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West Offensive, Defensive Lineman to Play Football at Valparaiso

Frankie Mannino will sign letter of intent Wednesday.

A threat on both the offensive and defensive line for , Frankie Mannino has decided to play college football at Valparaiso University.

The offensive and defensive tackle and former West captain is set to sign a letter of intent Wednesday to take his game to the school in the fall.

Mannino's on-field achievements include being named a starting right guard in the Suffolk County All-Star Game, First Team All Division 2011, Suffolk County Division II All-Academic Team and a Smithtown Booster Club White Scholar.

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Mannino is a member of the offensive and defensive lines that West photographer Steven Tringali called "Long Island football's best kept secret" in a 

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