Category Archives: Sports
Kansas meets with Media on Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days
The Big 12 Football media days began Wednesday. Kansas met with the media Wednesday. Entering his third season at Kansas, coach Lance Leipold said the Jayhawks are managing expectations. Kansas State ...
Jul 13, 2023
Emporia State announces hiring of new Associate Athletic Director
(esu) Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford has announced the hiring of Colleen Mischke as the next Senior Associate Athletic Director, Internal Relations/Senior Woman Administrator for the H...
Jul 12, 2023 Image Courtesy of Emporia State Athletics.
Emporia State plans improvements for soccer pitch
As we review the facility improvement plan for Emporia State Athletics, Athletic Director David Spafford, On KVOE Sports Talk this past Saturday, said the soccer pitch is one that is in desperate need...
Jul 12, 2023 Photo Courtesy of Emporia State Athletics.
Emporia 16s' season ends with loss to Capital City Monarchs
The Emporia Spartan 16s baseball team didn't anticipate ending the summer on a low note. Coming off a sweep over Newton Monday night, the 16s hosted the Capital City Monarchs in a single 9-inning game...
Jul 11, 2023 Madden Seidl delivers a pitch against the Capital City Monarchs Tuesday at Soden's Grove. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE Sports
Emporia High volleyball having strong summer heading to season
The Emporia High volleyball team has had a busy summer. Emporia High is wrapping up team camp Wednesday prior to going to KU Team Camp that begins Thursday. The Lady Spartans were one match away from ...
Jul 11, 2023 Emporia High senior Ryan Peak spikes the ball duri
NICA Coyote Composite bike team has three state leaders from competing this past spring
The NICA Coyote Composite bike team based in Emporia had three leaders in the NCIA series that was completed this spring. There were five races this spring across Kansas. Visit Emporia Director LeLan ...
Jul 11, 2023 The NICA Coyote Composite bike team had three state leaders this past spring. Courtesy Photo Beth Ginter
Facilities Improvement on Emporia State Athletics Master plan
Improving facilities is one of the many goals that Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford has as part of his master plan for Emporia State Athletics. Spafford, on KVOE Saturday Moring Sports T...
Jul 11, 2023 Photo Courtesy of Emporia State Athletics.
Emporia 16s sweep Newton
The Emporia Spartan 16s baseball team returned to action Monday in a doubleheader against Newton at Soden's Grove. After taking over a week off due to the KSHSAA Moratorium, the 16s sweep Newton, 6-1,...
Jul 10, 2023 Caydrick Crouch delivers a pitch against Newton Monday night against Soden's Grove. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE Sports
Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford pleased with first year
Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford is wrapping up his first year at Emporia State. He was a guest on Saturday Morning Sports Talk on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM. He said they are headed in the righ...
Jul 10, 2023
Royals go into All-Star break with win. Royals select a catcher, pitcher and outfielder on first day of draft
The Kansas City Royals go into the All-Star break on a high note. The Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 to end a 6-game losing skid Sunday. Kyle Isbel hit a solo home run to tie the game at ...
Jul 10, 2023
