Mary (Marney) Browne (49) Passes Away

   Mary Catherine (Marney) Browne, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 23, 2020 at the Topeka Health Center.

    She was born on a farm near Willard, Kansas the daughter of George and Mary (Costello) Marney on March 1, 1931. 
    Mary married Thomas P. Browne Sr. in Topeka on July 19, 1958 at the Church of the Assumption with Monsignor Vallely officiating.  Tom preceded her in death on February 3, 1988.  Mary is survived by three sons:  Thomas P. Jr. and wife Tracy Gardner, Michael J. and William J. all of Topeka; one daughter, Christina M. Smith and husband Nathan of Frisco, TX., seven grandchildren; Thomas III and wife Nora, Heather, Garrett, Kelsey, Nathan, Grace and Austin, and a great grandchild (the next generation Jayhawk) due during March Madness.  She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles and Thomas Marney, three half-brothers, George, Veryl and Howard Marney and a half-sister, Velma Lloyd.
    Mary graduated from Rossville High School in 1949.  She left her employment with the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1959 to be a homemaker and care for her children.  Her husband Tom provided for the family as he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and retired in May of 1971.
    Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Ladies of Columbus where she held many offices.  She was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Junifest and at the Sacred Heart Catholic School as a substitute librarian and teacher when their children were enrolled at the school.  Mary and Tom would walk to the polls with their friend and neighbor Donald Mainey who served on the House of Representatives to serve as the Democratic Committee Chairpersons who tallied the Democratic votes in the primary and general elections. 
    She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments.  Mary always enjoyed and appreciated the visits from Fr. Tim Haberkorn and the Eucharistic Ministers, and son Michael who would distribute communion to her.  Mary was devoted to watching Mass on EWTN.  Mary enjoyed the many volunteers from Meals on Wheels that would bring daily meals while still in her home.  She was an avid KU Jayhawk fan and would never miss watching a basketball or football game.  
    Mary’s family would like to thank all of her care givers and hospice workers at the Topeka Health Center as she was very fond of the staff.
    Mary will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. where a Parish rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Sacred Heart/St. Joseph Parish or Meals on Wheels and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66603.
    Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Volleyball Win At Riley Co.

 The Lady Dawgs posted a double volleyball victory over MEL foe Riley Co on Sept 22 at Riley Co. with winds of 19-15, 25-13, 25-17 and then 25-19,25-16.  The Lady Dawgs are 11-3 for the season.

CatchItKansas 2A Football Rankings

 CLASS 2A

1. Rossville (3-0) [1]
2. Hoisington (3-0) [2]
3. Silver Lake (1-0) [3]
4. Norton (3-0) [4]
5. Hutchinson Trinity (3-0) [NR]
6. Maur Hill (3-0) [8]
7. Garden Plain (2-1) [5]
8. Nemaha Central (1-2) [6]
9. Humboldt (3-0) [NR]
10. Eureka (3-0) [NR]

Notes: The top-4 has solidified after each one has survived at least one tough test this season. Rossville beat Rock Creek, 58-57, in Week 2. Hoisington held off Halstead, 32-22, in a game that was much closer than the final score on Friday. Silver Lake defeated Riley County on a last-second two-point conversion in Week 3. Norton beat Smith Center by two in Week 1. On Friday, Norton led Russell, 28-0, entering the fourth quarter. Russell recovered two onside kicks and forced OT. Nemaha Central lost to Sabetha, 29-22, in Week 3. Garden Plain, Republic County and Pittsburg Colgan all took defeats. Eureka, Humboldt and Maur Hill are all 3-0, but generally have played softer competition. Douglass and Syracuse are both 3-0 for the first time in at least 21 years. Douglass gets Garden Plain at home this week. Hutchinson Trinity took a big jump and has a quality Week 1 victory against Inman (2-1).

