New Manchester has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.1 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They were beaten by the Lithia Springs Lions 45-0. While losing is never fun, the Jaguar can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 231st, while the Lions are ranked 51st).
MyAngel Ross was nothing short of spectacular for Lithia Springs: she rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 21 yards and a touchdown.
New Manchester has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season. As for Lithia Springs, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-4.
New Manchester is on the road again on Wednesday to play North Clayton. Both have allowed few points on average, (New Manchester: 14.1, North Clayton: 11.7) so any points scored will be well earned. Lithia Springs has already played their next contest, a 25-0 win against Osborne on the 18th.
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