The KVA has published its list of the top ten 3A volleyball teams.
1. Sabetha
2. Royal Valley
3. Cheney
4. Smoky Valley
5. Wichita Trinity
6. Rossville
7. West Franklin
8. Phillipsburg
9. Silver Lake
10. Wichita Collegiate.
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The KVA has published its list of the top ten 3A volleyball teams.
1. Sabetha
2. Royal Valley
3. Cheney
4. Smoky Valley
5. Wichita Trinity
6. Rossville
7. West Franklin
8. Phillipsburg
9. Silver Lake
10. Wichita Collegiate.
The leading rusher for Rossville is Torrey Horak with 684 yards on 47 caries in six games.
Torrey leads the passing stats with 35 completions in 63 attempts for 560 yards in the first six games.
Bo Reeves is the leading receiver with 16 completions for 313 yards with an average of 52.2 per game.
MID-EAST Cross Country Results, Oct. 15, 2020
Boys
Team scores
Riley County 43
Silver Lake 44
Rock Creek 68
Rossville 107
St. Marys 111
Wabaunsee 128
Individual Rossville results (finish, name, grade)
4. Sam Twombly 11
19. Hayden Sanders 10
28. Tres Faith 10
30. Wade Twombly 10
31. Bronc Reser 11
Girls
Team scores
Silver Lake 36
Rossville 63
Wabaunsee 72
Riley County 78
Rock Creek 88
Individual Rossville results (finish, name, grade)
2. Julia Streit 12
9. Amelia Foster 10
14. Reagan Wonnell 10
16. Audrie Davis 9
23. Cassie Fund 10
30. Keera Lacock 9
With a team made up mostly of freshmen and sophomores, the future looks bright for the Rossville girls.
From the Capital-Journal:
There’s never really a question about whether anyone from Rossville or Silver Lake is ready for their annual War on 24 showdown.
That’s simply the nature of the rivalry. Particularly when both teams are undefeated, as they are this year, and ranked No. 1 and 2 in Class 2A, as they are this year.
But when No. 1 Rossville plays host to No. 2 Silver Lake on Friday night, both teams are truly ready for the test they will receive. After three straight weeks of minimal challenges, a showdown of this magnitude is exactly what both need with the postseason only two weeks away.
To read the complete article, go to: https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201015/no-1-rossville-no-2-silver-lake-ready-for-war-on-24-test
Delbert E. Faulk Jr., 85, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
He was born August 31, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Delbert and Nettie (Jacobs) Faulk. He graduated from Dover High School in 1954. He was a US Army veteran, serving from1957 until 1960. After his time in the service, he worked at Rossville Truck and Tractor until 1967, and then worked at Santa Fe Railroad as a machinist for 30 years, retiring on October 29, 1997.
Mr. Faulk was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post #31 in Rossville, and a 49 year member of I.A.M. Union.
On December 21, 1954, he married Leona Badura in Rossville. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2020. They were married 65 years and had five children: Marlene (Tim) Coder, Emilie (Mike) Fangman, Dale (Brenda) Faulk, Dean (Oliver) Faulk, and Jewelie (Brad) Ullery. Other survivors include grandchildren, Scott (Ali), Chris, Jennifer (Rodney), James (Deirdre), Laura (Matt), Aaron (Nick), Luke (Jenna), Josh (Abby), Trey (Shellie), Audrey (John), Sara (Mitch) and Holly (Skip); great-grandchildren, Gabe, Ashlyn, Kyler, Kolbi, Evelyn, Breanne, Ayden, Jocelyn, Rylee, Mercy, Avery, Gabby, Karah, Maelee, Reagan, Emma, and Andy; and three siblings Nadine Kelly, Willis Faulk, and Linda (Ken) McDonald.
Delbert and Leona enjoyed camping and traveling; one of their last trips on a motorcycle to New England to see the fall colors.
He was an avid woodworker, making several items for their home, in addition to gifts for his family, from a baby cradle and crib to a china hutch, as well as toys and stepstools for his grandkids and great-grandkids.
He also enjoyed hunting, mostly duck and pheasant, making yearly hunting trips to western Kansas with friends and family; fishing, birdwatching, and working jigsaw puzzles. He did many remodeling projects for neighbors.
As his children grew up, he strongly encouraged music, and began accompanying them on his accordion while they sang at church and family reunions. He and Leona never missed an opportunity to hear their children sing.
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Burial with military honors will follow at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, October 16, 2020 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, Inc., PO Box 8350, Topeka, KS, 66608.
To share a memory of Delbert or leave a message for the family, please click the Share Memories button at https://www.parkerpricefh.com/Obituary/190312/Delbert-Faulk%2c-Jr/Topeka-KS
The Lady Dawgs split their match with Silver Lake on Oct. 13, winning the first 26-24, 26-24 but then losing 21-25, 25-22, 22-25. Rossville is 6-2 in the MEL and 22-6 overall.
Rock Creek took over sole possession of first place in the Mid-East with its sweep of St. Marys on Tuesday. Rossville's split with Silver Lake caused the Lady Dawgs to fall a match behind the Mustangs in the standings.
CLASS 2A rankings as of Oct. 14, 2020
1. Rossville (6-0) [1]
2. Silver Lake (4-0) [3]
3. Hoisington (6-0) [2]
4. Hutchinson Trinity (6-0) [4]
5. Maur Hill (5-0) [5]
6. Nemaha Central (4-2) [6]
7. Garden Plain (5-1) [7]
8. Osage City (5-1) [10]
9. Hillsboro (4-2) [9]
10. Haven (4-2) [NR]
Notes: The key 2A game of Maur Hill and Nemaha Central never occurred as Maur Hill went into COVID-19 quarantine. Garden Plain won at Kingman, 14-10, in a thrilling district game when Kingman nearly scored late. Osage City won at Wellsville, 45-20, and has quietly delivered a massive offensive turnaround. OC is second in 2A scoring offense behind Rossville with only a 22-15 home loss to Lyndon in Week 1. The huge game this week in the annual War on 24 with Rossville and Silver Lake, both in the same district. An upset occurred when winless Wellsville beat undefeated Eureka, though Wellsville plays in a much tougher league. Thomas More Prep is 5-1 and has the first winning season in nine years. With another win, Haven will have its first winning record since ’01.
