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Block Party Alert In a stunning display of teamwork, juniors Bailey Busch and Ansley Becket leap into action to block a fierce spike from Derby during the varsity volleyball substate tournament hosted by Manhattan High School that morning on Oct. 25, 2025.
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Ready, Set, Block. Juniors Bailey Busch and Madison Stanard gear up for an epic defensive play as they prepare to thwart Derby’s spike during the varsity volleyball substate tournament, proudly hosted by Manhattan High School on the morning of Oct. 25, 2025.
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Defensive Dynamo. On Oct. 25, 2025, during the girls volleyball substate tournament, junior Bailey Busch showcased her skills by saving the play with a perfectly timed bump back towards Derby. What a thrilling moment for the team.
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Cheers of Victory. On Oct. 25, 2025, Manhattan High School proudly hosted the inaugural girls varsity volleyball substate tournament. As Manhattan scores with a powerful spike, the sidelines erupt in celebration with seniors Kelbey Larchick and Talia Tindall, sophomores Zariah Johnson, juniors Ansley Becket, Everett Ruliffson, and Jelena Depusior all joining in the joyous moment.
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Sidelines Ignite. On Oct. 25, 2025, the energy was electric as Manhattan High School hosted the first girls varsity volleyball substate tournament that morning. Senior Kelbey Larchick, sophomore Zariah Johnson, and junior Ansley Becket join forces in a joyful celebration as Manhattan scores against Derby.
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Celebration Time. On Oct. 25, 2025, Manhattan High School’s girls volleyball team gears up for an exciting team celebration after scoring against Derby. This unforgettable moment marks the first substate tournament for volleyball hosted in the morning.
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Game On. On Oct. 25, 2025, Manhattan High School kicked off the first substate tournament game for volleyball in the north gym that morning. Watch as junior Madison Stanard and senior Talia Tindall team up to expertly block a powerful spike from Derby.
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Defense in Action. As Derby attempts to spike the ball, juniors Bailey Busch and Madison Stanard rise to the occasion, delivering a powerful block. This thrilling moment unfolded during Manhattan High School’s first game of the girls varsity volleyball substate on Oct. 25, 2025.
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History in the Making. On Oct. 25, 2025, Manhattan High School’s girls varsity team not only hosted the substate but also achieved an incredible milestone—remaining undefeated as they dominated Derby on their journey to state.
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Senior Virgina Flickinger has been on The Mentor staff for three years now.
Flickinger is the Photo Editor, she organizes the cameras and handles anything with photo archives.
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“Ever since I watched my brother in the high school marching band I fell in love with the music and uniforms. I plan on marching at KU,” Flickinger said.
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