Kansas Shrine Bowl History

The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that produces annual events and related activities with net proceeds benefiting Shriners Children's. The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc has existed since 1974 and has sent $3.36M to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The flagship event has been the Kansas Shrine Bowl, an East vs. West all-star senior football game that began in 1974. Kansas Shrine All-Star Events also include the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals and many other game week events. All Kansas Shrine All-Star Events are produced and presented to benefit Shriners Children's. Shriner's Children's, previously Shriners Hospitals for Children, is a world-renowned healthcare system with hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe. Shriners Children's is dedicated to improving the lives of children every day by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay.​

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has been played throughout Kansas, host cities have included Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita, Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg, Dodge City and Hutchinson. As of 2025, the West leads the series with 32 wins, the East has 19 wins, and there have been two ties. Notable alumni include former All-Pro Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson, NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, former Kansas State and Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Gary Spani,  former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Champion Linebacker Mark Simoneau and many others.

Top 25 Schools - Most Shrine Bowl Players
# of Players - School
69 - Manhattan
61 - Pittsburg
60 - Wichita Southeast
57 - Kapaun Mt. Carmel
56 - Derby
55 - Salina Central
48 - Lawrence
46 - Hayden Catholic
44 - Emporia
43 - Garden City
43 - Junction City
42 - Liberal
41 - Olathe North
39 - Hays
38 - Fort Scott
38 - Bishop Carroll
36 - Hutchinson
35 - Salina South
35 - Topeka Seaman
34 - Dodge City
34 - Smith Center
33 - Topeka
32 - Scott Community
32 - Norton
32 - Olathe South
32 - St. Mary's-Colgan
​32 - Washburn Rural

Kansas Shrine Bowl Host Cities/Stadiums
​Dodge City (Memorial Stadium)
     2019-2025
El Dorado (BG Stadium)
     2017
Emporia (Francis G. Welch Stadium)
     1998-2004-2008-2012-2016-2024-2026
Hays (Lewis Field Stadium)
     1997-2007-2011-2015-2023
Hutchinson (Gowans Stadium)
     2021
Lawrence (Memorial Stadium)
     1974-1977-1980-1983-1986-1990-1994
Manhattan (Bill Snyder Family Stadium)
     1975-1978-1981-1984-1987-1991-1995-2001-2005
Pittsburg (Carnie Smith Stadium)
     2002-2006-2010-2014-2018-2022
Topeka (Hummer Sports Park)
     2020
Topeka (Yager Stadium)
​     1988-1992-1996-2000-2013
Wichita (Cessna Stadium)
     1976-1979-1982-1985-1989-1993-1999-2003-2009

Kansas Shrine Bowl Records

RUSHING
Most Rushes: 39, Edward Hayward, Manhattan, East, 1983
Most Yards: 243, Rashad Washington, Wichita SE, West, 1999
Most Touchdowns: 4, Jerome Oliver, Wichita South, West, 1991
Longest Touchdown: 96, John Randle, Wichita SE, West, 2003

PASSING
Most Attempts: 51, Brooks Kappelmann, Liberal, West, 2024
Most Completions: 29, Brooks Kappelmann, Liberal, West, 2024
Most Yards: 307, Dylan Dunn, Blue Valley SW, East, 2024
Most Touchdowns: 4, Dylan Dunn, Blue Valley SW, East, 2024
Longest Touchdown: 93, Dailin Kruger, Silver Lake, East, 2014

RECEIVING
Most Receptions: 8, Monty Hobbs, Great Bend, West, 1974
Most Yards: 169, Dalton Schoen, Blue Valley Northwest, East, 2015
Most Touchdowns: 2, Reuben Eckels, Wichita SE, West, 1980; Adrion Seals, Eudora, East, 2024
Longest Touchdown: 93, James Newton, Coffeyville, East, 2014

KICKING
Most PAT’s: 5, Richard Balluch, Wakeeney, West, 1977; Britt Hopper, Wichita SE, West, 1981;
Luke Dreiling, TMP-Marion, West, 2003
Most Field Goals: 2, Jeff Haun, SM South, East, 1978; David Kruger, Silver Lake, East, 1985;
Jason Weilert, Humboldt, East, 1991
Longest Field Goal: 57 yards, Drew Johnson, Valley Center, West, 2007

RETURNS
Longest TD on KO Return: 95, Steve Hammond, Junction City, East, 1977
Longest Interception Ret. for TD: 55, Joe Johnson, Haven, West, 1986
Longest Fumble Ret. for TD: 48, Alec. Steuber, Topeka Hayden, East, 2011
Longest Blocked FG for TD: 90, Charles Graham, Lawrence, East, 1994
Longest Blocked Punt for TD: 20, Brody Hayes, Clay Center, West, 2024

Kansas Shrine Bowl Results

West leads the series 32-19 with two ties

​The true winners of all games have been the kids of Shriners Hospitals for Children!

