Manhattan Indians versus Hays Indians 9-20-24
The Manhattan Indians traveled to face their second WAC team of the season, the Hays Indians.
Hays led 20-13 at halftime. Manhattan regained the lead 27-23. Hays responded with a touchdown to go ahead 30-27 with under three minutes to play. Manhattan took the lead on a one-yard pass to JJ Dunnigan with only two seconds remaining to win 34-30.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
Fans start to take their seats prior to the start of the game. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Team captains meet at the middle of the field. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #13 Beau Dreiling kneels in prayer prior to kickoff. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #38 Beau Dreiling kicks a field goal in the third quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #21 Jaydin Hudley rushes with the ball in the third quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #21 Jaydin Hudley watches the ball fly to him. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #14 Carter Aslin holds the ball as Hays Indian #54 Jaxson Chartier tackles him for a loss. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indians #8 Cooper Lindenmeyer and #13 Beau Dreiling cover Manhattan Indian #5 JJ Dunnigan. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #52 Garrison Vikander runs a recovered fumble into the end zone for a score in the third quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Hays student section pause from cheering. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #50 Trey Hoover lifts #14 Carter Aslin after Aslin scored a touchdown. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #7 Rylan Vikander kicks a PAT. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #10 Carter Graham hands the ball off to #23 Holden Lind in the fourth quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #23 Holden Lind runs around the end. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #23 Holden Lind reaches for the ball from #10 Carter Graham in the fourth quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #23 Holden Lind takes off towards the end zone in the fourth quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian #23 Holden Lind scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Hays Indians celebrate a scored touchdown on the sideline. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #14 Carter Aslin throws a pass in the fourth quarter. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #5 JJ Dunnigan catches a pass. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #7 Rylan Vikander runs down the field. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #5 JJ Dunnigan catches the ball in the end zone for the go ahead touchdown with two seconds to go. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #5 JJ Dunnigan hands the ball to an official after scoring a go ahead touchdown. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #7 Rylan Vikander kicks a PAT. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Manhattan Indian #7 Rylan Vikander watches the ball fly through the air on his PAT attempt. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Hays Indian Head Coach Tony Crough and Manhattan Indian Head Coach Joe Schartz meet at midfield as the members of their teams shake hands after the game. The Manhattan Indians defeated the Hays Indians 34-30 in a Week Three football game held at Lewis Field Stadium on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas on September 20, 2024. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
