Manchester wrestlers gearing up for state tournament
submitted by William Gross The Manchester Varsity Wrestling team just completed two weeks of competition in the state wrestling tournament and now look toward the individual State Finals at Ford Field, where seven Manchester wrestlers have advanced. On February 8, Manchester High School hosted MHSAA individual wrestling districts, where the host Dutchmen came away with […]
Brett Brothers sets personal records at Napoleon powerlifting competition
submitted by Lisa Brothers Brett Brothers, a junior at Manchester Jr/Sr High School, competed in his first powerlifting competition at Napoleon High School on February 1, 2025. Brett competed as an individual representing Manchester High School in the 220-pound weight class. He came in fourth out of seven, moving 1,010 pounds combined in the squat, […]
Boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams look to finish season strong
submitted by Will Gross This has been a season of growth for Manchester’s boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams. Featuring new coaches and rosters loaded with young talent, each team has seen their share of highs and lows as they battle through the Cascades Conference. However, both squads have had some of their strongest performances […]
MCS holding co-ed youth basketball camp
submitted by Jason Sayer Manchester Community Schools will be offering a co-ed youth basketball camp for students in grades 3rd through 6th at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School on Sundays, January 26, February 2, February 9, and February 23, from 1 to 3pm, and Saturday, February 15, from 9 to 11am. This is a program […]
New basketball coaches promise to bring stability and life to the junior/senior high school teams
by Isabella Rattray, 8th grader, Manchester Jr/Sr High School The Manchester Jr/Sr High School basketball program has seen a lot of change this year, with several new coaches signing on this season. Seventh grade girls’ basketball coach Kaitlyn Wilkins grew up playing basketball. “It was a way to spend time with my dad, since he […]
Grace Helmke of Baldwin Wallace University named to 2024 Fall Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference Team
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester and graduate of Manchester High School is one of 74 Baldwin Wallace University fall sports student-athletes to be named to the 2024 Fall Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference team. She is on the Women’s Soccer team. In order to be selected as Academic All-OAC, a student-athlete must […]
Manchester Mayhem returns for 2024
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Coach James Tobias, known to our wrestlers as “Coach James,” and the Manchester Youth Wrestling Club hosted another Manchester Mayhem wrestling tournament for youth wrestlers in grades K–8. Over 460 wrestlers turned out with 40 teams competing. Manchester had 47 wrestlers participating, with nine volunteer coaches […]
MHS Varsity Volleyball wins districts!
submitted by Kira Flint The Lady Dutch Defeated the Grass Lake Warriors in the D3 District Final Friday, November 8, in five sets: 25-23, 16-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-13. Senior Savanah Flint had 1 ace, 24 kills, 1 block, 4 assists, 20 digs. Junior Olivia Woods had 2 aces, 5 blocks, 37 assists, and 25 digs. […]
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 […]
MHS Cross-Country had a season to be proud of!
submitted by Krista Scharpenberg, Cross-Country Coach, Manchester High School As the season wraps up, the Manchester High School cross-country teams have much to be proud of. From impressive finishes at meets to shattered personal records, this year’s athletes displayed hard work and determination every “stride” of the way. We started the season with a 4-day […]
