Jacob Clanton, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
A simple throw from shortstop to first base would have ended the top of the fifth inning. Instead, it was just beginning.
In a microcosm of Manhattan High’s season, MHS’ throw was errant, letting the batter reach bas...
Jacob Clanton and John Ostermann
April 10, 2018
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
After the 28-run game against Wichita East (2-4) last week, Manhattan High expected a repeat. Instead, the Indians (5-1) played in a pitchers’ duel against the Blue Aces, pulling out a 4-2 victory in the make-up game.
“I t...
Jacob Clanton, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2018
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
In baseball, the name of the game is pitching.
“In the game of baseball,” head coach Don Hess said, “it’s who you have on the mound, and Carson [Marsh, senior] was lights-out the first game, and he gave us a lot of...
Jacob Clanton, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2018
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
Second place may sound nice, but at the end of the day, it means you lost your last game.
“Coming off of the second place last year,” senior Thomas Gevock said, “just kind of a disappointing way to end the season, an...
Jacob Clanton, Sports Editor
May 28, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
As the state trophy was presented, Manhattan High stood on the third-base line. Disappointment showed on the team's faces, as the Indians watched Blue Valley storm the field and celebrate.
Even a second place finish couldn't dampen t...
Jacob Clanton, Sports Editor
May 25, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
In state tournaments, a team must be playing at a high level to advance. However, sometimes a sub-par game can still result in victory.
That was the case for Manhattan High, as the Indians beat Hutchinson 3-1 to advance to t...
May 18, 2017
Jacob Clanton, Sports Editor
May 15, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
Manhattan almost didn’t play Wichita East. After being postponed twice due to rain, the Indians fit the game in on the last day of the regular season. Though it was the end of the season, MHS didn’t have the game they wan...
May 11, 2017
Jacob Clanton, Sports Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
Breaks are usually good for any athlete, as they allow for recovery and rest. Long breaks in the middle of the season though, aren’t quite as good.
That was the problem Manhattan High (11-3) faced, as it played its first ba...
Jacob Clanton, Sports Editor
May 2, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
Rain has been causing issues for Manhattan High baseball all year long. From the beginning of the season, when rain forced indoor practicing, to last week, when rain forced postponements, the weather has been uncooperative with MHS...
Jacob Clanton, Sports Editor
April 25, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Spring Sports
Rain and baseball don’t mix. Typically, when the rain starts falling, the game stops. The only reason the game keeps going? A turf field.
Manhattan High (7-3) had that luxury Friday night, as it split a doubleheader at Shaw...
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