With heart bigger than height, Gary Manso helps Oak Forest stun Hillcrest for conference share. ‘Feels great.’

With heart bigger than height, Gary Manso helps Oak Forest stun Hillcrest for conference share. ‘Feels great.’

As a slender 5-foot-8 senior guard, Oak Forest’s Gary Manso is almost always the smallest player on the basketball court. But Manso consistently pulls rebounds away from taller players, scores inside and makes plays that amaze his teammates. And he believes the secret to his success is simple. “It’s all about heart,” Manso said. “It’s all about putting in the effort. I’m scrappy and I’ve got a lot of heart.” His heart and hustle led the Bengals …