Football Recap: Manor Comes Up Short at Home Against Bowie

By Team Reports Sep 9, 2024, 10:55am

Football Recap: Manor Mustangs vs. Bowie Bulldogs

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Manor couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 60-34 to the Bowie Bulldogs on Friday. The Mustangs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.

Manor's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Clark, who picked up 186 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Clark torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 83 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Camden Huff, who threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns.

Even though they lost, Manor was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 458 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Bowie's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cruz Tello, who threw for 144 yards and five touchdowns. Rhys Moreno helped Tello out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.

Manor is taking a road trip to square off against Harker Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bowie, they will venture away from home to challenge Vista Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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