Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Manchester couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 27-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thomas Dale Knights on Friday. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Justin Fabian
| 11/21/25 @ Thomas Dale | 80 |
| 08/28/25 vs Monacan | 65 |
| 10/03/25 vs Midlothian | 64 |
| 09/19/25 vs Clover Hill | 52 |
| 10/10/25 @ L.C. Bird | 44 |
Manchester's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landen Abernethy, who threw for 132 yards and two TDs, and also punched in one score on the ground. 80 of Abernethy's passing yards were hauled in by Justin Fabian, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
A big part of Thomas Dale's win came down to the chemistry between Wyatt Jessup and his top target Micah Flowers. Jessup threw for 160 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Flowers picked up 99 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Those 99 receiving yards gave Flowers a new career-high.
Manchester's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Thomas Dale, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Manchester does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thomas Dale, they have already played their next contest, a 48-7 defeat against Oscar Smith on the 28th.
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