Manual hasn't had much luck against Normal Community recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rams will head out to challenge the Ironmen at 7:00 p.m. Manual has given up an average of 54.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Friday, Manual took a blow against Peoria, falling 76-6. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 395th, while the Lions are ranked 51st).
Meanwhile, Normal Community came up short against Kankakee on Friday and fell 28-17. Despite 65 more yards than the Kays, the Ironmen couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Manual will have to contain Cole Kretsinger as he made an impact in Normal Community's last game. He rushed for 91 yards and two TDs.
Manual's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Normal Community, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Manual was dealt a bruising 42-0 defeat at the hands of Normal Community in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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