The Manchester Valley Mavericks lost to the Williamsport Wildcats back in September of 2022, but The Manchester Valley Mavericks didn't allow the Williamsport Wildcats the same satisfaction on Friday. Manchester Valley narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Williamsport 20-18.
When it comes to explaining why Williamsport lost, one person who can't be blamed is Corry Nelson jr. Despite the final result, he picked up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Nelson jr was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 65 yards.
Manchester Valley is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Williamsport, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manchester Valley will face off against Westminster at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westminster is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games. As for Williamsport, they will head out on the road to face off against South Carroll at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Maryland (South Carroll is ranked 153rd, while Williamsport is ranked 145th).
