The J.L. Mann Patriots will challenge the Spartanburg Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. J.L. Mann has given up an average of 40.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
J.L. Mann is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight games on Thursday. They were outmatched by Mauldin and fell 48-6. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
J.L. Mann might have lost, but man, Louie Booker was a machine: he rushed for 63 yards and a pair of TDs.
J.L. Mann didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nate Holmes and JT Lawson.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Spartanburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They slipped by Riverside 20-19 on Friday. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
J.L. Mann better keep an eye on Trey Burke. He was instrumental in Spartanburg's win, throwing for 150 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 31 yards and one score.
Spartanburg didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Riverside to a completion percentage of just 50%. The Vikings weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 70%.
Spartanburg's record now sits at 6-4. As for J.L. Mann, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
J.L. Mann might still be hurting after the 35-9 defeat they got from Spartanburg when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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