Manzano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 16-7 to the St. Pius X Sartans. The match marked the Monarchs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Manzano didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Demaris Bell and Aiden Erickson. Erickson also posted 148 receiving yards, which is notable because Manzano is 4-2 when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise. Isaac Placencia was another major factor on D, forcing a fumble and making six total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Hershul Olloway Jr was his usual excellent self, rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also catching a touchdown for St. Pius X. Olloway Jr also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 16 total tackles and defending four passes.
Manzano's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-5. As for St. Pius X, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Manzano will face off against Espanola Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Manzano is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.9 points per game this season. St. Pius X does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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