MAIZE — Maize High has only lost twice with star quarterback Brayden Myovela under center — and both came at the hands of Manhattan.
The Indians (9-2) secured back-to-back sub-state championship appearances Friday night with a near-flawless 55-31 road win over the previously undefeated Eagles, ending Maize’s 10-0 season.
Head coach Joe Schartz said he was most proud of Manhattan’s physical dominance over Maize.
The fact that we took their heart away from them, and they gave up there in the second half,” Schartz said. “That’s football — one team has to go exert their will on the other and make the other team not want to play anymore. And that’s what we did tonight.”
The victory also sets up a second straight matchup with Derby for the 6A West title after the No. 6 Panthers stunned No. 2 Wichita Northwest 63-21. It will mark the fourth consecutive postseason meeting between Manhattan and Derby.
