By Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer
Manhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan moves through the Derby defense during the Indians’ 31-21 6A sub-state championship win over the Panthers, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Panther Stadium in Derby.
Manhattan High running back Jaydin Hudley takes a handoff from quarterback Carter Aslin during a 6A sub-state championship game against Derby.
Manhattan High linebacker Colby Altevogt pressures Derby running back Arieus Finley during their 6A sub-state championship game.
Seniors on the Manhattan High football team celebrate with the 6A sub-state championship plaque after a 31-21 win over Derby. The Indians advance to next week’s state championship game against Gardner Edgerton in Emporia.
Manhattan High quarterback Carter Aslin drops back to pass during a 6A sub-state championship game.
Manhattan High’s student section fills the stands for a 6A football sub-state championship game against Derby.
Manhattan High football assistant coach Lucas Aslin directs the defense during the Indians’ 31-21 6A sub-state championship win over Derby.
Derby quarterback Drew Kemp looks to run the ball during Manhattan High’s 31-21 6A sub-state championship win.
Manhattan High wide receiver Gabe Summerlin (2) moves the ball during a 6A sub-state championship game against Derby.
Manhattan High’s Fabion Clark catches a pass next to Derby defensive back Easton Splane. The Indians beat the Panthers, 31-21.
Manhattan High linebacker Jayren Dixon looks at game film on the sideline during the Indians’ 31-21 6A sub-state championship win over Derby.
Derby defensive back and Kansas State commit Martel Jackson (24) breaks up a pass intended for Manhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan during their 6A sub-state championship game.
Manhattan High head football coach Joe Schartz reacts to a call during the Indians’ 31-21 6A sub-state championship win over Derby.
Manhattan High running back EJ Massenburg looks to move the ball during the Indians’ 31-21 6A sub-state championship win over Derby.
Manhattan High’s Rylan Vikander (7) winds up for a 22-yard field goal against Derby in the fourth quarter of their 6A sub-state championship game Friday.
Derby and Manhattan High football head coaches Brandon Clark and Joe Schartz meet at midfield after the Indians beat the Panthers, 31-21, in a 6A sub-state championship game.
