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 over $3.8M 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 2024, the West leads the series with 31 wins, the East has 18 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

Kansas Shrine Bowl Host Cities/Stadiums

# of Players      School
66                         Manhattan
60                         Wichita Southeast
59                         Pittsburg
55                         Kapaun Mt. Carmel
53                         Derby
52                         Salina Central
47                         Lawrence
46                         Hayden Catholic
44                         Emporia
42                         Garden City
41                          Liberal
41                          Junction City
39                          Olathe North
37                          Fort Scott
37                          Bishop Carroll
37                          Hays
34                          Salina South
34                          Hutchinson
33                          Dodge City
33                          Topeka
33                          Smith Center
31                           Scott Community
31                           Norton
31                           Olathe South
​31                           St. Mary's-Colgan
31                           Topeka Seaman

Dodge City (Memorial Stadium)
     2019
El Dorado (BG Stadium)
     2017
Emporia (Francis G. Welch Stadium)
     1998-2004-2008-2012-2016-2024
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, E. Hayward, Manhattan, East, 1983
Most Yards: 243, R. Washington, Wichita SE, West, 1999
Most Touchdowns: 4, J. Oliver, Wichita South, West, 1991
Longest Touchdown: 96, J. Randle, Wichita SE, West, 2003

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

RECEIVING
Most Receptions: 8, M. Hobbs, Great Bend, West, 1974
Most Yards: 169, D. Schoen, Blue Valley Northwest, East, 2015
Most Touchdowns: 2, R. Eckles, Wichita SE, West, 1980; A. Seals, Eudora, East, 2024
Longest Touchdown: 93, J. Newton, Coffeyville, East, 2014

KICKING
Most PAT’s: 5, R. Balluch, Wakeeney, West, 1977; B. Hopper, Wichita SE, West, 1981;
L. Dreiling, TMP-Marion, West, 2003
Most Field Goals: 2, J. Haun, SM South, East, 1978; D. Kruger, Silver Lake, East, 1985;
J. Weilert, Humboldt, East, 1991
Longest Field Goal: 57 yards, Drew Johnson, Valley Center, West, 2007

RETURNS
Longest TD on KO Return: 95, S. Hammond, Junction City, East, 1977
Longest Interception Ret. for TD: 55, J. Johnson, Haven, West, 1986
Longest Fumble Ret. for TD: 48, A. Stueber, Topeka Hayden, East, 2011
Longest Blocked FG for TD: 90, C. Graham, Lawrence, East, 1994
Longest Blocked Punt for TD: 20, B. Hayes, Clay Center, West, 2024

Kansas Shrine Bowl Scores

West leads the series 31-18 with two ties

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

All-Time Results

Year
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
​2017
​2018
​2019
​2020
​2021
​2022
​2023
​2024

East
16
0
24
14
34
22
15
7
12
16
19
26
20
7
31
0
0
29
25
26
15
7
13
17
22
21
21
12
13
2
29
17
9
7
28
7
28
7
7
22
6
21
48
​21
​21
​7
9
​0
​10
​20
36

West
14
3
28
35
0
24
30
34
7
9
24
6
42
14
27
31
32
44
21
22
18
24
7
21
11
28
14
12
27
35
12
10
10
26
29
14
45
30
14
19
21
0
27
​22
​14
​26
14
14
​10
​21
25

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.

2024 West Award Winners
Paul Coffman MVP Award
Brody Hayes, Clay Center

Mike Bell Most Inspirational Award
J. Brooks Kappelmann, Liberal

Paul & Lucy Miller Outstanding Impact Award
Kooper Tichenor, Holcomb

2024 East Award Winners
Gary Spani MVP Award
Dylan Dunn, Blue Valley Southwest

Russ Riederer Most Inspirational Award
Holden Bass, Nemaha Central

Paul & Lucy Miller Outstanding Impact Award
Dalton Roush, 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

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