All-Time Results

Kansas Shrine Bowl Awards

The Most Valuable Player award is voted on by the working media at the Kansas Shrine Bowl. The Most Inspirational Awards are voted on by teammates, coaches and staff for each team. The Paul & Lucy Miller Outstanding Impact Awards go to the top fundraiser from the West & East team. Each of these award winners also receive a $500 scholarship, funded directly by alumni of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.

2026 West Award Winners
Paul Coffman MVP Award
Cooper Reves, Salina Central

Mike Bell Most Inspirational Award
Jackson Hollie, Junction City

Paul & Lucy Miller Outstanding Impact Award
Zane Farney, Sterling

2026 East Award Winners
Gary Spani MVP Award
Savion Stone, KC Washington

Russ Riederer Most Inspirational Award
Aiden Scott, Shawnee Heights

Paul & Lucy Miller Outstanding Impact Award
Cael Frazier, Holton

MEDIA VOTED OUTSTANDING PLAYERS
2003: East - Aaron Weathers, Bonner Springs: West - John Randle, Wichita Southeast
2004: East - Kyle Kruger, Silver Lake: West - Bryan Cooper, Salina Central
2005: East - Ryan Copp, Blue Valley West: West - Gary Chandler, Wichita Heights
2006: East - Jeff Smith, St. Mary’s Colgan: West - Taylor Jones, Smith Center
2007: East - Kiara Jones, Pittsburg: West - Jason Robben, Andale
2008: East - Derek Rempe, Centralia: West - Mykael Thompson, Dodge City
2009: East - T.J. McGreevy, Hayden: West - Nate Dreiling, Hutchinson
2010: East - Sam Johnson, Topeka High: West - Josh Smith, Hutchinson
2011: East - Alec Steuber, Hayden: West - Dreamius Smith, Wichita Heights
2012: East - Garret Fugate, Blue Valley NW: West - Jamon Cotton, Hutchinson
2013: East - Trent Tanking, Holton: West - Zeke Palmer, Bishop Carroll
2014: East - Keith Loneker, Lawrence Free State: West - Greyson Tempel, Garden City
2015: East - Tony Barksdale Jr., Shawnee Heights: West - Blake Richmeier, Holcomb
2016: East - Mike McCoy, Topeka: West - Ian Rudzik, Ulysses
2017: East - J.J. Letcher, KC-Piper: West - Zach Helbin, Mulvane 
2018: East - Jack Blumer, Marysville: West - Jaret Jurgens, Scott City
2019: East - Jack Roberts, SM South: West - Caleb Grill, Maize
2020: East - Kamble Haverkamp, Centralia: West - Dalton Miller, Great Bend
2021: East - Branden Martin, Tonganoxie: West - Ty Sides, Phillipsburg
2022: East - Blake Reeder, Shawnee Mission NW: West - Braxton Harrison, Cimarron
2023: East - Keller Hurla, St. Marys: West - Keenan Schartz, Manhattan
2024: East - Dylan Dunn, Blue Valley Southwest: West - Brody Hayes, Clay Center
2025: East - Ayden Ellington, Lansing: West ​- Josh Burdick, Cheney
2026: East - Savion Stone, KC Washington: West ​- Cooper Reves, Salina Central

TEAM VOTED MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS
2022: East - Ted Skalsky, Olpe: West - Geremiah Moore, Wichita Northwest
2023: East - Ty Weber, Washburn Rural: West - Cameron Bowyer, Valley Center
2024: East - Holden Bass, Nemaha Central: West - J. Brooks Kappelmann, Liberal
2025: East - Caden Estrada, Washburn Rural: West - Rhett Ihrig, Goodland
2026: East - Aiden Scott, Shawnee Heights: West - Jackson Hollie, Junction City

OUTSTANDING IMPACT AWARDS
2024: East - Dalton Roush, Holton: West - Kooper Tichenor, Holcomb
2025: East - Ashton Schaefer, Marysville: West - Karter Gonzalez, Hesston
2026: East - Cael Frazier, Holton: West - Zane Farney, Sterling​