Cody Cooper in Senior Classic

Thursday night was the date of the annual  KANSAS WRESTLING SENIOR CLASSIC at Landon Arena in Topeka.

Cody Cooper from RHS lost to Will Geary of Topeka High in the 285 pound matchup.

See the link before for complete results of the match.

   http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-03-28/topeka-mat-champs-come-big-all-star-match

RHS Track Schedule for 2013

March
    28          Silver Lake         3:00

April
      5          Wabaunsee         3:00
      9          Royal Valley       4:00
    12          Rock Creek        3:30
    19          Rossville             2:00
    20-21    KU Relays
    26          St. Marys           3:30
 
May
      3          Riley County      3:00
      9          Mid-East League @ Rock Creek   3:30
    17          3A Regional
    24          3A State

RHS Softball Schedule

March  28       Jefferson West 

April
  2       Riley County
  5      Wabaunsee
11       St. Marys
15       at Wamego
19       at Perry-Lecompton
23       Marysville
25       at Silver Lake
30       at Osage City

May  
7         at Rock Creek
13-15    3A Regional
34-25   3A State at Manhattan

Softball Outlook

     The RHS softball team will be very young this year after losing nine seniors off last year’s team that lost in regional semifinals with a 16-6 record.    Cory Leiker again is handling the head coaching duties.                                                         

    The top returners from last year  are:   Taylor  Kirk, a sophomore pitcher who was 8-2 with 3.43 ERA and 61 strikeouts, while also hitting .466 with 5 HRs as freshman.    Taylor Brecheisen, a sophomore third baseman who hit .364.    Cheyanne Daniels, a junior second baseman, who hit .333.  Taylor Cooper,  a sophomore outfielder  
    Junior transfer Dariah Grimmett should help Kirk with the  pitching duties.

Derick Hammes Hired As Head Football Coach

    Derick Hammes, who resigned as Washburn Rural's head football coach following the 2012 season, has accepted the job as head coach at Rossville.
    Rossville announced the hiring of Bulldog assistant Jason Broaddus earlier this month, but Broaddus has stepped down because of health reasons, Rossville athletic director Derek Dick confirmed Tuesday.
    Longtime Rossville coach Steve Buhler was announced as Hammes' replacement at Washburn Rural in mid-February.
    Hammes was 27-37 in seven seasons as the Junior Blues’ head coach, but he led Rural to four winning seasons over his final five years at the school. The Junior Blues went 6-4 in 2011 and advanced to the Class 6A playoffs, ending the city's longest playoff drought. Rural was 4-5 this past season after graduating 24 seniors off the ’11 team.
    Hammes takes over a Rossville program that compiled a 120-54 record under Buhler over the past 15 seasons, including a 27-13 mark in the playoffs.

    To read more about this story,  go to:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-03-26/hammes-accepts-rossville-football-coaching-job

Rattlers Add 5 More Players

The Rossville Rattlers are pleased to announce the signing of five more players for the 2013 season.

The first three signings are all Freshmen pitchers from Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon.

A.J. Doolittle, RHP (Medford, OR): In three starts Doolittle is 0-0 with 7 hits, 9 runs, 6 earned runs, a 13.50 ERA in 4 innings pitched. He’s struck out 5 batters while walking 3.

Austin Quigley, RHP (Vancouver, WA): In two games played he’s 0-0 with 5 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, a 4.50 ERA in 4 innings pitched. He’s struck out 1 batter while walking 1 batter.

Wyatt Johnson, RHP (Sonora, CA): In three games, Wyatt is 0-2 with 7 hits, 5 runs, 5 earned runs and a 7.10 ERA in 6.1 innings pitched. He’s struck out 1 batter while walking 3 batters.

The Rattlers are also please to announce the signing of two local players.

Alex Head, OF (Topeka, KS): Head is a graduate of Hayden High School and the brother of Major Leaguer Jared Head. Alex is currently playing at Highland Community College where he is hitting .250 with 5 runs, 10 hits, 1 home run and 1 RBI in 15 games played.

Harrison Hill, IF/OF (Manhattan, KS): Harrison is the son of Kansas State Baseball Coach Brad Hill. He's currently playing at Central Methodist University this season.

