A victory for Washburn Rural just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Manhattan Indians on the road and fell 56-14. While losing is never fun, the Blues can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 58th, while the Indians are ranked fifth).
Manhattan had a senior duo take command as Carter Aslin rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry and Jaydin Hudley gained 166 total yards and three touchdowns. Hudley has been hot , having also posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played.
Washburn Rural's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Manhattan, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Washburn Rural will venture away from home to challenge Maize at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Maize is coming into the match with three straight victories at home, so Washburn Rural will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Manhattan, they will host North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manhattan is facing North at the right time seeing as North is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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