Manual extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a blow against the Bloomington Purple Raiders, falling 48-6. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
As for Bloomington, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 129th, while Manual is ranked 409th).
Bloomington had a senior duo take command as Jordan Norton gained 88 total yards and two touchdowns and Ky'Veon Chestnut rushed for 128 yards and one score on only nine carries. Chestnut is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Cooper Childers, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Manual is set to challenge their familiar foe Peoria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bloomington will take on rival Normal West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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