Football Recap: Manitou Springs Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2025, 8:20pm

Football Recap: Manitou Springs Mustangs vs. Lamar Thunder

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the CO High School Activities Assn. (CHSAA) & Manitou Springs High School. Watch Full Replay

Manitou Springs had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-7 to make it five. They were dealt a 42-0 defeat at the hands of the Lamar Thunder. The Mustangs lost against the Thunder in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 28-14 score last time.

Kaden Bunker threw for 40 yards on five of 19 attempts. Cooper Frojen was his top target, picking up 39 receiving yards. On the ground, Layton Little rushed for 30 yards.

As for Lamar, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.

A big part of Lamar's win came down to the chemistry between Jacob Dunning and his top target Alexander Williams. Dunning threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes while Williams picked up 209 receiving yards and three TDs. Dunning is becoming a predictor of Lamar's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Cason Pollart, who picked up 89 receiving yards and one score.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manitou Springs will head out to take on Woodland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lamar, they are taking a road trip to face off against Banning Lewis Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder will be up against the Stallions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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