Buffaloes
| 10/31/25 @ Oakdale | 40-26 |
| 10/24/25 vs Patterson | 43-7 |
| 10/17/25 vs East Union | 56-20 |
| 10/10/25 @ Mountain House | 63-24 |
| 10/03/25 vs Sierra | 74-7 |
| + 5 more games |
Manteca strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They strolled past the Oakdale Mustangs with points to spare, taking the game 40-26. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Buffaloes' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 30th, while the Mustangs are ranked 85th).
Manteca's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nikko Juarez, who rushed for 104 yards and two scores on only seven carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. Juarez's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Another passer making a difference was Owen Gully, who threw for 235 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes.
Another reason for the win was Manteca's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Kyrin Barajas and Xyloh Kuresa, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Oakdale's side was Barajas, who picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Manteca's record is now 10-0. As for Oakdale, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 8-2.
Manteca and Oakdale will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Buffaloes see the field they'll take on Tracy at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Oakdale, their break will end when they face Ponderosa at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
