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KVOE COLUMN

·         Click here to read Sean Thornton’s weekly column, “The On-Deck Circle.” Column posts every Tuesday.

 

 

KVOE SOUNDOFFS

 

 

EMPORIA STATE WOMEN WINS SHOWDOWN OF NATIONALLY RANKED TEAMS

Heather Robben scored a game high 16 points to lead the 22nd ranked Emporia State womens basketball team to a 52-42 win over number 10 ranked Northeastern State. The Lady Hornets trailed by 10 with 11 minutes to play in the first half but went on a 23-5 run to take an 8 point lead at halftime. In the second half Northeastern tied the game at 38 but the Lady Hornets out scored the Riverhawks 14-4 the rest of the game. Emporia State would make 8 of 11 freethrows in the final minute to seal the win. Heather Robben was 6 for 7 ending a streak of 45 consecutive made freethrows. Kelsey Balcom added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Lady Hornets. With the win the Emporia State women improve to 15 and 5 overall. It was just the 3rd loss of the season for Northeastern, and the second to the Lady Hornets. Emporia State returns to action Wednesday when they host Southwest Baptist.  (Photo courtesy of Stephen Coleman)

 

 

 

EMPORIA HIGH HOSTS WASHBURN RURAL

Jerel Morrows scored 22 points to lead the Emporia High boys’ basketball team to a 67-59 win over Washburn Rural Friday night. The Spartans trailed by 10 in the first half but rallied to take a lead 1 point lead at the half. Emporia High led by 8 going to the 4th quarter and held off a late charge by Rural for the win. Jackson Perez added 16 points, Austin Knight finished with 13 points and Garin Vandiver finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds. In the girls game it was all Washburn Rural as they out scored the Lady Spartans 53-36. Emporia Highs leading scorer was Whitney Wilhite with 7 points. Next action for the Emporia High basketball teams will be on Wednesday at Topeka High.

(Photos courtesy of EHS PHOJO Class.)

 

Centennial League Scores:

Topeka Hayden 46  Highland Park 37 - Girls

Topeka Hayden 60  Highland Park 56 2OT - Boys

Topeka High 54  Shawnee Heights 47 - Girls

Topeka High 68  Shawnee Heights 30 - Boys

Topeka Seaman 41  Junction City 16 - Girls

Topeka Seaman 54  Junction City 52 - Boys

Manhattan 45  Topeka West 32 - Girls

Manhattan 74  Topeka West 61 - Boys

 

 

 

CHASE COUNTY SWEEPS HARTFORD, OLPE COACH TIES RECORD

The Chase County Bulldogs picked up a home sweep over Hartford Friday night. In the boys' game, Chase County jumped out to an 11-0 lead only to have Hartford finish the half on a 21-8 run. Hartford held a 5 point lead with about 2 minutes only to see Chase County take the lead with less than a minute to play and hold on for the 43-38 win. Chase County was led by Garrett Osgood with 11 points. Aaron Johnson was also in double figures with 10. Hartford was led by Heath Kraft with a game-high 13 points. Chase County improves to 6-8 on the year. Hartford falls to 3-13.

In the girls' game, Chase County used two quick Ashley Burright buckets to start the second quarter, to push their lead to double figures, and held off Hartford the rest of the game for a 51-40 win. Chase County had 3 players in double figures, led by Ashley Burright with a game-high 16 points. Laney Watts added 15 and Cassidy Kelsheimer 10. Hartford was led by Alexa Roush and Mikayla Wilson with 8 apiece. Chase County improves to 9-5. Hartford falls to 5-10.

 

Area Scores:

Olpe 61  Lyndon 30 - Girls  (Olpe Coach Jesse Nelson ties state record for most wins by a basketball Coach with 731.)

