From the Capital-Journal:
As the three-time reigning Class 3A state champion, Rossville has shown it can get it done when it has to the most. Well, the Bulldawgs will have to do it once again on Thursday to keep its hopes of going after a fourth straight title alive.
Despite being 0-2 in District 4 play, Rossville (2-6) still somewhat holds its postseason destiny in its own hands. A 35-7 loss to St. Marys last week looked devastating, but when Council Grove beat Mission Valley 18-14 it kept the Bulldawgs alive. Very much alive.
Rossville, Council Grove (5-3) and Mission Valley (5-3) are all 1-1 in district play behind district unbeaten St. Marys (5-3), which only needs to beat Mission Valley to secure the district title. If that happens and Rossville beats Council Grove, the runner-up spot will come down to points. Rossville can move past Council Grove with a win by three or more points and can pass Mission Valley with a win by at least 10 points and Viking loss by at least 10.
A blowout win by the Bulldawgs and blowout loss by Mission Valley gets Rossville into the playoffs easily.
“After a year full of challenges, we are very fortunate to still have a chance to be a playoff football team,” Rossville coach Derick Hammes said. “The fact that we have this opportunity motivates me and I would imagine there is still motivation for the remaining teams alive in our district. Nothing would surprise me at this point.”
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