Football Recap: Manchester Piles Up the Points Against Brandywine + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 11, 2025, 6:14am

Football Recap: Manchester Flying Dutchmen vs. Brandywine Bobcats

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the MI High School State Assn. (MHSAA) & Manchester High School. Watch Full Replay

Manchester had to skate by with only a one-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 40-point drubbing they dealt Brandywine on Friday. The Flying Dutchmen claimed a resounding 54-14 victory over the Bobcats.

Walter Ahrens

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 vs Brandywine92
10/03/25 vs Leslie43
09/19/25 vs Michigan Center0
10/18/24 @ Michigan Center222

Manchester can attribute much of their success to Walter Ahrens, who rushed for 92 yards and one score on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards Ahrens has posted since back in October of 2024.

Despite the loss, Brandywine still got an impressive performance from Kaeden Warfield, who rushed for 125 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten carries.

Manchester now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Brandywine, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will square off against Grass Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Flying Dutchmen will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 36.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Brandywine, they will face off against Berrien Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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