RHS Baseball Schedule

    The baseball schedule for Rossville High is as follows:
March
  28              Jefferson West (ppd.).
April  
    2                Riley County
    5                Wabaunsee
  11                St. Marys
  15                at Wamego
  19                at Perry-Lecompton
  25                at Silver Lake
  30                at Osage City
May
    3                 Nemaha Central
    7                 at Rock Creek
  13-16            Regional Tournament
  24-25            State Tournament at Manhattan

RHS Baseball Team Outlook for 2013

    The Dawgs are coming off a 19-4 season in which they were just one game shy of a state berth when they lost to Silver Lake in the regional finals.
    The top letter winners returning for coach Brett Cowdin are:   Scott Shinn, sr., P-1B; Cole Brecheisen, sr., OF; Taylor Hartshorn, sr., SS; Dalton Catron, sr., OF-P; Marcus Catron, jr., P-3B; Zach Nitsch, jr., 2B-P.
    Shinn was 7-2 with 2.75 ERA and hit .442, earning first-team All-3A honors. ...
    Nitsch and Dalton Catron were 2-0 with sub-2.00 ERAs and Catron also hitting .347. ...
    Hartshorn hit team-best .556 and earning first team,  All-3A
    Brecheisen, a Pittsburg State signee, hit .409 and  also earning first-team All-3A.

Don Hagedorn Passes Away

    Don T. Hagedorn, age 93, of Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his home.
    He was born December 1, 1919 in Brunswick, NE the son of Thomas and Mable Hagedorn.
    Don graduated from Plainview High School in 1937. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII, served in 5 different military theatres, and was the recipient of the American Defense Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, and Bronze Star Medal.
    He had resided in Rossville prior to moving to Silver Lake in 2008. Don worked for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 37 years in many capacities until his retirement as Production Superintendent in 1980. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, the VFW, and the Goodyear Leisure Club.
    Don married Myra K. Hagedorn on June 5, 1943 at Columbus, IN. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, one brother, and one granddaughter.
    Survivors include one daughter, Donna (Rodney) Lasswell of Silver Lake, one son, James Hagedorn of Topeka, four grandchildren, Christiana (Mike) Redmon, Brandi Hagedorn, Traci Hagedorn, Joshua Hagedorn and five great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Don will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rossville United Methodist Church, PO Box 586, Rossville, Kansas 66533. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Rossville Elections on April 2

From CJ Online:

The April 2 general election is being held for the offices of Topeka mayor and Topeka City Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9; city offices for Auburn, Rossville, Silver Lake and Willard; and school district board of education members.

Voters may begin casting advance ballots in person Monday at the Shawnee County Election Office, 911 S.W. 37th, election commissioner Andrew Howell said in a news release Wednesday.

Howell said advance voting in that office for the April 2 general election begins at 8 a.m. Monday and ends at noon Monday, April 1.

The election office between Monday and Friday of next week will be open for extended hours — from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — to accommodate voters wishing to cast advance ballots. The election office isn’t open on Saturdays or Sundays.

Voters also may ask that an advance ballot be mailed to them.

They may acquire applications for advance ballots by calling the election office at (785) 266-0285 and asking that an application be mailed to them; or downloading an application athttp://www.snco.us/election/document/av1_advance_application)2013.pdf.

Completed applications for advance ballots may be hand-delivered to the election office; faxed to its fax number at (785) 266-0299; or mailed to it at 911 S.W. 37th, Topeka, Kan. 66611-2378.

The last day the election office may mail advance ballots to prospective voters is Friday, March 29. Advance ballots must be returned to the election office by 7 p.m. on April 2.

Voters can view their sample ballot for this election at https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/.

A listing of all races and candidates in Shawnee County may be found on the election office website athttp://www.snco.us/election/document/sync/VT7J515_CAND_RACE_LST_PRI.PDF.

Rattlers Add 4 From Barton Co. CC

The Rossville Rattlers are pleased to announce the signing of four players from the Barton County Community College baseball team. Cougars Head Coach Mike Warren once again will send some of his top JUCO talent.

 

Blaine Hill, RHP (Manhattan, KS): Hill is a freshman this season at Barton County. He's pitched 2 innings, giving up no runs, no hits and no earned runs. Hill struck out two batters and picked up the victory for the Cougars in his one appearance.

