The 2A semi-foma; games will be played Friday night, Nov 19, 2021, to determine the Championship game participants. Kansas sports writers have given their predictions of the results of the two games.
Four of five predict Rossville will win and advance to the Championship Game.
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SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was taken into custody Monday morning after a chase ended near Silver Lake, authorities said.
The incident began around 10 a.m. at the 24-7 gas station and convenience store near the Maple Hill exit off Interstate 70 in Wabaunsee County, about 12 miles west of Topeka.
Kansas Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Candice Breshears said a trooper “contacted” an individual at the gas station.
When the trooper asked for a K9 unit to respond, Breshears said, the individual fled from the scene in a vehicle.
A pursuit ensued and went north and west from the gas station, eventually moving into the area of US-24 highway in northwestern Shawnee County.
Stop sticks were deployed near Rossville, Breshears said, and the vehicle spun out and came to rest in a cornfield near Silver Lake.
The driver was arrested without further incident.
Additional details, including the identity of the driver, weren’t immediately available.
Rossvillle's Amanda Hill and Caila Hill played in Kansas Wesleyan's 73-77 loss to Central Methodist U. on Nov. 13.
Amanda Hill had 19 points, including 4 of 8 three pt shots, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.
Caila Hill had 4 pts, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in 24 minutes.
The Rossville Dawgs (11-0) remained undefeated with a 56-14 win over the Riverton Rams (8-3), outscoring the Rams 35-8 in the second half to earn the Sectional title.
Rossville senior quarterback and safety Torrey Horak, who began to work his way back onto the field last week after suffering a shoulder injury against Silver Lake earlier this season, got more snaps in on Friday night. He took over as QB with less than 2 minutes remaining in the first half to lead a quick scoring drive and he started the second half with more impressive results showing he hasn't lost anything during his several weeks away from the gridiron.
Running Back Corey Catron had filled in for Torrey during those weeks with Torrey on the sidelines. Corey did an excellent job as a QB, but the offense performs much better when there is a double threat of Torrey and Corey.
You can read a very detailed description of the game along with six photos at:
CJ Online has twelve game photos of various Rossville players during the Dawgs 56-12 win over Riverton. They can be viewed at:
The four sectional champs have been crowned. Below are the results of the four sectional games on Nov. 12. Rossville will host Silver Lake and Beloit and Kingman will play in the other 2A state semi-final game on Nov, 19.
Rossville (11-0) 56
Riverton (8-3) 12
Silver Lake (9-2) 33
Wellsville (10-1) 26
Beloit (8-3) 32
Hillsboro (9-2) 27
Kingman (10-1) 35
Thomas More (8-3) 0
Rossville easily won their sectional championship and will now play Silver Lake for the sub-state title.
Silver Lake knocked off previously unbeaten Wellsville who had been rankd #2 in 2A
Rossville 7 14 14 21 56
Riverton 0 6 0 6 12
1st
2:55 Trenton Barker 16 yd run PAT Arantes kick
2nd
2:31 Kaden Brown 1 yd run PAT Arantes kick
1;48 Lairston of Riverton 84 yd run PAT failed 2 pt try
0:44 Cory Catron 5 yd run PAT Arantes kick
3rd
10:29 Corey Catron 1 yd run PAT kick missed
4:32 Corey Catron 3 yd run 2 pt PAT Catron 1 yd run
4th
11:55 Riverton 17 yd run 2 pt pass attempt failed
11:30 Corey Catron 10 yd run PAT Arantes kick
9:28 Kaden Brown 12 yd run PAT Arantes kick
5:56 Braden Hensley 24 yd run PAT Arantes kick
From the Capital-Journal 11/12/21:
D3 No. 1 Rossville (10-0) vs. D1 No. 1 Riverton (8-2)
Last week: Rossville defeated D4 No. 2 Nemaha Central, 32-12.
