Lafayette Christian proved once again that football is a team game. The Louisiana high school power shut down heralded quarterback Arch Manning and rolled to a 49-7 victory over Newman in a playoff matchup on Friday.
Newman was looking to make its first title game but it was not to be and Manning and the Greenies finished 7-3.
Lafayette Christian harassed Manning’s offense and limited Newman to 137 yards (49 passing, 88 rushing).
Manning wound up 6-of-17 passing for 49 yards while rushing for 15 yards and the Greenies’ loan touchdown.
Manning is the No. 1 recruit prospect in the Class of 2023.
Lafayette Christian heads to its fifth consecutive State Finals game.
