Prant says:

"Manhattan considers themselves on the Western half of the state (because population-wise, they are)."

Let us deal in facts! It matters not where Manhattan considers themselves, what matters is geographic location. There are certain fundamentals of land measurement, Meridians (Longitude) and Base lines (Latitude) which run parallel to Meridians. Simply, fold a State of Kansas map in half, or into thirds, and Manhattan always is located North and East of these boundaries. According to any geographic study, the ONLY Western location of Manhattan, when the State is divided into thirds, is their location in the Northeastern quadrant of Kansas.

Lastly, Mr. Garker states "And you mentioned quality 5a teams. Ha."

In rebuttal, I mention Arkansas City (which MAY be down this year) Kansas City Turner, Salina South, Wichita Bishop Carroll, and Wichita Haysville Campus.

No question Manhattan is a HIGH quality program located in NE Kansas.