Football Recap: Lamar Piles Up the Points Against Manitou Springs + How To Watch

Football Recap: Lamar Thunder vs. Manitou Springs Mustangs

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Oct 21, 2025, 1:00pm

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the CO High School Activities Assn. (CHSAA) & Manitou Springs High School. Watch Full Replay

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10/17/25 - Away42-0 W
10/17/24 - Home28-14 W
10/27/23 - Home26-35 L
10/28/22 - Away33-6 W
10/15/21 - Away26-34 L
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Lamar never let their opponents score on Friday. They breezed past the Manitou Springs Mustangs to the tune of 42-0. The contest marked the Thunder's most dominant victory of the season.

A big part of Lamar's win came down to the chemistry between Jacob Dunning and his top target Alexander Williams. Dunning threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes while Williams picked up 209 receiving yards and three scores. Dunning is becoming a predictor of Lamar's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Cason Pollart was another key player, picking up 89 receiving yards and one TD.

Lamar's run defense was locked in: Manitou Springs could only muster 2.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Braxen Shelton for the heroic effort on defense: he. Lamar's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.3.

The victory made it two in a row for Lamar and bumps their season record up to 5-2. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-7 Manitou Springs and 2-4 Woodland Park. As for Manitou Springs, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lamar will head out to take on Banning Lewis Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder will be up against the Stallions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.86 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Manitou Springs, they will venture away from home to challenge Woodland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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