After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sulphur, Lone Grove was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Mannford Pirates by a score of 35-25. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Longhorns as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Mannford lost, don't look at Max Moore. Despite the final result, he rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 222 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Moore has posted since back in October of 2023.
Lone Grove's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Mannford, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lone Grove will face off against Perkins-Tryon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Perkins-Tryon will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lone Grove surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mannford, they will square off against Victory Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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