Northwestern unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 33-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Manchester Squires on Friday. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Squires apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Jayden West and Colin Cook certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. West picked up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Cook threw for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. West was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 58 yards.
Eli Metzger went supernova For Manchester., picking up 137 receiving yards and one score. That's the most receiving yards Metzger has posted since back in August of 2024.
Looking ahead, Northwestern will challenge Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Manchester, they will take on Bluffton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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