KPrep's 2A Football Rankings

 

#1 ROSSVILLE (3-0)

Last: beat St. Marys, 67-12

After its wild 58-57 win versus Rock Creek in Week 2, Rossville led 32-0 after the first quarter and easily defeated St. Marys, 67-12. Junior Torrey Horak completed four of five passes for 86 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Horak delivered eight carries for 130 yards and three TDs. Senior Woodraw Rezac has seven carries for 108 yards and a score. Rossville, which owns a 42-6 win versus Centralia in the season opener, has averaged 55.7 points per game this season. Horak, part of a long stretch of Rossville’s dual threat quarterbacks, has 328 passing, 393 rushing and 16 TDs accounted for.

Next: at McLouth (0-3)

#2 SILVER LAKE (1-0)

Last: scored late to top Riley County, 29-28

Silver Lake had its return to play with a 29-28 victory versus Mid-East League rival Riley County. Nic Allen delivered three rushing touchdowns and helped Riley County led 28-21 in the fourth quarter. Silver Lake’s Daigan Kruger found Gannon Remer on a touchdown pass with 35 seconds left. Then, Kruger kept the ball on a two-point conversion and was hit at the goal line, though fell into the end zone for the game-winning points.

Next: vs. Oskaloosa (0-3)

#3 HOISINGTON (3-0)

Last: beat Halstead 32-22

Hoisington showcased its highly impressive depth in an entertaining 32-22 home victory versus Central Kansas League foe Halstead. The CKL teams rarely play each other. It marked the first regular season game since ’09, and Hoisington’s first victory since ’08. The seniors had not played each other since a Halstead win in seventh grade. The teams combined for one completion, and Hoisington outrushed Halstead, 388-338. Joshua Ball rushed 14 times for 131 yards, while Cade Mason delivered five carries for 95 yards, and Holt Hanzlick finished with 13 carries for 89 yards. All three players had at least one rushing touchdown. Hoisington never trailed, though led by four in the fourth quarter and made a key defensive stop when Halstead went inside the Cardinals’ red zone.

Next: vs. Phillipsburg (1-2)

#4 NORTON (3-0)

Last: beat Russell, 34-28 in 2 OT

Norton moved into the rankings for the first time this year after a 3-0 start. Norton beat Smith Center, 16-14, in the first week, then won at Russell, 34-28, in double overtime on Friday in a Mid-Continent League game. Russell is in the MCL for the first time. The game had a wild finish. Norton led 28-0 entering the fourth quarter. Then, Russell recovered two fourth-quarter onside kicks and threw a 33-yard touchdown pass with 53 seconds left to tie the game. Russell running back Tyler Moresco finished with 34 carries for 217 yards. Jonah Ruder rushed for 148 yards and passed for 122 for Norton.

Next: vs. Minneapolis (1-2)

#5 HUTCHINSON TRINITY (3-0)

Last: shut out Belle Plaine, 35-0

Hutchinson Trinity scored in each quarter in shutting out Belle Plaine, 35-0. Quarterback Lucas Hammeke rushed for three touchdowns and intercepted a pair of passes on defesnse. Hammeke, who missed most of the 2019 season due to an injury, returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.

Next: at Lyons (0-0)

Dorothy Burdett Passes Away

 

    Dorothy M. Burdett, 84, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020.   She was born July 29, 1936 in Topeka the daughter of George and Meletta Kisner.   Dorothy had worked at the Kansas State Department of Revenue before she retired.

    She married Walter L. Burdett on September 3, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi. Walter preceded her in death on June 8, 1995.

    Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents and an older brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Burdett of Vassar, Kansas; sons, Andrew Burdett of Norfolk, Virginia and Charles Burdett and wife Kim of Olathe, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Tabitha, Michael, Trevor, Tracee, Alyssa, Christian and Michaela; 11 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

    Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Rossville Cemetery.   She will lie in state on Friday afternoon, beginning at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday evening at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66608.   Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka. Kansas 66606. To leave the family a message or to view her memorial video, please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com.

Osage City Golf Tournament

 OSAGE CITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT– 9/17/20

TEAM RESULTS:                                 

SCHOOL              SCORE       SCHOOL                   SCORE

1. Osage City             143         5.   Council Grove       181
2. Santa Fe Trail         149         6.   St Marys                189 
3. Silver Lake             150         7.   Centre                    200
4. Jeff West                 156         8.   Rossville                206

Second At Rossville Inv. VB tourney

The Lady Dawgs came in second place at the Rossville Inv. Volleyball tourney on Sept 19.  They lost to Ottawa for first place after earlier beatin them two out of three.

