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A fractured, cubist depiction of the back-and-forth action of a high school softball doubleheader.Manhattan Today
The Manhattan High School softball team split a doubleheader at Campus High School on Tuesday, losing the first game 18-6 before rallying for a 15-12 victory in 10 innings in the second game.
Why it matters
Manhattan High’s softball program has been a consistent contender in the Sunflower State, and this back-and-forth doubleheader showcases the team’s resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough loss.
The details
In the opener, Campus High jumped out to a big early lead and cruised to an 18-6 victory over Manhattan. But the MHS squad regrouped and fought back in the second game, eventually winning 15-12 in extra innings to earn the split.
The doubleheader took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.Manhattan High lost the first game 18-6.Manhattan High won the second game 15-12 in 10 innings.
The players
Manhattan High School
A public high school located in Manhattan, Kansas that fields a competitive softball program.
Campus High School
A public high school located in Haysville, Kansas that faced off against Manhattan High in this doubleheader.
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What’s next
Manhattan High will look to build on this split when they host their next home game against rival Wichita East High School on Friday.
The takeaway
This back-and-forth doubleheader showcases the competitive nature of high school softball in Kansas, with Manhattan High demonstrating its ability to rebound from a tough loss and earn a hard-fought victory in the second game.