2023 • Week 10
Playoff Game

Free State vs Manhattan

7 - 21
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Free State traveled from Lawrence, KS to face Manhattan of Manhattan, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Manhattan emerged victorious with a solid performance, defeating Free State 21-7. The 14-point difference came in a game that saw 28 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Kevin Stewart for Free State and Joe Schartz for Manhattan. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
F

Free State

Lawrence, KS

7
Season Record
7-2

Team Information

School: Free State
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Head Coach: Kevin Stewart
Mascot: Firebirds
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Manhattan

Manhattan, KS

21
Winner
Season Record
15-3

Team Information

School: Manhattan
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Head Coach: Joe Schartz
Mascot: Indians

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 10
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 7 - 21
Margin: 14 points
Winner: Manhattan

Previous Matchups

Free State and Manhattan have faced each other 4 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2019 (Playoff Game)
Free State 28 - 49 Manhattan
2018 (Playoff Game)
Free State 19 - 41 Manhattan
2015
Free State 31 - 14 Manhattan
2014
Free State 35 - 14 Manhattan

Team Profiles

Free State Firebirds

The Free State Firebirds are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Lawrence, KS, Free State High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 61.43%.

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Manhattan Indians

The Manhattan Indians are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Manhattan, KS, Manhattan High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 75.31%.

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Coaching Matchup

Kevin Stewart

Free State Head Coach

Kevin Stewart has been a high school football coach for 6 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Joe Schartz

Manhattan Head Coach

Joe Schartz has been a high school football coach for 16 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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