Author: KMAN Staff
Frankfort football rides the momentum of a 9-3 season in 2023, including a playoff run that only fell at the hands of powerhouse and eventual eight-man Division II champion Axtell. The reason for the success? The Wildcats’ core of players. “Two years ago, we were very young, we only had one senior,” nine-year head coach Nick Anderson said. “(In 2023), just being a year older and a year stronger, with that much more experience made a world of difference for us and we’re hoping that will continue this year.” The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com
Health officials are seeing COVID-19 cases rising in Manhattan. Ascension Via Christi president Bob Copple told The Mercury that over the last week, the hospital has had one to five outpatients in the emergency department each day and three to five inpatients. Copple said most of those are not there primarily because of COVID. The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com
By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Following a successful six-year stint under Jess Rutledge, there is a new man in Alma leading the way for Wabaunsee football. Enter James Johnston. Johnston — who has spent time at schools such as Ellis, Lyons and South Barber — takes over the program but doesn’t expect much change. To view the full story visit theMercury.com
By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Manhattan High football’s 2022 state title defense came up short in the quarterfinals last fall, but a year of continuity under center leads the way as the Tribe aims to return to the mountaintop. Senior quarterback Carter Aslin enters his second year as the Indians’ QB1. The dual-threat went 71-of-122 through the air for 908 yards and eight touchdowns. On the ground, he compiled 1,414 yards on 183 carries (7.7 yards per carry) while finding the end zone 18 times by his lonesome. To view the full story visit theMercury.com
By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Riley County has been waiting for this season for a long time. When head coach Erik Willimon started his position four years ago, this year’s seniors were just freshmen. Now, the group has grown, and all the pieces are coming together. The full story can viewed at theMercury.com
By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Rock Creek comes off a 2023 campaign in which it went 6-4. But with a surplus of returners this year, the Mustangs could catapult to greater heights. “The most exciting thing is we’ve got kids who have got a lot of experience,” head coach Shane Sieben said. “It’s not going to be their first rodeo. … We had a lot of young kids last year, their first time out there on Friday night.” The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com
By Parker Eaves Football season is here, and the K-State Wildcats are back in action on Saturday versus FCS opponent Tennessee-Martin of the Ohio Valley Conference. UT-Martin was picked to win the Ohio Valley Conference in their preseason poll and was unofficially No. 27 in the FCS Preseason Coaches Poll. Quarterback Kinkead Dent, who is in his second year at UT-Martin after having spent his first four seasons at Ole Miss as a backup, threw for 2,295 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions last season. Dent was named second-team all-conference and is back for his sixth year of eligibility. The…
Officers filed a report of vehicular burglary in the 2800 block of Allison Ave on August 29, 2024, at approximately 9:57 AM. Officers listed a 45-year-old woman and Chase Bank as the victims when it was reported her car was broken into while she was inside and her bank card was taken by an unknown subject. The card was then used at Wal-Mart in Topeka. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $3,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.…