Recent Battles of M-52

As of now we are under 24 hours away from the kickoff of another high school football season, and the 109th installment of the "Battle of M-52" between the Manchester Flying Dutchmen and the Clinton Redskins. Here is a look back at some of the recent matchups between the two area rivals.

Nov. 6, 2009
Manchester 11, Clinton 0:
The Dutchmen held the Redskins to negative-45 yards rushing en route to capturing the Division 6 district title at Adrian College. A 32-yard touchdown run by D.J. Hone late in the second quarter, a safety and field goal in the third quarter was all the scoring Manchester needed.

Aug. 28, 2009
Manchester 20, Clinton 14 (ot):
Logan Zigila connected with Corwin Every for a 5-yard touchdown pass on the first possession of double overtime. Clinton quarterback Hayden Craig was sacked two plays later and lost a fumble, which Manchester recovered to seal the victory. Zigila threw for three touchdowns in the game.

Aug. 28, 2008
Manchester 28, Clinton 7:
Will Rickert had 147 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns to lead the Dutchmen to the opening nigh win at Wagner Field. Logan Zigila was 12-of-19 passing for 124 yards and a touchdown in his first varsity start.

Aug. 24, 2007
Clinton 21, Manchester 14:
Tim Snell ran for two touchdowns, intercepted a pass and converted a clinching third-down play as the Redskins snapped a four-game losing streak to the Dutchmen. Manchester was hurt by five turnovers in the home opener.

Aug. 25, 2006
Manchester 21, Clinton 10:
Ty King ran for 180 yards on 26 carries to spark the Dutchmen past Clinton at Wagner Field. The Manchester offense rolled up 227 yards on the ground for the night.