Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Manhattan). Their defense stepped up to hand the Emporia Spartans a 59-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won three matchups by 36 points or more so far this season.
Kha'Mario Davis was his usual excellent self, rushing for 121 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Jaydin Hudley was another key back, rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Manhattan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win for Manhattan keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. As for Emporia, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Manhattan will host Northwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 151 points over their last three contests. As for Emporia, they will head out to take on Washburn Rural on Friday. Washburn Rural will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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