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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...

Football beats Wichita North, advances to Regional finals

Football beats Wichita North, advances to Regional finals

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer October 30, 2021

Manhattan High football cruised to a 64-6 victory over Wichita North Friday night, marking yet another win for the Indians.  “It's the first step in this journey,” assistant coach Darian Taylor...

Football Playoff Preview:

Football Playoff Preview:

Advith Natarajan, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

Season Recap: Manhattan football is heading into the 6-A football playoffs coming off of an impressive regular season. The Indians went 7-1 with notable wins against Garden City, Junction City, Seaman...

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 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...

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