2025 KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals Raises $25,000 for Shriners Children’s
The 2025 KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals featured 57 of the top senior wrestlers across the state, competing together for one great cause, to benefit Shriners Children’s. Team West came away victorious on the mat, with a 113-36 team dual win. Together, the 57 wrestlers, coaches, family, friends & supporters teamed up to help raise $25,000 to benefit Shriners Children’s. On the mat, Team West won 23 of the 30 matches at Fugate Gymnasium on the campus of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. In addition to the competition on the mat, the wrestlers had the opportunity to meet eight Patient Ambassadors for Shriners Children’s from Kansas and take part in the Shriners Children’s Hospital Experience. This interactive experience helps the participants understand the significant impact their participation has on the lives of children across the state and beyond. <read full release>
2025 KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals Rosters Announced
The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association (KWCA) has announced the high school senior wrestlers who have accepted their invitation to wrestle in the 2nd annual KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals. The KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals will be held on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Fugate Gymnasium on the campus of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. Gates open at 1:00 pm and the opening ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm. Tickets, event information, apparel and advertising opportunities are available at www.KansasShrineDuals.com. <read full release>
Ten Players Added to 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Rosters
The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the addition of ten new players to the 2025 rosters to fill open roster spots for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Dodge City. “Each year, there are players who unfortunately have to decline their invitation to play in the Kansas Shrine Bowl due to college commitments, or other circumstances,” said Brice Kesler, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. “Fortunately, there are many talented players and extremely worthy players across the state who we are excited to be able to now extend an official invitation to.”
The West team has added Drew Graham, WR, Winfield; Trey Hoover, OL, Manhattan; Rhett Ihrig, DL, Goodland; Lucas Meyer, RB, Wichita Heights; and Brandt Stupka, WR, Andover Central.
The West team has added Drew Graham, WR, Winfield; Trey Hoover, OL, Manhattan; Rhett Ihrig, DL, Goodland; Lucas Meyer, RB, Wichita Heights; and Brandt Stupka, WR, Andover Central.
The East team has added Bryer Finley, WR, Seaman; Jayden Houghton, TE, Frontenac; Traven Niehues, OL, Blue Valley Northwest; Jaylen Parks, DB, Lawrence; and Elzie Slaughter, DB, Saint Thomas Aquinas.
The full updated rosters, along with player bios, for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth are available at www.KansasShrineBowl.com/Roster.
The full updated rosters, along with player bios, for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth are available at www.KansasShrineBowl.com/Roster.
Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the four member Hall of Fame Class of 2025 to be inducted, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Manhattan. The 2025 class will be inducted during the Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony at the Coach Bill Snyder Family/Sunflower Chapter National Football Foundation Banquet. The event will be hosted at the Shamrock Plaza at Coach Bill Snyder Family Stadium at Kansas State University. The Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes: CJ Hamilton, Silver Lake H.S., Kansas Shrine Bowl Coach (1977, 1985, 1986, 2003, 2004); Kent Sedlacek, Hanover H.S., Kansas Shrine Bowl East All-Star (1979); Collin Sexton, Abilene H.S., Kansas Shrine Bowl West All-Star (2012); Dane Simoneau, Salina Sacred Heart H.S., Kansas Shrine Bowl West All-Star (2007). <read full release>
Player Selections Announced for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl
The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City, Kansas. The initial invitations are the result of a selection process combining statewide media votes and Kansas Shrine Bowl coaching staff selections from a list of 447 nominees. In addition to filling position specific needs on the roster, the selection process includes additional criteria regarding geographic restrictions, classification size, and limits on the number of players that may be selected per school. “We are excited to extend an invitation to this group of young men to represent themselves, their families, their communities and their high school football programs in a showcase that is so much bigger than just an all-star football game,” said Brice Kesler, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. “I hope the players understand how difficult of a roster this is to get selected for, and I want to congratulate them for all their hard-work and dedication that has earned them this opportunity. They are joining a very select fraternity of Kansas high school football players who have had the opportunity, since 1974, to play a game they love and make a life changing impact for the kids of Shriners Children’s.” <read full release>
Kansas Shrine Bowl and Emporia State Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. Board of Directors has announced a new multi-year partnership with Emporia and Emporia State University to host the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Kansas Shrine Bowl games. The annual East vs. West all-star football game, which began in 1974, is scheduled to be played on the fourth Saturday in June starting in 2026 at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia. Game dates will be Saturday, June 27, 2026, Saturday, June 26, 2027, and Saturday, June 24, 2028. <read full release>
2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Coaching Staff Selected
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is proud to introduce the coaches who will lead the East and West teams in the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Dodge City, Kansas. Each classification 1A through 6A is represented on the coaching staff, while the Head Coach of each team is selected from the previous year’s Kansas Shrine Bowl assistants.
