Mantachie lost against Smithville back in September of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mustangs fell 28-22 to the Seminoles. Despite 63 more yards than the Seminoles, the Mustangs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Mantachie's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Maciah Morgan, who rushed for 144 yards and one TD, and Garret Hopkins, who rushed for 131 yards and one score. Hopkins also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and making four total tackles.
Among those leading the charge was Peyton Cook, who threw for 109 yards and three touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Mantachie and nudges their season record down to 2-2-1. As for Smithville, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Mantachie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 37-12 defeat against Mooreville on the 26th. As for Smithville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 47-13 loss against Hamilton on the 25th.
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