The Manual Thunderbolts are taking a road trip to face off against the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manual's defense has only allowed 8.3 points per game this season, so Thomas Jefferson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Manual took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They breezed past Lincoln to the tune of 51-7. The Thunderbolts might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by 32 points or more this season.
Dayjah Fox
| 10/07/25 vs Lincoln | 4 |
| 09/18/25 @ Kennedy | 2 |
| 09/09/25 @ Regis Groff | 2 |
| 08/29/25 vs Overland | 2 |
| 08/21/25 vs Smoky Hill | 2 |
Dayjah Fox was nothing short of spectacular: she picked up 113 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Those four receiving touchdowns gave her a new career-high.
Manual didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Fox and Lelani Mack.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 28-13 victory over Kennedy on Tuesday.
One reason for the win was Thomas Jefferson's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Mai Travi and Lia Rivera, who each picked up three sacks apiece.
Manual's record now sits at 12-2. As for Thomas Jefferson, their record is now 5-9.
Manual strolled past Thomas Jefferson in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a score of 15-0. Do the Thunderbolts have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Spartans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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