Eagle Media to broadcast 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl across five markets
DODGE CITY, Kan. — Eagle Media will serve as the official radio broadcast partner for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl, scheduled for Saturday at Memorial Stadium with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
The annual East vs. West all-star football game will air live across five Eagle Media markets, with Hutchinson's 102.9 FM serving as the flagship station.
Broadcast Coverage
Gerard Wellbrock will handle play-by-play duties, with Dustin Armbruster providing analysis. Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges will report from the West and East sidelines, respectively, while Glen Grunwald serves as producer.
The game will be broadcast on stations in Hutchinson (102.9 FM), Great Bend (104.3 FM), Hays (101.9 FM), Salina (910 AM/107.5 FM) and Manhattan (103.5 FM).
Additional coverage will be available on affiliate stations in Beloit (1190 AM, 102.9 FM, 105.5 FM) and Coffeyville (690 AM/104.1 FM).
Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute show featuring interviews and game analysis.
Charitable Mission
The Shrine Bowl of Kansas operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for Shriners Children's healthcare network. Since 1974, the organization has raised nearly $4 million for the network, which provides pediatric specialty care regardless of families' ability to pay.
The event is part of Kansas Shrine All-Star Events, which also includes the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals and various game week activities.
Healthcare Impact
Shriners Children's, formerly known as Shriners Hospitals for Children, operates facilities and outreach programs worldwide. The network offers innovative research, teaching programs and family-centered care to children up to age 18.
The all-star game showcases top high school football talent from across Kansas while supporting the charitable mission of providing specialized medical care to children in need.
Complete team rosters are available on the Kansas Shrine Bowl website, featuring players selected from high schools throughout the state for the East and West squads.
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