High school basketball’s ultimate prize is up for grabs this week as state tournaments get underway across Kansas.

After a one year hiatus, due to scheduling conflicts with Kansas State University, the Class 2A tournament has returned to Bramlage Coliseum. Visit Manhattan Executive Director Marcia Rozell said her office is excited to host the tournament again.

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By Toby Hammes

It was all defense on Friday night as Manhattan High boys’ basketball fell short of stealing a road win against Emporia in a 37-35 loss.

“I really love how we battled defensively,” head coach Benji George said. “In such a physical game, it was just one of those games where points were at a premium.”

The Indians (5-9) came in looking for consecutive wins for the first time this season and battled to the end but ultimately was plagued by a poor shooting night. The Indians failed to have anyone in double-figure scoring as sophomore Henry Witt led the way with eight.

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

After nearly a month-long break, Manhattan High girls’ basketball hit the floor and opened the floodgates on Junction City, winning 93-25 on Tuesday night.

The Indians (5-2) won their 33rd straight in the rivalry matchup in front of a red-filled student section on winter homecoming night.

Jelena Depusoir shined bright in the contest, scoring a game-high and career-high 19 points. The 5-foot-10 sophomore’s previous career high was three points. Juniors Delaney Larson and Kat Ball notched eight and nine points, respectively.

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If you blinked, you might’ve missed Manhattan High girls’ basketball 20-0 start against Dodge City on Friday night, which ultimately led to a 66-22 road takeover.

The Indians (4-1) extend their winning streak to four games, with the only loss coming narrowly in the season opener against Life Prep Academy. Dodge City fell to 0-2.

Sophomore Bailey Busch notched a career-high of 18 points. The 5-foot-8 guard was the only scorer in double figures as 12 different Indians scored. As a team, Manhattan shot 41.5% with 9-16 shooting from distance.

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