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - This is the Horak experience. Big plays are bound to happen.
And that name has been dazzling the Rossville gridiron for
years.
“Those days were different, man." Horak said.
"There was a lot of fun to watch those guys play football.”
Torrey Horak - a junior QB with the Bulldogs - always knew
football was where he belonged.
“As soon as I started playing the game," Horak said.
"I fell in love with it.”
He saw the blue print for success from home, just watching
his older brothers play.
“It’s like I was born into it.” Horak said.
Horak’s two older brothers - Tucker and Thatcher - were
vital members of the 2014 and 2015 back to back Rossville state championship
winning teams.
“Yeah, those guys, they were definitely our idols growing
up," Horak said. "I mean, especially my older brothers. I mean, I
always looked up to them, but it was just, you look at those guys differently
when they’re up there winning like that.”
Torrey’s adding to the Horak legacy.
“It’s obviously my family,” Horak said. “It’s been a big
name, especially around here, but I’m not really trying to leave my Mark or
anything. I’m just doing what it takes to get it done. Obviously the ultimate
goal is to go win a state championship with my guys.”
Copyright 2020 WIBW. All
rights reserved.
To view the video of Torry playing and being interviewed, go to:
https://www.wibw.com/2020/10/13/torrey-horak-continues-the-family-legacy/
JAYCEE FIEDLER, ROSSVILLE VOLLEYBALL PLAYER
Nominated For CJ Athlete Of Week:
Fiedler led the Bulldawgs to a big Mid-East League sweep of Wabaunsee that earned Rossville a tie atop the league standings. Fiedler had six kills in the first match and then came back with 11 kills in the second as the Bulldawgs swept both matches in straight sets.
DR. ROBERT “BOB” STACH
Dr. Stach passed away on October 11, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Silver Lake, Kansas and grew up on a farm north of Rossville, Kansas. He attended Rossville High School. Dr. Stach graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Agriculture and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stach practiced in the Raymore/Belton area for forty-six years. He was a member of the AVMA, KVMA, MVMA, and KCVM. He was a past Board of Director, Vice President and President of the KCVM.
He was preceded in death by his father Benjamin and his brother Benny.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Stach of the home, his mother Arlis Stach, three sons Ryan (Jessica), Justin and Chris, three step daughters, Kim Taylor, Michelle Perkins (Greg) and Kelly Gebauer (Michael), ten grandchildren Arlis, Eli and Chris, Zach and Josh, Kaylyne and Trenton, Taylor, Keaton and Lauren and one great grandchild Drayden. He is also survived by his sister Sherri Gannon (Vern) and many nieces and nephews.
A burial service at Czech Moravian Cemetery in Rossville, Kansas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 1500 Meadow Lake Pkwy, Ste 200 Kansas City, Missouri 64114.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
CLASS 3-2-1A At Lake Shawnee GC Oct. 12, 2020
Team scores (top three qualify for state)
Silver Lake 397, Hoisington 414, Santa Fe Trail 427, Council Grove 444, Osage City 461, Jefferson West 466, St. Marys 531, Rossville 599, KC Christian 623.
Results of the Rossville Invitational golf tournament held Oct 8 at the Great Life course in Topeka.
Teams
1 Silver Lake 160
2 Counctil Grove 175
3 St. Marys 192
4 Rossville 198
5 Clay Center 201
6 Osage City 222
Top three from Rossville were:
6. Kayla Davis 41
12. Jessica Thompson 46
21 Hailey Steele 53
Howard Keith Kidney of St. Marys has passed away. You can read his complete obituary at:
https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Howard-Kidney
Lawrence "Larry" B. Ketter, Jr., age 87, of Topeka, KS, died on October 8, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS.
Larry was born on February 18, 1933 to Lawrence and Irene Ketter in Hoyt, KS. He married Beverly J. Dudney of Dover, KS on January 19, 1952. He leaves behind his beloved wife; five daughters, Pamela (Rick) Lovell, Peggy (Randy) Stauffer, Gina (Doug) Rhone, all of Topeka, Dawn (Roger) Kibbee of Harveyville, Kim (Dan) Durkes of Eskridge, KS; one son, Kevin (Kerra) Ketter of Topeka, KS; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Mary Lou (George) DeBacker and Florence (Ray) Martin. Surviving is his brother Melvin (Barbara) Ketter.
Larry graduated from Rossville High School. He excelled in football, basketball and track, going to State in track. He missed his graduation ceremony while attending the State Track Meet in Wichita. He was enlisted into the US Army and served from 1953 to 1955. He spent 18 months in Germany. After the Army, he attended Clark's School of Business under the GI Bill. He worked at Santa Fe Railroad in the computer department until he retired in December 1987. He was an Honorary 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, No. 8684 St. Mary's Council; American Legion Post No. 400; Santa Fe Retired Club; a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a long-time member of the Moose Lodge. He loved collecting antiques, especially antique toys.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 A.M. at Most Pure of Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS. Inurnment will take place at Dover Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Larry's memory to Heartland Hospice Serving Topeka, 5601 SW Barrington Ct. S. Suite: 201, Topeka, KS 66614. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. Ar rangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Lawrence B. Larry Ketter, Jr.
Here is an article about Larry and his wife and how they coped with the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic and their struggles with his dementia.