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Friday, November 20, 2009
MHS can't stop big pass plays, falls to Heights
Joel Jellison jjellison@themercury.com
Manhattan High coach Joe Schartz walks off the field following the Indians’ 14-10 loss to Wichita Heights on Friday night in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs at Bishop Stadium. Staff photos by Rod Mikinski.

With three victories coming down to the last play of the game, the Manhattan High Indians found themselves in another late-game situation on Friday at Bishop Stadium.

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General Headlines
With three victories coming down to the last play of the game, the Manhattan High Indians found themselves in another late-game situation on Friday at Bishop Stadium.
Published 11/15/2009
Published 11/19/2009
For the second time in a week, a Manhattan High golfer has taken the next step toward competing at the college level. This time, it's a member of the boys' team.
Published 11/18/2009
Published 11/16/2009
The Manhattan High girls' golf team only had one senior this past season. She is now ready to play collegiate golf.
Published 11/13/2009
Blue Valley High Headlines
At Hope high school, the Blue Valley-Randolph Rams' struggles continued Friday night as they dropped fell to Hope 46-0.
Published 10/18/2009
At Baileyville, the struggles for Blue Valley Randolph continued Friday night as it fell to B&B 54-0 and dropped its fourth consecutive game of the season.
Published 9/27/2009
Underneath an approaching lightning storm at Schroeder Field in Frankfort, the Wildcats ran past Blue Valley-Randolph Friday evening, handing the Rams their second consecutive mercy rule loss, 58-8.
Published 9/13/2009
At Randolph, the Blue Valley Rams dropped their season opener Friday night to Clifton Clyde 74-28.
Published 9/6/2009
The Manhattan girls soccer team ran into trouble Tuesday night against Blue Valley West, the second-ranked team in Class 6A — losing 7-0 at Anneberg Park.
Published 4/22/2009
Manhattan High Headlines
For the second time in a week, a Manhattan High golfer has taken the next step toward competing at the college level. This time, it's a member of the boys' team.
Published 11/18/2009
With three victories coming down to the last play of the game, the Manhattan High Indians found themselves in another late-game situation on Friday at Bishop Stadium.
Published 11/15/2009
The Manhattan High girls' golf team only had one senior this past season. She is now ready to play collegiate golf.
Published 11/13/2009
If someone was to run into the junior high version of Brady Sorenson, they probably wouldn't have thought too much of him.
Published 11/13/2009
Rick Wheeler knows a thing or two about Manhattan High football.
Published 11/13/2009
Riley County High Headlines
At Effingham, Riley County dominated from start to finish, scoring the game's first 34 points, as the Falcons cruised past ACCHS 34-7 Tuesday night to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Falcons (5-5) will host Rossville (8-2) Saturday night.
Published 11/4/2009
RILEY — Riley County High coach Steve Wagner knew he would have to alter his team's game plan heading into Thursday's district game against the Nehmaha Valley Raiders.
Published 10/30/2009
RILEY — The start of district play represents a fresh start for every high school football team across the state of Kansas — an opportunity to wipe the slate clean.
Published 10/18/2009
RILEY — This was just the type of night Mike Beam's double-wing offensive attack flourishes in.
Published 9/27/2009
ROSSVILLE — For Steve Buhler, this was a long time in the making. The last time Rossville had defeated Mid-East League foe Riley County came in 2003, when the Bulldogs came out on top 24-7.
Published 9/13/2009
Rock Creek High Headlines
ABILENE — Mike Beam knew Tuesday night represented an immense challenge for his team.
Published 11/4/2009
CLAY CENTER — Mike Beam assumed it was over. The Rock Creek players thought they were done.
Published 10/30/2009
FLUSH — John Scoggins knew his team's back was against the wall. The Wamego head coach understood Friday night's contest at Rock Creek was a must-win game and his team stepped up when it mattered most.
Published 10/25/2009
At Royal Valley, the Rock Creek Mustangs got into a back-and-forth match with Royal Valley, before finally holding their opponents off.
Published 10/18/2009
FLUSH — Both St. Marys and Rock Creek are unlikely to ever be mistaken for the high-powered passing offenses evolving in college football today. Both teams entered Friday night's contest as run-oriented teams.
Published 10/11/2009
Wamego High Headlines
People had their eyes on Riley Woodward of Wamego even before the 4A state cross country race began Saturday at the Wamego Country Club. The large athletic junior, who has a desire to join the Navy following his graduation, was the favorite to win the 5k.
Published 11/1/2009
Both the Wamego girls and both cross country teams swept away the competition Saturday as both teams finished in first place at the Class 4A regional at the Hiawatha Country Club Golf Course.
Published 10/26/2009
FLUSH — John Scoggins knew his team's back was against the wall. The Wamego head coach understood Friday night's contest at Rock Creek was a must-win game and his team stepped up when it mattered most.
Published 10/25/2009
WAMEGO — Behind the 242 all-purpose yards Luke Slagle on Friday night, Clay Center rolled passed the Wamego Red Raiders, 31-19, in the district 9 matchup.
Published 10/18/2009
ABILENE, Kan. — Wamego's offense struggled to get started in the first half and Abilene's size proved too much for the Red Raiders as Abilene rolled past Wamego 47-16 during their homecoming game.
Published 10/11/2009
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