Rossville is now 9-3 with some impressive victories.  

Rossville Invitational Junction City Wamego El Dorado Ottawa Junction City Ottawa | 2nd Place

25-11, 25-15 25-23, 17-25, 26-24 25-17, 25-10 25-19, 22-25, 25-23 25-12, 25-12 21-25, 21-25

W W W W W L

5-2 6-2 7-2 8-2 9-2 9-3

Rossville Defeats Jeff West in VB

 The Lady Dawgs defeated Jeff West twice on Sept 17 at Rossville.  The scores were 25-10, 25-23 and then 25-16, 25-18. 

Capital-Journal 2A Football Rankings

 CLASS 2A FOOTBALL

Team              ... record

1. Rossville (1)      ...3-0

2. Silver Lake (3) ... 1-0

3. Hoisington (4) ... 3-0

4. Norton (NR)     ... 3-0

5. Garden Plain (2) ... 2-1

Others — Douglass 3-0, Eureka 3-0, Humboldt 3-0, Hutchinson Trinity 3-0, Kingman 2-1, Maur Hill 3-0, Nemaha Central 1-2, Republic County 2-1, Syracuse 3-0.

Kaiden Brown Sets World Records

 ROSSVILLE, Kan. (KSNT) – You’ll find Rossville High’s Kaiden Brown playing linebacker and fullback Friday nights for the Dawgs, anyone who knows the program knows they always strive for more. For the senior, powerlifting is his side work, and his dedication and drive to that just brought him home a few world records.

Brown has always had a chip on his shoulder and this story started in 7th grade when lifting for football began

“I was one of the smaller kids, so I always thoughts that I needed to be stronger than everybody else, so I pushed myself there,” the Rossville senior saide turned that chip into hardware, but it didn’t come easy. Lifting and football are his passions, and he puts in the work for them every day.

“I’ll be at strength guild at 5:30 in the morning, and then have to be at the school at 7 to workout with Hammes and the football team, so I can be at school by 8, and then go through school, go to football practice after school and that’s just basically how my day is.”

When Rossville started its football season with a win over Centralia, it was just the beginning of a long 24 hours for brown and his dad. He had a powerlifting event the next morning in Columbus, Ohio, and he wasn’t going to be late.

“We left straight from Centralia, I fell asleep soon after getting in the car on the way there and then woke up for a little bit, watched some football on my phone from the night before, watching game film, and then fell asleep again,” Brown said.

The grind doesn’t stop, they got to Columbus 45 minutes before he was scheduled to lift, it became a mental battle

“I was really nervous because I hadn’t been to that big of a stage in my lifting career yet.”

He didn’t complete his first lift, it wasn’t too heavy, he just wasn’t concentrated and worried his legs were still tired from playing 12 hours earlier, but he wouldn’t be denied

“We didn’t drive up here for nothing, you know?”

By the end of the event, he’d set three new world records.

That’s my biggest thing is lifting is if I can beat my old records, I’m happy and it just so happens my records were so close the world records, so I just needed to push myself that much harder to break them and it was great.

And none of this would have been possible if he hadn’t learned that dog football mentality.

Everyone around me at Rossville is “ok that’s awesome, but how are you gonna improve?” we’re always pushing each other and I think without that then I wouldn’t be near as good as I am today.

So for all those records in his weight class, he squatted 457, deadlifted 451, and had an overall total of 1146, all world records. Plus he’s already a state champion here in Kansas. He hopes to lift and play football in college and he’s surely got the dedication to do it.

There is an excellent video of Kaiden at:   KSNT Video of Kaiden Brown

Joyce Poppelreiter (96) Passes Away

       Joyce G. Poppelreiter, 96, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at the St. Marys Manor.

