Manila extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were outmatched by the Walnut Ridge Bobcats and fell 40-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 38-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Walnut Ridge, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1. The contest marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
It was another big night for Jace Blake, who rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manila will face off against Hoxie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.25 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Walnut Ridge, they will welcome Osceola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Seminoles will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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