The Manzanola Bobcats will head out to take on the Wiley Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Manzanola has given up an average of 44.5 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bobcats on Saturday. Manzanola was outmatched by Bethune and fell 72-7. Having soared to a lofty 32 points in the game before, Manzanola couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Wiley came into Friday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 48-27 margin over Genoa-Hugo on Friday. The Panthers not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since August 30th (when they won 60-6).
Manzanola better keep an eye on Grant Mauch. He was instrumental in Wiley's win, throwing for 174 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 95 yards and one TD. Mauch also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 17 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Wiley, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Corbyn Williams, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Manzanola has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Wiley, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-7.
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