The Manitou Springs Mustangs will head out to challenge the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manitou Springs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Things were looking good for Manitou Springs after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 14-7 to Woodland Park. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 7-0 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Banning Lewis Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 54-14 loss at the hands of Lamar.
Despite the loss, Banning Lewis Academy had strong showings from Jordan Jones, who picked up 147 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Sam Early, who rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown. Jones got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 81 yards.
Manitou Springs' record now sits at 3-5. As for Banning Lewis Academy, their record is now 1-7.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Manitou Springs has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 174.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Banning Lewis Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 57.5. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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