RHS Boys Win A Close One

The RHS Boys won their first game of the Fighting Irish Classic  Tournament  at Chapman  by beating El Dorado 57-55 on Tuesday.  

El Dorado     6 14 19 16 — 55
Rossville     11 10 17 19 — 57

Rossville  scoring

Horak                6 (4)     3-4     19
Horak                3 (1)     6-7     13
Schultz-Pruner   4          3-4     11
Sowers              3          0-0       6
Horak                1          2-2       4
Hammes            1 (1)     0-0       3
Woodcock          0          1-2       1 

Totals              18 (6)   15-19   57.

Phyllis (Coffey) (58) Stadler Passes Away

Phyllis B. Stadler, 74, of Rossville,  passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

She was born February 24, 1940 at Richmond the daughter of Joseph Richard and Mary Belle Rousselo Coffey. She was one of nine children born to Joseph Richard and Mary Belle Coffey. Phyllis moved to Rossville at an early age living on a farm west of town with Harry and Etta Gutshall. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1958.

Phyllis graduated from Crums Beauty College in Manhattan and had been a cosmetologist for many years, she dearly loved her elderly clients. She was a secretary for Rossville High School. Phyllis was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was a homemaker and homeworker. She loved yard work. Mrs. Stadler was active in all of her children’s activities while they were growing up. She had been a Sunday school teacher and a vacation bible school teacher and 4-H leader. Phyllis was an avid sports fan.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Sheldon Eugene, Mary Lou, Etta Yvonne, Joseph Richard, Betty Jo and Patricia Jane. Phyllis was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Maddison A. Gray.

Survivors include her husband David Stadler of the home; two sons Lance (Aida) Stadler, Rossville and Bryant Stadler, Charlotte, NC; her daughter, Lisa (Kevin) Reece, Overbrook; a brother, Fred Coffey; a sister, Shirley Kitto; grandchildren, Montana & Makayla Stadler, Jacob and Aiden Stadler, Matthew Gray, Autumn (Blake) Burks, Audrey (Brian) King, Weston (Kayla) Reece; great-grandchildren, Addison, Briggam, Canton and Elayna.

Memorial services and inurnment will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Rossville Christian Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, Kansas 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville is in charge of arrangements.

Horak and Hammes Are All State

    The Topeka Capital Journal has selected its Top 11 All Staters along with Coach Of The Year for 2014.
    Rossville quarterback Tucker Horak was selected as one of the top 11 players in the state of Kansas for 2014.
    Rossville Head Coach Derrick Hammes was selected as Coach Of The Year after coaching the bulldogs to a 3A state championship..

Mission Valley Wrestling Results

Mission Valley Invitational wrestling tournament results on Dec. 6

1. Marysville 210.00
2. St Marys 161.00
3. Chapman 129.00
4. Topeka High 127.00
5. Rossville 125.00
6. Doniphan West 114.00
7. Mill Valley 88.50
8. Wabaunsee 83.50
9. Erie 80.00
10. Highland Park 60.00
11. Jeff West 48.00
12. Mission Valley 42.00
13. Burlingame 40.00
14. Perry- Lecompton 19.00
15. Immaculata 17.00
16. Bishop Miege 6.00

    The team's next match will be the Eudora Invitational on Dec. 11-12.

    For photos taken at this tournament,  go to:
http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2015/01/rossville-invitational-wrestling-jan-10.html

Scholar's Bowl Team Third In 3A

  The RHS Scholar's Bowl team competed in the 2014-2015 Quest Academic Competition on Dec. 6 at Washburn University.  The Rossville team was third in 3A.  Below are the top three teams in each class.

RHS team members were:  

1. Sr  Ethan Woodcock

2. Sr. Andrea Rietcheck

3. Jr.  Bilal Channa

4. So. Mitchell Porter

5. So. Emily Woodcock

6. So. Sam Thederahn

State Champ Tee-Shirts

Order Your Official Rossville Football State Championship Apparel TODAY!

Ordering Deadline: Sunday December 14th 11:59 PM
https://rossvillestatefootball.itemorder.com/

Please allow a minimum of 14 business days from the site deadline for orders to begin, being shipped.   Please make sure to get all orders in on time prior to the deadline!

NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Orders can be shipped directly to you for a fee or FREE to the school. Orders are scheduled to be at the school for pickup the week of January 5th.

RHS Boys Fall To Wamego

The RHS boys opened their season with a 31-53 loss to Wamego on Dec. 5.

Wamego     53
Rossville     31

Rossville scoring:
Woodcock                  3 (1)         0-0       7
Hammes                    1              5-6       7
Horak                         2 (1)         1-4       6
Horak                         2 (1)         0-0       5
Hurtig                         1              0-1       2
Sowers                       1              0-2       2
Hulbert                       1              0-0       2

Totals                        11(3)       6-13      31

Wamego Girls Win RHS Opener

The RHS girls lost their first game of the season to 4A Wamego on Dec. 5 by a score of 42-57.

Wamego          15     17    14    11    =    57
Rossville           8     10      5     19    =    42

Rossville Scoring:
Nitsch                 3 (2)      1-3      9
Steckel               1           7-9      9
Hill                      2 (1)      4-4      9
Conley                2           3-4      7
Kirk                     2           2-3      6
Day                     1           0-0      2  

Totals                11(3)    17-25   42  

Wrestling Schedule

Dec.

