By Tim Everson

Manhattan High boys’ wrestling showed their still very much a force to be reckoned with after a stellar performance on Saturday.

The defending state champion Indians hosted Smith Center, Dodge City, Blue Valley-Stilwell, Lincoln Southwest (Nebraska) and Paola for their annual dual tournament and rolled through all five, winning by a combined score of 347-51.

“They wrestled really well,” head coach Shawn Bammes said. “Those football guys are getting in shape. It comes back to practices. This is how we practice so we can let it fly on the weekends.”

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By Toby Hammes

As a setting sun falls over Wamego Country Club, rays of red, orange, and yellow tuck behind the jointly-colored water tower until the light is no more.

But there is light — a glimmer shining on one of the par-70 course’s practice green holes.

Wamego golfer Addison Douglass has a flashlight hooked onto one of the practice pins, perfecting her craft into the depths of the evening. The junior’s commitment to perfection has paid off to the note of three consecutive Class 4A championships.

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Under the relentless glare of Friday night lights, the quarterback stands alone as a leader, a tactician, and a target. One can only hope to see the bruising reality of countless hits each week culminate in playing at the highest stage of the sport.

Manhattan High’s Carter Aslin forged himself into the quarterback mold, becoming the Indians’ fearless fighter to the Kansas 6A state title game and falling mere fingertips away from a state championship.

For those reasons and more, he is The Mercury’s Fall All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of the Year.

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Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer

A battle of 6A heavyweights came down to the wire once again, but it was Gardner Edgerton who landed the final blow in the 2024 Kansas 6A State Championship at Emporia State’s Welch Stadium.

Manhattan High running back Jaydin Hudley breaks out of a tackle from Gardner Edgerton linebacker Kaleb Dewey (23) during their 6A state championship game Friday at Welch Stadium in Emporia. The Indians’ season ended with a 36-33 loss to the Trailblazers.

Manhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan, left, and Trey Hoover bring down Gardner Edgerton fullback Syre Padilla during their 6A state championship game Friday at Welch Stadium in Emporia.

Manhattan High tight end Rylan Vikander runs after a catch during the Indians’ 36-33 6A state championship loss to Gardner Edgerton.

Manhattan High and Gardner Edgerton captains stand at midfield for the coin toss before their 6A state championship game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Welch Stadium in Emporia.

Manhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan clings to Gardner Edgerton halfback Porter Swaim during the Indians’ 36-33 6A state championship loss to the Trailblazers.

Manhattan High linebacker Brandon Stroud tackles Gardner Edgerton fullback Syre Padilla (20) during their 6A state championship game Friday.

A Manhattan High fan holds a sign during the 6A state football championship game against Gardner Edgerton.

Manhattan High quarterback Carter Aslin runs off the field after getting a bloody nose during the Indians’ 36-33 6A state championship loss.

Manhattan High quarterback Finn Watson looks to pass during the Indians’ 36-33 6A state championship loss to Gardner Edgerton.

Gardner Edgerton halfback Porter Swaim scores a touchdown during the Trailblazers’ 36-33 6A state championship win over Manhattan, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Welch Stadium in Emporia.

Gardner Edgerton quarterback Bravin Powell moves the ball during the Trailblazers’ 36-33 6A state championship win over Manhattan.

Manhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan fights for yardage against Gardner Edgerton linebacker Charles Drinkard during their 6A state championship game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Welch Stadium in Emporia. Dunnigan scored a touchdown on the play, but the Indians lost to the Trailblazers, 36-33.

Young Manhattan High fans hold signs during the 6A state football championship game against Gardner Edgerton, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Welch Stadium in Emporia.

Manhattan High wide receiver Gabe Summerlin receives instruction from head coach Joe Schartz during the Indians’ 36-33 6A state championship.

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By Toby Hammes

From the moment Manhattan High football fielded its first practice under the blazing summer sun, it expected to be competing for a state championship.

Four months later, the Indians are giving it their all as the sun sets on frigid fall nights — a price they’re willing to pay to be competing during the final week of high school football.

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