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.
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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 Squire basketball team to play for a state title, their legacy is already set in stone.
Warsaw Falls To Carroll In First Home Boys Volleyball Game
History was made at the Tiger Den on Tuesday night, as for the first time in school history, a boys volleyball team took the floor for a home game. One of two new IHSAA-recognized sports for the 2024-25 school year, boys volleyball made its debut in Kosciusko County as Warsaw hosted Carroll. Each game was close, but it was the Chargers that left town with a 3-0 win.
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 in program history.
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 Hendrix in the final 10 seconds of the game that iced it for good.
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 are two wins away from capturing their first ever semi-state title and advancing to where no Manchester team ever has: the state finals.
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