The long-awaited debut of high school football's No. 1 junior recruit was a success Friday as Newman (New Orleans) quarterback Arch Manning accounted for 288 yards and four touchdowns in a 28-0 home victory over Vandebilt Catholic (Houma, La.).
With his sophomore brother Heid Manning snapping as starting center, Arch completed 19-of-34 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 50 more yards and a score as the Greenies sputtered in a scoreless second half after looking very sharp in the first.
The Newman defense, led by John Guillot and Kitt Bachmann, was outstanding throughout, allowing 150 yards total offense and forcing three turnovers. ...
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