Parker McManus recognized for resilience on Cooperstown football team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Parker McManus, a junior receiver for the undefeated Cooperstown Hawkeyes, has been nominated for the Heart of a Giant award. McManus has amassed nearly 800 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his high school career, including a standout performance in the 2025 season opener where he set a school record with 12 receptions. Despite facing significant health challenges since childhood, including brain surgery and an ACL tear, McManus has remained dedicated to football, which he credits for helping him cope with adversity. Voting for the award is open until October 11.
- •McManus recorded 800 yards and 6 touchdowns in his career.
- •He set a school record with 12 receptions in one game.
- •He has overcome multiple health challenges, including brain surgery.
- •McManus's voting for the award ends on October 11.
- •His coach nominated him for demonstrating perseverance.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cooperstown’s Parker McManus has a Heart of a Giant
"Parker McManus has elevated himself to being a reliable receiver for the undefeated Cooperstown Hawkeyes. Through three seasons of varsity 8-man football the junior has almost 800 yards and 6 touchdowns, 4 of which came in week one of the 2025 season where he set the school record for most receptions in a game with […]
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