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MHS girls crush Emporia in 62-29 win

Mitch Fortner — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:37:38 +0000

By Toby Hammes

Manhattan High girls’ basketball picked its second straight league win on Friday night, setting down Emporia with ease, 62-29.

The Indians (10-4) moved to 3-1 in Centennial League play as it sprints down the final stretch of the season, composed of solely league competition.

11 different Indians scored in the contest, but it was junior Kat Ball who led the Indians’ all-around dominant effort. Manhattan’s versatile guard compiled 14 points.

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PHOTOS: An action-packed Manhattan High and Topeka-Hayden basketball doubleheader

KROCK Staff — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:35:49 +0000

Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer

Manhattan High’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams traveled to Hayden on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The No. 5-ranked 6A girls (5-3, 1-1 Centennial League) fell short 54-47, while the boys (3-5, 1-1) claimed a close 45-42 victory.

Manhattan High’s Evie Banks pulls up for a shot in the lane during the Indians’ 54-47 loss to Hayden, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Isabelle Peabody guards Hayden’s Brylee Meier during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians lost to the Wildcats, 54-47.

Manhattan High head girls’ basketball coach Scott Mall talks strategy with his team in a timeout of their game against Hayden, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians lost to the Wildcats, 54-47.

Manhattan High’s Bailey Busch shoots a 3-pointer over Hayden’s Norma Greco during the Indians’ 54-47 loss to the Wildcats, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Jorryn Hall looks for a rebound with Hayden’s Hailey Schmidtlein, left, and Brylee Meier during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians lost to the Wildcats, 54-47.

Manhattan High’s Bailey Busch pressures Hayden’s Norma Greco during the Indians’ 54-47 loss to the Wildcats, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Jorah Parcell puts up a shot during the Indians’ 54-47 loss to Hayden, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Delaney Larson looks to pass against the defense of Hayden’s Bella Reid during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians lost to the Wildcats, 54-47.

Manhattan High’s Kat Ball fights for a possession with Hayden’s Norma Greco during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians lost to the Wildcats, 54-47.

Manhattan High’s Vince Doering shoots a 3-pointer over Hayden’s Kade Mitchell during the Indians’ 45-42 win over the Wildcats, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High head boys’ basketball coach Benji George calls a play during the Indians’ 45-42 win over Hayden, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Hayden’s Makhi Kidd swings a pass around Manhattan High’s Sawyer Newton during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians beat the Wildcats, 45-42.

Manhattan High’s Noah McFadden dribbles down the court during the Indians’ 45-42 win over Hayden, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Landon Knopp drives for a reverse layup over a Hayden defender during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians beat the Wildcats, 45-42.

Manhattan High’s Sam Spiegel pulls down an offensive rebound during the Indians’ 45-42 win over Hayden, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Henry Witt guards Hayden’s Cooper Zwiesler during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians beat the Wildcats, 45-42.

Hayden head boys’ basketball coach Dwayne Anthony guides his team during Manhattan High’s 45-42 win Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka.

Manhattan High’s Noah McFadden runs into Hayden defenders Cooper Zwiesler (30) and Jacob Deister (4) during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians beat the Wildcats, 45-42.

Manhattan High’s Will Carpenter and Vince Doering force a pass from Hayden’s Brady Heinen during their game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Topeka. The Indians beat the Wildcats, 45-42.

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PHOTOS: MHS boys’ basketball falls to Junction City in OT rivalry classic

KROCK Staff — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:44:14 +0000

Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer – Article by Toby Hammes

Manhattan High’s Sam Spiegel shoots over Junction City defender Larkin Turner during the Indians’ 66-62 overtime loss to the Blue Jays Tuesday night in Manhattan.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High boys’ basketball hosted undefeated Junction City in another classic between the two rivals but ultimately fell 66-62 in overtime on Tuesday night.

The Blue Jays (6-0) entered the contest as favorites on paper with the Indians (2-5) carrying a below .500 record. Still, a packed MHS gym was treated to a classic before Junction City pulled away in overtime.

“We just have to look at tonight as some proof that we are making progress,” head coach Benji George said. “We have what it takes to be a good basketball team. Even if the result didn’t give us what we wanted, we’re taking steps forward.”

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Manhattan High head boys’ basketball coach Benji George speaks to his team during a timeout of a game against Junction City, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. The Indians lost to the Blue Jays in overtime, 66-62. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High’s Landon Knopp lines up a 3-pointer during the Indians’ 66-62 overtime loss to Junction City, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High’s Henry Witt looks to advance the ball while guarded by Junction City’s Jackson Austin during their game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. The Blue Jays beat the Indians in overtime, 66-62. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Junction City head boys’ basketball coach Nick Perez directs his team during the Blue Jays’ 66-62 overtime win against Manhattan High, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Junction City’s Lovell Autry drives through the Manhattan High defense for a layup during the Blue Jays’ 66-62 overtime win against the Indians, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High’s Tim Washington waits for a teammate to shoot free throws during a game against Junction City, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. The Indians lost to the Blue Jays in overtime, 66-62. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High’s Noah McFadden guards Junction City’s Jeremias Cruz during their game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. The Blue Jays beat the Indians in overtime, 66-62. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High’s Sam Spiegel shoots over Junction City defender Larkin Turner during the Indians’ 66-62 overtime loss to the Blue Jays Tuesday night in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High’s Vince Doering pulls up for a 3-pointer during the Indians’ 66-62 overtime loss to Junction City, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Manhattan. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

Manhattan High boys’ basketball hosted undefeated Junction City in another classic between the two rivals but ultimately fell 66-62 in overtime on Tuesday night.

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