New Search Feature

    The SEARCH feature for this web site is now at the upper left of the page. Just type in a word or name you are searching for and click on the search icon.   Google disabled the old search feature at the bottom of the page (which I have now deleted) and added the one at the top,

Czechland Polka Band at Bohemian Hall

Video of Czechland Polka Band at the Bohemian Hall in 2012.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJc0tB2wJY4

Here is a video of the same band at the Hall in 2011.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY_6hKg3eBs

Hy-Vee Scholar-Athlete of Week Video

   This is a short Kansas First News video of Scott Schinn,  the Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete of the Week back a few months ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dtW5f1nRv0

RHS Video

Here is a nice 8 1/2 minute video shot at Rossville High School on Sept. 27, 2013 as part of the homecoming festivities.  Looks like about every student must have been involved at some point in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUPWqediqTI

Eagles Beat Dawgs in State Semi-final (updated)

    Once again Silver Lake advances to the 3A state title game after defeating Rossville in the state semi-final, 27-13.
Silver Lake     7     6     6     8     =     27
Rossville         0     6     7     0     =     13

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-11-22/kruger-leads-silver-lake-title-game-11th-time-12-years

Scoring:
Silver Lake — Freeman 4 pass from Kruger (Martin kick)
Silver Lake — Freeman 27 pass from Kruger (kick blocked)
Rossville — Corbin Horak 30 pass from Tucker Horak (kick failed)
Silver Lake — Kruger 13 run (pass failed)
Rossville — Steckel 48 pass from Tucker Horak (Reesor kick)
Silve Lake — Renfro 1 run (Baird run)

GAME IN FIGURES

                                       SL        Ross

First downs                 19          14
Rushes-yards          32-109 43-135
Passing yards            260       153
Passes                     23-36-0   7-20-4
Fumbles-lost              2-1         0-0
Punts-Avg.               4-33.7    4-26.2
Penalties-yards        3-25       1-10

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING — Silver Lake: Boyd 4-50, Renfro 14-30, Kruger 7-15, Matzke 2-14, Baird 3-2. Rossville: Tucker Horak 18-70, Reesor 17-61, Thatcher Horak 5-17, Steckel 2-7, Team 1-minus-20.

PASSING — Silver Lake: Kruger 23-36-0, 260. Rossville: Tucker Horak 7-20-4, 153.

RECEIVING — Silver Lake: Freeman 9-116, Pridey 5-64, Matzke 4-31, Boyd 2-13, Saia 1-15, Vega 1-13, Wolfley 1-8. Rossville: Morris 2-45, Thatcher Horak 2-24, Corbin Horak 1-30, Steckel 1-48, Reesor 1-6.

PUNTING — Silver Lake: Kruger 4-33.7. Rossville: Tucker Horak 4-26.2.

War on 24 Article on CJOnline

Nice Capital Journal article on the War on 24.

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-11-21/quarterback-surprises-fuel-war-24-showdown

Taylor Kirk Makes All-League In Volleyball

ALL MID-EAST LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL TEAM.

Kallie Fischer, Silver Lake; Cara Flach, Wabaunsee; Jayna Flach, Wabaunsee; Taylor Kirk, Rossville; Ashlyn Lane, Silver Lake; Kelsey Parker, Rock Creek; Kelsey Plummer, Rock Creek; Alyssa Schultejans, Silver Lake; Katelyn Thomson, Riley County; McKayla Vargo, Riley County; Taylor White, Silver Lake; Jordan Yoder, Silver Lake.

Brett Cowdin Funeral Service

    The choir loft and every pew was packed Monday inside Highland Park United Methodist Church.  Current and former athletes who played for Brett Cowdin wore letter jackets representing every Shawnee County high school for which he coached. No doubt, more than one coach in the crowd wondered what kind of team could be assembled, in virtually any sport, with all the star power that filled the church.
    To read more about the funeral service for former RHS baseball coach Brett Cowdin,  go to:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-11-18/kevin-haskin-thinking-about-cowdin-always-good-thing

Kevin Haskins Comments

Below are some of Kevin Haskins  (writer for the Topeka Capital Journal) thoughts.  
■ No better small-school rivalry exists in Kansas than the War on 24. For Rossville and Silver Lake to meet again in the Class 3A semifinals is epic.
■ A second win over the Eagles might get first-year Bulldogs coach Derick Hammes a statue outside the football field.
■ C.J. Hamilton deserves one in the south end zone in Silver Lake, where drivers pass by.

