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Senior Egan Dritz swims free style at the Topeka Invitational.

Swim and Dive takes third in Topeka Invite

Anika Nyp, Blue M Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2019

Through the yelling crowds and the sounds of the starting buzzer, the Manhattan High swimmers dived into the chilling waters at the Topeka Capitol Federal Natatorium for a third-place finish at their first...

Bowling looks to pin successful season

Rachel Edie, Business Manager November 18, 2019

With the winter sports season approaching, one sport that doesn't seem to get enough attention is rolling into action.  Tryouts will take place during the week consecutively after Thanksgiving...

‘Little Indian’ on to ‘Manhattan Indian’

Julianna Poe, Sports Editor November 11, 2019

As the end of the 2019 football season slowly approaches, senior Bauyett Young’s role in his final year of high school football must not go unnoticed. By the third grade — which was almost a decade...

14 stroke improvement

Hannah Heger, Trending Editor November 11, 2019

From the rain and wind to the sunny heat of Kansas, sophomore Kealyn Lhuillier has golfed through the worst and the best weather this season. “[That] moment when I found out I scored a 52 on the...

Sophomore on Varsity

Sophomore on Varsity

Rachel Edie, Business Manager November 11, 2019

For most underclassmen, Varsity is nothing but a dream on the competitive teams of Manhattan High. For Monroe Say, sophomore, that dream turned into reality.  Say has been playing volleyball since...

The Varisty football team holds up their Regional championship plaque after winning against Lawrence Free State, 49-28. The win determined the teams next game, which is at Derby on Nov. 16.

Indians move on in playoffs, face familiar foe

Cole Schmitt, Social Media Manager November 11, 2019

Manhattan Varsity football (9-1) defeated Lawrence Free State (8-2) last Friday night 49-28 to move on to round three of the playoffs. The Indians did what they have done many times this year -- start...

In it to win it

In it to win it

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2019

33 seconds.  Buzzfeed broke 15 laws in 33 seconds. Tracy McGrady scored 13 points in what’s considered one of the greatest comebacks in NBA history in 33 seconds.  To anyone unassociated...

Harkin goes undefeated, places third at state

Harkin goes undefeated, places third at state

Madison Ritz, Blue M Student Life Editor November 11, 2019

Serving the ball over the net and hoping for the best, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was awarded to freshman Jillian Harkin, who was undefeated in her tennis tournaments all season.  Harkin...

Senior Hunter French dribbles the ball down the field at the teams last home game against Hayesville Campus.

Hunter French breaks records

Kris Long, Opinion Editor November 11, 2019

“Now, for your Manhattan Indians starting line-up,” boom the speakers at bishop stadium. “Number 10, senior, Hunter French!” This has been a familiar sound during French’s high school career....

Unlike most others

William Robben, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

Being a high school student can be difficult, whether that’s dealing with academics, sports, clubs or extracurricular activities. Because of this, most high school athletes stick to one sport per season.  But...

Soccer ends season at regional final

Kris Long, Opinions Editor November 4, 2019

The boys Varsity soccer team came up short against their last opponent of the season in the regional final on Thursday night. The team lost to Wichita East -- the first seed in the region and a team that...

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