Dutchmen stop short of claiming District title
“What a way to end the season,” said a very disappointed varsity basketball coach, Mike Ahrens, on Friday afternoon. “Not just a season, but the end of a high school career for the four seniors on our team.” On Thursday, March 12, the MHSAA posted the following announcement: “Postseason events sponsored by the Michigan High […]
Bowling team does itself proud
submitted by Tim Stemen This year’s bowling season started last fall, with many question marks upon the departure of graduating seniors Alyvia Hock, Eli Lobbestael and T. J. Rhodes. The outlook for the team was optimistic at best. In the past few months, leading up to this point, coaches Jim Branham, Tracy Sheats, and Jim […]
Hoops wrap up regular season play, look ahead to Districts
The Varsity Dutch basketball team played three games in four days last week, finishing its regular season with an 8-12 record. On Monday, the team traveled to Addison and brought home a well deserved 50-35 win. Senior Tyler Horky scored 21 and sophomore Aiden Kelly chipped in 8 points. Junior Cody Guernsey snagged 10 rebounds […]
Another one for the record books …
It was an exciting night in Vandercook Lake on Wednesday, February 12, as the Manchester Flying Dutchmen varsity basketball team travelled to take a big win over the Jayhawks by a phenomenal score of 98-74. “We almost hit that century mark,” commented head coach Mike Ahrens. “In addition, senior Tyler Horky broke a few more […]
Horky sets record–and exceeds it!
It was an exciting evening last Thursday night at Manchester High School as it was fairly certain that senior captain Tyler Horky was about to break a 32-year old record in MHS basketball history. During warm-ups, Horky appeared calm and collected, but knowing he was only seven points away from his goal as the first […]
Tyler Horky poised to break long-standing record
It’s been 31 years since Tom Mann set a new Manchester High School record for points scored in his basketball career, ending with 1,046 career points at the end of the season in 1989. Later this week, senior captain Tyler Horky, son of Abbie and Corey Horky of Manchester, is poised to shatter that record, […]
County-wide girls’ high school hockey team forming for 2020-21 season
Organizer Adam Winters is pleased to introduce the formation of the Washtenaw United Girls’ High School Hockey team, which will include any high school-aged player within the Washtenaw County area who is not eligible for the Pioneer or Huron/Skyline teams. The team will begin play as a new member in the 2020-21 season as part […]
MHS hosting middle school cheer competition
submitted by Coach Kristin Coffey Can you make some noise? Do you know how to rumble? Good!! Come out at 5 pm on December 5 and show your school colors at Manchester Jr/Sr. High School. Manchester is hosting the Cascade Conference Meet #3 Cheerleading Competition. Schools participating are as follows: Addison, East Jackson, Grass Lake, […]
Meet the Team Night – Varsity & JV Boys Basketball
A very special event for the Manchester basketball program will be held on Friday, December 6 from 6-7:45 pm. “Meet the Teams Night is one of the most important events of the season for our basketball program,” said head varsity basketball coach Mike Ahrens. “Last year, we did this but didn’t open the doors to […]
Manchester Boys Youth Basketball Clinics 2019-2020
Head Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Ahrens and his staff at Manchester High School are proud to announce their YOUTH BOYS Basketball Clinics starting up Saturday, December 7. “The clinics are designed not only to introduce the game of basketball, but also teach fundamentals that are essential to develop as an all-around player,” said Ahrens. “This […]
