Arch Manning leads Isidore Newman to epic comeback
On3 Consensus No. 1 overall prospect Arch Manning and his Isidore Newman teammates were down 32-14 at the half Friday night. They were down but far from out.
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The 6-foot-3.5, 215-pounder tossed four second-half touchdowns, and added a rushing score showcasing functional athleticism in a thrilling 54-52 comeback victory.
Manning’s signature pass Friday night was a 4th-and-13 touchdown pass that showed much of the skill set that has him atop On3’s 2023 national prospect rankings. Manning scanned the field as the pocket began to break down, bought time and delivered a 40+ yard strike to the back of the end zone.
It was actually Manning’s legs that sparked the comeback for the Greenies after scoring on a 35-yard athletic scamper.
Manning finished the night 22-of-38 for 317 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
The win over Benton High is one with meaning for the 2A Greenies over the 5A Tigers.
Manning’s standout performance Friday comes on the heels of a 19-of-22 for 221 yards and four touchdowns performance a week ago.
Isidore Newman stays perfect on the season
The Greenies improve to 3-0 on the season with the dramatic win. Isidore Newman will face its toughest test of the season next Friday with a trip to Many High. Many High features On3 Consensus 4-star linebacker and USC verbal Tackett Curtis, and 2024 On3 Consensus 4-star LB/WR Tylen Singleton.
