By Toby Hammes It was all defense on Friday night as Manhattan High boys’ basketball fell short of stealing a road win against Emporia in a 37-35 loss. “I really love how we battled defensively,” head coach Benji George said. “In such a physical game, it was just one of those games where points were at a premium.” The Indians (5-9) came in looking for consecutive wins for the first time this season and battled to the end but ultimately was plagued by a poor shooting night. The Indians failed to have anyone in double-figure scoring as sophomore Henry Witt…
Author: Mitch Fortner
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ basketball picked its second straight league win on Friday night, setting down Emporia with ease, 62-29. The Indians (10-4) moved to 3-1 in Centennial League play as it sprints down the final stretch of the season, composed of solely league competition. 11 different Indians scored in the contest, but it was junior Kat Ball who led the Indians’ all-around dominant effort. Manhattan’s versatile guard compiled 14 points. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Seg. 1 – Manhattan takes the road to Emporia Seg. 2 – Other Centennial league scores, NCKL/Big East League Seg. 3 – Interviews with Frankfort and Blue Valley boys/girls head coaches Seg. 4 – All scores from Friday
On this Friday edition of The Game, Mitch Fortner calls in live from Emporia High School to talk about Conor Riley’s departure from K-State’s football program and Super Bowl 59 prop bets, as well as interview KU beat writer Henry Greenstein.
On today’s edition of The Game, Mitch Fortner and Cole Deutschendorf go over a huge win for K-State women’s basketball as they used a huge second half to take down #9 TCU, meet new KSU linebacker Gabe Powers, talk to KSU WBB head coach Jeff Mittie and more.
Friday Manhattan Indians Girls (10-4, 3-1) 62 @ Emporia Spartans (2-12) 29 6:00 Manhattan Indians Boys (5-9, 2-2) 35 @ Emporia Spartans (10-4) 37 7:30 Wamego Red Raiders Girls (10-5, 7-1) 59 @ Concordia Panthers (3-11) 38 6:00 Wamego Red Raiders Boys (3-12, 2-6) 53 @ Concordia Panthers (10-4) 63 7:30 Rock Creek Mustangs Girls (10-3, 4-1) 52 @ Marysville Bulldogs (7-8) 43 6:00 Rock Creek Mustangs Boys (12-1, 5-0) 54 @ Marysville Bulldogs (7-8) 45 7:30 Riley County Falcons Girls (12-3, 9-0) 32 @ Hiawatha Redhawks (9-5) 30 6:00 Riley County Falcons Boys (4-11, 2-7) 58 @ Hiawatha Redhawks…
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Today on The Game, Mitch Fortner and Cole Deutschendorf preview K-State men’s basketball game against Arizona State tonight including MitchPom, talk to ASU beat writer Michelle Gardner, name a Jabroni of the Week, and more!
The Big 12 announced schedules for all 16 teams early Tuesday morning.
Tuesday Wamego Red Raiders Girls (9-5, 6-1) 61 @ Abilene Cowboys (3-10) 24 6:00 Wamego Red Raiders Boys (3-11, 2-5) 29 @ Abilene Cowboys (10-3) 54 7:30 Rock Creek Mustangs Girls (9-3, 3-2) 60 @ Council Grove Braves (3-12) 18 6:00 Rock Creek Mustangs Boys (11-1, 5-0) 79 @ Council Grove Braves (10-5) 44 7:30 Silver Lake Eagles (10-2) 36 @ Riley County Falcons Girls (11-3, 8-0) 44 6:00 Silver Lake Eagles (9-3) 63 @ Riley County Falcons Boys (4-10, 2-6) 59 7:30 Onaga Buffaloes (6-8) 46 @ Frankfort Wildcats Girls (4-11, 1-9) 36 6:00 Onaga Buffaloes (2-12) 34 @…