It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Manhattan had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Garden City Buffaloes 47-15. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won six matchups by 30 points or more so far this season.
Manhattan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Finn Watson led the charge by rushing for 55 yards and a pair of TDs, while also throwing for 92 yards and one touchdown while completing 80% of his passes. EJ Massenburg was another key rusher, rushing for 66 yards and one score.
Indians
| 10/31/25 vs Garden City | 357 |
| 10/24/25 @ Washburn Rural | 239 |
| 10/17/25 vs Topeka | 285 |
| 10/10/25 @ Northwest | 169 |
| 10/03/25 @ Emporia | 321 |
| + 8 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Manhattan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 357 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Manhattan is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.2 points on average over those games. As for Garden City, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Looking ahead, Manhattan will face off against Southeast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Indians 13, the Golden Buffalo 14) so any points scored will be well earned. Garden City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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