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David Spafford Retires From Emporia State Athletics After Years Of Leadership

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David Spafford Retires From Emporia State Athletics After Years Of Leadership

David Spafford to Retire as Emporia State Athletics Director After Transformative Tenure After three impactful years leading Hornet Athletics, David Spafford has announced his retirement as Director of Athletics at Emporia State University, effective June 25, 2025. “This decision has been in the making since last November,” said Spafford. “After careful reflection on many factors, I believe now is the … Read more

NSU Baseball Drops Series Finale To Emporia State

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The Northeastern State University (NSU) RiverHawks closed out their weekend series against Emporia State University (ESU) with a tough 20-4 loss in the series finale. Despite gaining an early advantage, the RiverHawks were overwhelmed by an offensive barrage from the Hornets, who responded with 16 unanswered runs to seal a dominant win and a clean sweep of the three-game … Read more

Emporia State Coach Joins Elite Ranks At Buccaneers’ National Coaching Academy

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Emporia State Coach Joins Elite Ranks At Buccaneers’ National Coaching Academy

Emporia State University’s football program has scored a major win off the field. Coach Vincent Cashdollar, the Hornets’ offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, has been named one of just 25 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy. An Elite Coaching Opportunity The Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy is an exclusive, weeklong program designed to provide … Read more

MJ Baker Takes The Lead – Emporia State Names New Women’s Basketball Head Coach

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MJ Baker Takes The Lead - Emporia State Names New Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Emporia State University has officially introduced Melissa “MJ” Baker as the new head coach of the Lady Hornets women’s basketball team. With an impressive coaching career spanning over a decade and a reputation for building championship programs, Baker becomes the ninth head coach in program history. Her hiring marks a new chapter for a team rich in tradition and competitive … Read more

Emporia State Alumnus Ross Bjork Leads Ohio State to National Championship as Athletic Director

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Emporia State Alumnus Ross Bjork Leads Ohio State to National Championship as Athletic Director

In a remarkable ascent from collegiate athlete to esteemed administrator, Ross Bjork, an alumnus of Emporia State University, has played a pivotal role in leading Ohio State University to its first College Football Playoff National Championship since 2014. Appointed as Ohio State’s Athletic Director on July 1, 2024, Bjork’s leadership has been instrumental in the … Read more