Deer Trail has gone a perfect 3-0 against Manzanola recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Deer Trail will be strutting in after a win while Manzanola will be coming in after a loss.
Deer Trail took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 73-18 victory over Miami-Yoder. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Chris Manriquez-Bustamante
| 10/03/25 vs Miami-Yoder | 177.1 |
| 09/12/25 @ Bethune | 113.9 |
| 09/26/25 @ Hanover | 110.6 |
| 09/05/25 vs Sierra Grande | 89.1 |
| 08/29/25 @ Otis | 85 |
| + 1 more games |
A big part of Deer Trail's win came down to the chemistry between Chris Manriquez-Bustamante and his top target Jayden Mingee. Manriquez-Bustamante threw for 101 yards and three TDs on perfect 8-for-8 passing while Mingee picked up 100 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Manriquez-Bustamante's passing game has become a key predictor of Deer Trail's success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise.
Deer Trail didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Mingee. His receiving production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 100 receiving yards. Deer Trail received some extra help from Hunter Meredith, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Manzanola came up short against Weldon Valley on Friday, falling 46-20.
Manzanola now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Deer Trail, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Deer Trail against Manzanola in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 62-19 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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