Arch Manning Scrambles, Throws, Sparks Furious Rally In 54-52 Win (Video)

The Texas commit continued to show why he’s one of top quarterback prospects in recent memory.

Arch Manning has little need to prove himself to anyone as one of the most highly touted high school quarterbacks in recent memory, but his latest feat of greatness will only add to his fast-growing résumé. 

After trailing Benton (La.) High by 18 points in the first half, the senior Texas commit led his Isidore Newman squad to a furious comeback victory on Friday night in New Orleans. The Greenies scored 33 points in the third quarter to erase the deficit and ultimately win the high-scoring affair, 54–52.

Manning got off to tepid start and was held without a passing touchdown in the first half. But once he got rolling, he couldn’t be stopped. He ended the night 22-of-38 passing for 317 yards and four touchdowns.

Among the highlights of Manning’s second half was a sensational throw on fourth-and-13, when the young quarterback rolled out to his right and delivered a strike for a touchdown to take the lead. 

4th and 13? No problem.

Arch Manning rolls out of the pocket and throws a beauty for the touchdown. @OBWire pic.twitter.com/w433EUmrzy

— Cole Patterson (@_colepatterson) September 17, 2022

Manning also added a dazzling touchdown run and a key reception on a trick play that led to another score amid the comeback. 

After trailing 34-12 at the half Arch Manning in 3rd Q:
-Amazing 35-yard TD run 🔥
-21-yard RECEPTION to the 1 sets up TD 👀
-2 more TD passes and just like that Newman leads Benton 40-39 still 5:39 left in 3rd Q 💪 pic.twitter.com/jDKoYIfXMw

— Varsity Sports Now (@VSNLouisiana) September 17, 2022

Manning’s performance built upon his strong start to the year, as he accounted for eight total touchdowns in his previous two games. The senior signal-caller, who was ranked No. 10 in SI All-American’s preseason SI99 rankings, already had racked up more than 7,000 total yards and 100 total touchdowns prior in his first three high school seasons.

With Friday’s win, Isidore Newman improved to 3–0 to start the campaign.

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