Category Archives: Sports
West defeats East in 50th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl
The West squad had to hold off an East squad rally in the 50th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl Saturday night in Hays. West defeated East, 21-20. Emporia High's Bobby Trujillo recorded five tackles for the ...
Jul 15, 2023
Kansas City Royals rained out Friday, will play two Saturday
The Kansas City Royals were rained out Friday night. The Royals and Tampa Bay Rays will play a split doubleheader Saturday. The first pitch for game 1 is set for 1:10 pm. Alec Marsh will be the Starti...
Jul 15, 2023
Three area football players to play in 50th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl
Three area football players will be playing in the 50th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl Saturday in Hays. Emporia High's Bobby Trujillo will be on the east squad. He's a second-generation family member to p...
Jul 14, 2023
Brody Vandegrift steps down as Chase County football coach
After seven seasons as head coach and nine with the program, Chase County football coach Brody Vandegrift has stepped down. Vandegrift, who was a Rule-10 coach at Chase County, says the decision to st...
Jul 14, 2023 Brody Vandegrift stepped down as Chase County head football coach earlier this week. He won 37 games in his seven seasons as head coach. Courtesy photo Brody Vandegrift.
Indoor facility part of the Emporia State Athletics facilities master plan
The Emporia State Athletic facilities master plan does include one new facility, an indoor facility. Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford says this will be a multipurpose facility. Spafford ...
Jul 14, 2023
Kansas City Royals resume play, 2024 schedule announced
The Kansas City Royals resume play Friday night after the All-Star break, they will be hosting the Tampa Bay Rays. Alec Marsh will be the starting pitcher for the Royals. The first pitch is set for 7:...
Jul 14, 2023
Kansas State meets with media at Big 12 Football Media Days
Big 12 Football Media Days wrapped up Thursday. Kansas State spoke to the media. Coach Chris Klieman said being the defending Big 12 champions the Wildcats have to be ready for every task at hand this...
Jul 14, 2023
Emporian Gentry Scheve qualifies for US Amateur Championship
Emporian Gentry Scheve has qualified for the US Amateur Championship. The 2020 graduate of Emporia High qualified for the tournament in a US Amateur qualifier that wrapped up Wednesday at Firekeeper G...
Jul 13, 2023 KVOE Sports file photo
Improvements at Trusler Sports Complex part of Emporia State facilities master plan
As we continue the review of parts of the Emporia State facility improvement master plan, we look at the Trusler Sports Complex, the home for Emporia State baseball and softball. Emporia State Athleti...
Jul 13, 2023 Photo Courtesy of Emporia State Athletics.
Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes pick up ESPYs
The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes picked up a combined 3 ESPYs Wednesday night. The Chiefs are the team of the year after winning Super Bowl LVII. Patrick Mahomes picked up 2 ESPYs. After lea...
Jul 13, 2023 Photo Courtesy Kansas City Chiefs - Matt Starkey
