Manhattan Christian athletes shine at Snowflake Meet

Bella Cash-Rich and Emily Straatman each won an event to start the season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:40am

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Bella Cash-Rich and Emily Straatman, athletes from Manhattan Christian School, each won an event at the Snowflake Meet in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, kicking off the track and field season with strong performances.

Why it matters

The Snowflake Meet is an important early-season competition that showcases top high school talent from the region. Cash-Rich and Straatman's wins highlight the strength of Manhattan Christian's track and field program and the potential for the team to have a successful season.

The details

Cash-Rich won the 100-meter dash, while Straatman took first place in the 800-meter run. The Snowflake Meet featured athletes from schools across Ohio competing in a variety of track and field events to start the 2026 season.

  • The Snowflake Meet took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

The players

Bella Cash-Rich

A track and field athlete from Manhattan Christian School who won the 100-meter dash at the Snowflake Meet.

Emily Straatman

A track and field athlete from Manhattan Christian School who won the 800-meter run at the Snowflake Meet.

Manhattan Christian School

A high school located in Manhattan, Kansas that fields a competitive track and field program.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by Cash-Rich and Straatman at the Snowflake Meet suggest that Manhattan Christian's track and field team could be a force to be reckoned with this season, as the school continues to develop top-tier high school athletes.