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Emporia State University's women's soccer team, led by Coach Jane Grimley‑Gunn, aims to capture its first MIAA championship after a season of steady progress and a strong opening game against Drury.
Training camp begins August 1, with the first practice on August 3, and the season opens August 27 at Minot State before a home showdown against Michigan Tech on September 12.
The Gorillas dominate the preseason rankings, boasting a blend of returning starters, All‑MIAA honorees and a veteran coaching staff as they gear up for a marquee showdown with the defending national champions.
Head coach Jeff Mittie has announced a series of promotions and new hires that reshape the Wildcats' support staff ahead of the upcoming season.
The university has detailed start times for all six home games, highlighting a unique late‑afternoon matchup and the first night game in school history.
Emporia State University has released its full home football slate for 2026, featuring first‑ever night games, a high‑profile Homecoming matchup and the addition of Mix 104.9 as the official radio partner. Season tickets are available at esuhornets.com.
The university revealed kickoff times for all home contests, highlighted by a night‑time Homecoming clash and a new partnership with The MIAA Network.
The Lady Hornets will host ten games at the ESU Pitch in 2026, opening the season on the road before a series of home fixtures that culminate in the MIAA tournament.
Emporia State’s 2026 soccer schedule features a record ten home games, marquee matchups against Drury and Maryville, and a path to the MIAA and NCAA tournaments, all under third‑year head coach Jane Grimley‑Gunn.
Colby Deaver earns national pitcher of the year honors, highlighting a dominant season for Emporia State and solidifying the program’s rising profile in Division II baseball.
Returning veterans and strengthened off‑field chemistry position the Emporia State Hornets to contend for a 2026 playoff berth, opening against Minot State on August 27.
Justin Tabor’s extensive coaching résumé, highlighted by championship runs and high‑ranked teams, now leads him to Emporia State University.
Emporia State University announced the hiring of Justin Tabor as an assistant coach, adding a proven track record of championship success to the Hornets' program.
McDonald's All‑American Cydnee Bryant will join Kansas women's basketball and also play volleyball, prompting a coordinated plan from coaches to manage her workload and keep the team competitive.
Royal Valley High School has named Faith Paramore as its new Head Girls Basketball Coach and Health/PE Teacher, bringing a blend of playing experience, academic credentials, and a commitment to toughness and player development.
Brooks Lowe, a former football recruit at Emporia State University, has transformed into a top Division II javelin thrower, driven by family tradition, coaching guidance, and a belief in his home ground ahead of national competition.
Brooks Lowe, once a football recruit, has become one of Division II’s leading javelin throwers at Emporia State and is preparing for the DII outdoor national championships.
On May 14, Cooper Wesslund was named NCAA Division II National Hitter of the Week after leading Pittsburg State to the MIAA title and delivering a historic statistical week.
The Gorillas enter the postseason with a 43‑9 record, a perfect blend of power hitting and dominant pitching, and will open against Arkansas Tech in front of a home crowd.