Manzanola was the 54-13 winner over Bethune when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Manzanola Bobcats fell 40-27 to the Bethune Bobcats on Saturday. Manzanola's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Bethune got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ismael Perla out in front who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 42 yards and a touchdown. Johnny Gitschlag was in the mix too, providing Bethune with a touchdown.
Manzanola's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Bethune, they moved to 2-5 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Manzanola will venture away from home to square off against La Veta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. La Veta is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Manzanola will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Bethune, they will welcome Hi-Plains at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bethune is facing Hi-Plains at the right time seeing as Hi-Plains is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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