Manzano was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 22-14 to the Valencia Jaguars. The Monarchs were not able to make up for their loss to the Jaguars from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Manzano's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Broden Price, who gained 122 total yards, and Aiden Erickson, who gained 87 total yards and a touchdown. Erickson was even better on defense, forcing one fumble and making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Santino Mares went supernova For Valencia., rushing for 134 yards and a pair of TDs, while also throwing for 110 yards on seven of 11 attempts. Those 110 passing yards gave Mares a new career-high. Valencia also got a significant boost from Michael Storms III, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Manzano's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Valencia, the victory also got them back to even at 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manzano will face off against Silver at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Fighting Colts' defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so the Monarchs' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Valencia, they will challenge St. Pius X at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Sartans will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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