MHS varsity wrestlers undefeated on their way to States
by Colleen Schoenfeld Manchester wrestlers finished their regular season with an undefeated 11–0 record in dual meets and are on their way to the State tournament. This year marks their 17th league title in a row, winning by 60 points and crowning 6 league champions: Onyx Ostrom at 113lbs, Sammy Stewart at 120lbs, Nathan Meyer […]
MHS Quiz Bowl wins 2 matches, loses 1 in Whitmore Lake
by Fritz Swanson Manchester High School’s Quiz Bowl team competed in a triple-header in Whitmore Lake on Monday, February 5. They lost to Milan High School in their first match, 100 to 140. Manchester started strong and led early doing especially well on literature questions but Milan pulled ahead and won in the second half […]
Football post-season wrap-up brings pride and honors to team
by Marsha Chartrand Varsity Football Coach Ben Pack has compiled and presented the highlights and post-season awards earned by our Dutchmen players for the 2023 season. “We are grateful for all the support the Manchester community gave our team throughout the year,” Pack said. “Working hand in hand shows good things happen when people come […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling hosts Manchester Mayhem 2023
submitted by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On December 3, 534 wrestlers from across our area came to Manchester’s home tournament to put it all out on the mats. With the help of more than 50 volunteers, including 10 referees who are current or former Manchester wrestlers/coaches, the day was a resounding success! Our varsity wrestlers were […]
Football season ends with a sad shut-out by Napoleon
by Marsha Chartrand “Two fine teams went head-to-head on Friday in the first round of the MHSAA football playoffs,” said varsity head coach Ben Pack. “Napoleon entered the tournament listed as the number eight team in the state and Manchester as the number eleven. The division seven playoff region in this area is considered the […]
Another close victory for the Dutchmen
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Flying Dutchmen were victorious over the Columbia Central Eagles Friday night in a game that remained close throughout the evening. Columbia scored first with a touchdown and PAT, with Manchester answering in the first quarter on a 9-yard pass from Kannon Duffing to Luke Blumenauer, supported by a PAT from […]
Cardinals overcome the Dutchmen, 42–27
by Marsha Chartrand “Big plays for both schools played a huge role in the outcome of the game on Friday,” said varsity Coach Ben Pack. “One of the bigger statistics in a football game is fourth-down conversions. Forcing a team to turn the ball over on downs plays a huge role in the outcome of […]
Football strong-arms Grass Lake for a close 21–20 win
by Marsha Chartrand It was a rainy night for a football game, but the Dutchmen showed up with their typical determination last Friday and prevailed in a close game over the visiting Grass Lake Warriors. “Grass Lake is a well-coached team filled with fine athletes,” said Manchester varsity coach Ben Pack. “Our players showed grit […]
Dutch keep rolling over EJ, 55–8
by Marsha Chartrand The Flying Dutchmen’s focus and attention to assignments continued during last Friday’s game versus East Jackson, and the team was rewarded with another substantial victory, carrying forward a 5–1 record into next week’s game against Grass Lake’s Warriors and a new school record into the history books for Manchester High School. “The […]
Equestrian: The relationship between a horse and its rider
submitted by Coach Donna Clark Horses and riders develop close relationships. Not only do riders communicate through verbal language and tone, but body language is read easily by your horse. Having a stressful day? The tension that you hold in your body is felt by your horse, making him or her anxious also. It’s hard […]
