Jon Grove

Manhattan continued its postseason run Friday night, using a dominant ground game and another productive performance from quarterback McLain Aslin to pull away from Garden City in a 36-14 regional victory.

The No. 3 Indians (8-2) defeated the No. 6-seeded Buffaloes (6-4) at Bishop Stadium, advancing to the sectional round for a Friday matchup against Maize. Manhattan has now won eight consecutive games after opening the season 0-2.

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By Toby Hammes

Manhattan High football will look to keep its postseason run alive Friday night when the Indians host a much-improved Garden City team in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs at Bishop Stadium.

The No. 3-seeded Indians (7-2) are coming off a 67-7 drubbing of Topeka High in the opening round, while No. 6 Garden City (6-3) advanced with a narrow 15-14 win over No. 11 Wichita East — the Buffaloes’ second one-point win over the Blue Aces in as many weeks.

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6A

6W Garden City Buffaloes (6-3)
@ 3W Manhattan Indians (7-2)

10W Washburn Rural Junior Blues (4-5)
@ 2W Maize Eagles (8-1)

4A

7W Rock Creek Mustangs (7-2)
@ 2W Wamego Red Raiders (7-1)

3A

5W Chapman Fighting Irish (7-2)
@ 4W Hoisington Cardinals (7-2)

6E Burlington Wildcats (7-2)
@ 3E Jefferson West Tigers (7-2)

7E Nemaha Central Thunder (6-3)
@ 2E Wellsville Eagles (9-0)

2A

9W Council Grove Braves (8-1)
@ 1W Chaparral Roadrunners (9-0)

6W Kingman Eagles (8-1)
@ 3W Marysville Bulldogs (7-2)

8E Humboldt Cubs (6-3)
@ 1E Silver Lake Eagles (9-0)

6E Osage City Indians (7-2)
@ 3E Sabetha Bluejays (9-0)

7W Riley County Falcons (7-2)
@2W Beloit Trojans (8-1)

10E Royal Valley Panthers (5-4)
@ 2E Caney Valley Bullpups (9-0)

1A

8E St. Marys Bears (3-6)
@ 1E Jefferson Co North Chargers (8-1)

7E St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers (5-4)
@ 2E Rossville Bulldogs (7-2)

11E Wabaunsee Chargers (4-5)
@ 3E Olpe Eagles (7-2)

5E McLouth Bulldogs (8-1)
@ 4E Centralia Panthers (6-3)

8-Man I

D4 #2 Washington County Tigers (6-3)
@ D1 #1 Oswego Indians (9-0)

D1 #2 Yates Center Wildcats (6-3)
@ D4 #1 Clifton-Clyde Eagles (8-1)

8-Man II

D2 #3 Attica Bulldogs (5-4)
@ D4 #1 Axtell Eagles (9-0)

D4 #2 Hanover Wildcats (8-1)
@ D1 #1 Marmaton Valley Wildcats (7-2)

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Riley County used a dominant ground game to pull away from Halstead in a 28-7 victory Friday in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.

“It was a great win,” Falcon coach Erik Willimon said. “The kids played well, executed in the second half, especially well. The coaches and the kids dialed in, bought in all week. We had two really tough games the last two weeks, and Halstead was another tough opponent.”

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By Toby Hammes

LAWRENCE — Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.

That formula, backed by a season of handling pressure, practice and perseverance, was key for Manhattan High girls’ cross country to avoid any surprises on Halloween at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, as the top-ranked Indians claimed their second consecutive Class 6A state championship.

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By Toby Hammes

LAWRENCE — Riley County senior Jeter Adams entered Saturday’s Class 3A state cross country meet seeded seventh. He left Rim Rock Farm as a state champion.

Adams made his move over the final 400 meters, pulling away from the field to claim the individual title in 15:58.85.

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By Jon Grove

NORTON — Foggy skies, damp conditions, and slippery natural grass made for a difficult night of football in Norton.

Both teams had to navigate the elements, but No. 9 Council Grove found enough footing when it mattered most, surviving a furious comeback for a 48-40 victory over the No. 8 Bluejays in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.

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Blue Valley-Randolph volleyball made school history Friday, advancing out of pool play at the Class 1A Division I state tournament for the first time in program history at Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

Making its first state tournament appearance since 1997, the No. 7-seeded Rams went 2-1 in pool play to earn a spot in Saturday’s semifinals and secure a place among the final four teams in Class 1A Division I.

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Blue Valley-Randolph volleyball made school history Friday, advancing out of pool play at the Class 1A Division I state tournament for the first time in program history at Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

Making its first state tournament appearance since 1997, the No. 7-seeded Rams went 2-1 in pool play to earn a spot in Saturday’s semifinals and secure a place among the final four teams in Class 1A Division I.

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By Toby Hammes

There was a little trick and a whole lot of treat for Manhattan High football Friday night as the Indians opened the playoffs with a 67-7 drubbing of Topeka High at Bishop Stadium.

The No. 3-seeded Indians improved to 7-2 with the win, securing a second-round matchup against the winner of No. 6 Garden City and No. 11 Wichita East.

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