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Manuals win over Central creates city-wide buzzBY RENEE GROULX ON AUGUST 21, 2011 IN SPORTS

The towering white lights beamed down on Manual Stadium,illuminating the mass of crimson clashing with yellow on the football

field. The stands were packed almost to the top row with

screaming, painted-up fans. The thump of pads and helmets colliding

sounded throughout the stadium and torn grass kicked from cleats

flew about the field as Manual battled Central in the opening game of

the season.

In the last minute of the game, the Crimson offense pulled

through for the win over Central, 23-20, and the stadium erupted inexcitement.

And this time, Manuals student press werent the only ones

documenting the success.

The Manual v. Central game drew out most of the top news

outlets in Louisville, including WLKY, WHAS, WAVE, and the Courier-

Journal. The breadth of coverage ranged from tweeting to video

broadcasts, and even included Manual student McLean Long (11)

being named WHAS Taco Bell Fan of the Week.

I was just chosen. It was actually pretty random, Long saidwith a laugh. But the reporter said we were a very lively crowd, which

struck me because our student section was a little bit rusty, yet we

still came out and cheered hard.

Long credits the massive media coverage to the competition

Central presented and Manuals fast-developing team. [Anthony]

Wales from Central could end up as the leading career rusher in

Kentucky and [Manual's] Darmontre Warr could have a huge season,

so there were a lot of big things involved with the game, he said.And Long isnt the only one who seems to think so. WLKY listed

Manual v. Central as one of the top games in the state for the week in

its High School Playbook section, the Courier-Journal conducted

personal interviews with some of Manuals key players, and WAVE


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featured Manual as the opening segment on its live broadcast,

Touchdown: Friday Night.

The game didnt disappoint, with several exciting plays by

Manual players, including a fumble recovery by Aaron Dyche (#35,

12), a Central pass deflected by Juwan Gardner (#14, 11), and aninterception by Trey Wells (#21, 12).

Crimson quarterback Luis Thompson (#2, 12) attributes the

victory to two things. Honestly, I just think it was Quan watching over

us, Thompson said, referencing former Crimson football player

Daquane Drain, who passed away this summer. That being said, I

give all the credit to our offensive line because that last offensive

drive allowed us to run the clock out and come away with the victory.

Thompson said the media hype at the game was a bonus, butthat paying attention to it would only distract him. But Thompson does

agree that Manuals Crimson football team is on its way to the top.

We could become one of the best teams if we put all of our hard

work into it, said Thompson. Yes, we can become one of the best

teams in Kentucky.


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Darmontre Warr (#7, 12) rushes past Chase Blaser (#59, 12) to make a touchdown half

way through the third quarter, bringing the game to 22-14. Photo by Timothy

Nwachukwu

The student section erupts in cheers as Juwan Gardner (#14, 11) intercepts a pass from

Central. Photo by TImothy Nwachukwu

For more coverage on the Manual v. Central game, you can visit:

http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23CSPNsports the play-by-play

CSPN Twitter feed of the game

http://www.courier-

journal.com/article/20110819/SPORTS05/308190114/Close-call-

Crimsons-Manual-s-Trey-Wells-stymies-Central-late-game-pick-23-

20 the Courier Journals article on the game

http://www.courier-journal.com/videonetwork/1118991806001/Manual-WR-Quintez-

Sutton-talk-about-a-23-20-win-over-Central Courier Journals

interview with Manuals Quintez Sutton

http://www.courier-

journal.com/videonetwork/1119113032001/Manual-s-Thomas-


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Chapman-a-UK-commitment-on-his-return-to-the-field Courier

Journals interview with Manuals Thomas Chapman

http://www.wave3.com/category/195955/video-landing-

page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6172300#.Tk_y

pl7JZcE.twitter WAVE 3s broadcast, Touchdown: Friday Nightfeaturing Manual

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