Manning has won seven straight games at home, while Philip Simmons has won seven straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Manning Monarchs will host the Philip Simmons Iron Horses at 7:30 p.m. Manning's defense has only allowed 11.4 points per game this season, so Philip Simmons' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Manning is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Hampton County 28-27.
Meanwhile, Philip Simmons strolled past Kingstree with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 40-24.
Philip Simmons had a senior duo take command as Tavien Orellana threw for 218 yards and five touchdowns on only 19 passes and Kolten Kellermann picked up 100 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Orellana has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Darriel Porcher, who gained 70 total yards and a touchdown.
Philip Simmons' victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Manning, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.
Manning suffered a grim 48-22 defeat to Philip Simmons in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Manning, Kj Asbury (who rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also picked up 39 receiving yards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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