Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Manual Arts). They claimed a resounding 51-19 win over the Santee Falcons at home. Considering the Toilers have won four matchups by more than 25 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Manual Arts found their leader in underclassman Jamir Belote, who rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Those 229 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Belote. Ezekiel Belote handled things on the ground, rushing for 94 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Manual Arts was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 463 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Manual Arts didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Belote and Jayden Pagoaga. Those 229 rushing yards gave Belote a new career-high.
The victory got Manual Arts back to even at 4-4. As for Santee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manual Arts will take on Dr. Maya Angelou Community at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Manual Arts is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.1 points per game this season. As for Santee, they will face off against Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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