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Luke Manning commits to Campbellsville University




Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning prepares to run an offensive play.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning prepares to run an offensive play.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning will continue his academic and athletic career at Campbellsville University this fall, where he will compete for the job at quarterback.

During his senior season at Hendersonville High School, Manning broke the school record for touchdown passes in one season (21), helping his team to the Class 6A Semifinals.

Through 14 games, Manning accounted for 24 total touchdowns, 65% completion rate, more than 1,600 passing yards and another 200-plus on the ground.

Manning said he was considering Tennessee Tech, but the fit just wasn’t right.

“Campbellsville is helping out a great deal financially, and I felt like a priority to the coaches,” he said. “The coaches liked my ability to throw from the pocket or improvise when needed.”

Manning will join a quarterback room that features another former Hendersonville Commando gunslinger in Hunter Brown (2012).

“It will be nice to have someone there who can relate to me a little bit,” added Manning.

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning is pressured by Summit defenders as he attempts to make a pass.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning is pressured by Summit defenders as he attempts to make a pass.Brett Berwager

Manning adds the pro-style offense will suit his natural abilities on the field.

“To have the opportunity to play right away was very appealing,” he said. “The offense should be easy to learn and one I can excel in — it’s exciting.”

Campbellsville University competes in the NAIA Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division, where they finished the 2021 season 1-8.

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning looks to deliver a pass downfield against Beech.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning looks to deliver a pass downfield against Beech.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning scrambles from the pocket on his way to scoring a touchdown.Brett Berwager

Hendersonville quarterback Luke Manning scrambles from the pocket on his way to scoring a touchdown.Brett Berwager

 

 

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