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The Mentor

Manhattan High clutches in final moments, wins 44-35

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief February 3, 2019

The four starting seniors of Manhattan High Varsity girls basketball team (11-4, 7-2) are no strangers to having little time to secure a lead or being in a high pressure situation. But it was the underclassmen...

Senior Haleigh Harper runs with the ball during the Lady Indian varsity game against Emporia. The Indians won the game 54-23.

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor January 28, 2019

Haleigh Harper Basketball     39 points with 16 rebounds   3 three pointers 8 out of 11 free throws       How would you describe...

Girls basketball brings back bronze

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief January 28, 2019

Third place may not be the best of finishes but it's certainly a start for the Manhattan High girls basketball team as they took third at the McPherson tournament. The team ended in dramatic fashion,...

Manhattan High dominates Topeka West

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2019

It's not often that a team more than triples their opponent’s score, but Manhattan High was able to do just that as they blew out Topeka West 48-15. The team never lost the lead, nor did they even come...

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Sophia Comas, Sports Editor January 15, 2019

Emily Ostermann Junior Basketball   What inspired you to become an athlete? “My parents and my family. Both of my parents are coaches and all of my siblings played when they were...

Girls basketball returns to winning despite injury

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2019

Losing a game or a player is difficult but the Manhattan High girls basketball team (7-3, 5-2)  rebounded from both situations last week as they beat Emporia and Highland Park, 54-23 and 53-32. “I...

Junior Alorea Osterman protects that ball before passing it to a teammate during the MHS varsity girls basketball game on Dec. 14. Photo by Jennifer Sadler

Girls punch out another win, rivalry next

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief December 17, 2018

Defense was the name of the game for Manhattan High girls basketball as they win once again against Hayden, 53-36. The team now has a 5-1 record after dominating their rivals, Junction City, 72-16 last...

Sophomore Taylor Claussen prepares to shoot a freethrow during the basketball game on Friday 48-39. The home game against Seaman High School added the third win of the season.

Girls basketball defeats Seaman in home-opener

Micheal Simmons, Blue M Editor-In-Chief December 11, 2018

No lead no problem for the Manhattan High girls basketball team (3-1) as they rebound early in the second half from being down by seven early in the first quarter to beat Seaman (0-2) 48-39 in the home-opener. “I...

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