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BUFFS RUMBLE PAST SPARTANS
Manteca’s Ward, defense overwhelm Lathrop in Varnum’s debut as coach
Bulletin football 2018
Manteca receiver Jorge Cedano stiff arms Lathrop cornerback Paul Kiggins. Cedano was on the receiving end of two touchdown plays, helping the visiting Buffaloes roll, 64-14. - photo by File photo by WAYNE THALLANDER
LATHROP — With Ryan Ward directing the offense, Manteca came out of the gate on fire Friday night, racking up 403 first-half yards with 49 unanswered points on the way to a 64-14 non-league win for the Buffaloes over Lathrop at Bennie Gatto Field to begin the 2018 campaign. “This is what we prepared for,” first-year Manteca coach Mark Varnum said. “And the kids made it happen” The Buffaloes (1-0) limited Spartans to 48 first-half yards