Madden Bates Game Report: vs Manchester Academy

For the first time in his career, Madden Bates scored a rushing touchdown on Friday. He rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries as Canton Academy took down Manchester Academy 47-0. Our internal rating system judged Friday's performance as the best he's ever given (but hopefully not for long).

Looking ahead, Bates and Canton Academy will take on North Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bates' big game helped the Panthers snap a six-game streak of losses at home. Can Bates lead the Panthers to another win and start a streak of a new kind? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.