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Manchester opens football season with Hall of Fame game

8/30/2012 - South Side Leader
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By Kathleen Collins

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NEW FRANKLIN — Manchester High School’s annual Athletic Hall of Fame game not only honored inductees, but it also ushered in the 2012 football season Aug. 24.

The Panthers lost to Hillsdale High School 36-20.

Shown at right bottom is Manchester’s quarterback Nick Peyakov (No. 2) looking for an open receiver.

Pictured at right top is Panther Chad Robertson (No. 11), at center, running down the field with the ball.

This year’s inductees, who were honored at halftime, included, shown at left top, from left: Nichole Neila, Ryan Petraitis, Tim Voss and Rick Heimbaugh.

The Manchester marching band also performed, shown at left bottom.

Manchester next will play tonight, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. at Woodridge High School.

— By Kathleen Collins

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