Kansas Shrine Bowl History
The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity 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 health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children 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 2023, the West leads the series with 31 wins, the East has 17 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.
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 2023, the West leads the series with 31 wins, the East has 17 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
65 Manhattan 60 Wichita Southeast 58 Pittsburg 54 Kapaun Mt. Carmel 51 Derby 51 Salina Central 47 Lawrence 44 Emporia 44 Hayden Catholic 41 Garden City 40 Liberal 40 Junction City 39 Olathe North 37 Fort Scott 37 Bishop Carroll 36 Hays 34 Salina South 33 Dodge City 33 Topeka 33 Hutchinson 33 Smith Center 31 Scott Community 30 Norton 30 Olathe South 30 St. Mary's-Colgan 30 Topeka Seaman |
Dodge City (Memorial Stadium)
2019 El Dorado (BG Stadium) 2017 Emporia (Francis G. Welch Stadium) 1998-2004-2008-2012-2016 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 RecordsRUSHING
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: 32, G. Fugate, Blue Valley NW, East, 2012 Most Completions: 17, P. Miller, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, West, 1974 Most Yards: 256, P. Miller, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, West, 1974 Most Touchdowns: 2, P. Miller, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, West, 1974; S. Weber, Goddard, West, 1980; M Anderson, Great Bend, West, 1984; D. Wiemers, Clay Center, West, 1986; K. Hurla, St. Marys, East, 2023 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 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: 0, C. Graham, Lawrence, East, 1994 (recovered in the endzone) |
Kansas Shrine Bowl ScoresWest leads the series 31-17 with two ties
The true winners of all games have been the kids of Shriners Hospitals for Children!
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Kansas Shrine Bowl Awards
The Most Valuable Player award is voted on by the working media at the Kansas Shrine Bowl. The Leadership Awards are voted on by teammates, coaches and staff for each team. Beginning in 2022, the winners of these awards each receive a $500 scholarship, funded directly by a supporter of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
2023 West Award Winners
Paul Coffman MVP Award Keenan Schartz, Manhattan Mike Bell Leadership Award Cameron Bowyer, Valley Center |
2023 East Award Winners
Gary Spani MVP Award Keller Hurla, St. Marys Russ Riederer Leadership Award Ty Weber, Washburn Rural |
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 - Same 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 |
TEAM VOTED LEADERSHIP AWARDS
2022: East - Blake Reeder, Shawnee Mission NW: West - Braxton Harrison, Cimarron 2023: East - Keller Hurla, St. Marys: West - Keenan Schartz, Manhattan |