On Thursday, the Manteca Buffaloes were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 25-19 to the Lathrop Spartans. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 303rd, while the Spartans are ranked 129th).
Luz De Luna was the offensive standout of the contest as she threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns. She is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in the last three games she's played.
Manteca's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Lathrop, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Manteca will face off against Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manteca is facing Central Catholic at the right time seeing as Central Catholic is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lathrop, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 34-0 loss vs. Livingston on the 23rd.
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