St Mary’s 41 Manteca 12 final score.
After Manteca’s first two series, the first being stopped on 4th down inside the Rams 5 and the second giving up Manteca’s first TD, the Rams D played very well. Bryson Davis wasn’t much of a factor as the Rams were able to limit his runs most of the night. It was very hard again for Manteca to run the ball against the Rams D with or without Davis in the game. Manteca started out of the gate to begin the game throwing the ball and found some success in their passing game when facing 4th and long. But, it wasn’t enough. Much of the 4th quarter was a running clock when the Rams went up 41-6. The Buffaloes scored their final TD pretty much in garbage time. Once again, the Rams were dominant, especially their run defense. On offense the Rams just had too much speed. But, commend Manteca’s defense in forcing the Rams to pull off a trick play (RB option pass downfield to pick up a first down facing 4th and long). Both teams struggled kicking their extra points early on.
The game got heated at the start of the 2nd half when Manteca’s attempted onside kick only went 8 yards and they went head to head with one of the Rams in pursuit of the ball. The Rams player was laid out on the field and Manteca player was celebrating and taunting and flags were thrown from all over. Rams head coach, Tony Franks, was livid. He was so mad and screaming at the refs and Manteca for their unsportsmanlike behavior. The heat continued as Manteca’s #51 and St. Mary’s #71 were going at it and #71 getting flagged for his unsportsmanlike behavior vs #51. It was ugly! Fortunately, both teams cooled off at the end and shook each other’s hands at the end of the game.
Next week is going to be a good one between St. Mary’s and Rocklin, the two most dominant teams in SJS D2. Can’t wait! GO RAMS!!!