MANHATTAN — For the fifth time in as many years, Manhattan has a new head girls’ basketball coach. Charli Chapman has been approved by the school board to take over the struggling program.

Former Butte High boys’ basketball coach Luke Powers will not be going to Miles City after all.

Manhattan Christian Athletic Director Jeff Bellach announced Tuesday the school has filled its boys basketball head coaching vacancy.

Mike Deming wanted to usher Belgrade’s basketball program into a new era. Now that the task has been completed, the veteran coach has decided to take a break.

While sitting in a chair behind her desk, and looking around the office, it begins to set in for Liz Flikkema.

Charlie Keith didn’t always receive as many accolades as teammates on the court this past season for Manhattan Christian’s basketball team. But the 6-foot senior forward played a key role off the bench for the Eagles after transferring from Winnett.

Jeff Bellach has announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the boys’ basketball team at Manhattan Christian.

Sam Leep, who helped Manhattan Christian reach four consecutive state tournaments and win the Class C title in 2019, has committed to play college ball at Dordt University.