MANCHESTER HS
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.
Local High School Sports Recaps For March 8
Boys and Girls Basketball
Stifling Defense Earns Manchester Sectional Final Berth
The Manchester Squires boys’ basketball team tipped off at 6 p.m. in Wabash’s Coolman Gym for the first of two IHSAA Class 2A Sectional 38 boys’ basketball semifinals’ games last night, ending the Rochester Zebras’ season with a 71-46 win.
Local High School Sports Recaps For February 8
Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball and Boys Wrestling
Local High School Sports Recaps For Saturday, January 18
Boys and Girls Basketball and Girls Wrestling
Betten, Hendrix Shine In Manchester Win Over Wabash
Two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum met in North Manchester Friday night, as the 2A No. 7 Manchester boys faced off against a winless Wabash side. The game went just as one would expect, with the Squires jumping out to a big lead early and coasting the rest …
