Soap Lake couldn't quite beat Waterville/Mansfield on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 42-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Soap Lake Eagles fell just short of Waterville/Mansfield by a score of 40-38. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September.
When it comes to explaining why Soap Lake lost, don't look at Jairo Lopez. Despite the final result, he threw for 309 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 153 yards while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Those 153 rushing yards gave Lopez a new career-high. Kyle Ayers was another key player, picking up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Soap Lake wouldn't let Waterville/Mansfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Andres Lopez was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Soap Lake's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-3. As for Waterville/Mansfield, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Soap Lake will take on Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Waterville/Mansfield, they will face off against Oroville at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Waterville/Mansfield will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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