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‘Champions in my heart’: 2024 MHS squad is one to remember despite title loss

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By KMAN Staff on December 1, 2024 Sports
Manhattan High quarterback Carter Aslin makes a short pass to running back Jaydin Hudley (21) during the Indians’ 36-33 6A state championship loss to Gardner Edgerton, Friday, at Welch Stadium in Emporia. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

By Toby Hammes

As mere inches and seconds separated Manhattan High football from its second perfect season in three seasons, the Indians have no reason to hang their heads.

“They’re champions in my heart,” head coach Joe Schartz said after the game.

Manhattan (12-1) fell short to back-to-back state champions Gardner Edgerton in a 36-33 battle. The back-and-forth fight perfectly embodied the Indians’ refusal to let up all season.

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