Andrew’s Camden Maniatis felt empowered by the new possibility that opened up before him.

The 5-foot-10, 175-pound senior quarterback, a former running back and slot receiver, was excited about being entrusted this season with orchestrating the Thunderbolts’ triple-option attack.

“The team needed a quarterback after our starter graduated, so I stepped up and took the role,” he said. “I’ve got a great offensive line, strong blocking and the coaches have put in a solid scheme.

“We just keep learning how to get better every week.”

Maniatis is coming off one of his best games Friday night, scoring three touchdowns in a 52-0 victory over Hammond Central from Indiana. It was Andrew’s third win in the last four games.

Since his breakout performance Sept. 19 in a 42-40 win over Waubonsie Va

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