Laurence Manning Academy was the 26-13 winner over Ben Lippen when they last played one another back in September of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats took a 30-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ben Lippen Falcons on Friday.
Grainger Powell threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns.
A big part of Ben Lippen's victory came down to the chemistry between Michael Traynum and his top target Jamere Crooks. Traynum rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only five carries while Crooks gained 172 total yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 60 yards.
Laurence Manning Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Ben Lippen, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurence Manning Academy will face off against Trinity Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ben Lippen, they will square off against Hammond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hammond is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.5 points per game this season.
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