Flag Football Recap: Manual Finds Playoff Glory Versus George Washington + How To Watch

Thunderbolts

Margin (Wins)

10/09/25 @ Thomas Jefferson	54
09/06/25 vs Hinkley	53
09/16/25 vs Denver West	48
09/11/25 @ Bruce Randolph	46
09/18/25 @ Kennedy	45

It's playoff time, and Manual had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 32-6 margin over the George Washington Patriots on Saturday. The Thunderbolts might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by 26 points or more this season.

Manual found their leader in sophomore Caylei Walker, who rushed for 147 yards and one TD on only 15 carries, and also threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns. Walker also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception which she returned for a touchdown. Dayjah Fox was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Manual's defense made their presence known, laying out Kera Turner three times. In that department, Kayla Villena was the leader with two sacks. Walker got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

The victory was the third in a row for Manual, bringing their record up to 14-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.7 points over those games. As for George Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.

Manual has already played their next matchup, a 48-6 loss against Pomona on the 18th. George Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.