Shrine Bowl History
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is an all-star high school senior, East vs. West, football game put on each year in Kansas, by the Kansas Shrine. It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity that produces annual events and related activities, with net proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Kansas Shrine Bowl has sent over $3.7M to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The game has been played throughout Kansas, host cities have included Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita, Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg, Dodge City and Hutchinson. The East Camp Directors are Jack Call and Tim Williams. The West Camp Directors are Richard Steele and Greg King.
Beginning in 1974, the flagship event has been the East/West All-Star Football Game. 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 also includes the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching band camp and the Kansas Shrine Bowl Cheer Camp, held annually at each host site. Both camps culminate with performances at the game.
Other bowl weekend activities often include, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Banquet, the state’s largest Shrine Parade, Shriner's Hospitals for Children Free Screening Clinic, Strong Legs Run 5K, Junior All-Star Challenge (ages 5–14), High School Football Combine/Clinic and 4-Person Golf Scramble.
The game has been played throughout Kansas, host cities have included Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita, Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg, Dodge City and Hutchinson. The East Camp Directors are Jack Call and Tim Williams. The West Camp Directors are Richard Steele and Greg King.
Beginning in 1974, the flagship event has been the East/West All-Star Football Game. 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 also includes the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching band camp and the Kansas Shrine Bowl Cheer Camp, held annually at each host site. Both camps culminate with performances at the game.
Other bowl weekend activities often include, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Banquet, the state’s largest Shrine Parade, Shriner's Hospitals for Children Free Screening Clinic, Strong Legs Run 5K, Junior All-Star Challenge (ages 5–14), High School Football Combine/Clinic and 4-Person Golf Scramble.
Top 25 Schools With the Most shrine bowl Players |
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# 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 |
Shrine Bowl RecordsRUSHING
Most Rushes / Game 39 E. Hayward, Manhattan, E, 1983 Most Yards Rushing / Game 243 R. Washington, Wichita SE, W, 1999 Most Touchdowns 4 J. Oliver, Wichita South, W, 1991 Longest Touchdown Run 96 J. Randle, Wichita SE, W, 2003 PASSING Most Attempts 32 G. Fugate, Blue Valley NW, E, 2012 Most Completions 17 P. Miller, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, W, 1974 Most Yards Passing 256 P. Miller, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, W, 1974 Most Passing TD’s 2 P. Miller, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, W, 1974; S. Weber, Goddard, W, 1980; M Anderson, Great Bend, W, 1984; D. Wiemers, Clay Center, W, 1986; K. Hurla, St. Marys, E, 2023 Longest TD Pass 93 D. Kruger, Silver Lake, E, 2014 RECEIVING Most Receptions 8 M. Hobbs, Great Bend, W, 1974 Most Receiving Yards 169 D. Schoen, Blue Valley Northwest, E, 2015 Most Receiving Touchdowns 2 R. Eckles, Wichita SE, W, 1980 Longest TD Reception 85 J. Holly, Schlagle, E, 1999 KICKING Most PAT’s 5 R. Balluch, Wakeeney, W, 1977; B. Hopper, Wichita SE, W, 1981; L. Dreiling, TMP-Marion, W, 2003 Most Field Goals 2 J. Haun, SM South, E, 1978; D. Kruger, Silver Lake, E, 1985; J. Weilert, Humboldt, E, 1991 Longest Field Goal 57 yards Drew Johnson, Valley Center, W, 2007 RETURNS Longest TD on KO Return 95 S. Hammond, Junction City, E, 1977 Longest Interception for TD 55 J. Johnson, Haven, W, 1986 Longest Fumble Rec. for TD 48 A. Stueber, Topeka Hayden, E, 2011 Longest Blocked EP for TD 90 C. Graham, Lawrence, E, 1994 Longest Blocked Punt for TD 0 C. Graham, Lawrence, E, 1994 (blocked in the endzone) 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 |
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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