The Many Tigers opened the game with a strong offensive showing, but Mansfield pulled away in district play, handing the Tigers a 50-21 loss.

Many got on the scoreboard first when Daniel Thomas broke free for a 45-yard touchdown run with 10:06 remaining in the first quarter. Axel Valdez added the extra point to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead.

Mansfield answered with a touchdown pass and a successful two-point conversion to take an 8-7 lead. The Wolverines added another touchdown to extend their advantage to 16-7, but the Tigers responded.

J.J. Stills broke loose for a 52-yard touchdown run, and Axel Valdez scored the extra point to pull Many within 16-14. Mansfield answered with a 72-yard touchdown pass and another score before halftime, taking a 30-14 lead into the break.

The Wolverines continued to build their advantage in the second half with two more rushing touchdowns and a passing score. Many kept battling and found the end zone again late in the game when freshman Ayden Parson scored on a 6-yard touchdown run. Valdez added the extra point, bringing the final score to 50-21.

Thomas led the Many rushing attack with 133 yards on 33 carries and a touchdown. Stills added 65 yards on five carries, including his 52-yard scoring run, while Parson finished with 31 yards on six carries and a touchdown.

Quarterback Lucas McCarty completed one of five passes for 12 yards. Keelan Maxie recorded one reception for 12 yards.

Defensively, Alyjiah Williams led the Tigers with six tackles. Bentley Aldredge recorded five tackles, while DeVeon Marks and Aiden O’Brien each finished with four.

The loss drops Many to 2-7 on the season. The Tigers will close out the regular season at home Friday, November 6, when they host Lakeside on Senior Night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Many Tigers football coverage continues Friday night on KTEZ 99.9.