A nice KSNT video on the War On 24 can be viewed at:
http://ksnt.com/2015/10/29/rossville-wins-war-on-24-horak-runs-past-silver-lake/
Another nice video can be seen at:
http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/Tucker-Horaks-huge-night-leads-Rossville-past-Silver-Lake--338613672.html
Friday, October 30, 2015
Horak Leads Dawgs To Mid-East Title
From the Capital Journal
By Brent Maycock.
At some point, there are no longer words.
At least that was the position Rossville coach Derick Hammes found himself in when asked to describe the display his senior quarterback, All-Stater Tucker Horak, put on in Thursday night’s War on 24 showdown with rival Silver Lake.
He was speechless, and likely so was anyone else who witnessed a performance for the ages in a series that has seen more than its share of incredible performances. If anything, all one could muster was simply a ‘Wow.’
In an offensive shootout, Horak was a howitzer. The Bulldawg senior busted three touchdown runs of 70-plus yards in the second half alone and finished with an astonishing 384 yards and seven rushing touchdowns as Rossville posted its third straight win over the Eagles with a 56-35 win.
The defending 3A champion Bulldawgs (9-0) capped a second straight undefeated regular season and captured their third straight Mid-East League title while handing No. 4 Silver Lake its first loss (8-1).
“What do I say?” Hammes said. “He’s a humble kid and a team-first guy. For his first eight football games, he hasn’t had much opportunity to shine because we’ve had such lop-sided scores. He got to play a full one tonight and show what he can do.”
Mind you, Horak had rushed for 1,405 yards and thrown for 1,250 yards entering Thursday’s game, including a huge 353-yard rushing game against Rock Creek. But Thursday’s performance was different, coming against a team that had done reasonably well in bottling Horak up a year ago in two meetings, holding him to 277 yards rushing and just three touchdowns in two games.
And in the first half of Thursday’s game, the Eagles were effective in keeping Horak from busting big plays with his feet. He did run for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the half, but the scoring runs were from 8 and 3 yards.
But with Rossville clinging to a tight 21-17 halftime lead, Horak took over the second half and one big play was all it took to get him going.
On Rossville’s first possession of the second half, Horak appeared to get stopped at the line of scrimmage on a third and 2 at their own 23. Instead, he shook off the initial hits, popped to the outside and outraced the Eagle defense for a 77-yard score.
“We knew they are sound and swarm hard to the ball,” Horak said. “I just made something happen and that was really all there was to it.”
It was only the beginning of Horak’s monster half. After Silver Lake answered his touchdown with a 60-yard scoring pass from Dalton Dultmeier to Keenan Baird, Rossville needed just four plays to go 75 yards with Horak scoring from 7 yards out.
When Silver Lake answered again with a touchdown run from Hunter Howerton, Horak responded with a 75-yard touchdown burst on the Bulldawgs’ next offensive play. He later added fourth-quarter touchdown runs of 76 and 43 yards to put the Eagles away and cap a half where he ran for 292 yards and five touchdowns.
“He’s not an All-State player for no reason,” Silver Lake coach C.J. Hamilton said. “You look back and thin about some missed tackles, but that’s easier said than done against him. He has a lot to do with that.”
Perhaps Horak’s biggest drive of the game, however, came just before halftime. Silver Lake spent the first half not only trading blows with Rossville, but getting in an extra punch or two and took a 17-14 lead with 2:49 left in the half on a 31-yard touchdown pass from Dultmeier to Baird.
But Horak led the Bulldawgs on a to-the-script, two-minute march, completing one pass after another to Christian Roduner on the sidelines before finding Jacob Bradshaw for a 12-yard touchdown pass with 28 seconds left in the half that gave Rossville the 21-17 lead at the break.
“That kind of talks about what kind of rounded player he is,” Hammes said. “He handled that well and there was no panic at all. For us to move down the field and seize a little momentum before half was just big.”
Dultmeier had a huge night as well, throwing for 299 yards and four touchdowns. Baird hauled in three of the scores and finished with 121 yards receiving. Horak also threw for 134 yards.
