Hall of Fame
Born in Greece and raised in Ormond Beach, Manny Manolas came to Bethune-Cookman from nearby Seabreeze High School. One of Bethune-Cookman's most decorated kickers, Manolas was named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) all-conference team in 1985 – one of just three (3) kickers all-time to be named to the All-MEAC Team from Bethune-Cookman. In 1985, Manolas placed himself in a tie for fifth all-time when he connected on four field goals in a game at home to Morris Brown, going on to finish the season with 64 points – a mark that still stands fifth all-time in B-CU history for points scored in a single season. Across his career, he connected on 102 point-after attempts and 43 field goals, placing him second in school history for career points (231). Manolas would go on to help Bethune-Cookman claim a share of the 1988 MEAC title as a senior. Since graduating from Bethune-Cookman in 1989, Manolas has served the Volusia County community with a pair of pizza houses in Port Orange and Ormond Beach, respectfully, where the Greek style pizza, salads and specialty dishes have been celebrated by critics and fans alike.
