Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer – Article by Toby Hammes


After nearly a month-long break, Manhattan High girls’ basketball hit the floor and opened the floodgates on Junction City, winning 93-25 on Tuesday night.
The Indians (5-2) won their 33rd straight in the rivalry matchup in front of a red-filled student section on winter homecoming night.
Jelena Depusoir shined bright in the contest, scoring a game-high and career-high 19 points. The 5-foot-10 sophomore’s previous career high was three points. Juniors Delaney Larson and Kat Ball notched eight and nine points, respectively.