DUI Case Back to Dist. Court

      An appeals court panel said a Shawnee County District Court erred in suppressing all evidence obtained from a police search in a DUI case involving Jennifer Lee Neuman, of Rossville.
      A Rossville city police officer stopped Neuman's car after he observed it crossing the fog line several times on US 24 Highway. A subsequent search of the car found open containers, indications of alcohol use supported by a field sobriety test, and the presence of drug paraphernalia. The state appealed the district court decision suppressing the evidence, and the appeals court ruled the officer had legal grounds to make the stop after observing a valid traffic violation. The case was remanded to Shawnee County

Christina Olejnik Passes Away

      Christina Matilda “Tina” Polson Olejnik, 85, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the St. Marys Manor.
      She was born February 16, 1930 at Omaha, NE, the daughter of Ellis and Juanita Mitchell Polson.
      Mrs. Olejnik was a homemaker and farm wife, farming with her husband north of Rossville and had worked at the St. Marys Manor for many years.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Rossville, where she served as an Elder and was a member of the Presbyterian Women.  She taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years and had completed the four-year Menninger Bible Course.  Mrs. Olejnik was a member and officer of the ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville, and served as a correspondent for the Western Fraternal Herald for many years.  Tina was a lifelong volunteer for the church, lodge and the Czech Moravan Cemetery.
       On October 6, 1948 she was united in marriage to William Olejnik at Rossville.  He preceded her in death on November 17, 2014.  She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Tammy Olejnik and Lila (Doug) Wolc, a grandson, Blake Wolc and her sister Greta Polson Olejnik.
      Survivors include her son, Robert (Kathy) Olejnik, Rossville; her daughter, Lisa (Jim) Pinney, Johnstown, NE; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
      Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 14, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Interment will be in the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville.
      Mrs. Olejnik will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech Moravan Cemetery or the Rossville Public Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
      Condolences can be left at:  http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/christina-matilda-tina-polson-olejnik/

Volleyball Team Outlook

     The RHS volleyball team has a new coach this year.  Dara Clouse has taken over from Angie Bittner after serving as an assistant last year.

    The team lost Taylor Kirk and Vanessa Vornweg,  both all Mid-East League selections,  to graduation in June.

    The lone returning senior on the team is Britnee Zemek, S/RS, who had 384 assists and 40 aces last year.   Juniors Sierra Streit, L/RS, Lora Shim, MH, and  Sara Shinn, OH,  are expected to help carry the leadership role this year.   Other top returners are sophomores Jalyn Porter, OH,  Breaira Bergstresser, S, and Annasha Baird, MH.

    The team's schedule is at:  http://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2015/08/rossville-high-school-2015-varsity.html

Witcita Eagle 3A Football Rankings

1. Rossville 1-0 (1)
2. Halstead 1-0 (2)
3. Scott City 1-0 (3)
4. Collegiate 1-0 (4)
5. Silver Lake 1-0 (5)

Others: Beloit 1-0 (NR), Caney Valley 1-0 (NR), Centralia 1-0 (NR), Chaparral 1-0 (NR), Conway Springs 1-0 (NR), Galena 1-0 (NR), Garden Plain 1-0 (NR), Hesston 1-0 (NR), Hoisington 1-0 (NR), Kingman 1-0 (NR), Maur Hill 0-0 (NR), Nemaha Central 1-0 (NR), Norton 1-0 (NR), Pittsburg Colgan 0-1 (NR), Riley County 1-0 (NR), Washington County 1-0 (NR)

Hutch News 3A Football Rankings

1. Scott City 1-0
2. Rossville 1-0
3. Silver Lake 1-0
4. Wichita Collegiate 1-0
5. Halstead 1-0
6. Hoisington 1-0
7. Conway Springs (8) 1-0
8. Southeast of Saline (9) 1-0
9. Hesston (10) 1-0
10. Galena (NR) 1-0
Dropped out: Pittsburg Colgan

Last week’s results: Scott City 30, Clearwater 15; Rossville 48, Clay Center 13; Silver Lake
23, Holton 22; Wichita Collegiate 75, Rose Hill 0; Halstead 48, Haven 6; Hoisington 53, Larned 21; Galena 7, Pittsburg Colgan 0; Conway Springs 53, Bluestem 8; Southeast of Saline 55, Salina Sacred Heart 14; Hesston 35, Smoky Valley 0

This week’s games: Colby at Scott City; Rossville at Wabaunsee; Silver Lake at Perry-Lecompton; Wichita Independent at Wichita Collegiate; Hesston at Halstead; Hoisington at Nickerson; Medicine Lodge at Conway Springs; Southeast of Saline at Chapman; Galena at Girard

CatchItKansas 3A Football Rankings

1. Rossville (1-0), W 48-13 Clay Center (LW: 1)
2. Norton (1-0), W 54-12 Ellis (LW: 2)
3. Halstead (1-0), W 48-6 Haven (LW: 3)
4. Scott City (1-0), W 30-15 Clearwater (LW: 4)
5. Silver Lake (1-0), W 23-22 OT Holton (LW: 5)
6. Conway Springs (1-0), W 53-8 Leon-Bluestem (LW: 6)
7. Wichita Collegiate (1-0), W 75-0 Rose Hill (LW: 7)
8. Centralia (1-0), W 35-20 Valley Heights (LW: 9)
9. Hoisington (1-0), W 53-21 Larned (LW: 10)
10. Pittsburg-Colgan (0-1), L 7-0 Galena (LW: 8)

Shawnee Co. Resident Survey

    Topeka and Shawnee County residents have been asked to take a survey to help inform a county economic development analysis. The 10-minute survey is available at http://jedo.questionpro.com/ and on many agency websites, including the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and Heartland Visioning.

