Manhattan High defensive back Fabion Clark recovers a fumble to end the first half of Friday night’s sectional round playoff game against Wichita Northwest at Bishop Stadium. The Indians beat the Grizzlies, 49-28, to advance to next week’s sub-state championship game at Derby.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien
By Toby Hammes
No. 2 seed Manhattan High football secured its date with Derby in the sub-state championship after downing No. 3 Wichita Northwest, 49-28, in 6A sectionals on Friday night.
The Indians (11-0) have five wins over Wichita Northwest in the last three years. The Grizzlies, who dropped to 9-2, saw their only two losses come in Manhattan this season.
On fourth down, Manhattan High tight end Rylan Vikander nears the end zone to score on a 29-yard touchdown pass during the Indians’ 49-28 sectional round playoff win over Wichita Northwest Friday night at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High wide receiver Gabe Summerlin moves the ball after a catch during Friday night’s sectional round playoff game against Wichita Northwest at Bishop Stadium. Summerlin scored his first touchdown of the season as the Indians beat the Grizzlies, 49-28. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High head football coach Joe Schartz watches from the sideline during the Indians’ 49-28 sectional round playoff win against Wichita Northwest Friday night at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan hauls in a 65-yard touchdown pass next to Wichita Northwest defensive back D’Anthony Rivera during their sectional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. The Indians beat the Grizzlies, 49-28. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High awaits the result of a coin toss before their sectional round playoff game against Wichita Northwest, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High linebacker Max Evans-Pryor runs after a blocked punt during the Indians’ 49-28 sectional round playoff win against Wichita Northwest, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High defensive backs Nisbyc Johnson (15) and Fabion Clark (3) celebrate after Clark intercepted a Wichita Northwest pass during their sectional round playoff game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. The Indians beat the Grizzlies, 49-28. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High quarterback Carter Aslin scores a touchdown during a sectional round playoff game against Wichita Northwest, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. The Indians beat the Grizzlies, 49-28. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High defensive lineman Garrison Vikander tackles Wichita Northwest’s Johnmichael Fountain during the Indians’ 49-28 sectional round playoff win against the Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High running back Jaydin Hudley moves the ball as Wichita Northwest’s Allex Dunwell pursues during the Indians’ 49-28 sectional round playoff win over the Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienManhattan High’s JJ Dunnigan celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Indians’ 49-28 sectional round playoff win against Wichita Northwest, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Bishop Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
