The Manitou Springs Mustangs will take on the Lamar Thunder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manitou Springs is looking for their season's first win.
Manitou Springs is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against La Junta on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Mustangs were outmatched by the Tigers and fell 63-13. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-7.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lamar). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 52-20 victory over Woodland Park. With the Thunder ahead 31-8 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Manitou Springs better keep an eye on Jacob Dunning. He was instrumental in Lamar's win, throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes, and also punching in one rushing score. What's more, Dunning racked up 151.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Cason Pollart was Dunning's top target, picking up 163 receiving yards and one score.
Lamar didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Dunning, Pollart, and Adriel Gonzalez picked up one apiece. Dunning also passed for four passing touchdowns, which is notable because Lamar is undefeated when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise. Pollart got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Manitou Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Lamar, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Manitou Springs ended up a good deal behind Lamar in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 28-14. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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