Football Preview: Manitou Springs Mustangs vs. Lamar Thunder
The Manitou Springs Mustangs will head out to take on the Lamar Thunder at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lamar took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Manitou Springs, who comes in off a win.
Manitou Springs took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 43-24 win over La Junta. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Lamar's undefeated season came to an end after five games on Friday. They fell to Woodland Park 24-20. The loss was the Thunder's first of the season.
Despite their loss, Lamar saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cael Buxton, who picked up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all.
The win got Manitou Springs back to even at 3-3. As for Lamar, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Manitou Springs was able to grind out a solid victory over Lamar in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, winning 35-26. Will Manitou Springs repeat their success, or does Lamar have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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