Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces $140,000 Donation to Shriners Children's
The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. Board of Directors is proud to announce a 2025 donation of $140,000 to benefit Shriners Children’s. The net proceeds generated by the success of the organization’s 2025 events, the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth and the 2nd KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals, are made possible by the generosity and efforts of many. The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. Board of Directors would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to all of the staff, participants, families, supporters, ambassadors, corporate partners, advertisers, volunteers, local hosts, and nobles across Kansas who have contributed in any fashion towards this remarkable contribution that will greatly impact the lives of the many Kansas children and families who receive care at Shriners Children’s. <read full release>
2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coaches Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the selection of Mike Berg, Wellsville High School, and Daniel Myears, Mulvane High School, to serve as the head coaches for the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The head coaches are selected from the group of assistant coaches from the previous year’s game after a vote from the previous year’s coaching staff, camp directors and support staff. The 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.
The West team won the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl, 26-8, to extend their all-time series advantage to 32-18-2. The 2026 game returns to Emporia, where the East has won the last two games played at Welch Stadium and four of the six all-time games played on the campus of Emporia State University. The 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. <read full release>
The West team won the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl, 26-8, to extend their all-time series advantage to 32-18-2. The 2026 game returns to Emporia, where the East has won the last two games played at Welch Stadium and four of the six all-time games played on the campus of Emporia State University. The 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. <read full release>
West rides big third quarter to 26-8 victory in windy Shrine Bowl
By: Rick Peterson Jr., KSHSAA Covered
DODGE CITY – Maize South’s Christian McDonald found himself in the perfect spot at the perfect time to deliver the signature moment of Saturday’s Kansas Shrine Bowl.
Moments after the West offense found a spark with a touchdown drive to take the lead, McDonald added an early dagger in the third quarter, scoring on a 28-yard interception return to put the West on its way to a 26-8 victory in a windy 52nd edition of the Shrine Bowl at Memorial Stadium. [READ MORE]
Moments after the West offense found a spark with a touchdown drive to take the lead, McDonald added an early dagger in the third quarter, scoring on a 28-yard interception return to put the West on its way to a 26-8 victory in a windy 52nd edition of the Shrine Bowl at Memorial Stadium. [READ MORE]
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>
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>