Segment 1 – Manhattan thumps Washburn Rural, interview with Coach Schartz and QB Finn Watson Segment 2 – Rock Creek finishes 8-0 for first time this century, interview with Coach Sieben Segment 3 – Silver Lake secures 2A District 3 #1 seed, interview with Coach Pegram Segment 4 – Blue Valley battles for playoff spot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwDj7xF_VGc&t=107s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07FExrRZI5A
Author: KMAN Staff
TOPEKA — Manhattan High football capped its regular season with a statement win, dominating Washburn Rural 43-0 on Friday night at Bowen-Glaze Stadium. It marked Manhattan’s first road win in the series since a 32-31 overtime thriller in 2020 — and redemption for a 35-28 loss in its last trip to the Junior Blues’ home field. Turnovers proved costly in that game, and protecting the football had been a point of emphasis in big moments all year. This time, the Indians delivered, playing a clean, physical brand of football from start to finish. Senior quarterback Finn Watson led the way…
Week 8 high school football games for the Centennial League, NCKL, Big East League, Flint Hills League and Twin Valley League. Centennial League Manhattan Indians (6-2, 3-1) 43 @ Washburn Rural Jr. Blues (5-3, 2-2) 0 Emporia Spartans (2-6, 0-4) 6 @ Junction City Bluejays (6-2, 4-0) 28 Pittsburg Purple Dragons (4-4) 34 @ Topeka High Trojans (3-5, 1-3) 12 NCKL Wamego Red Raiders (6-2, 5-1) 27 @ Abilene Cowboys (5-3, 3-3) 9 Rock Creek Mustangs (8-0, 6-0) 57 @ Chapman Fighting Irish (1-7, 1-5) 12 Clay Center Tigers (5-3, 4-2) 33 @ Marysville Bulldogs (0-8, 0-6) 7 Concordia Panthers…
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A 28-year-old Ogden man was arrested Thursday evening in Manhattan on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court, according to the Riley County Police Department. David DeJesus-Roman was taken into custody at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Boulevard. The warrants were issued by Riley County District Court and stem from original charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, and criminal use of a weapon. DeJesus-Roman was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Click here for…
A Topeka man was arrested Thursday evening following a police pursuit that led to multiple charges, including aggravated endangering of a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers initially filed the report at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 700 block of Allen Road. The case involves allegations of aggravated endangering of a child, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, contributing to child misconduct, reckless driving, and two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer. Jeremy Richmond, 33, of Topeka, was arrested about 18 minutes later at approximately 6:08 p.m. in the 2700 block…
David DeJesus-Roman, 28, of Ogden, was arrested in the 1000 block of Seth Child Blvd., in Manhattan at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2025 on two Riley County District Court warrants for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and criminal use of a weapon. DeJesus-Roman was issued a total bond of $25,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of aggravated endangering of a child, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, contributing to child misconduct,…
Robert Copple, hospital president of Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan announced Thursday he is leaving the hospital, effective this week. In a statement sent to hospital staff, Copple said he and his wife, Kim, are not leaving the community. Copple said he was thankful for the opportunity to work with the staff of Ascension Via Christi and being a part of “providing much-needed healthcare services in our community.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local Manhattan news.
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ve got a preview show as K-State faces KU in the 123rd Sunflower Showdown on Saturday. We’ll have our weekly conversation with Curry Sexton, talk to KUSports.com editor Henry Greenstein and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/YOsTxKu1kls?si=n8DR7CRf6olJzsi3 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Who’s in and out for the Sunflower Showdown Segment 2 – KU preview with Henry Greenstein Segment 3 – K-State WBB Top 25 according to coaches Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – Keys vs. KU
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football couldn’t have scripted a much better senior night last Friday as a 50-0 shutout and healthier roster sent a reminder of what this team can look like when everything clicks. Now the Indians want to take that momentum on the road. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.