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By Toby Hammes

As mere inches and seconds separated Manhattan High football from its second perfect season in three seasons, the Indians have no reason to hang their heads.

“They’re champions in my heart,” head coach Joe Schartz said after the game.

Manhattan (12-1) fell short to back-to-back state champions Gardner Edgerton in a 36-33 battle. The back-and-forth fight perfectly embodied the Indians’ refusal to let up all season.

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By Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer & Toby Hammes

DERBY — The premier rivalry of the Kansas 6A playoff over the last several seasons was rekindled Friday night as No. 2 Manhattan High football upset top-seeded Derby 31-21 to win the sub-state championship.

The sub-state win is their ninth in school history, the first since 2022, when the Indians won their third state title.

The scene in Derby was set for a brisk battle between the two 11-0 heavyweights — and they delivered but it was the Indians (12-0) playing spoiler against the Panthers (11-1) in the end.

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Manhattan High linebacker Colby Altevogt pressures Derby running back Arieus Finley during their 6A sub-state championship game Friday night at Panther Stadium in Derby. The Indians beat the Panthers, 31-21.

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Manhattan High running back Jaydin Hudley takes a handoff from quarterback Carter Aslin during Friday night’s 6A sub-state championship game against Derby at Panther Stadium in Derby. The Indians beat the Panthers, 31-21.

 

 

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