Manchester football forces a turnover late in the fourth quarter against Midlothian, giving the Lancers one more chance

Midlothian Trojans defeated Manchester Lancers 34-30 on October 2, 2026. QB Gibson Gross scored four rushing touchdowns to lead the Trojans. Manchester RB Dior Barnes contributed three touchdowns for the Lancers. Late in the fourth quarter, Manchester suffered a high snap on fourth down, leading to a turnover on downs. Despite forcing a fumble by Gibson Gross with under two minutes remaining, Manchester could not overcome the deficit, resulting in a narrow victory for Midlothian.