Manchester splits games with rivals Leslie, East Jackson
by Marsha Chartrand Leslie, September 27, 2024 Manchester’s Flying Dutchmen traveled to Leslie on Friday, September 27, and faced a hard-fought loss vs the Blackhawks, 45–28. Leslie has had an undefeated season so far, having beat Napoleon 36–28 on October 4. Jayden Johnson started off the scoring with a touchdown, assisted by a two-point conversion […]
Varsity Boys Soccer: After loss to Columbia Central, victory over Jonesville!
submitted by Beverly Earhart On Monday the Manchester High School Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Brooklyn Columbia Central at Columbia Central, and lost 1 to 4, with the one goal scored by Luigi Buzzoni. Wednesday the team had a great night as they took on Jonesville at home, winning 8 to 1 and celebrating […]
Varsity Boys Soccer: 2 wins, 1 loss, and new school career goal record!
submitted by Beverly Earhart Last Monday, the Manchester High School Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Leslie at home and won 5 to 1, with Phillip Monschau-Johnson scoring 1 goal and Jesse Sangster scoring 4 goals. Jesse Sangster also broke the Manchester record for high school career goals! It was previously at 93 and now, […]
Football: Rolling on through the Conference, Dutchmen grab another victory
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester rolled over its competitors from Napoleon in Game 4 of the season on Homecoming Friday night 36–14. The Dutch started play with Bubba Duffing returning a 30-yard kick from Napoleon and were off rushing to a series of first downs that led to their first touchdown and two-point conversion, completed by […]
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Jonesville & Michigan Center, tough loss to Hillsdale
submitted by Beverly Earhart Last Monday Manchester Boys Soccer played at Jonesville, 6–0 Manchester for the win. Manchester also was victorious over Michigan Center last Wednesday, 5–2 Manchester for the win at Michigan Center. Of the five goals scored, Jeffrey Sangster scored 2, Jesse Sangster scored 2, and Philip Monschau Johnson scored 1. Thursday Manchester […]
Manchester Varsity Football blows out Homer in week #3, 44–0
by Marsha Chartrand The Flying Dutchmen traveled to Homer for its third game of the 2024 season last Friday and brought home a big one for the “W” column, ready to meet their opponents from Napoleon for homecoming this weekend, September 20. The Dutch carved out a 44-point shut-out in three periods, scoring three TDs […]
Schulte is back on the move — this time, to Paris!
by Marsha Chartrand Thirty-five years ago, Paul Schulte was in a serious car accident that left him paralyzed. It could have been devastating for him, but as his mother-in-law, Bonnie Greenwald, says, “There’s not a victim bone in his body.” He learned about wheelchair basketball, and that was all it took. As soon as he […]
Pistol Prodigies wrap up a fantastic 10th season!
submitted by Lisa and Scott Poet, Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team recently wrapped up their 10th season. Are you interested in joining the team or learning more about it? We have a few open spots for new athletes. Please join us at the Manchester Community […]
MHS Track and Field Program holds track camp for kids
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach Manchester High School Track and Field Program held a track camp last month. It was a 3-day camp that introduced kids to the sport. Events covered included pole vault, long jump, high jump, hurdles, relays, disc, shot put, sprints, and mid-distance. After a […]
Somerville competes in Girls’ All-Star Soccer tournament
submitted by Scott Somerville Meghan (MJ) Somerville represented Manchester High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer in the second annual MIHSSCA Girls’ All-Star Soccer tournament on July 20, 2024. Organized by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association (MIHSSCA) and played in East Lansing, the tournament consisted of four teams representing various regions from across the state […]
