Varsity Boys Soccer Play in Support Of Saline Boy on October 8th
The Flying Dutchman varsity soccer team is inviting the community to participate in their October 8th game to help them raise money for a good cause. The game, 5 pm at Alumni field, will be played in support of the ChadTough Foundation. Coach Mark Davis teaches his players about more than soccer. Conversations about encouraging others, doing […]
U12 Lady Dutch Continue Manchester’s Soccer Dominance
The U12 Lady Dutch soccer team went into this weekend’s Central Michigan Soccer Association (CMSA) tournament undefeated. They kept their undefeated season alive; winning the tournament with 2-0 show of dominance over FCA Navy (Fellowship of Christian Athletes based in Adrian). With regular games and tournaments they have beaten FCA Navy and near rival Clinton […]
Manchester Landmark, Snoopy’s Mailbox, to be Rebuilt
Sunday morning, Sept. 6, at 7:30am a Manchester landmark, Snoopy’s Mailbox was taken-out. Although conspiracy theorists continue to blame the Red Barron, first hand accounts have made it clear a truck jumped the curb, smashing Snoopy’s home into a million bits, before continuing through a hedge, and coming to rest in a large bush. A […]
Photo Submissions of School Extracurriculars Welcome
High school and middle school extracurricular activities are a big part of Manchester culture. Here at the Mirror we can’t physically attend every football game, band competition, quiz bowl, and softball game so this school year we are welcoming photos taken by community members of all sports and school clubs. Email your photo with a brief description […]
US National Athlete Visits Manchester Soccer Practice
At the beginning of practice, on Thursday, August 27th, coach Bud Ball brought together his MSA girls U14 Lady Dutch team and introduced them to a special guest. A member of United States Women’s National Soccer U18 team (USWNT), Taylor Kornieck, had come for a visit. Taylor is a high school athlete from Las Vegas and […]
Changes to Intersection of M52 & Pleasant Lake Road Possible
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently conducted a traffic study of an area of concern to many Manchester area residents and commuters. The traffic study found M-52 from Grass Lake Road to Manchester Village was a high speed, high traffic zone. They noted that the intersection of M52 and Pleasant Lake HWY warranted special […]
Manchester High School Adds Bowling as Club Sport
On May 18th, incoming high school student, Eli Lobbestael stood in front of the school board and presented the case for adding a new club sport to the high school roster. A month later, while sitting respectfully with fellow students and supporters Eli watched as the board voted unanimously to the addition of bowling as […]
U of M Softball Icon Seegert Returns for 2nd Year of MAYS Camp
Through rain and shine Manchester Area Youth Sports (MAYS) girls’ softball camp enjoyed another successful year. Attendance was up and 31 girls, 3rd-8th grade, learned how to improve their game under the instruction of local legend Alicia Seegert. Seegert, a Manchester native, played catcher for University of Michigan and holds a place in their Athletic […]
Second Annual Young Guns vs Sheriffs Trap Shoot
Winds were a bit stronger than favorable, but many traps shattered in the air during the Second Annual Manchester Young Guns vs Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department Trap Shoot. Hosted by the Manchester Young Guns at the Manchester Sportsman’s Club, a good sized crowd gathered for a pig roast lunch, then a demonstration of skill as […]
Student Receives Scholarship for Sport Shooting
In two weeks Isaac Eversole will be leaving Manchester for a unique opportunity at Hawkeye Community College in Iowa. While at competing with the Manchester Young Guns Trap Team at Nationals, Eversole was encouraged by Hawkeye college to check out their sports shooting program, and offered him a half scholarship if he would join their […]