Rossville also clinched the Class 3A District 4 title and will play host to Maur Hill in next Tuesday’s playoff opener. Silver Lake will travel to Pleasant Ridge for the first round of the playoffs.
Rossville (9-0) 7 14 22 13 — 56
Silver Lake (8-1) 10 7 12 6 — 35
Ross — Horak 8 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — Howerton 18 pass from Dultmeier (Martin kick)
SL — Martin 26 field goal
Ross — Horak 3 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — K. Baird 31 pass from Dultmeier (Martin kick)
Ross — Bradshaw 12 pass from Horak (Nascimento kick)
Ross — Horak 77 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — K. Baird 60 pass from Dultmeier (kick failed)
Ross — Horak 7 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — Howerton 4 run (kick failed)
Ross — Horak 75 run (Roduner pass from Horak)
Ross — Horak 76 run (Nascimento kick)
Ross — Horak 43 run (kick failed)
SL — K. Baird 22 pass from Dultmeier (run failed)
GAME IN FIGURES
Ross SL
First downs 25 22
Rushes-yards 41-484 30-109
Passing 134 299
Comp-Att-Int14-21-0 18-33-0
Punts 2-32.5 3-23.3
Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0
Penalties-yds 6-72 6-50
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Rossville: Horak 27-384, Hammes 12-100, Balch 1-0, Roduner 1-0. Silver Lake: Dultmeier 11-39, Howerton 15-61, C. Baird 3-11, K. Baird 1-minus 2.
PASSING — Rossville: Horak 14-21-0, 134 yards. Silver Lake: Dultmeier 18-33-0, 299 yards.
RECEIVING — Rossville: Roduner 7-53, Hammes 3-41, Schumacher 2-13, Bradshaw 2-28. Silver Lake: Wagner 3-32, K. Baird 4-121, Howerton 1-18, Wolfley 6-84, C. Baird 2-31, Honas 2-13.
By Brent Maycock.
At some point, there are no longer words.
At least that was the position Rossville coach Derick Hammes found himself in when asked to describe the display his senior quarterback, All-Stater Tucker Horak, put on in Thursday night’s War on 24 showdown with rival Silver Lake.
He was speechless, and likely so was anyone else who witnessed a performance for the ages in a series that has seen more than its share of incredible performances. If anything, all one could muster was simply a ‘Wow.’
In an offensive shootout, Horak was a howitzer. The Bulldawg senior busted three touchdown runs of 70-plus yards in the second half alone and finished with an astonishing 384 yards and seven rushing touchdowns as Rossville posted its third straight win over the Eagles with a 56-35 win.
The defending 3A champion Bulldawgs (9-0) capped a second straight undefeated regular season and captured their third straight Mid-East League title while handing No. 4 Silver Lake its first loss (8-1).
“What do I say?” Hammes said. “He’s a humble kid and a team-first guy. For his first eight football games, he hasn’t had much opportunity to shine because we’ve had such lop-sided scores. He got to play a full one tonight and show what he can do.”
Mind you, Horak had rushed for 1,405 yards and thrown for 1,250 yards entering Thursday’s game, including a huge 353-yard rushing game against Rock Creek. But Thursday’s performance was different, coming against a team that had done reasonably well in bottling Horak up a year ago in two meetings, holding him to 277 yards rushing and just three touchdowns in two games.
And in the first half of Thursday’s game, the Eagles were effective in keeping Horak from busting big plays with his feet. He did run for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the half, but the scoring runs were from 8 and 3 yards.
But with Rossville clinging to a tight 21-17 halftime lead, Horak took over the second half and one big play was all it took to get him going.
On Rossville’s first possession of the second half, Horak appeared to get stopped at the line of scrimmage on a third and 2 at their own 23. Instead, he shook off the initial hits, popped to the outside and outraced the Eagle defense for a 77-yard score.
“We knew they are sound and swarm hard to the ball,” Horak said. “I just made something happen and that was really all there was to it.”
