Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 28-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Southington Blue Knights. The Red Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Manchester's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. Prince Owusu was the real danger to the passing game, picking up two interceptions all by himself. Stacy Asberry got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Southington's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacoby Roman, who threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes. 97 of Roman's passing yards were hauled in by Walker Mierzejewski, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Manchester's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Southington, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Manchester didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 34-14 win against Conard on the 30th. As for Southington, they have also already played their next contest, a 48-14 victory against Platt on the 29th.
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