Football Recap: Duncan Wins High-Profile Matchup Against San Manuel

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 3:06pm

Football Recap: Duncan Wildkats vs. San Manuel Miners

On Friday, Duncan faced San Manuel in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Duncan Wildkats managed a 22-16 victory over the San Manuel Miners. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildkats as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Duncan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was ISAAC HARRIS, who threw for 194 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes, and also rushed for 75 yards. 124 of those passing yards were hauled in by ISAIAH SUMNER.

Duncan's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut HARRIS.

The win got Duncan back to even at 1-1. As for San Manuel, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Duncan will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. David at 7:00 p.m. St. David knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Duncan likes a good challenge. As for San Manuel, they will challenge Fort Thomas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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