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MHS football hits ‘fast forward’ for Thursday night Free State matchup

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By KMAN Staff on September 11, 2024 Sports
Manhattan High head football coach Joe Schartz speaks with quarterback Carter Aslin on the sideline during the Indians’ 57-21 win over Garden City last Friday in Garden City. Manhattan has a short turnaround with its home opener against Lawrence Free State at 7 p.m. Thursday. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com

Because of K-State hosting Arizona a day early, the Friday night lights designated for high school play are also shifting forward as the Indians welcome Lawrence Free State into town on Thursday.

Head coach Joe Schartz describes having such a quick turnaround as a mental block first and foremost.

“The hardest thing to get through their head is (Monday) is Tuesday, and you know that Tuesday is Wednesday,” Schartz said. “You just have to force yourself — I even have to force myself — to push fast forward.”

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