Manhattan High football has advanced to the sub-state round of the 6A playoffs for the third time in four years after upsetting undefeated Maize 55-31. Kickstarting a big night of scoring for the Indians was senior JJ Dunnigan.
To get Manhattan on the board, Dunnigan returned a kickoff 82 yards for his third special teams touchdown of the season. Then just before the half, Dunnigan had a 15 yard receptions for his seventh receiving score in 2025. Dunnigan also made a huge impact at holding Maize’s electric offense in check by leading the team with 13 tackles and a forced fumble. In all three phases combined, Dunnigan has 18 career touchdowns. The four-star safety is highly decorated with multiple all-league and state honors. Plus, was named an Under Armour All-American last season. Dunnigan excels in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA and recently announced that he will take his talents to South Beach to play college football for the University of Miami.
Congratulations to JJ Dunnigan of Manhattan High School, the K-State Credit Union & Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center/KMAN “Student-Athletes of the Week!”