Football Recap: Manchester Academy Sets Scoring Season-High Against Regents

Mavericks

Team Score (Highest)

10/09/25 vs Regents	30
10/03/25 @ Kirk Academy	29
09/26/25 vs Discovery Christian	28
09/19/25 vs Indianola Academy	13

Manchester Academy scored the most points they've had this season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They received a blow as they fell 48-30 to the Regents Lions. The Mavericks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

A big part of Regents' win came down to the chemistry between Zane Hill and his top target Hayes Leach. Hill threw for 344 yards and six touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes while Leach picked up 211 receiving yards and three TDs. Leach is becoming a predictor of Regents' success: when he posts at least 100 receiving yards the team is 2-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).

Manchester Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Regents, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Manchester Academy will face off against Clinton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for Regents, they will challenge Oak Hill Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Raiders' defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so the Lions' offense will have their work cut out for them.