It was only the beginning of Horak’s monster half. After Silver Lake answered his touchdown with a 60-yard scoring pass from Dalton Dultmeier to Keenan Baird, Rossville needed just four plays to go 75 yards with Horak scoring from 7 yards out.
When Silver Lake answered again with a touchdown run from Hunter Howerton, Horak responded with a 75-yard touchdown burst on the Bulldawgs’ next offensive play. He later added fourth-quarter touchdown runs of 76 and 43 yards to put the Eagles away and cap a half where he ran for 292 yards and five touchdowns.
“He’s not an All-State player for no reason,” Silver Lake coach C.J. Hamilton said. “You look back and thin about some missed tackles, but that’s easier said than done against him. He has a lot to do with that.”
Perhaps Horak’s biggest drive of the game, however, came just before halftime. Silver Lake spent the first half not only trading blows with Rossville, but getting in an extra punch or two and took a 17-14 lead with 2:49 left in the half on a 31-yard touchdown pass from Dultmeier to Baird.
But Horak led the Bulldawgs on a to-the-script, two-minute march, completing one pass after another to Christian Roduner on the sidelines before finding Jacob Bradshaw for a 12-yard touchdown pass with 28 seconds left in the half that gave Rossville the 21-17 lead at the break.
“That kind of talks about what kind of rounded player he is,” Hammes said. “He handled that well and there was no panic at all. For us to move down the field and seize a little momentum before half was just big.”
Dultmeier had a huge night as well, throwing for 299 yards and four touchdowns. Baird hauled in three of the scores and finished with 121 yards receiving. Horak also threw for 134 yards.
Rossville also clinched the Class 3A District 4 title and will play host to Maur Hill in next Tuesday’s playoff opener. Silver Lake will travel to Pleasant Ridge for the first round of the playoffs.
Rossville (9-0) 7 14 22 13 — 56
Silver Lake (8-1) 10 7 12 6 — 35
Ross — Horak 8 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — Howerton 18 pass from Dultmeier (Martin kick)
SL — Martin 26 field goal
Ross — Horak 3 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — K. Baird 31 pass from Dultmeier (Martin kick)
Ross — Bradshaw 12 pass from Horak (Nascimento kick)
Ross — Horak 77 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — K. Baird 60 pass from Dultmeier (kick failed)
Ross — Horak 7 run (Nascimento kick)
SL — Howerton 4 run (kick failed)
Ross — Horak 75 run (Roduner pass from Horak)
Ross — Horak 76 run (Nascimento kick)
Ross — Horak 43 run (kick failed)
SL — K. Baird 22 pass from Dultmeier (run failed)
GAME IN FIGURES
Ross SL
First downs 25 22
Rushes-yards 41-484 30-109
Passing 134 299
Comp-Att-Int14-21-0 18-33-0
Punts 2-32.5 3-23.3
Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0
Penalties-yds 6-72 6-50
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Rossville: Horak 27-384, Hammes 12-100, Balch 1-0, Roduner 1-0. Silver Lake: Dultmeier 11-39, Howerton 15-61, C. Baird 3-11, K. Baird 1-minus 2.
PASSING — Rossville: Horak 14-21-0, 134 yards. Silver Lake: Dultmeier 18-33-0, 299 yards.
RECEIVING — Rossville: Roduner 7-53, Hammes 3-41, Schumacher 2-13, Bradshaw 2-28. Silver Lake: Wagner 3-32, K. Baird 4-121, Howerton 1-18, Wolfley 6-84, C. Baird 2-31, Honas 2-13.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Dawgs Lead At Half, Dominate In 2nd
The Dawgs took the opening kickoff and marched the length of the Silver Lake field for an early 7-0 lead. But, the Eagles did the same thing to tie the game. The Dawgs next drive stalled and they had to punt to the Eagles who moved the ball down to near the goal but had to settle for a field goal. The eagles were up 10-7 at the end of the first.
