Manchester's Planter Accepts Scholarship To Pace University

(Robert Planter signs a letter of intent for Pace University surrounded by his parents Dawn and Robert, and (standing L-R) Coach John Portuese, (former) Coach Joe Hackett, Athletic Director Keith Lister, Coach Steven Fence, Coach William Furlong. Credit: Manchester Township School District)

Manchester Township High School senior Robert Planter signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Pace University in New York, the district announced.

Robert is a four-year football player for the Hawks, at tight end, defensive end and linebacker. He is also a four-year basketball player and three-year golfer and is in the top 5 percent of his class academically.