The matchup between Manzano and St. Pius X on Saturday hardly resembled the 16-7 effort from their previous meeting. The Monarchs came up short against the Sartans, falling 49-28. The Monarchs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.
Manzano's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Broden Price, who rushed for 138 yards and one score while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and one touchdown. Price was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Bodi True was another key passer, throwing for 145 yards and a pair of TDs.
Hershul Olloway Jr was his usual excellent self, rushing for 212 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry, and also picking up 58 receiving yards for St. Pius X. Olloway Jr is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 102 every time he's taken the field this season. Cayl Cox-Liggins did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 122 receiving yards.
Manzano has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for St. Pius X, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1.
Looking ahead, Manzano will challenge Bernalillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Pius X does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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