MANCHESTER HS
Squires Score 19 Runs In Second Inning, Beat Valley
When a team scores 19 runs in an inning, it’s usually on its way to a blowout victory.
Chip Shots: That’s All I Have To Say About That
Forrest Gump made the sentence famous. The character played by Oscar-winner Tom Hanks kept everything simple, and ended his thoughts with, “…that’s all I have to say about that.” I have a lot of thoughts, but not much to say about any of them (unlike the 1,100+ words I tore …
State Champion Betten Player Of The Year Once Again
With over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds over the course of his illustrious career, Manchester senior Gavin Betten has accomplished just about everything during his four years as a varsity starter. His final accomplishment, and perhaps the biggest, came in the final game of his career, when he led the …
Bricker’s Big Game Ability Earns Her Player Of The Year Honors
When the lights are at their brightest and the competition is at its highest, there are two options. You can either shy away from the moment, or you can thrive in it. No player in the area showed up more consistently on the biggest stages all season long than Joslyn …
The Penalty Box: Feels Like A Buffet Week
I have a lot I want to talk about today, but there is only so much space to do it in.
Squires Make History: Manchester Basketball Captures First State Title
No matter who came out on top of Saturday’s 2A boys basketball state championship between Manchester and University, history was going to be made. When the final buzzer sounded, it was the fans who made the trip from North Manchester celebrating it.
Manchester Boys Basketball Plays For First State Title
The Manchester Squires basketball team has already accomplished a feat no team before them has in reaching the state finals. While that is incredibly impressive in its own right, head coach Eli Henson will tell you that the job isn’t finished yet.
Manchester Seniors Hope To End Careers With A Bang
There are seven seniors on the Manchester boys basketball team, each of them will end their high school careers on Saturday when they play against University for the 2A state championship. Their goal is to go out as winners, but by making it this far and becoming the first ever …
The Penalty Box: Basketball Season Ends Saturday
Thanks to the Manchester Squires, we know that the local boys basketball season will end this Saturday.
Manchester Wins Semi-State, Heads To First Ever State Finals
It was grueling, it was physical. At times, it was downright exhausting. But after perhaps the toughest 36 minutes the team had ever played, the Manchester Squires were able to topple Gary 21st Century 53-50 in Saturday’s semi-state title game at Michigan City to advance to the first state finals …
Hendrix's Last-Second Three Powers Squires Over Jimmies
Looking to win the first semi-state in school history, the Manchester boys basketball team got off to the right start on Saturday afternoon, defeating Jimtown 56-55. The Squires led for a majority of the game before the Jimmies stole the lead late, but it was a three pointer by Ethan …
Manchester Looking To Win First Ever Semi-State Title
It’s been a whirlwind of a March for the Manchester boys basketball team, as the Squires have spent the last few weeks rewriting history. First, the team captured its first sectional title in 30 years. A week later, it was the team’s first regional championship in 31. Now, the Squires …
Manchester Wins First Regional Title In 31 Years
Manchester shot out of the chute in a manner befitting its glorious season — and in a manner befitting the end of a 31-year wait — Gavin Betten dazzled in a dominant manner befitting his Indiana All-Star candidacy, and tipped-over Tipton never fully recovered from running into those obstacles.
Manchester Looks To Continue Season Against Tipton
After years of early playoff exits, the Manchester boys basketball team finally broke through last weekend, winning its first sectional championship since the 1994-95 season. Now, the Squires turn their attention to the regional round, where they will look to capture the first regional title since 1993-1994.
