This week in Manual athletics: Oct. 21-25

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St. X’s defense tackles Manual’s running back. Photo by Cesca Campisano.

Volleyball

After beating Collins and losing to Providence and Mercy last week, the volleyball team will begin their postseason play this week. On Monday, they will play at 7 at Manual against the winner of a game between Portland Christian and Shawnee which will be held prior in the evening. The winner of the later game will go on to play on Tuesday at 6 at Manual in the district championship game. Take a look at the bracket here. 

Field Hockey

After a break from games last week, the field hockey team will also begin their postseason play this week with the regional and state tournaments. They will play today (Sunday) at 3 at Rachel Baker Field against Pleasure Ridge Park in the regional championship game. To begin the state tournament, they will play again on Thursday. The time, place and opponent are all TBA. Take a look at the bracket here. 

Football 

After defeating Pleasure Ridge Park last week, the football team will have one game this week. On Friday, they will travel to Butler to play at 7. 

Cross Country

Last week, the cross country team participated in the JCPS Championship Meet. The boys team came in fourth and the girls team came in second. This week, the team will participate in the JV Championships at Seneca Park. The start time for these races is TBA.