Lathrop waltzed into their game on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They managed a 25-19 win over the Manteca Buffaloes. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Buffaloes are ranked 303rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Luz De Luna looked great while leading her team to the win, throwing for 173 yards and three touchdowns. She is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in the last three games she's played.
Lathrop's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Jaleiyah Ray, Faith Butler, and Butler picked up one apiece.
Lathrop's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Manteca, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Lathrop didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 34-0 loss vs. Livingston on the 23rd. As for Manteca, they will head out to take on Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manteca is facing Central Catholic at the right time seeing as Central Catholic is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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