning its game against Manhattan CHIEF, 48-42.

Veritas 17 15 6 9 — 47

Manhattan 12 5 14 21 — 52

Veritas — Weston Flory 9, Trey Huslig 8, Quinton Donohoe 3, Michael Rask 12, Tucker Flory 15.

Veritas girls 48, Manhattan CHIEF 42

Tori Huslig scored 18 points and Alyssa Krestan added nine steals as Veritas Christian’s girls basketball team earned a 48-42 road victory over Manhattan CHIEF, improving to 4-0 on the season.

Veritas 17 15 6 9 — 47

Manhattan 12 5 14 21 — 52

Veritas — Titi Shepard 9, Holly Scott 3, Alyssa Krestan 5, Merav Edmondson 4, Chloe Holland 8, Katie Hammer 1, Tori Huslig 18.