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Newman beats Rebels 42-20

Lindsey Cambre

Scott White, Luke Hymel, Cade Middleton and Elijah “Bill” Davis head to midfield for the coin toss against Newman on Friday, Sept. 10.

Noah Trepagnier, Sports Editor

The Rebels went to war last Friday night against the Newman Greenies and their star quarterback Arch Manning and came up short.

The Greenies beat the Rebels 42-20 at Michael Lupin Field.

Manning led the team to victory with five touchdowns, four passing and one on the ground. He was 9 of 22 for 221 yards with no interceptions.

Riverside running back Elijah “Bill” Davis scored three touchdowns, including a 74-yard run on the third play of the game’s opening drive. He also scored on a 34-yard receiving touchdown and a 1-yard run. Davis ran for 270 yards 37 attempts.

The Rebels (1-1) will play at Central Catholic of Morgan City this Friday at 7 p.m.