Basketball boys await season start
It has been a disappointing season so far for the boys’ basketball team, especially the Class of 2021 seniors. Following up on a highly successful 2019-20 season, that was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic after the team won the District Championship on March 11, the Flying Dutchmen had ended last season with a 10-12 […]
Jessie Phillips signs with Madonna University
Jessica Phillips, a senior at Manchester Jr/Sr High School, signed with Madonna University to run on their track and cross country teams, at an event held at Manchester High School on January 20. “Jessie is your typical sprinter,” says her father, Derek Phillips, who is a physical education teacher and conditioning coach. “She has always […]
MHS Volleyball team is thankful
Submitted by MHS Volleyball head coach Wendy Gebhardt The Manchester Volleyball program has a lot to be thankful for. We are thankful to have had a 2020 volleyball season. Amidst a pandemic we began this summer, practicing outdoors, hoping for a season–and we did play. The Manchester Varsity had an amazing season, finishing 8-1 in […]
Middle school basketball begins abbreviated season
The seventh-grade basketball team started off their season with two losses, to Addison and Michigan Center, but coach Lance Fielder complimented the team on their “strong passion” for the game. On Tuesday, Grant Johnson led the young Dutchmen against the Addison Panthers with 15 points, followed by Jackson Walz with six points and Frank Majewski […]
It’s time to play some basketball
Newly-appointed high school basketball coach, Zach Neal, announced this week that High School basketball tryouts will begin Monday, November 16 at the high school. Varsity tryouts run from 5-7 pm, with Junior Varsity following from 7 -9 pm. “All high school boys grades 9-12 are encouraged to sign up in Mr. Ignash’s classroom at the […]
Manchester boys’ youth basketball clinic starting up
The goal of this year’s youth clinic is to introduce young players to the fundamentals of basketball, through playing the game. “Students learn best and will get the most fulfillment through live basketball,” says Jake LaCross, youth program director. Once fundamentals are learned, the boys will have an opportunity to practice in live games. LaCross […]
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 […]