In the second quarter, The Dawgs went up 14-10, but the Eagles weere not intimidated and marched down the field to go ahead 17-14 with about 1 1/2 minutes left in the half. Using the clock wisely, the Dawgs moved down the field and with several sideline passes to Christian Roduner being the main method of movement. With 28 seconds left in the half, Tucker Horak hit Jacob Bradford for a pass in the end zone to take a 21-17 lead at the half.
The Dawgs offense started to dominate in the third quarter while their defense stopped the Eagle running game and forced them to pass. Horak was able to keep the Dawgs offense on the ground most of the second half as he made several long runs that eventually stretched the lead to a 21 point margin. Tucker had a career night with 384 yards on the ground, partially because it was the first game he was able to play the full four quarters.
Ro 7 14 22 13 56
SL 10 7 12 6 35
In the second quarter, The Dawgs went up 14-10, but the Eagles weere not intimidated and marched down the field to go ahead 17-14 with about 1 1/2 minutes left in the half. Using the clock wisely, the Dawgs moved down the field and with several sideline passes to Christian Roduner being the main method of movement. With 28 seconds left in the half, Tucker Horak hit Jacob Bradford for a pass in the end zone to take a 21-17 lead at the half.
The Dawgs offense started to dominate in the third quarter while their defense stopped the Eagle running game and forced them to pass. Horak was able to keep the Dawgs offense on the ground most of the second half as he made several long runs that eventually stretched the lead to a 21 point margin. Tucker had a career night with 384 yards on the ground, partially because it was the first game he was able to play the full four quarters.
Ro 7 14 22 13 56
SL 10 7 12 6 35
Norma (Fawl) Brace (42) Passes Away
Norma Jean Brace, age 91, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Topeka. Norma Jean was born September 24, 1924 in rural Jackson County the daughter of George Fawl and Winifred Bird Fawl. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1942. She married Joseph N. Brace June 7, 1947 in Topeka. She attended various Methodist churches her entire life where she was active in the choir. Norma previously taught school in a one room schoolhouse in Willard, KS. She later worked for a short time at the Santa Fe Railroad. Norma Jean loved music and cherished her time in the church choirs. She also enjoyed collecting porcelain turtles.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph October 4, 1997; a stillborn son, Timothy Joseph Brace January 20, 1957; a son, Kevin Francis Brace, April 10, 1977 and a sister, Geraldine Huske. Survivors include her son, Greggory Brace of Topeka; two daughters, Cheryl Herman (Mike) of Topeka and Sandra Murphy of Glendale, AZ; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Memorial visitation will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Davidson Funeral Home.
Private inurnment will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Online condolences and full obituary may be seen at davidsonfuneral.com.
Games Tonight (Oct 29)
Tonight is the newest installment of the War on 24 which will be at Silver Lake at 7:00.
Below are Capital Journal computerized predictions of games of interest.
Below are Capital Journal computerized predictions of games of interest.
82.4 CENTRALIA 17.7 Rock Creek 64.7
92.1 HALSTEAD 18.6 Hutchinson Trinity 73.5
86.3 NEMAHA CENTRAL 34.1 St. Marys 52.2
46.2 OSKALOOSA 7.2 Osage City 39
68.6 Riley County 12.2 MARYSVILLE 56.4
105.1 Rossville 4.1 SILVER LAKE 101
92.1 HALSTEAD 18.6 Hutchinson Trinity 73.5
86.3 NEMAHA CENTRAL 34.1 St. Marys 52.2
46.2 OSKALOOSA 7.2 Osage City 39
68.6 Riley County 12.2 MARYSVILLE 56.4
105.1 Rossville 4.1 SILVER LAKE 101
In 2A
38.8 VALLEY FALLS 7.5 ■ Wabaunsee 31.3
38.8 VALLEY FALLS 7.5 ■ Wabaunsee 31.3
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Scholar''s Bowl At Silver Lake
On Tuesday Oct. 27, the RHS Scholar's Bowl team competed at the Silver Lake tournament, and had an overall record of 3-5. Rossville did not place in the top 4 of the tournament, but were competitive. The most outstanding team member was Mitchell Porter (jr.), who answered 24 of our teams 29 correct responses. Other team members were Jordan Cummings (so.), Dawson Schaefer (so.), Emily Woodcock (jr.), Hannah Miller (so.), Kathleen Schuler (so.).
