Manor Girls Basketball Dominates Region 4A Semifinals

Mustangs clinch state tournament berth with 89-45 win over Warhill

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Manor girls basketball team returned to the court for the first time since February 19 and showed no signs of rust, dominating Warhill 89-45 in the Region 4A semifinals. Ca'Asia Brown scored 25 points for the Mustangs, who improved to 22-1 on the season and clinched a spot in the state tournament. Manor had initially forfeited their quarterfinal win over Gloucester due to an administrative error, but a court ruling reinstated them in the tournament.

Why it matters

This win is a big relief for the Manor team and coaching staff, who were eager to get back on the court after the long layoff. The victory also secures a spot in the state tournament for the Mustangs, who are one of the top teams in the region.

The details

Manor jumped out to an 11-1 lead and never looked back, showcasing their dominance over Warhill. The Lions had thought they had clinched a state tournament berth after beating Gloucester in the first region semifinal, but the reinstatement of Manor into the tournament dashed those hopes. Despite being the top seed, Manor had to play the semifinal game on Warhill's home floor, a decision made by the regional tournament committee.

  • Manor last played on February 19.
  • Manor defeated Gloucester 88-20 in the Region 4A quarterfinal, but initially forfeited the game due to an administrative error.
  • A judge later ruled to vacate the forfeit, reinstating Manor into the tournament.
  • The Region 4A semifinals were played on March 5, 2026.
  • The Region 4A championship game between Manor and Hampton will be played on March 6, 2026.

The players

Ca'Asia Brown

The star player for Manor, scoring 25 points in the semifinal win.

Roger Smith

The head coach of the Manor girls basketball team.

Warhill

The opponent of Manor in the Region 4A semifinal, who were defeated 89-45.

Dan Mullen

The athletic director of Warhill High School.

Jamal Felton

The former athletic director of Manor High School, whose administrative error led to the initial forfeit of the quarterfinal game.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big relief, not only for myself, but for the kids, too. They just wanted to play basketball. We just wanted to play, that's all.”

— Roger Smith, Head Coach, Manor High School (WTKR)

What’s next

The Manor Mustangs will face Hampton in the Region 4A championship game on March 6, 2026. The winner will advance to the state tournament.

The takeaway

This dominant win by Manor shows the team's resilience and determination to overcome the administrative hurdle they faced earlier in the tournament. Their ability to quickly regain their form after a long layoff is a testament to the strength of the program and their coaching staff.