Manila was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 38-0 defeat at the hands of the Walnut Ridge Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 45-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Jersie Cunningham, who rushed for 230 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry for Walnut Ridge. The dominant performance gave Cunningham a new career-high in rushing yards. Enrique Perez was another key player, rushing for 52 yards and two touchdowns.
Manila's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Walnut Ridge, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manila will take on Hoxie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Walnut Ridge, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Osceola at 7:00 p.m. Walnut Ridge's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so Osceola's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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