Scholar Athlete: Brendan and Evan Mangone
A lifelong Rochester resident, James earned his degree in Journalism from SUNY Brockport. He has spent the last eight years reporting on the Rochester Red Wings and other local teams for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, bringing passion and detailed insights to his coverage.
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HENRIETTA, N.Y. — For Brendan and Evan Mangone, football has always been a family affair, the brothers, who double as our Scholar Athletes of the week, have shared the field on Rush-Henrietta s varsity for the past two seasons. “I m going to remember the fun that we had. And it s just a memory, just nights like these you can t take back,” Brendan Mangone said. Brendan is a senior and the starting quarterback, while Evan, a sophomore, is his backup. They also play together on defense, and Evan is now the starting kicker. “I used to kick at least, but he took that over. Unfortunately, I m a little mad about that, but it s all right,” Brendan said. Rush-Henrietta head coach Bruce Johnson said the brothers play the same positions on offense and defense. “It s almost like having twins out here. These guys really know each other. They play the exact same positions offensively and defense,” Johnson said. “I was always inspired by him,” Evan said. “It s always a competition.