Category Archives: Sports
KU Hangs on in First Round over Cal Baptist
The No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks dominated early but survived ice cold shooting late to knock off No. 13 seed California Baptist 68-60 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena in San Di...
Mar 21, 2026 Courtesy KU Athletics.
Hornets Swept by Moccasins to Wrap Florida Trip
Two nationally ranked Florida Southern teams were too much for Emporia State tennis as the Moccasins swept the Hornets in a doubleheader dual on Friday. The #8 Mocs knocked off the Hornets 6-1. Southe...
Mar 20, 2026 Emporia State Power E logo. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Hornets Soar Over Highlands 15-0
The Emporia State baseball team used two big innings on the way to a 15-0 run-rule victory over New Mexico Highlands in seven innings to open a four-game series on Friday at the Trusler Sports Complex...
Mar 20, 2026 Logan Myers takes a swing against New Mexico Highlands. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
ESU Track Slotted Seventh and Eighth in Preseason Outdoor Polls
The Emporia State track and field teams have been selected near the middle of the pack for the 2026 outdoor season. The Hornets are picked seventh while the Lady Hornets are picked eighth. Pittsburg S...
Mar 19, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Emporia State Athletics.
Hornets Hold Off Griffons to Open Midweek Series
ESU baseball opened their midweek series at Missouri Western Wednesday afternoon holding off the Griffons for a 10-8 win. The Hornets jumped in front with a 3-run first inning thanks to a Noah Steele ...
Mar 19, 2026 Courtesy ESU Athletics
Spartan Basketball Coach, Evan Burns, Offering Training Sessions for Community Youth
Building on a successful first season at the helm, Emporia High boys basketball coach Evan Burns is turning his attention to the future of the program. Burns, who guided the Spartans to a 17-8 record ...
Mar 19, 2026
Lady Hornet Softballers Split with Panthers in Missouri
The Lady Hornet softball team split their non-conference road trip at Drury on Wednesday. Emporia State opened the day with a 5-4 loss to the Panthers in Springfield, Mo. The Lady Hornets opened the s...
Mar 18, 2026 Emporia State Power E logo. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Plenty of Talent Back for Spartan Track and Field
The Emporia High School track and field team is preparing for another season with a strong group of returning athletes and several state qualifiers back in the lineup. Among the leaders is senior Harl...
Mar 18, 2026 Emporia High athletics logo.
Hornets Dominate, but Lady Hornets Swept in Florida
The Emporia State tennis teams started spring break with duals in Florida on Tuesday. The men dominated in a 7-0 sweep of Vassar College. The Hornets didn't drop a set on the day and only one set was ...
Mar 17, 2026 Emporia State Power E logo. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Spartan Baseball Looking to Build Off 15 Win Campaign
Year 11 for Anthony Markowitz at the helm of the Emporia High baseball program is underway, and the Spartans are hoping to build on one of the program's best recent seasons. The Black and Red continue...
Mar 17, 2026
