Caldwell Hornets fall 60-56 at home against Manor New Tech

  • CALDWELL’S HARRISON Novak leaps high for this shot against Manor New Tech. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    CALDWELL’S HARRISON Novak leaps high for this shot against Manor New Tech. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • GRANT McMANUS of Caldwell takes a shot against Manor New Tech on Saturday.
    GRANT McMANUS of Caldwell takes a shot against Manor New Tech on Saturday.
  • CALDWELL’S CHRISTIAN TRINIDAD fights for the ball against Manor New Tech. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    CALDWELL’S CHRISTIAN TRINIDAD fights for the ball against Manor New Tech. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

    The Caldwell Hornets battled Manor New Tech last Saturday in a close 60-56 home loss, with Tech hitting some critical free throws late in the game as the Hornets were forced to foul.

    It was another frustrating close one for Caldwell, who had led in the fourth and later had some successful defensive traps that forced Tech into some turnovers.

    But the Hornets were unable to score in transition to rega…