The MaxPreps national rankings speculated that Cedar Park might have a hard time against Manvel, and the rankings were right on the money. There's no need to mince words: Cedar Park lost to Manvel, and it lost bad. The score wound up at 56 - 17. Since it was a playoff game, the defeat was a particularly difficult one for Cedar Park.
Manvel got off to a good start with a 28-point offensive effort in the first half. That gave them a 28 - 10 advantage at the half. Manvel's success only continued in the second half, where it racked up an additional 28 points.
One of the most exciting plays for Manvel came from senior Jalen Preston, who broke away for a 80-yard TD rush in the second quarter.
The win got Manvel up to 12-0. The defeat dropped Cedar Park's record to 11-2.
The season is close to the end, but Manvel will look to squeeze in a win in its upcoming game. Manvel is set to face off against Temple in a playoff match this Friday at 7:30 PM. Manvel has blown out its past ten opponents, so Temple has its work cut out for it.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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