Veritas boys fall to Manhattan CHIEF

Despite putting together a 21-point fourth quarter rally, Veritas Christian’s boys basketball team fell to Manhattan CHIEF, 69-68, in overtime at home on Tuesday.

The Eagles (5-11) were outscored through the first three periods, including an eight-point difference in the third quarter. Then in final quarter, Veritas outscored its opposition, 21-10, to force overtime.

Tucker Flory led the Eagles with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Trey Husling joined his teammate in double figures with 17 points, while Kammal Dowdell added 10.

Veritas will travel to WAHAA at 7:30 p.m Friday.

Manhattan 11 17 24 10 7 — 69

Veritas 9 16 16 21 6 — 68

Manhattan — Patrick Shrader 15, Josh Upshaw 2, Derek Bowman 3, Nathan McNellis 7, Noah Salts 2, Dylan Peters 23, James Wilson 17.

Veritas — Weston Flory 9, Trey Huslig 17, Kammal Dowdell 10, Quinton Donohoe 6, Michael Rask 4, Tucker Flory 22.