Arch Manning finishes freshman season with over 2,400 passing yards, 34 touchdowns

By Staff Report Nov 30, 2019, 2:28pm

Nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning flashes plenty of promise in rookie high school football campaign.

Video: Arch Manning freshman highlights
Manning family legacy at Newman continues.

Despite a second round loss in Louisiana's Division III high school football playoffs on Nov. 22, the freshman campaign of Arch Manning at Newman (New Orleans, La.) was a successful one.

Manning, listed a 6-foot and 160 pounds on the school's roster, threw for 2,407 yards and 34 touchdowns as Newman compiled a 9-2 record.

The nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, Arch made his debut Sept. 6, throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-15 win over Lusher (New Orleans).



A week later, Manning tossed for 211 yards and three more touchdowns.

The Greenies would go on to start 7-0 before a 28-27 loss to St. Charles Catholic (LaPlace) on Oct. 24.

See many of Manning's top moments from his freshman season the in video above.
Arch Manning in action against St. Charles Catholic.
Arch Manning in action against St. Charles Catholic.
Photo by: Kenneth P. Steib