Mantachie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 20-14 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alcorn Central Bears. Despite 115 more yards than the Bears, the Mustangs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Garret Hopkins
| 10/10/25 vs Alcorn Central | 221 |
| 10/02/25 vs West Lowndes | 163 |
| 09/26/25 vs Mooreville | 98 |
| 09/19/25 vs Smithville | 131 |
| 09/12/25 @ Hatley | 38 |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the loss, Mantachie still got an impressive performance from Garret Hopkins, who rushed for 221 yards and two scores. With that strong performance, Hopkins is now averaging an impressive 113.9 rushing yards per game.
Mantachie's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Alcorn Central, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Mantachie has already played their next contest, a 35-28 defeat against Booneville on the 17th. As for Alcorn Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 48-0 loss against Mooreville on the 17th.
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