Manning had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Crestwood Knights on Friday, falling 48-14. The Monarchs haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Crestwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marek Yates led the charge by throwing for 181 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes, while also rushing for 49 yards. Brayden Boults was another key back, rushing for 106 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten carries.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manning will challenge Scott's Branch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Crestwood, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Richland Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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