The Manteca Buffaloes took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 40-7 win over the Cardinal Newman Cardinals. The Buffaloes' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Nikko Juarez had a dynamite game, rushing for 206 yards and three scores while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 87-yard run. Maava Tialavea also helped with two touchdowns in total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Manteca was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cardinal Newman only rushed for 87 rushing yards.
When it comes to explaining why Cardinal Newman lost, don't look at Pathoumnourack Malakai. Despite the final result, he rushed for 71 yards and one TD.
Buffaloes
| 08/29/25 @ Cardinal Newman | 40-7 |
| 10/25/24 @ Patterson | 39-27 |
| 10/18/24 @ East Union | 49-0 |
| 10/04/24 @ Sierra | 60-21 |
| 09/20/24 @ Lincoln | 65-6 |
| + 2 more games |
Manteca pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Manteca will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Marin Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Cardinal Newman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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