Cherokee
Matthew Maennle passed Hall of Famer Benjie Shuler on the Maroon Devils All-Time Receptions list Friday in Swain’s 61-8 win over Cherokee. Maennle entered the game only 1 catch shy of Shuler’s 102 reception record. Maennle tied Shuler with a 7 yard reception at about the 10 minute mark of the 2nd quarter.
Maennle broke the record on the Devils next possession. Raymius Smith hit Maennle on a sharp post pattern that went for a 45 yard gain.
The catch gives Maennle 103 for his career good for 1912 yards and 22 touchdowns, all school records.
He finished the game with 2 receptions for 52 yards.
Coach Burrell says
Congratulations Matthew, so happy for you, great job! By the way over 80 people on Facebook felt the same way by way of likes!