NORTH MANCHESTER — A fourth-quarter touchdown by the Southwood Knights resulted in a 21-14 Three Rivers Conference victory at Manchester Friday night. Facing Southwood’s talented backfield of quarterback Robbie Cole and running back Nathan Hollars, the Manchester defense had to split its attention. In the victory, Hollars ran for 64 yards and two scores, and caught five passes for 72 yards, while Cole passed for 152 yards and a score to Jon Berlier, while rushing for 21 yards as well. The loss leaves Manchester with an overall record of 3-4 and 2-3 mark in the TRC, while Southwood is now 3-2 in the conference and 5-2 overall. Up next for the Manchester Squires is Friday’s contest at Wabash, who is 1-6 after losing 20-0 at Northfield. SOUTHWOOD 21, MANCHESTER 14 S 6 8 0 7 – 21 M 0 7 7 0 – 14 (Complete Stats Unavailable) Records: Southwood 5-2 (3-2 TRC), Manchester 3-4 (2-3 TRC).
Friday in Lakeville
The Triton football team suffered a 31-0 loss at LaVille Friday night, extending its Northern State Conference losing streak to 14 games. Triton is now 1-6 on the season and 0-5 in the NSC, while LaVille is 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the conference. The Trojans host Knox this Friday, which is also 1-6 overall, but sits at 1-4 in the NSC. LAVILLE 31, TRITON 0 (Complete Stats Unavailable) Records: LaVille 5-2 (3-2 NSC), Triton 1-6 (1-4 NSC).
