Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mansfield Legacy). They claimed a resounding 55-14 victory over the Weatherford Kangaroos at home. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Broncos as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Nathan Wilson had a dynamite game for Mansfield Legacy, throwing for 80 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 63 yards on only six carries. Jaden Manning got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mansfield Legacy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Mansfield Legacy wouldn't let Weatherford keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mansfield Legacy can thank Jayden Gandar and Brian Barton for forcing both of them. Trenton Hamann was another major factor on D, making seven total tackles and snagged an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Mansfield Legacy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Weatherford, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Mansfield Legacy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 42-7 win against Boswell on the 11th. As for Weatherford, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on North Crowley at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. North Crowley will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Weatherford surely won't give up without a fight.
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