The Rivercrest Colts will head out on the road to challenge the Manila Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rivercrest is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 41.8 points per game this season.
Rivercrest is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Osceola just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 28-20 to the Seminoles. The matchup marked the Colts' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Cavonta Washington, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 110 yards on 12 of 20 attempts. Jayden Young also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 80 receiving yards.
Rivercrest wouldn't let Osceola keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Rivercrest can thank Tekylun Sanders and Jakavion Williams for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, after only eight points in their last match, Manila made sure to put some points up on the board against Piggott on Friday. Manila enjoyed a cozy 35-20 win over Piggott.
Rivercrest's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-1. As for Manila, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Rivercrest against Manila when the teams last played back in August of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-6 win. In that game, Rivercrest amassed a halftime lead of 46-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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