Sierra is 0-10 against Manteca since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Timberwolves will square off against the Buffaloes at 7:00 p.m. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Darien East and Nikko Juarez.
On Friday, Sierra ended up a good deal behind Mountain House and lost 28-10.
Meanwhile, Manteca put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed past Central Catholic to the tune of 49-7. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-7.
Sierra better keep an eye on Maava Tialavea. He was instrumental in Manteca's win, rushing for 59 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries. That's the most rushing yards Tialavea has posted since back in October of 2024.
Manteca was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Manteca didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jayden Harris.
Manteca's record is now 5-0. As for Sierra, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Sierra has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Manteca struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 213.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Sierra was dealt a bruising 60-21 defeat at the hands of Manteca in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Timberwolves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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