Wrestling Team Outlook

    The RHS wrestling team is finally getting into Drive after limited practice with all but one team member being on the football team which went all the way to the 3A state championship.  
    The top team members are junior Derek Gentry (152, junior Isaac Luellen (182), sophomore Bryce Gfeller (113), and senior Nick Reesor (160),  all of whom had steller seasons last year.   Thought the Dawgs will miss four time state champion Tagen Lambote,  junior Alex Cavanaugh, a transfer from Silver Lake,  will provide power to allow the Dawgs to make another run at the state championship.
    Other team members are freshman Reed Miller (106), freshman  Holden Hurla (120),  junior Lee Hester (145), senior Alex Bird (152) , Kole Davoren (195), senior Robert Hester (220), junior Joao Uezono (220), and freshman Kody Hurla (285).
     Last year, the team qualified 5 wrestlers for state in Hays – 106 lb Freshman Bryce Gfeller, 132 lb Senior Jacob Gentry, 138 lb Sophomore Derek Gentry, 152 lb Senior Tagen Lambotte and 170 lb Sophomore Isaac Luellen. The team finished with the best  finish in school history placing 2nd with Tagen and Bryce getting the gold.   
    The team is coached by Curt Brecheisen and assistants Cody Lambotte and Courtney Horgan.
    The RHS 2014-15 wrestling schedule  is at:  http://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2014/12/wrestling-schedule.html

RHS Girls Sweep Classic

    The RHS girls were behind by two when the fourth quarter started,  but outscored Chapman 18-10 in the remaining minutes for a 47-41 win their third straight game in the Fighting Irish Classic at Chapman on Dec. 13.  

Rossville        15     8     6    18   =   47
Chapman        12   11     8    10   =   41

Rossville scoring: 

Nitsch               5 (1)       6-7        17
Hill                   5             0-0        10
Steckel             2 (1)        1-2          6
Kirk                  1             2-6          4
Conley             2              0-0          4
Shinn                2             0-2          4
Shinn                1             0-0          2
Totals              18 (2)        9-17       47

Dawgs Defeat Chapman In OT

    In their final game of the Fighting Irish Classic at Chapman,  the Dawgs had to dig deep to come out on top in a 73-71 Overtime victory.  The RHS boys were 2-1 in this year's version of the Classic.

Rossville       17    19    12    14     11    =    73
Chapman       13    19    16    14       9    =    71

Rossville scoring

Horak                  6 (2)      4-4       20 
Horak                  4           6-8       12
Sowers                3 (1)      4-6       11
Horak                  3 (1)      3-5       10
Schultz-Pruner     3 (1)      1-2         8
Hulbert                3            0-0        6
Hammes             2            0-0        4
Woodcock           1            0-0        2
Totals                 25 (5)     18-25    73.

Valerie Smith Has Auto Accident

Valerie L Smith, 51, of Rossville, Kansas was in a Crash on 12/10/2014 in Shawnee County, Kansas

Valerie L Smith, a 51-year old female, of Rossville, Kansas was involved in a crash on 12/10/2014 in Shawnee County, Kansas. The crash happened at 8:20  on US 24 at Minoken, 1 mile west of Topeka..

Injuries

Smith was injured and was taken to Stormont-Vail.

Vehicle Damage

Smith's 2006 Chevy Colorado  was wrecked and  was removed from the scene by a towing company. 

Rossville Boys Lose to Sacred Heart

    The RHS boys basketball team took it on the chin when Sacred Heart jumped out to an early 17-6 lead and extended it to a 60-40 victory at the Fighting Irish Classic basketball tournament in Chapman on Dec. 12.

Sacred Heart           17   20     5   18   =   60
Rossville                  6   12    10   12   =   40

Rossville scoring: 

Horak                 6 (2)     1-2       15
Horak                 2          2-4        6
Schultz-Pruner    1          3-4        5
Sowers               1          0-0        2
Woodcock          1          0-1        2
Hammes            0          2-2        2
Hulbert               1          0-0        2

Totals               12 (2)    8-13     40

RHS Girls Win Again In Chapman

    The RHS girls picked up their second win in the Fighting Irish Classic Tournament at Chapman on Dec. 12 with a lopsided 49-22 victory.

Sacred Heart        3   6 12   1   =   22
Rossville            15   9   8 17   =   49

Rossville  scoring:  

Hill                  7 (1)      2-2       17
Nitsch             3 (1)      0-0         7
Kirk                 2           2-2         6
Shinn              3           0-0         6
Steckel            2 (1)     0-0         5
Day                 2           0-0        4
Shinn              2           0-3        4

Totals           21 (3)       4-7      49.

RHS Grapplers Ranked #2

    The Dec. 9 rankings for 3A wrestling by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association are out and The Dawgs are ranked #2 in the state.  The top 5 are:

    1.    Norton

    2.    Rossville

    3.    Silver Lake

    4.    AACHS

    5.    Hoisington

Several Rossville wrestlers were ranked in the top 5 of their weight class.

Bryce Gfeller, soph.,  #2 in 113 lb.

Alex Cavanaugh, jr.,  #2 in 126 lb.

Nick Reesor, sr.,       #3 in 160 lb.

Isaac Luellen, jr.        #1 in 170 lb.

Janicesue Stewart Passes Away

    Janicesue Stewart, 73, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Midland House in Topeka.
    She was born 1/4/41 at Soldier, the daughter of Roy and Nellie Cappen Bickford. and grew up in the Solier and Holton communities and graduated from Topeka High School.    She worked for Luce Press Clipping, Channel Grocery Store at Rossville and was a supervisor at the Tupperware Distribution Center in Topeka retiring in 1987 to become a homemaker.
    Among her survivors are  Kelly S. (Scott) Dick, and Cherryl D. (John) Crow l of Rossville,     A memorial visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.   Private inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.    Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
    Her complete obituary can be read on the Piper Funeral Home website:  http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/janicesue-stewart/

RHS Girls Roll To Easy Win

The RHS girls dominated their first round game at the  Fighting Irish Classic tournament at Chapman on Tuesday  winning by a lopsided 52-25 score.

El Dorado     7     4     7     7   =   25
Rossville     11     8   15   18   =   52

Rossville  scoring:

Steckel      2       6-7     10
Conley      3        3-4       9
Kirk           3        2-4       8
Day           4        0-0       8
Nitsch       3        1-2       7
Hill            3        0-0       6
Shinn        2        0-0       4

Totals     20 (0) 12-17    52.

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