Manchester took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Coventry Comets 62-0. The Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Comets, too.
Manchester's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Pappas, who threw for 339 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes. The Panthers' leading receiver Jake Livingston was Pappas' top target yet again, picking up 155 receiving yards and three TDs.
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| Noah Lance | 1 |
| Jason Carmichael | 1 |
| Carl Konen | 1 |
Manchester didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Noah Lance, Jason Carmichael, and Carl Konen picked up one apiece. Manchester received some extra help from Livingston, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Manchester didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-13 win against Sandy Valley on the 29th. As for Coventry, they have also already played their next contest, a 47-13 defeat against Rittman on the 29th.
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