Category Archives: Sports
Olpe comes up short against Little River
Olpe was unable to overcome a balanced attack by undefeated Little River, losing 61-44 to conclude their season 18-6. The Eagles would score the first three points of the ballgame, in a back and forth...
Mar 07, 2024 KSHSAA Logo Courtesy Photo
Lebo girls power past MDCV, advancing to state semis
In the first Lyon County League matchup at state since 2010, Lebo defeated Marais Des Cygnes Valley 56-29. Lebo raced out to a 13-2 first quarter lead, much in part to Senior Audrey Peak's 10 points i...
Mar 07, 2024 Lebo's Siara Crouch puts up a shot against MdCV Thursday in Great Bend. Photo courtesy of Annabelle Payton.
Third time a charm: Emporia High girls advance to 5A semifinals with 38-35 victory over Bishop Carroll
For the first time in 15 years, the Emporia High girls basketball team picked up a win at the Class 5A State Tournament Thursday night against Bishop Carroll at White Auditorium. Emporia High defeated...
Mar 07, 2024 Emporia High's Addie Kirmer puts up a shot against Bishop Carroll Thursday night at White Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Kari Hess.
#18 Griffons Outlast Lady Hornets in Kansas City
The Emporia State Lady Hornets led for over 22 minutes of the game but fell 64-55 to #18 Missouri Western in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Tournament at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thu...
Mar 07, 2024 Queen Ulabo plays in the MIAA Tournament. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Cold Shooting Dooms Hornets in Kansas City
The No. 7 seed Emporia State men's basketball team shot just 32% from the field and fell in a scrappy 59-55 affair to No. 10 seed Lincoln in the first round of the MIAA Tournament on Wednesday. ESU le...
Mar 07, 2024 Atavian Butler leaps against the Blue Tiger defense. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Lebo boys hold off Northern Valley to advance to 1A-Division II semifinals
The Lebo boys need to hold off a late charge by Northern Valley Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A-Division II State Tournament at Barton Community College in Great Bend. Lebo led by...
Mar 06, 2024 Lebo's Grayson Shoemaker puts a shot up against Northern Valley's Nolan Kinderknecht during Wednesday's game at Barton Community College. Photo courtesy of Annabelle Payton
Olpe boys hold off late run by Clifton-Clyde to advance to 1A-Division I Semifinals
The Olpe boys basketball team is moving on in the Class 1A-Division I State Tournament after surviving a late four quarter push by Clifton-Clyde on Wednesday, Olpe survived a late fourth quarter push ...
Mar 06, 2024
Horyna and Paramore Combine for 46 in MIAA Tournament Win
The Lady Hornets led wire-to-wire in a 72-58 victory over Northeastern State in the first round of the MIAA Tournament at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday. E-State jumped out to a...
Mar 06, 2024 Katie Horyna tries to post against Northeastern State in the first round of the MIAA Tournament. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Hornet Baseball Sweeps Upper Iowa with Double Dozen
The Emporia State baseball teams swept Upper Iowa with a pair of 12-0 wins at the Trusler Sports Complex this week. The Emporia State baseball team bounced back from a series loss this weekend with a ...
Mar 05, 2024 Courtesy ESU Athletics
Five Hornets Earn All-MIAA Basketball Honors
Five Hornets have been named to the 2024 All-MIAA teams by the conference on Tuesday. From the men's team, Alijah Comithier was First Team All-MIAA, Owen Long was named to the Second Team, Atavian But...
Mar 05, 2024 Courtesy ESU Athletics.