 

Pete Ruiz, OF/RHP (Junction City, KS): 2011 All-Centennial League Honorable Mention and 2012 All-Centennial League Second Team selection. Played for Junction City High school and is a Freshman this year at Barton County. This season he's currently batting .316 with 5 hits, 6 runs and 4 RBI in 9 games for the Cougars. Pete has also pitched 1 inning giving up 3 hits, 1 run and no runs earned.

 

Erik Benson, 2B (Overland Park, KS): At Barton County this season, Eric is hitting .281 with 12 hits, 9 runs and 3 RBI in 11 games. Benson is 2012 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kansas. Benson enters this season as a Freshman at Barton County.

 

Dylan Turpin, 1B (Grantville, KS): 2011 All-Area Baseball Team by the Lawrence Journal-World as a Senoir at Perry-Lecompton High school. This season he's batting .268 with 9 hits, 11 runs and 8 RBI in 15 games for Barton County. Turpin is a Sophomore this season at Barton County.

 

Luella Sage Passes Away

    Luella M. (Olson) Sage, 92, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her home.
    Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Dover Cemetery, Dover, Kansas. Mrs. Sage will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Ste. 100, Topeka, KS. 66614.
    Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Duane Zlatnik at KU Pro Day

    KU offensive guard Duane Zlatnik is graduating this year and is hoping for employment in the National football League.  He participated in the KU Pro Day on March 15 with good results.  To see the results and read his history,  you can read his bio at:

http://www.agencyathlete.com/clients/dzlatnik

Paul Frank Matyak Passes Away

    Paul Frank Matyak, 93, formerly of Delia, KS, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Clare Bridge in Topeka. 
    He was born March 18, 1919 on the family farm near Carter, SD, the son of Paul and Marie Lucy (Dolezilek) Matyak. He graduated from Curlew School in South Dakota. After school he worked on the family farm until 1937 when he moved to Delia, KS.
    When he arrived in Delia at the age of 18, he started work as the manager of the Farmers Elevator, which was owned by his uncle, Frank Matyak. In 1939, after moving the rest of the family from South Dakota, Paul s dad purchased the Delia Lumber Co., next to the elevator. Paul became the manager of the lumber yard, working in both of these positions until he was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 20, 1942.
    His military career took him from Fort Leavenworth, KS to Camp Hood, Texas, to Fort Leonard Wood, MO before he was shipped overseas. His unit embarked to England on September 13, 1944 having served in the European Theater, which took him to Holland and then on to Germany. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge towards the end of the war in 1945. He journeyed back across the ocean on the Queen Mary and arrived in New York City on July 2, 1945, returning to Delia, KS on July 11, 1945 (which was just two weeks before his wedding). Paul was honorably discharged from the Army at San Luis Obispo, CA on October 21, 1945. His military awards included the American Service Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart.
    Paul married Genevieve C. Grace on July 26, 1945 in Delia, KS. In that same year, Paul and Genevieve bought their first home and a building on Main Street in Delia, where he started his business, Matyak s Garage . Paul and Genevieve were married 51 years and raised six children: Paul J., Edward, Dorothy, Roxann, Richard, and Monica.
    He retired from Matyak s Garage in 1990 after 45 years in the business. Paul was a man of the upmost integrity and stuck to his moral grounds no matter the subject. He was not afraid to voice his opinion. Many friends and customers will remember stopping by Matyak s Garage and discussing the news topics of the day. There are many memories of Paul helping neighbors or friends in need, anytime day or night. Paul and Genevieve shared many wonderful memories with friends including dances at the Bohemian Hall, where often their dancing would make others stop and stand back to watch. Paul and Genevieve appreciated their many great memories with their friends of so many years.
    Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve and son, Paul J. in August 1996; his parents; two brothers, Frank and Joe Matyak. He is survived by five children, Ed (Kathy) Matyak, and Dorothy (Eldon) Fastrup of Topeka, Roxie (David) Fath of Tecumseh, Rick (Melody) Matyak of Delia, Monica (Jay) Steiner of Olathe; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lydia Anderson of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews.
    Paul will lie in state from 3-8 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 4:30-6:00 p.m. A graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2013 at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, North of Rossville, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Czech-Moravian Cemetery Association, 14721 NW 86th, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.