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 $2M to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The game has been played throughout Kansas each July, host cities have included Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita, Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg and for the first time, Dodge City in 2019. The West football team practices at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina, Kansas, and the East football team practices at Emporia State University, in Emporia, Kansas. The East Camp Director is Jack Call, current President of the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors. The West Camp Director is Myron Converse, a past Shrine Bowl All-Star Player in 1982, a Shrine Hall of Famer, and Past President of the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors.
Beginning in 1974, the flagship event has been the East/West All-Star Football Game. As of 2017, the West leads the series with 27 wins, the EAST has 16 wins, and there has been one tie. Notable alumni include current Green Bay Packers 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, held annually at each host site. The week also includes the Kansa Shrine Bowl Cheer Camp, which culminates with performances at each game.
Other bowl weekend activities include, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Banquet, the state’s largest Shrine Parade, Shriner's Hospitals for Children Free Screening Clinic, 2-Mile Run for Charity/Walk for Love, Junior All-Star Challenge (ages 5–14), High School Football Combine/Clinic and 4-Man Golf Scramble.
The game has been played throughout Kansas each July, host cities have included Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita, Topeka, Hays, Emporia, Pittsburg and for the first time, Dodge City in 2019. The West football team practices at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina, Kansas, and the East football team practices at Emporia State University, in Emporia, Kansas. The East Camp Director is Jack Call, current President of the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors. The West Camp Director is Myron Converse, a past Shrine Bowl All-Star Player in 1982, a Shrine Hall of Famer, and Past President of the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors.
Beginning in 1974, the flagship event has been the East/West All-Star Football Game. As of 2017, the West leads the series with 27 wins, the EAST has 16 wins, and there has been one tie. Notable alumni include current Green Bay Packers 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, held annually at each host site. The week also includes the Kansa Shrine Bowl Cheer Camp, which culminates with performances at each game.
Other bowl weekend activities include, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Banquet, the state’s largest Shrine Parade, Shriner's Hospitals for Children Free Screening Clinic, 2-Mile Run for Charity/Walk for Love, Junior All-Star Challenge (ages 5–14), High School Football Combine/Clinic and 4-Man Golf Scramble.
Top Ten Schools With Most Kansas Shrine Bowl Players
1. Wichita Southeast High: 60
2. Manhattan High: 57
3. Topeka High: 52
4. Pittsburg High: 51
5. Kapaun-Mt. Carmel High: 48
6. Salina Central High: 44
7. Lawrence High: 43
8. Emporia High: 43
9. Derby High: 42
10. Liberal High: 40
2. Manhattan High: 57
3. Topeka High: 52
4. Pittsburg High: 51
5. Kapaun-Mt. Carmel High: 48
6. Salina Central High: 44
7. Lawrence High: 43
8. Emporia High: 43
9. Derby High: 42
10. Liberal High: 40
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 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 |
Shrine Bowl ScoresWest leads the series 27-16 with one tie
The true winners of all games have been the kids of Shriners Hospitals for Children!
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