Olpe 54  Lyndon 50 - Boys

Madison 48  Southern Coffey County 42 - Girls

Madison 59  Southern Coffey County 42 - Boys

Lebo 52  West Franklin 41 - Girls

Lebo 53  West Franklin 31 - Boys

Heritage Christian 53  Marais Des Cygnes Valley 51 - Girls

Marais Des Cygnes Valley 62  Heritage Christian 29 - Boys

Clay Center 49  Council Grove 30 - Girls

Clay Center 64  Council Grove 47 - Boys

Burlington 80  Humboldt 18 - Girls

Burlington 53  Humboldt 47 - Boys

 

 

 

KANSAS AT MISSOURI, KANSAS STATE OUT SCORES A&M

(AP) Whenever Kansas comes to town, it's a big deal for Missouri. And the intensity should reach a fever pitch today when both top 10 teams meet. The Tigers have been a season-long surprise under first-year coach Frank Haith. But once again they're chasing Kansas seeking its eighth straight conference championship. Tip-off is set for 8pm.

 

(AP) Will Spradling had a career high 19 points, Angel Rodriguez scored all 13 of his points in the second half and Kansas State rallied for a 64-53 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday. The backcourt duo provided just enough offense to bail out the Wildcats who were awful from the field in the first half. Spradling had four 3-pointers and Rodriguez added four assists as Kansas State avoided a third consecutive loss. The Wildcats improved to 21-3 in February over the past three-plus seasons, including a 12-1 mark at Bramlage Coliseum, which is fast becoming one of the league's most difficult venues.

 

 

 

EHS SWIMMERS

The Emporia High boys swim team is competing at Manhattan Saturday.

 

 

 

EMPORIA STATE INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

The Emporia State indoor track and field teams continue competing in the Husker Invitational Saturday. Friday two Emporia State athletes provisionally qualified for Nationals. Gannon Mack and Andrew Etheridge finished 10th and 11th in the 60 meter hurdles with provisional qualifying times. Four athletes had career best times. Vincent Howze, Ryan Dickson and Carmen King and Marqueita Marisette in the 200 meter dash. Competition wraps up Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska.

 

 

 

EMPORIA STATE SOCCER ADDES SIGNEES

Emporia State soccer coach Bryan Sailer has announced the signing of 6 student athletes to letters of intent. They are Emily Burris from Emporia High. Thomasenia Bouknight a transfer from Johnson County Community College. Sarah Crawford from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. Emily Haselwood from Olathe North High School. Perri Mulder from Olathe South High School and Katie Wolfe from Topeka Hayden High School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPARTAN WRESTLERS LOSE AT GARDNER

The Emporia High wrestling team was defeated by Gardner Edgerton in a duel 33-30 Thursday. Max Detwiler, Garett Whitson, Isaac Russel, Brandon Charbonneau, Noel Torres, Joseph Monrroy and Luis Zuniga picked up wins for the Spartans. Brandon Charbonneau with his win sets the school record for career wins at 133.

 

 

 

 

MIAA BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PRESEASON POLLS RELEASED

MIAA Baseball and Softball pre-season coaches polls have been released.

The Emporia State baseball team is picked to finish second behind Central Missouri. The Hornets did receive 2 first place votes. Missouri Western, Fort Hays State, Missouri Southern, Washburn, Northwest Missouri State, Pittsburg State, Truman, Lincoln and Southwest Baptist round out the baseball poll.

The Emporia State softball team is picked to finish second behind Missouri Western. The Lady Hornets did receive 3 first place votes. Missouri Southern, Central Missouri, Northwest Missouri State, Fort Hays State, Truman, Washburn, Lincoln and Southwest Baptist round out the softball poll.

(Photos courtesy of Emporia State University Athletics-Media Relations)

 

 

 

 

EMPORIA STATE SIGNS 28, 2 SPARTANS

Wednesday was letter of intent day for college football teams. Emporia State Coach Garin Higgins announced the signing of 28 high school student  athletes to letters of intent. Among the signees are Emporia Highs Derek Gifford and Nick Vega. Along with Madisons Kole Schankie,  Collin Kile and Bubba Smith. Lebos Thadd Barker and Council Groves Derron Reddick also signed with Emporia State. Emporia State will hold its 5^th annual Football Forecast bash this evening at Coaches Sports Bar and Grill. The event begins at 6:30 with the social hour. The presentation by Coach Garin Higgins begins at 7pm.  Click here for complete list and bios. ESU recruiting page.