This week, Rossville will host another No. 1 seed in Riverton, a program three hours away enjoying their best year under fifth-year head coach Johnny Mallatt.
Although Rossville's staff knew they've been in the postseason in the recent past, the game plan took shape over the past week as they broke down the film.
Averaging 32.1 points per game and giving up 14.7, Rossville head coach Derick Hammes pointed out the possession, run-oriented offense that was led by a big line up front.
"As a unit, the line has good size, moves people and they fit off of them," said Hammes. "Their fullback is a good runner, think that's a go-to back for them.
"Their style of play is going to lean towards a possession game, our style of play is the opposite. Two ends of the spectrum so to speak, that'll be an important part of the game. Are we going to have a high possession game or is it going to be a grind it out type game?"
Defensively, similar to last week, Hammes said Riverton can throw multiple looks on that side of the ball but it was a new scheme to prepare for, nothing that the size o the defensive lineman stood out as well.
He also added they can cover space well, and attacking space is something Rossville's offense likes to do.
Similar to last week, and any game, Hammes pointed out the need to protect the football but added a few more keys to a victory.
Keys to the game from Hammes: When you’re run-oriented it doesn’t mean you can’t pass. Play action off the runs, our ability to take care of play-action will be key.
Silver Lake will host undefeated Wellsville, a program about an hour away, that averages 43.9 points per game and gives up just 6.4.
Offensively, they're led by junior running back Nash Money, who has 1,497 yards and 29 touchdowns on the season. The team, as a whole, has rushed for 2,788 yards and 45 touchdowns.
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -Corey Catron has been a star in the backfield.
“I got all the confidence in the world in him.” Derick Hammes, Rossville head football coach, said.
His number was called to step up when another Dawg went down.
“Him coming out late at halftime kind of shocked us all, but kind of had to get my mind right with going in at quarterback and try to help out our team as much as possible.” Corey Catron, Rossville quarterback/running back, said.
In the War on 24, Rossville’s electric quarterback Torrey Horak went down with an injury. In his place, Catron took control.
“You’ve got to trust the guys around you and trust that they know what they’re doing and our line helped out a big part with that game,” Catron said. “After those first few drives, we really stepped it up and decided to start playing again.”
The running back turned quarterback full time. And Catron’s helped to keep the Bulldogs undefeated.
The Dawgs will play Riverton this Friday night at Rossville in the next step in the 2A playoffs.
If you would like to read more about Riverton and their 8-2 record for this year, go to the below link. There is video of game highlights there.
https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/riverton-rams-(riverton,ks)/football/home.htm
Sisters Amanda and Caila Hill from Rossville were in Kansas Wesleyan's 78-62 win over Evangel U. on Nov. 6. Amanda had 11 points and 4 rebounds in 30 minutes as a starting forward. Caila had 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 assists in 21 minutes of reserve duty.
From CJOnline:
D3 No. 1 seed Rossville remained perfect, improving to 10-0 with a 32-12 win over the D4 No. 2 seed Nemaha Central at home.
Rossville senior Corey Catron had 254 all-purpose yards, going 11-19 for 149 yards through the air with a touchdown and interception while adding 105 yards on 30 carries for three touchdowns.
Senior Tagen Kippes had three catches for 56 yards to lead the team while Kaden Brown added two for 27 yards and the touchdown catch.
Defenseively, Catron (13) and senior Raphael Cooney (4) led the team in total tackles while senior Tagen Kippes had an interception.
Rossville will host D1 No. 1 seed Riverton (8-2) on Nov. 12 in the Sectional round, Riverton beat D2 No. 2 seed Osage City on Friday, 28-22, in overtime.
These are the remaining teams in the 2A playoffs and the below games will be played Nov. 12.
Riverton (8-2) at Rossville (10-0)
Wellsville (10-0) at Silver Lake (8-2)
Hillsboro (9-1) at Beloit (7-3)
Kingman (9-1) at Thomas More (8-2)
