Category Archives: Sports
Kahmann Finalist for Jones Award
Graduated wide receiver Tyler Kahmann has been named a finalist for the MIAA's Ken B. Jones Award as the conference's top student-athlete. Kahmann concluded his career as a two-time All-American inclu...
May 20, 2025 Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Emporia High boys golf wins regional championship to qualify for state; Hudson Sauder wins individual championship
The Emporia High boys golf team swept regionals on Monday at Lake Shawnee in Topeka. Emporia High won the regional championship with a score of 308, eight strokes ahead of runner-up DeSoto. Hudson Sau...
May 19, 2025 Emporia High Athletics Graphic.
Osage City sweeps Flint Hills League Track and Field Championships
The Osage City track and field teams swept the Flint Hills League Track and Field Championships on Friday in Lyndon. The Lady Indians won the meet with 139 points, six points ahead of runner-up West F...
May 16, 2025 The Osage City track and field teams swept the Flint Hills League championships on Friday, May 16, 2025. Photo courtesy of James Bellinger
Emporia High alum Olivia Eckert takes ninth at NJCAA DII National Championship
Emporia High alum Olivia Eckert finished ninth at the NJCAA DII Women's Golf National Championship held in Boone, Iowa that wrapped up on Friday. Eckert had rounds of 80, 79, 85 and 78 over the four-d...
May 16, 2025 Olivia Eckert at State in 2021.
Photo Courtesy of Rick Eckert.
Emporia High softball splits with Topeka West
The Emporia High softball team split its final regular season doubleheader against Topeka West Friday at Peter Pan Park. Emporia High won the first game, 12-6, before dropping the finale, 17-0, in fiv...
May 16, 2025 Emporia High athletics logo.
Emporia High baseball sweeps Wichita Southeast
It was quick work for the Emporia High baseball team on Senior Night against Wichita Southeast at Soden's Grove. The Spartans took the opener, 15-0, in four innings and the finale, 14-1, in five innin...
May 16, 2025 Emporia High's Andrew Ruxton (5) delivers a pitch against Wichita Southeast on Friday, May 16, 2025. Photo courtesy of Jaime Nelson
Emporia High girls basketball coach Taylor Scott resigns after one year
Emporia High will be searching for its third girls basketball coach in two years. Emporia High athletic director Beau Welch confirmed to KVOE Sports Friday morning that Taylor Scott has resigned after...
May 16, 2025 Emporia High girls basketball coach Taylor Scott talks with KVOE's Dylan Sherwood after picking up her first career coaching victory on January 21, 2025 at Wichita Independent. Scott has resigned after one season of guiding the Lady Spartans. Photo courtesy of Channon Farrell
Northern Heights girls, Madison boys claim Lyon County League track and field championships
The Madison boys and the Northern Heights girls claimed the Lyon County League Championships on Thursday at Welch Stadium. Madison won its title with 148 points, 16 ahead of runner-up Lebo. Madison wa...
May 15, 2025 The Madison boys, left, and the Northern Heights girls claimed the Lyon County League Track and Field Championships Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Welch Stadium. Photos by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE Sports
Emporia High girls track takes third at league, boys finish fourth
The Emporia High track and field teams finished third and fourth at the Centennial League Championships in Junction City on Thursday. The Lady Spartans finished third with 111.50 points. Paige Newland...
May 15, 2025 Emporia High athletics logo.
Emporia High girls soccer defeats Topeka High on Senior Night
The Emporia High girls soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a 2-0 victory over Topeka High on Thursday. Emersyn Johnson gave the Lady Spartans a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute on a header off a corne...
May 15, 2025 Emporia High senior Ciara Esquivel (7) dribbles the ball against Topeka High on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Photo courtesy of Channon Farrell.
