Manual extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They took a 42-26 bruising from the Urbana Tigers. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Manual still got an impressive performance from Tyree Porter, who rushed for 139 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 86 yards and one touchdown.
Urbana's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Urbana was led to victory by Kyree Hillsman and Sorrell Darough Jr.. Hillsman rushed for 133 yards and two scores on only nine carries, while Darough Jr. gained 145 total yards. The dominant performance also gave Darough Jr. a new career-high in rushing yards (114). Another player making a difference was Malik Mosley, who rushed for 98 yards and a pair of TDs.
Manual has already played their next contest, a 55-16 loss against Champaign Central on the 24th. As for Urbana, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 57-15 defeat against Normal West on the 24th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
