With a playoff game on the line, Manteca rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Rodriguez Mustangs, posting a 58-18 victory. Considering the Buffaloes have won seven games by more than 38 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Nikko Juarez, who rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 51 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Nate Slikker got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Manteca was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matches.
Despite the loss, Rodriguez still got an impressive performance from Mancianno Syess, who rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also threw for 160 yards on ten of 19 attempts. Syess' longest rush was for an impressive 68 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Keylen Highbaugh, who gained 99 total yards and a touchdown.
Manteca's record is now 10-1. As for Rodriguez, with the loss, they broke their 11-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-1.
Manteca will challenge Rocklin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manteca is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Rodriguez does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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