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Manhattan Academy Football Team History


Manhattan Academy Lancers
Manhattan Academy

5055 Manhattan Road Jackson, MS
Stadium: Lancer Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Ray Wooten


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1969  <-- 1978 <- 1979 -> 1980 --> 1989

1979 Season Highlights
 Ray Wooten enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Manhattan Academy.
 
1979 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 24  vs. Bayou Academy   *  14   0   W       
 Fri., Aug. 31  @ Lee Academy   *  35   9   W       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Magnolia Academy    0   8   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Pillow Academy   *  13   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Canton Academy   *  20   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Madison-Ridgeland Academy    1   0   #Won       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Washington Academy   *  9   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Indianola Academy   *  14   43   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  @ Adams Christian   *  14   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Jackson Prep   *  0   31   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2  vs. McCluer Academy   *  16   28   L       
 
1979 Season Totals
  Record5-6
  Points Scored136
  Scoring Average12.4
  Points Allowed181
  Defense Average16.5
  Opponents Record53-61
  Home Record2-4
  Away Record3-2
  
1979  - Conference  Standings
  Regular Season   Conference Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Jackson Prep 10-0286279-0-026520  Buddy Crosby
Indianola Academy 9-23271137-2-0256106  Tommy Thompson
Washington Academy 7-2240487-2-024048  Bill McGuire
Adams Christian 8-22461286-2-0210105  Bobby Marks
McCluer Academy 5-61382005-4-0126173  Danny Lindsley
Manhattan Academy 5-61361814-5-0135173  Ray Wooten
Bayou Academy 3-81312653-6-0110215  Jimmy Duncan
Lee Academy 2-8992882-6-084236  Nick Clark
Canton Academy 2-8942111-8-087205  Paul Dancsisin
Pillow Academy 0-10622750-9-048247  Mike Thomas



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