Cherryvale Game Photos

    To see photos of the Fans and Players at the big play-off win at Cherryvale,  go to:

http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/11/cherryvale-game-photos.html

Community Pep Rally On Thur.

The Rossville Booster Club would like to invite All Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Community Members to Join Us for a Community Pep Rally!
Thursday November 21, 2013
Rossville High School 
Meal Served at 7:00 pm (Commons Area) 
Free Will Donation 
We ask that everyone bring a side dish or dessert to share
Fried Chicken With Fixing 
Drinks and Place Setting Provided
Pep Rally at 7:45 pm (Gym)
RHS Pep Band with RHS Cheerleaders & Dance Team 
Video Highlight Reel by Mr. Woodcock 
Guest Speakers: Coach Hammes, Senior Football Players

Come Show Rossville High School Your School SPIRIT!!

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Rossville Booster Club

 

 

Mitch Buhler (11) Missed Last 2 W. U. Games

    The Washburn U. football team won their first 8 games and reached a #10 national ranking but then lost their last three games.  Injuries played a part in those losses,  and,  Rossville's Mitch Buhler was one of those injured and unable to play in the last two games.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-11-17/promising-season-has-bitter-end-washburn-football

Rossvile Christmas Festival, Dec. 7, 2013

10 am to 3 pm- Christmas Crafters & Vendors at Rossville Grade School

Lunch at the Craft Festival : German Brats, Bierocks, German Potato Salad and homemade potato soup
german chocolate cake and white chocolate amaretto cake for dessert...

2 pm- 3:30 pm Cookies with Santa and Festival of Trees at RGS Lunchroom. Pictures with Santa will be taken during this time

11 am to 3 pm Open House at America Needs Fatima 426 N Main Good things to eat and beautiful Christmas themed door prizes.

11 am to 1:30 American Legion Post #31 Auxiliary Luncheon Serving Chili, Ham & Beans, Vegetable Beef Soup Carry Outs Available

Be sure to stop by Grounded Coffee House to one of our many Seasonal Lattes! Receive half off any muffin with the purchase of a medium drink or larger.

Rossville Library 10 am to 2pm- Games & Cookies 

BE sure to ask everyone in Rossville if they are the Rossville Frosty!

Rossville Advances To Semi-Finals With 48-0 Romp

From the Capital Journal

CHERRYVALE — The Rossville Bulldogs seem to be about as consistent as a team can be.

Led by Tucker Horak’s 303 total yards and five total touchdowns, the Bulldogs routed Cherryvale 48-0 on the road Friday night in the Class 3A quarterfinals.

“Over the last four or five weeks we’ve been playing pretty good football,” Rossville coach Derick Hammes said. “And tonight was just another step in the right direction for us.”

The Bulldogs (12-0) jumped out to a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Jack Steckel scored first on a 5-yard run, and Horak followed with a 77-yard run. He then hit Corbin Horak for a 12-yard touchdown pass, and the game was essentially over.

Tucker Horak finished with 157 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and was 8 of 11 for 146 yards and three scores through the air.

“Tucker did a nice job, and I think Jack Steckel stepped up and had a good football game,” Hammes said. “He did a nice job, but everything starts with the offensive line up front, and I think they blocked well tonight.”

Hammes said getting an early lead was critical, especially on the road.

“As a coach, you always worry when you take them on the road and you have a longer road trip than normal,” he said. “And I was pleased we were able to get some stops early and score touchdowns, and it really set things up for us the rest of the night.”

The Horak-Steckel connection began the second-quarter scoring with a 10-yard strike, and Steckel scored his third touchdown on a 25-yard pass in the third quarter.

Facing Cherryvale’s (8-4) option, Rossville defensive ends Terrance Sowers and Marcus Karton were a force from the start.

“That offense tries to put a lot of stress on the ends, and they did a good job of changing things up and making plays. They are a good option football team, so that means we had to have some discipline on defense, and we controlled the run and made things difficult on them. They had a lot of three-and-outs, and we sustained drives on them.”

Rossville will play rival Silver Lake next week in the semifinals.

“We’re excited for the opportunity,” Hammes said. “We also know that team will be ready for the challenge and there will be a lot on the line. Both communities will be ready for this, and we have to put a good week of practice together. This game will be extra big.”

Rossville (12-0)     21     20     7     0   =   48
Cherryvale (8-4)     0        0     0     0   =     0

Rossville  scoring:
Steckel (3), 10 pass from Tu. Horak, 5 run, 25 pass from Tu. Horak
Tu. Horak (2), 13 run, 77 run
Th. Horak 12 pass from Tu. Horak
Morris 59 run.
PAT — Reesor 6 Kicks