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| 08/29/25 - Away | 23-7 W |
| 08/30/24 - Home | 20-28 L |
| 08/25/23 - Away | 38-14 W |
| 08/26/22 - Home | 14-37 L |
| 08/27/21 - Away | 14-42 L |
| + 3 more games |
Manti lost to Grantsville back in August of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Templars strolled past the Cowboys with points to spare, taking the game 23-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Templars.
Manti had a senior duo take command as Stone Mortensen picked up 137 receiving yards and one TD and Tala Taulapapa gained 154 total yards. Mortensen was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 51 yards.
Manti's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Mac Olsen refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Manti got some further help from Olsen: he picked up 1.5 sacks and made six total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Manti now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Grantsville, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manti will host Juab at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Templars' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Grantsville, they will face off against Hurricane at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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