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Allen Students Outperform Peers at Emporia State University

Friday, December 5

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 26, 2025) — Students who transfer from Allen Community College to Emporia State University continue to excel academically, outperforming their peers from other community colleges across multiple measures of success.According to Emporia State’s Spring 2025 Community College Academic progress report,... Read More.

Karmelo Green Leads Salthawk Offense in Playoff Victory Against Emporia

Friday, October 31

Karmelo Green rushed for 136 yards and one touchdown, and Robert Hunter accounted for four touchdowns, as the Hutchinson High football team blanked Emporia 34-0 on Friday in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs at Gowans Stadium.Green ran the ball just eight... Read More.

Larks Esports Pick Up Key Wins Against Nebraska–Omaha and Emporia State

Monday, October 6

9/22 Valorant vs Bradley UniversityThe Hesston College Larks Esports Valorant team fell 0–2 to the Bradley University Braves on September 22, dropping Bind 13–6 and Lotus 13–5, but showed bright spots along the way. Dan Guilluame led the way with 31 kills, while Archer Locust (25)... Read More.

Salthawk Cross Country Teams Compete in Emporia Race

Sunday, September 14

The Hutchinson High cross country teams made the trek to Emporia on Saturday, with the boys finishing in 18th place and the girls taking four individuals.Freshman Cristian Medina led the boys team with a 58th-place finish, completing the 5,000-meter course in a time of... Read More.

McPherson Women’s Tennis Falls to Emporia State

Wednesday, February 12

BOX SCORESALINA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - The McPherson College women's tennis team lost a 7-0 decision at Emporia State Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs are now 2-1 on the season.In doubles action, Taimi Nashiku and Laureen Von Drunen registered a hard... Read More.

Salthawk sports roundup: Boys wrestlers fare well in Emporia

Wednesday, December 25

The Hutchinson High boys wrestling team did well at the Emporia Winter Classic on Saturday. The Salthawks accumulated 210 points, finishing second and just one point behind Emporia.Four Salthawks won their respective divisions, including Cooper Harris (150 pounds), Max Harris (157), Kade Smith (165)... Read More.

Shockers MBB Exhibition Preview: Emporia State (Oct. 27)

Friday, October 25

GAME NOTESWICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -EMPORIA STATE at WICHITA STATE Sunday, Oct. 27 | 6:30 p.m. CT Wichita, Kan. | Charles Koch ArenaTV: None Radio: KEYN 103.7 FM with Mike Kennedy & Dave DahlExhibition Ticket Special: Seats in select sections are only $10 for the first opportunity to see the 2024-25 Shockers... Read More.

Strong Shooting Night Lifts K-State Past Emporia State, 102-68

Thursday, November 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State connected on 52.1 percent from the field, including 55.6 percent in the second half, as the Wildcats eclipsed 100 points in home exhibition play for the first time since 1993 in a 102-68 win over Division II Emporia... Read More.

Federal Grants of $500,000 Awarded to Emporia, Osawatomie to Revitalize Downtowns

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that two rural communities will each receive $250,000 in federal grants to assist with community development projects. The $500,000 will be matched with $1,236,632 of local funding, totaling more than $1.7 million of new investment in... Read More.

Emporia State University Takes Reinstated Professors to District Court

Friday, June 9

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Emporia State University has asked a district court judge to review and reverse the reinstatement of five professors fired last year as part of a university-wide restructuring.The Office of Administrative Hearings ordered the reversal of the terminations... Read More.

McPherson Bounces Back After Opening Loss to Great Bend to Shutout Emporia

Wednesday, April 19

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - On Tuesday, the McPherson High Baseball team returned to Grant Sports Complex, testing themselves in a quad, falling to Great Bend, before bouncing back for a shutout victory against Emporia.Game 1 was a pitcher’s duel early,... Read More.

Salthawks Advance on In Emporia, Will Face Kapaun in Friday’s 5A Semifinals

Friday, March 10

EMPORIA, Kan. – Hutchinson boys basketball improved to 22-1 following an impressive 84-51 win over Pittsburg in the opening round of the 5A State Tournament played Thursday at White Auditorium in Emporia.BOX SCOREThe Salthawks jumped out to an early 21-8 advantage and never... Read More.