Football Preview: Chelan Mountain Goats vs. Manson Trojans
The Chelan Mountain Goats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Manson Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chelan is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Chelan is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Okanogan on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Chelan had to suffer through a 57-7 loss at the hands of Okanogan. While losing is never fun, the Mountain Goats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked 223rd, while the Bulldogs are ranked 35th).
Meanwhile, Manson had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Lake Roosevelt 42-28 on Friday. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Jaxon Teague, who rushed for 254 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Those 254 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Vince Strecker was in the mix as well, providing Manson with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Manson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Manson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Chris Vazquez led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Chelan's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Manson, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
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