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Manhattan High Football Unveils 2026 Schedule
Defending Class 6A champions face tough non-league tests against Rockhurst and Mill Valley
Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:19am
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Manhattan High School's football team, the defending Class 6A state champions, have unveiled their 2026 schedule which features a pair of challenging non-league matchups to start the season against Rockhurst and Mill Valley.
Why it matters
The early-season tests against Rockhurst and Mill Valley will provide a strong gauge of Manhattan High's ability to repeat as state champions, as they look to defend their title with a new roster of players.
The details
Manhattan High's 2026 schedule opens with a non-league game against Rockhurst, a perennial powerhouse program in Missouri. This will be followed by another non-league matchup against Mill Valley, another highly competitive Kansas program. These two games will be crucial for Manhattan High as they look to build momentum and chemistry with their new team before diving into league play.
- The 2026 season for Manhattan High School football begins in August 2026.
The players
Manhattan High School
The defending Class 6A state champions in Kansas high school football.
Rockhurst
A prominent high school football program in Missouri known for its consistent success.
Mill Valley
A highly competitive high school football program in Kansas.
What’s next
Manhattan High will look to use these early non-league games against Rockhurst and Mill Valley to prepare their team for the rigors of defending their Class 6A state championship.
The takeaway
Manhattan High's 2026 football schedule features two tough non-league games to start the season, setting up the defending state champions for a challenging path to repeat as Class 6A titleholders.


