Dutchmen named to Cascades All-Conference Football

by Marsha Chartrand

Several Manchester varsity players have been named to the Cascades Conference All-Conference Football Team, according to Head Coach Joshua Lindeman.

Sophomore Jayden Johnson, running back from Manchester, was named to the first team; Senior Tight End Drake Neff was named to the first Team. Brett Brothers, a Junior Offensive Guard, and Dylan Gauss, a Senior Center, also were honored on the First Team.

Defensive Lineman Nathan Fletcher was a Senior named to the First Team. Bubba Duffing, in his senior year, was Manchester’s contribution to the linebacker First Team. Phoenix Hulswitt, another Senior, was Manchester’s Defensive Back named to the First Team; and Brady Reed, Senior, was named to the first team as Punter.

The 2024 Offensive Player of the Year was QB Brayden Lape and 2024 Defensive Player of the Year was DB Bryan Cook, both of
Grass Lake. Congratulations to all!

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.