KPreps Football Rankings

Kpreps CLASS 3A football RANKINGS

#1 ROSSVILLE (1-0)

Last: beat Clay Center 48-13Defending champs Rossville got off to a good start with a commanding win over an experienced Clay Center team. All-State quarterback Tucker Horak rushed 15 times for 248 yards and three touchdowns on the night. Horak also completed 10 of 14 passes for 147 yards and two more scores. Junior Dawson Hammes added 81 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Bulldawgs.
Next: at Wabaunsee (0-1)

#2 SCOTT CITY (1-0)

Last: won at Clearwater, 30-15The Clearwater Indians used an interception return for a touchdown to battle their way to a 15-10 halftime lead over Scott City on Friday night. But the Beavers shutout the Indians in the second half and went on to win 30-15. Standout back Cooper Griffith rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns to lead Scott City. Quarterback Bo Hess passed for 52 yards on the night, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Wyatt Kropp. The Beaver defense held Clearwater to just over 100 yards of total offense.
Next: vs. Colby (0-1)

#3 WICHITA COLLEGIATE (1-0)

Last: blasted Rose Hill 75-0Collegiate dominated Rose Hill in a 75-0 shutout. The Spartans built leads of 28-0 after the first quarter and 49-0 at halftime over the Rockets. Collegiate forced multiple Rose Hill turnovers and were able to take advantage. Nathan Burgoyne rushed for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass for the Spartans. Quarterback Austin Waddell tossed a pair of touchdown passes on the night.
Next: vs. Towanda-Circle (0-1)

#4 HALSTEAD (1-0)

Last: won at Haven, 48-6Halstead built a 36-0 lead at halftime in cruising to a 48-6 win at Haven. Blake Beckett led the Dragons with 183 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just 11 carries. Eli McKee added 95 yards rushing and two more scores on his five carries.
Next: vs. Hesston (1-0)

#5 SILVER LAKE (1-0)

Last: beat 4A-II No. 4 Holton 23-22 in OTSilver Lake held on for a 23-22 overtime win after Holton missed a PAT to send the game into a second overtime. Cole Baird had a hand in all three touchdowns for Silver Lake. The senior returned the opening kickoff of the game for a touchdown to give the Eagles an early 7-0 lead. He also rushed for a 30-yard score and connected with Logan Wolfley on an 8-yard score in overtime.
Next: at Perry-Lecompton (0-1)

: http://kpreps.com/kansas/rankings/football/?class=3A#sthash.eV1B5ctn.dpuf

New CJ 3A Football Rankings

From the Capital Journal:

Team  (prev. wk.) record

1. Rossville (1) 1-0

2. Halstead (2) 1-0

3. Scott City (3) 1-0

4. Silver Lake (4) 1-0

5. Wichita Collegiate (5) 1-0

Others — Beloit 1-0, Caney Valley 1-0, Centralia 1-0, Chaparral 1-0, Conway Springs 1-0, Galena 1-0, Hesston 1-0, Hoisington 1-0, Kingman 1-0, Maur Hill 0-0, Nemaha Central 1-0, Norton 1-0, Riley County 1-0, SE-Saline 1-0, Washington County 1-0.

Notes — Silver Lake never really got its high-flying offense going against 4A II No. 3 Holton. But a game-opening kickoff return for a TD by Cole Baird sparked the Eagles early and they held on in overtime when Holton missed a PAT for a 23-22 win.

Roduner On Sports In Kansas List

Sports In Kansas listed the top 25 wide receivers in Kansas.  Among them was Christian Roduner, Rossville (6-0 185 Sr.)

Roduner had a big year in 2014 with 556 yards receiving and should be an even bigger part of the Dawgs offense in 2015. He will be the primary weapon for all-state QB, Tucker Horak, to go to when he doesn’t use his feet. Coach Hammes says Roduner had a great summer, runs great routes and will be utilized when moving around in their offense.

Don (61) and Ruth Rogers 50th

Don and Ruff Rogers of Topeka celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

Girls Golf Team Outlook

    The Rossville girls golf team finished  2014 in 9th place in 3A.  However,  three players graduated (Makayla Crow, Staci Van Druff, and Rachel Lord) leaving junior Emily Woodcock and sophomores Dawn Ledeboer and Jesse Sowers  to lead the team this year.   Emily was 4th at the regionals nd  56th at the  3A state meet last year.

    The results of the 2014  3A state girls golf meet can be seen at:   http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Golf/PDF/Girls/3-2-1AChamps14.pdf

Dawgs Roll 48-13 at Clay Center (Updated)

    The Dawgs dominated the Clay Center Tigers to the tune of 48-13 at Clay Center.

    There is Video at:  http://www.wibw.com/sports/ksprepzone/headlines/KPZ-Week-1-Rossville-at-Clay-Center-324467681.html

Rossville (1-0)       14 20 14 0     -     48

Clay Center (0-1)     0  6    0 7     -     13

Rossville — Horak (3), 75 run, 53 run, 15 run; Miller 7 run; Hammes 64 run; Roduner 11 pass from Horak; Bradshaw 18 pass from Horak. PAT — Nascimento 4 Kicks; Alimzhanov 2 Kicks.

Christian Roduner On Watch List

    The Capital Journal selected several 3A football players as "Players To Watch."  Senior Christian Roduner,  a 6-0, 185# WR/DB was included in their list along with Tucker Horak.   

    One of Rossville’s plethora of offensive weapons on their 3A state championship team, Roduner led the Bulldawgs in receiving with 40 catches for 556 yards and six touchdowns. He also earned All-Mid-East League honors on defense after making 50 tackles and picking off three passes.