With a playoff game on the line, Normal University rose to the challenge on Friday. They claimed a resounding 41-14 victory over the Manteno Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won eight matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Alek Weiland was his usual excellent self, throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 47 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. A healthy portion of Weiland's aerial production (109 yards to be exact) went to AJ Holden, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The win (which was Normal University's fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. As for Manteno, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-3.
As of now, neither Normal University nor Manteno have any future games scheduled.
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