Category Archives: Sports
Emporia High girls golf set to play in state tournament
The Emporia High girls golf team is set to play in the Class 5A state golf tournament at Carey Park in Hutchinson that begins Monday. Two of the four Lady Spartans are making return trips to state, so...
Oct 15, 2023 Elise Eckert tees off during the Centennial League Tournament held at Emporia Golf Course in September. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE Sports
Lebo volleyball wins Lyon County League Tournament
Lebo, the top-ranked team in Class 1A Division II went 5-0 on Saturday to win the Lyon County League Tournament championship at White Auditorium. Lebo defeated Olpe in straight sets, 25-18, 28-26 to c...
Oct 14, 2023 The Lebo volleyball team celebrates after winning the Lyon County League Tournament championship Saturday October 14, 2023 at White Auditorium. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE Sports
Emporia High volleyball takes seventh in home invitational
The Emporia High volleyball team was tested on Saturday in its home tournament at EHS. In a competitive field from top to bottom, Emporia High finished seventh with a 3-3 record. Emporia High went 2-2...
Oct 14, 2023 Jade Xu spikes the ball against Lawrence Oct. 19 at EHS. Photo courtesy of Kari Hess.
Emporia State Volleyball Outaces Newman
The Emporia State volleyball team drilled 11 service aces on the way to a 25-17, 27-25, 25-17 victory over Newman on Saturday at White Auditorium. The Lady Hornets sizzled in the first set hitting .37...
Oct 14, 2023 Sandora Sasaki (7) attacks the Newman defense while the Lady Hornets prep for a deflection.
#25 Hornets Win Turnpike Tussle
The #25 Emporia State football team held off a second-half Washburn run to win 38-23 on Saturday afternoon at Welch Stadium. The Hornets started fast with touchdowns on both of their opening drives to...
Oct 14, 2023 Rylan Miller celebrates against Washburn. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Emporia High's Kali Keough finishes fourth at Class 5A state tennis tournament
Emporia High sophomore Kali Keough finished her tennis season with a fourth-place finish at the Class 5A state tennis tournament. Keough lost to Jette Glasenapp of Shawnee Heights in the semifinals, 3...
Oct 14, 2023 Emporia High sophomore Kali Keough receives the ball during the Class 5A state tennis tournament in 2023 in Salina. Photo Courtesy of Rickie Peterson/KSHSAA Covered
Emporia High girls cross country fourth, boys fifth at Centennial League
The Emporia High cross country teams competed in the Centennial League Championships Saturday in Topeka. The Emporia High girls finished fourth with 78 points finishing behind Washburn Rural, Manhatta...
Oct 14, 2023 Emporia High Spartans logo.
Olpe defeats Jayhawk-Linn in Area Game of the Week
Olpe stayed undefeated in district play and improved to 5-2 with their 35-6 victory over Jayhawk Linn. The Eagles would score first with 4:24 remaining in the first quarter, behind a 8 yard rush from ...
Oct 13, 2023
Emporia High football shut out on Senior Night to Washburn Rural
The Emporia High football team played its final game at Welch Stadium Friday night as it hosted Washburn Rural. Washburn Rural ranked second in Class 6A, cashed in on two Emporia High fumbles early, a...
Oct 13, 2023 Emporia High Spartans logo.
#8 Central Missouri Squeaks by Lady Hornet Soccer
The #8 Central Missouri women's soccer team scored the match's only goal with just under 20 minutes to play in a 1-0 victory over Emporia State Friday afternoon at the ESU Soccer Pitch. The Jennies ha...
Oct 13, 2023 Emporia State plays a free kick against #8 Central Missouri.
