Philip Simmons and Manning squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Philip Simmons had to settle for second. They took a 34-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Manning Monarchs. The Iron Horses' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Philip Simmons' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Travaris Walker, who rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. Tavien Orellana handled things on the ground, rushing for 95 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Philip Simmons' loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-3. As for Manning, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Philip Simmons does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Manning, they will challenge Barnwell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Barnwell is on a five-game streak of home wins, Manning a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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