6                 @ Mission Valley Tournament
12-13          @ Eudora Invitational
19               Kaw Valley Duals @ Rossville

Jan.

9-10             Rossville Tournament
16-17           @ Bobcat Classic at Basehor Linwood
24                @ Holton Turnament

Feb.

5                  @ Wabaunsee
7                  @ Silver Lake Tournament
13                Mid-East League Tournament at Wabaunsee
20-21           321A Regional
27-28           321A State

Boy's Basketball Outlook

Rossville Bulldawgs Basketball Outlook for 2014-15

Coach: Derek Dick (7th year).

Last year’s record: 7-15 (4-6, 4th in league).

Postseason: lost in 3A sub-state semifinals.

Returning starters: (6) Lake Schultz-Pruner, G, 6-0, sr.; Thatcher Horak, G, 6-0, sr.; Ethan Woodcock, G, 5-10, sr.; Terrance Sowers, F, 6-1, sr.; Corbin Horak, F, 6-2, sr.; Tucker Horak, PG, 5-10, jr.

Other returners/newcomers: Christian Roduner, F, 5-11, jr.; Dawson Hammes, PG, 5-11, so.; Wyatt Dyche, G, 5-10, so.; Chayne Hulbert, F, 6-4, jr.; Lorenzo Mason, PG, 5-10, jr.

Outlook: Bulldawgs return top nine players from last year’s team. ... Thatcher Horak led team with 12 ppg average while Schultz-Pruner was right behind with 10 ppg. ... Tucker Horak averaged 8 ppg, while Corbin Horak and Sowers each added 6 ppg. ... Hulbert is transfer from Blue Valley-Randolph and Mason moved in from California and both could have big impacts.  Many players not able to practice due to the football team playing in the state title game.

First Game:  Dec. 5 vs. Wamego.

Girl's Basketball Outlook

Girl's Basketball Outlookfor 2014-15

Coach: Michael Bell (2nd year).

Last year’s record: 11-11 (4-6, 4th in league).

Postseason: lost in 3A sub-state semifinals.

Returning starters: (3) Taylor Kirk, C, 5-10, sr.; Heidi Nitsch, G, 5-4, jr.; Amanda Hill, F, 5-9, so.

Other returners/newcomers: Michaela Little, F, 5-7, sr.; Lauren Steckel, G, 5-7, jr.; Lora Shinn, F, 5-9, so.; Sara Shinn, F, 5-9, so.; Rachel Day, F, 5-8, jr.; Katie Conley, F, 5-7, jr.; Maura Buhler, G, 5-4, fr.; Jaylen Porter, F, 5-6, fr.; Ashley Zemek, G, 5-4, fr.

Outlook: Bulldawgs made eight-win improvement in Bell’s first year and return bulk of squad. ... Kirk and Hill each averaged 8 ppg and Kirk also grabbed 8 rpg. ... Nitsch averaged 7.5 ppg and Steckel added 6 ppg. ... Talented freshman class will add depth.

First Game:  Dec. 5 vs. Wamego

Football Banquest To Honor Team

The Football Banquet is scheduled for Wed, December 10th @ 6:30 in the Commons Area of the high school. 

The Meal will begin at 6:30.  Pulled Pork sandwiches will be provided.  Bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.  Drinks and places settings will also be provided. 

Presentation of the team and honors will follow the meal.

Friends and family are invited to come out and honor our 2014 3A State Champions!!

Joan Seitz-Sebring Celebrates 80th

    Joan Seitz-Sebing of Rossville will celebrate her 80th birthday with a reception at the Rossville American Legion from 2-5 PM on Dec. 7th.  She requests no gifts.

CatchItKansas Football Rankings

Class 3A Season Ending Rankings

  1. Rossville (14-0), W 21-14 against Scott City, (LW: 1)

  2. Scott City (13-1), L 21-14 against Rossville, (LW: 2) 

  3. Silver Lake (11-2), season complete, (LW: 3) 

  4. Halstead (10-3), season complete, (LW: 4) 

  5. Wellsville (9-3), season complete, (LW: 5)

Also considered: Collegiate (10-2), Colgan (9-3), Centralia (9-2), Norton (10-1)

Where we were right: Class 3A has long been dominated by a select few, mainly Rossville, Scott City and Silver Lake. That held true again this fall, but several contenders rose up.

Surprises: Halstead enjoyed its best season since 1980 and pushed Scott City to overtime in the Class 3A semifinals. Great credit for first-year coach Jason Grider and his run-heavy option offense behind juniors Elijah McKee and Blake Beckett. Wellsville and Norton each had great seasons.

Biggest number: 0. Before this season, Rossville had never defeated Silver Lake in the playoffs nor won a football championship. This year, the Bulldogs went 2-0 against their War on 24 rivals and won its first title.

Best Player: Tucker Horak. Rossville’s junior quarterback broke his own rushing record from 2013. He finished with 1,651 passing yards with 22 scores against eight interceptions. He also rushed 163 times for 2,089 yards and 28 rushing scores and led Kansas in yards per carry. Rossville scored 14 points in the final 7:15 and Horak rushed for the game-winning TD in the final seconds. He rushed for 212 yards in the state finale. Rossville had never trailed in the fourth quarter of a game until Saturday. Kicker Paul Steinke, a foreign exchange student, went 101 of 101 on PATs to set the state record.