Bloomington runs over Manual

Posted on October 4, 2015

By Greg Halbleib

Bloomington High School broke through after a close first quarter and captured its first win of the 2015 football season with a 69-20 victory over Manual on Saturday afternoon at Peoria Stadium.

Telly Arrington rushed 18 times for 250 yards and three touchdowns to lead the victorious Purple Raiders, who compiled 490 yards of total offense.

“I thought the kids executed well,” said Raiders coach Rigo Schmelzer. “We were able to get to the outside first and then run off tackle. Lots of kids played and I’m happy for that, and I’m happy we got that W.”

Manual remains winless in six starts.

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