After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Strayhorn, Smithville was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Mantachie Mustangs with a 28-22 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Seminoles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Among those leading the charge was Peyton Cook, who threw for 109 yards and three TDs.
Despite the loss, Mantachie still got an impressive performance from Garret Hopkins, who rushed for 132 yards and one score.
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| 09/19/25 - Away | 28-22 W |
| 09/20/24 - Home | 21-14 W |
| 09/14/23 - Away | 20-21 L |
| 09/06/19 - Away | 33-7 W |
The win got Smithville back to even at 2-2. As for Mantachie, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smithville will face off against Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Seminoles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mantachie, they will challenge Mooreville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Troopers' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so the Mustangs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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