Mustangs
| 10/31/25 vs Manteca | 26-40 |
| 10/24/25 @ Sierra | 69-15 |
| 10/17/25 vs Central Catholic | 60-46 |
| 10/10/25 @ Patterson | 56-14 |
| 10/03/25 vs East Union | 71-55 |
Oakdale dropped down to 8-2 on Friday, ending the team's eight-game streak of wins. They took a 40-26 bruising from the Manteca Buffaloes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 36-24 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Grant Gardner threw for 49 yards on four of nine attempts. Richard Flores was his top target, picking up 33 receiving yards. On the ground, Wes Burford rushed for 185 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
As for Manteca, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 46.0 points this season.
Manteca's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nikko Juarez, who rushed for 104 yards and two scores on only seven carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. Juarez's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Another passer making a difference was Owen Gully, who threw for 235 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes.
Oakdale and Manteca will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Mustangs see the field they'll take on Ponderosa at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Manteca, their break will end when they face Tracy at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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