Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com
Behind a dominant third quarter, Manhattan High boys’ basketball pulled away from Dodge City on Friday night, extending the Indians’ winning streak to four games.
Manhattan (4-1) has surged out of the gate after opening the season with a loss to Life Prep Academy — a non-KSHSAA opponent that entered the year with several games already played. The Indians won just six games a season ago and struggled to string together victories, but early signs suggest a shift in trajectory this winter.
“We’ve got some wind in our sails,” head coach Benji George said. “The players reflected, just like I did, on last year and fixing some things from a style standpoint — trying to play to our strengths. Learning from that experience, it’s just proof that failure and success have to hold hands.”
Manhattan’s senior guard trio delivered a banner night. Vince Doering scored a career-high 21 points, while Sawyer Newton added a career-best 19, and Will Carpenter chipped in 17.
