Soccer team starts off slow, ends week with an 8-0 shutout
submitted by Scott Somerville In their fifth week of competition, the Manchester High Schoo varsity soccer team faced three opponents, starting with the Lenawee Christian School Cougars on Tuesday October 6. Playing at home, the Dutchmen faced a formidable foe and were handed their worst lost of the season, 0-4. The Cougars capitalized on corner […]
The Pistol Prodigies Season 2019-2020 recap
submitted by Scott & Lisa Poet, Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies held their season-end banquet on Sunday September 20 to reflect on their shooting season. The season began on September 1, 2019. We had 19 athletes registered with the team, ranging from 3rd grade through a high school senior. 2019-2020 was our […]
Dutchmen show their grit to beat East Jackson, 14-13
On Friday night, the Dutch beat the Trojans of East Jackson 14-13 in a nail biter. “The past three weeks have been exceptionally fast-paced for the young Dutchmen, as the season is now in full swing,” said head Coach Ben Pack this weekend. After a defensive struggle in the first quarter, EJ scored in the […]
Soccer team continues season on a high note
submitted by Scott Somerville On Monday, Sept. 28 the high school boys’ varsity Soccer team hosted the Grass Lake Warriors for their seventh match of the fall season. On a cool evening with light rain, the Dutch jumped out to an early lead with a goal from senior captain Henry Wehrly from an assist by […]
Dutchmen rebound after tough loss; beat Napoleon 26-19
State Power Addison too much for young Dutchmen The strength and experience of the Addison football program showed up on Friday, Sept. 18, as the Panthers beat the Dutchmen 52-0. “We showed sparks doing well but not nearly enough to compete,” Coach Ben Pack said after the game. “Our kids are growing daily and we […]
Equestrians are district champs!
“The Manchester Equestrian Team is off to an amazing season,” says coach Lydia Rice Coval. Last Sunday, September 20, the team had its final district meet. Manchester won with overall total points to be come district champions. “The team has been working very hard this year despite all of the obstacles,” Coval said. “The eight […]
Soccer team defeats rival Clinton to finish out the week
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High School boys varsity soccer team ended their third week of competition on a high note, following a 3-1 victory over rival Clinton on Thursday, September 24. Playing away on a very warm fall afternoon, the Clinton team converted a perfectly placed free kick past an out-stretched Manchester keeper […]
MHS Volleyball: Not just a game
submitted by Wendy Gebhardt The Lady Dutch 2020 Volleyball season has been a roller coaster of changes and unknowns due the COVID-19 pandemic. All summer practices could only be held outdoors, in the sun and wind, while the team had to “invent” a new way to practice in the grass with spray painted courts. Manchester high school […]
MHS Varsity soccer remains undefeated
submitted by Scott Somerville The 2020 Manchester High School boys’ varsity soccer team remained undefeated following their latest match on September 14 vs. the Quincy Orioles. Competing at home, the Flying Dutchman played with intensity from the start and jumped out to a quick lead following an early goal by senior captain Henry Wehrly. Throughout […]
Boys’ varsity soccer starts off season with two wins
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team kicked off 2020 competition on September 9 with an away match vs. Michigan Center. On a pleasantly cool summer evening, the Flying Dutchman overcame a 0-1 deficit with 13 minutes left in the second half to win 2-1. After senior Adam Pringle converted […]