The West team will be led by Dominick Dingle (Wichita Heights) and assisted by Russ Wells (Wichita South – 6A), Mike Vernon (Hutchinson – 5A), Daniel Myears (Mulvane – 4A), Tyson Bauerle (Hesston – 3A), Butch Hayes (Council Grove – 2A), and Alex McMillian (Plainville – 1A). Wells (2020), Vernon (2021) and Bauerle (2018) have all assisted on the West staff in previous Shrine Bowls, while Bauerle also led the 2019 West team to a 26-7 victory as the Head Coach at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City.
The East team will be led by Garrett Michael (Sabetha) and assisted by Josh Koerkenmeier (Blue Valley West – 6A), Jared Swafford (Seaman – 5A), Clete Frazell (Chanute – 4A), Mike Berg (Wellsville – 3A), Logan Wyrick (Humboldt – 2A), and Roger Holthaus (Centralia – 1A). Among the 2025 assistants, only Wyrick (2019) has previously coached in the Kansas Shrine Bowl. <read full release>
The West team will be led by Dominick Dingle (Wichita Heights) and assisted by Russ Wells (Wichita South – 6A), Mike Vernon (Hutchinson – 5A), Daniel Myears (Mulvane – 4A), Tyson Bauerle (Hesston – 3A), Butch Hayes (Council Grove – 2A), and Alex McMillian (Plainville – 1A). Wells (2020), Vernon (2021) and Bauerle (2018) have all assisted on the West staff in previous Shrine Bowls, while Bauerle also led the 2019 West team to a 26-7 victory as the Head Coach at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City.
The East team will be led by Garrett Michael (Sabetha) and assisted by Josh Koerkenmeier (Blue Valley West – 6A), Jared Swafford (Seaman – 5A), Clete Frazell (Chanute – 4A), Mike Berg (Wellsville – 3A), Logan Wyrick (Humboldt – 2A), and Roger Holthaus (Centralia – 1A). Among the 2025 assistants, only Wyrick (2019) has previously coached in the Kansas Shrine Bowl. <read full release>
Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces $150,000 Donation
On behalf of all staff, participants, supporters, ambassadors, sponsors, corporate partners, and nobles across Kansas, the Shrine Bowl of Kansas Inc. Board of Directors is proud to announce a donation of $150,000 to benefit Shriners Children’s and the many Kansas children whose lives are greatly impacted by the care received at Shriners Children’s. According to Shriners Children’s, more than 320 children from over 125 different cities in Kansas have received care from Shriners Children’s in the last 10 years. The $150,000 donation, generated by the success of the 2024 Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth in Emporia and the inaugural KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals in Wichita, matches the second highest single-year contribution by the organization in its 51-year history. Since 1974, the Shrine Bowl of Kansas Inc. has donated just shy of $4.0 million to Shriners Children’s. <read full release>
2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is proud to announce the selection of Dominick Dingle, Wichita Heights High School, and Garrett Michael, Sabetha High School, as the Head Coaches for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth. The head coaches are selected from the group of assistant coaches from the previous year’s game. Their selection is determined by a vote from the previous year’s coaching staff, camp directors and support staff. The 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth will be played on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City, Kansas. <read full release>
Dodge City to Host 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl
Kansas- The Kansas Shrine Bowl is headed back to Dodge City for the second time in 2025. The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors announced the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth will be played on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. “We are excited to bring the Kansas Shrine Bowl back to Dodge City,” said Brice Kesler, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl. “The beautiful renovations to Memorial Stadium will provide a great host for our game and create the type of experience we want for our participants.”
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