       She was born on March 29, 1924, in Nebraska, the daughter of Homer and Anna Bernhardt Landreth.  Joyce graduated from St. Marys High School in 1941.  She had lived in the St. Marys community most of her life.

       To read her complete obit,  go to:

https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/notices/Joyce-Poppelreiter

Onaga Inv. Cross-Country Results

Boys

Team scores

St. Mary’s Academy 41, Rock Creek 45, Jackson Heights 77, Centralia 83, Rossville 88, St. Marys 100.

Individual results

1. Little, Jackson Heights, 17:27.65; 2. Buessing, Axtell, 19:20.78; 3. Twombly, Rossville, 19:22.89; 4. Allen, Rock Creek, 19:52.95; 5. Linck, Jackson Heights, 19:55.95; 6. Wilson, St. Marys, 20:00.30; 7. M. Schwanbeck, St. Mary’s Academy, 20:03.81; 8. Schmitt, St. Mary’s Academy, 20:12.80; 9. Cheever, Rock Creek, 20:23.19; 10. D. Schwanbeck, St. Mary’s Academy, 20:24.83.

Girls

Team scores

Rossville 27, Rock Creek 30, Jackson Heights 54, Clifton-Clyde 60, St. Marys 63, Axtell 90, Onaga 126.

Individual results

1. Streit, Rossville, 21:47.83; 2. Nippert, Rock Creek, 22:17.23; 3. Zarybnicky, Hanover, 22:43.32; 4. Foster, Rossville, 22:51.47; 5. Allen, Jackson Heights, 23:03.66; 6. Goehring, Rock Creek, 23:18.06; 7. Buessing, Axtell, 24:14.73; 8. Gros, Frankfort, 24:16.68; 9. Beikmann, Linn, 24:21.28; 10. Phillips, Jackson Heights, 24:29.44.

Rossville Tames Bears 67-12

First Qtr scoring

Torry Horak     36 yd run  Reeves PAT kick

Corey Catron   27 yd run No PAT

Bo Reeves       45 yd pass from Horak missed 2 pt PAT

Woodrow Rezac  17 yd pass from Horak. Reeves kick missed.

Torrey Horak   17 yd run.  Reeves kick good.

2nd Qtr scoring

Torrey Horak    72 yd run. Reeves kick good.  

(SM) J.  Hurla    7 yd pass Failed 2 pt PAT

(SM) K.  Hurla    1 yd run  Failed 2 pt PAT

Kayden Brown (Sr) 64 yd fumble recovery,  PAT kick good.

Torrey Horak    2 yd  run  Reeves PAT kick good.

3rd Qtr scoring

Woodrow Rezac  53 yd run. Missed PAT kick

Corey Catron  7 yd run. Reeves kick good.

4th Qtr scoring

Kayden Brown Jr., 4 yd run, PAT good.

Summary:

Rossville  32  15  13   7  —  67

St. Marys   0  12    0   0  —  12

Rossville — Horak (3) 36 run, 7 run, 72 run, Catron (2) 27 run, 11 run, Reeves 45 pass from Horak, Rezac (2) 17 pass from Horak, 53 run, Brown (2) 36 fumble recovery, 13 run. PAT — Reeves 5 kicks, Horak run.

St. Marys — J. Hurla 8 pass from K. Hurla, K. Hurla 1 run.

There is some video of the game on KSNT. The coverage starts at about 5:06.    ksnt.com/video/football-frenzy

WIBW  has video of the game at:   https://www.wibw.com/2020/09/19/kpz-week-3-rossville-67-st-marys-12/

Other MEL scores are:

Silver Lake 29  Riley Co. 28
Rock Creek 36  Marysville 12
Wabaunsee 37   Troy 18

 

Bulldawg Football Stats

After two games,  the Bulldawgs offense is running smoothly under the leadership of Torrey Horak playing quarterback.  He has 28 carries for 263 yards for a 151.5 per game average and 9.39 per carry average.  He has completed 17 of 38 pass attempts for a 121 yards per game average and 14.3 yards per completion.

Running back Sowers has added 151 yards in 12 attempts for a 12.6 average, or 75.5 yards per game