New Dawg Feed On-Line
The latest DAWG FEED is now on-line at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ia5w1Hoa0&feature=em-subs_digest-g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8ia5w1Hoa0&feature=em-subs_digest-g
Mid East League FB Standings
Team League Overall
Rossville 4-0 8-0
Silver Lake 3-0 8-0
Riley County 3-2 5-3
Rock Creek 2-3 3-5
St. Marys 1-4 1-7
Wabaunsee 0-4 2-6
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Blood Drive Nov 2 at RHS
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Monday, October 26, 2015
Irene Milbradt Passes Away
Irene Milbradt, 93, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015, in Topeka, KS.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Park Long-Term Care, Activities Department, 1021 SW Fleming Ct, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Park Long-Term Care, Activities Department, 1021 SW Fleming Ct, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
Taylor Bittner Qualifies For State
Taylor Bittner placed 7th on Saturday in the cross country regionals. This qualifies her for the State championships next Saturday @ 1:00 at Rim Rock outside of Lawrence.
Rawling's and Hurley's
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The Rawlings grocery store was once known as "the pint-sized super market" and was later sold to the Channel family which ran it for a number of years.
The Wehner hardware store occupies both of these buildings now.
KPreps 3A FB Rankings
#1 ROSSVILLE (8-0)
Last: beat Osage City 61-7
Rossville scored 35 points in the second
quarter in routing Osage City 61-7. Tucker Horak rushed for 103 yards and two
touchdowns on just six carries to lead the Bulldawgs. Rossville will travel to
rival Silver Lake to determine the district championship this week.
Next: at No. 5 Silver Lake (8-0)
#2 WICHITA COLLEGIATE (8-0)
Last: rolled past Wichita Independent 63-14
Collegiate continued to cruise through their
3A district with a 63-14 win over Independent. Quarterback Austin Waddell
completed 9 of 13 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns for the Spartans.
Back Nathan Burgoyne rushed for two touchdowns and caught two touchdown passes
to help Collegiate remain unbeaten at 8-0.
Next: at Douglass (2-6)
#3 SCOTT CITY (8-0)
Last: beat Lakin 55-0
Scott City raced out to a 35-0 lead after one
quarter and cruised past Lakin. Cooper Griffith rushed for 93 yards and three
touchdowns on only six carries to lead the Beavers. Quarterback Bo Hess
completed all three of his passes for 72 yards and touchdown pass to Drake
McRae.
Next: vs. Cimarron (6-2)
#4 HALSTEAD (8-0)
Last: held off Garden Plain, 32-28
Layke Heimerman scored on a 4-yard run with
1:34 remaining to lift the Dragons to a 32-28 win over Garden Plain. Casey Kohr
sealed the game with a late interception inside the five-yard line to end a
final Garden Plain threat and preserve the win. The Dragons and Owls battled
back-and-forth in a game that featured seven lead changes and no lead bigger
than eight points. Heimerman finished with 129 rushing yards and two
touchdowns, while quarterback Eli McKee rushed for 164 yards and a pair of
touchdowns for the Dragons. Halstead played without all-state running back
Blake Beckett due to injury.
Next: vs. Hutchinson Trinity (3-5)
#5 SILVER LAKE (8-0)
Last: beat Oskaloosa 48-0
Silver Lake remained unbeaten with a 48-0 shut
out of Oskaloosa. The Eagles scored three times in the first quarter to lead
21-0. Silver Lake expanded that lead to 41-0 at halftime. The Eagles will host
arch rival and top-ranked Rossville in the War on 24 this week.
Next: vs. No. 1 Rossville (8-0)
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