The Leslie Blackhawks will venture away from home to face off against the Manchester Flying Dutchmen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leslie knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Manchester likes a good challenge.
Things were looking good for Leslie after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 36-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of Michigan Center. The game marked the Blackhawks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Leslie saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Joel Cranmore, who threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one rushing score, was perhaps the best of all. Another pass catcher making a difference was Braydin Johnson, who picked up 105 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Leslie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Isaac Fleminger and Evan Dexter.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Manchester and Napoleon, and Napoleon kept the tradition alive. The Flying Dutchmen lost to the Pirates on the road by a 24-8 margin on Friday.
Manchester now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Leslie, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Leslie strolled past Manchester in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a score of 45-28. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blackhawks since the team 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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