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Admin Updates Class of 28 Graduation and Parking Requirements

Admin Updates Class of ’28 Graduation and Parking Requirements

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor January 30, 2024

USD 383 administrators are working to finalize graduation requirements for the Class of 2028 (current eighth graders). Superintendent Eric Reid and Manhattan High Principal Michael Dorst attended a curriculum...

Manhattan claims second seed after win over Northwest

Manhattan claims second seed after win over Northwest

Will Ivester, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

The Manhattan High football team improved to 7-1 on the season and will be the 2-seeded team in the playoffs after a 28-24 win over Wichita Northwest to end the regular season.  Since MHS started...

Klieman accepts Shrine Bowl invitation

Anika Nyp, Staff Writer March 4, 2022

For the 62nd time since the first Shrine Bowl in 1973, Manhattan High has a player in the benefit football game.  Senior Colby Klieman, a mid-year graduate who is signed to play at Kansas Wesleyan...

Football falls to Lawrence in sectional final

Football falls to Lawrence in sectional final

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer November 13, 2021

Manhattan football’s postseason campaign ended last Friday, losing to Lawrence High 41-22 in the quarterfinals of the state tournament.  “They got pretty chippy,” senior defensive lineman...

MHS football set for quarterfinal matchup

MHS football set for quarterfinal matchup

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer November 6, 2021

After a game-tying score by Gardner Edgerton late in the fourth quarter, the Manhattan offense had three minutes to drive down the field and win the game. With strong and consistent running gains from...

Manhattan Football thrashes Topeka West 59-0

Manhattan Football thrashes Topeka West 59-0

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer October 17, 2021

After a sour defeat last week, Manhattan High football bounced back to beat Topeka West on Friday, improving their record to 6-1.  “We played a lot better this week,” head coach Joe Schartz...

Manhattan falls to Washburn Rural, suffers first loss of season

Manhattan falls to Washburn Rural, suffers first loss of season

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer October 12, 2021

With two minutes remaining in the game and Manhattan down 21-14, junior quarterback Keenan Schartz rolled out to his right, looking for the open man. Washburn’s exquisite coverage of the secondary left...

Football hands Seaman their second loss of the season, stays undefeated

Football hands Seaman their second loss of the season, stays undefeated

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer October 2, 2021

On an emotional senior night, Manhattan defeated Seaman 48-21, improving to 5-0 on the season.  “It is a special night for the seniors,” head coach Joe Schartz said. “They got acknowledged...

Football defeats Topeka High, improves to 4-0

Football defeats Topeka High, improves to 4-0

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer September 27, 2021

Manhattan Football cruised to their fourth victory of the season in convincing fashion, shutting out Topeka High 49-0. “It went pretty good,” senior receiver Kyler Hahn said. “We got stuff to...

Football dominates Highland Park at home

Football dominates Highland Park at home

Amelia Knopp, Page Editor September 19, 2021

The Manhattan High Varsity football team improved its record to 3-0 by beating Highland Park 70-0 at home on Friday night. The team’s 10 scores were posted by senior Vinny Smith, junior Jaxon Bowles,...

‘Who are we? MHS!’

‘Who are we? MHS!’

Samantha Summerlin, Staff Writer September 14, 2021

The Manhattan High football team won the silver trophy against rival Junction City High on Friday, 37-21, making head coach Joe Schartz’s 100th career win.  Schartz was very proud of his boys.  “We...

New facilities provide practice space

Laneya Christian, Staff Writer September 14, 2021

Manhattan High opened its new sports facilities, including a new football practice field and tennis courts, at the beginning of this school year for use by PE classes, sport teams and music practice.  Head...

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