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The Pinnacle is 0-4 against Manual since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Timberwolves will welcome the Thunderbolts at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
The Pinnacle hadn't beaten Jefferson on the road since September 18, 2015 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Timberwolves walked away with a 38-26 win over the Saints.
The Pinnacle found their leader in sophomore Aj Duran, who rushed for 162 yards and one TD while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 15 yards and one touchdown. Duran was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 56 yards. Yadhir Perez was another key player, rushing for 27 yards and three scores.
The Pinnacle's run defense was locked in: Jefferson could only muster 1.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Valentino Fuestes for the heroic effort on defense: he. The Pinnacle is a perfect 3-0 when they shut down the run game so well.
The Pinnacle's defense also made the game a nightmare for Melaki Moore Moore, racking up seven sacks. Leading the way was Omar Terrones-Jara with three.
Meanwhile, Manual was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 39-34 to Highland. The Thunderbolts have struggled against the Huskies recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The Pinnacle will have to contain Marcus Keller as he made an impact in Manual's last game. He threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 60 yards and one TD.
The Pinnacle's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Manual, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. The Pinnacle has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 229.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Manual struggles in that department as they've been averaging 177.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
The Pinnacle was taken down by Manual 69-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Timberwolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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