Category Archives: Sports

Trips to state will be on the line Wednesday for area high school baseball teams. In 2-1A regional tournaments: Northern Heights defeated Lyndon 12-11 in the game that was suspended Monday. Northern H...

The Emporia High softball team was defeated by Topeka Seaman 16-1 in the regional championship game Tuesday. The Lady Spartans scored the games first run but trailed 5-1 after the first inning and cou...

The defending 2-1A State Softball Champions, Chase County, will be returning to defend their state title. The Bulldogs defeated Moundridge 7-1 in the regional semi-finals and shutout Hillsboro 3-0 in ...

Emporia State will be sending 8 athletes to compete in 5 events to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships next week in Charlotte, North Carolina. 9 Hornets earned all region honors...

The Tampa Bay Rays slid past the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Monday night. Adeiny Hechavarria avoided a tag by catcher Salvador Perez to score the go ahead run. Whit Merrifield tied the game for the Royals...

The Emporia High softball team plays their regional tournament games Tuesday at Topeka Seaman. The Lady Spartans play Pittsburg in their first round game. Senior Hana Risley says they need to be consi...

Regional softball and baseball tournaments began Monday. In 2-1A regional games. Lyndon defeated Burlingame 8-5. Lyndon plays Lebo-Waverly Tuesday at Burlingame. Chase County plays Moundridge at Canto...

The Emporia High girls soccer team was defeated by Maize South 10-0 in the first round of regional play Monday. They end their season with a 5-12 record.

Emporia State Tennis Coach John Cayton has announced his resignation. In a released statement Coach Cayton says he will be pursuing business management opportunities in the private sector. He complete...

For the 4th straight year the Emporia High boys golf team is headed to state. The Spartans finished in first place in the Shawnee Heights hosted regional Monday. Individually, for Emporia High, Gentry...