 

(Coach Dustin Delaney, Nick Vega, Derek Gifford)

(Photo by Angie Miller)

 

 

 

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

 

EMPORIA HIGH – Drew Detwiler - Diving

AREA – Thadd Barker – Lebo -  Boys Basketball 

 

 

 

 

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

 

SATURDAY

KVOE-AM

8:10A                                     SPORTS TALK

1:05P                                     NFL INSIDER

2:45P                                     NORTH CAROLINA AT MARYLAND

6:30P                                     KANSAS AT MISSOURI

KVOE-FM

2:00P                                     KANSAS STATE VS TEXAS A&M

MIX 104.9

1:05P                                     EMPORIA STATE WOMEN VS NORTHEASTERN STATE

 

SUNDAY  

KVOE-AM

2:00P                                     SUPER BOWL PREVIEW

3:00P                                     SUPER SUNDAY

4:00P                                     SUPER BOWL 46 – NEW YORK GIANTS VS NEW ENGLAND PARTRIOTS

 

MONDAY 

KVOE-AM

6:00P                                     HAWK TALK – BILL SELF

KVOE-FM

7:00P                                     FRANK MARTIN SHOW

MIX 104.9

12:10P                                   HORNET TALK

 

TUESDAY 

KVOE-AM

5:45P                                     EMPORIA HIGH GIRLS AT TOPEKA HIGH

7:30P                                     EMPORIA HIGH BOYS AT TOPEKA HIGH

KVOE-FM

6:00P                                     KANSAS STATE VS TEXAS TECH

 

WEDNESDAY

KVOE-AM

6:00P                                     KANSAS AT BAYLOR

MIX 104.9

5:05P                                     EMPORIA STATE WOMEN VS SOUTHWEST BAPTIST

7:10P                                     EMPORIA STATE MEN VS SOUTHWEST BAPTIST

 

 

AREA COACHES CORNER

BASKETBALL

 

                                      KVOE-AM                                                           KVOE-FM

MONDAY                     Chase County                                                   Osage City        

                                                Boys: Duane Mayer                                                           Boys: Dennis Fort

                                                Girls: Ryan Becker                                                            Girls: Jeff Edwards

TUESDAY                    Emporia High                                                    Council Grove

                                                Boys: Beau Welch                                                             Boys: Bruce Hula

                                                Girls: Bill Nienstedt                                                            Girls: Jim Collins

WEDNESDAY              Lebo                                                                   Hartford

                                                Boys: Kurt Bangle                                                             Boys: Patrick Gardner

                                                Girls: Duane Colwell                                                         Girls: Yvonne Gardner

THURSDAY                 Waverly                                                              Madison 

                                                Boys: Mike Hevel                                                               Boys: Lance Tally

                                                Girls: Dennis Tyson                                                          Girls: Crystal Ecton

FRIDAY                        Olpe                                                                    Northern Heights

                                                Boys: Chris Schmidt                                                         Boys: Lanny Massey

                                                Girls: Jesse Nelson                                                           Girls: Tim Riemann

 

 

 

BASKETBALL SCHEDULES

                                                                                                           

HIGH SCHOOL

                                                EMPORIA HIGH                                                                   AREA GAME BROADCAST

                        FEB  7^TH         AT TOPEKA HIGH 

                        FEB 10^TH       AT HIGHLAND PARK                                                        COUNCIL GROVE AT NORTHERN HEIGHTS

                        FEB 14^TH       AT JUNCTION CITY                                                           MADISON AT CHASE COUNTY

                        FEB 17^TH       VS TOPEKA WEST                                                            SOUTHERN COFFEY COUNTY AT LEBO

                        FEB 21^ST       VS MANHATTAN                                                                CHASE COUNTY AT OLPE

                        FEB 24^TH       AT TOPEKA SEAMAN                                                      

 

 

COLLEGE

 

EMPORIA STATE

                                                                                    FEB 4^TH          VS NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA – WOMEN

                                                                                    FEB 8^TH          VS SOUTHWEST BAPTIST

                                                                                    FEB 11^TH       VS MISSOURI SOUTHERN

                                                                                    FEB 15^TH       AT PITTSBURG STATE

                                                                                    FEB 18^TH       AT LINCOLN

                                                                                    FEB 22^ND       VS WASHBURN

                                                                                    FEB 25^TH       AT FORT HAYS STATE