By Toby Hammes
EMPORIA — Manhattan High’s Garrison Vikander has become accustomed to playing at Emporia State’s Welch Stadium.
In addition to biennially making the trip south to face Centennial League rival Emporia High, Welch Stadium saw Vikander and the Indians reach back-to-back Class 6A state championship games, including a 27-0 shutout of Olathe Northwest this past fall to claim the program’s fourth state title and second under head coach Joe Schartz.
