Manor had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Hutto Hippos by a score of 43-36 on Friday. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 42-20 defeat the Hippos walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2019.
A big part of Manor's victory came down to the chemistry between Jordan Clark and his top target Camden Huff. Clark picked up 276 receiving yards and three touchdowns while Huff threw for 341 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. Clark's longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards. Xavier Hill helped Huff out on the ground, rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown.
Manor's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jaxson Cofield and Maxwell Osareniye. Cofield is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Hutto's side was Eddie Robinson, who picked up three sacks, made seven total tackles, and defended a pass.
Several Hippos players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Keilan Chavies, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 38 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Kaden Stefek, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Manor's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hutto, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Round Rock Westwood the next time they take the field. Manor will head out to face Round Rock Westwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Hutto will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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