RHS Baseball Outlook for 2023

 The Rossville baseball team was the top-seeded team at last years regional tournament but fell in the semifinals to end a 19-win season early.

Torrey Horak, Kaden Brown, Corey Catron, Tagen Kippes, Aiden Garcia and Brody Lietz are some of the big names who have moved on, but others — like senior Kade Perine and junior Camden Horak — return as players who saw action in all 21 games last year.

Such players as senior Sean Cunningham, junior Avery Crosswhite and sophomores Seth Catron and Tayson Horak saw action in games last year and plenty of roles are up for grabs this season.

Boys All League Basketball Team

 All Mid-East League Team

1st team

• Troy Heiman, Silver Lake
• Brady Hurla, St. Marys
• Keller Hurla, St. Marys
• Eli Oliver, Wabaunsee
• Ryan Schutter, Wabaunsee

2nd team

• Coley Burgress, Rock Creek
• Jack Donovan, Rossville
• Kason Gomez, St. Marys
• Eli Harmison, Riley County
• Daegen Vinduska, Riley County

Honorable Mention

• Ethan Burgess, Rock Creek
• Logan Clark, Wabaunsee
• Jared Johnson, Silver Lake
• Kade Perine, Rossville
• Bryton Reves, Wabaunsee
• Kaden Root, Riley County
• Logan Sturdy, Ro

Girls MEL basketball

Several Rossville players made All MEL in Girls Basketball.

 339_All_Mid-East_League_Selections.pdf

Christopher Nord Passes Away

     Christopher “Chris” James Nord,47, of Topeka passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He came into this world earlier than expected and left this world much earlier than expected.     

He was bom November 20, 1975, in Wichita, Kansas, to Carl and Ruth (Graber) Nord. He was welcomed home by his older brother. Matt. Later, they welcomed sisters Kim and Lori.
    Chris graduated from Mulvane High School and received a bunch of degrees from Kansas State University (B.S. in Political Science, History, and Pre-Law).   He later attended Washburn U.and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence.  He was attending seminary at Saint Paul’s School of Theology to obtain his Master of Divinity and was a local pastor for Rossville United Methodist Church at the time of his death. Chris served in the Army, 22nd Infantry Regiment for three years and earned Soldier of the Year while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. 
    Chris shared two daughtcrs with Chana Nord--Emma and Vallery Nord of Topeka.  Chris married Shari Combs in front of family and friends on December 10, 2022.   In January, they spent their honeymoon together in Jamaica. In February, they were able to watch his beloved Chiefs win the Super Bowl. His final words to his congregation each week were words he would want us all to live by: Love God. Love everyone else. It all comes down to that.
    A memorial ceremony was held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, in  Topeka The fami|y received friends for an hour before the service at the church. 
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS 66533

Final RHS Wrestler's Ranking

     The following Rossville High Wrestlers were ranked by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Assn in the final weekly poll.

157 lb.    Paxton Willett     No,  5
215 lb.    Barrett Leitz        No.  4  
285 lb.    Jacob Carver       No.  4

Horgan and Brecheisen Honored by KWA

   RHS Girls Wresting Coach Courtney Horgan has been named 4-1A Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.   Curt Brecheisen was named 4-1A Girls Wrestling Administrator of the Year by the same organization. 

Nina Lafrinere Passes Away

 Nina Ruth Lafrinere, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab.

She was born January 7, 1951, in Grant Township, MI, the daughter of Steven and Fay (Crippen) Lafrinere. 

Nina was a passionate dog fan and had an immense love for animals. She was proud to have been instrumental in founding the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society (LAWS), which serves to reduce the pet overpopulation, find a home for every pet, and to end to euthanasia of adoptable animals. Nina was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening, motorcycles, and spending time with her family.

​Survivors include two sons, Jesse (Julie) Sherer, Topeka, and Steven Lafrinere, Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Sharin Clairmont and Yvonne Lafrinere; a brother, Dennis Lafrinere; and five grandchildren, Ariel, Alexander, Alivia, Madison, and Jaxon.

Family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  Please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences.

Charla (Teske) (70) Diederich Passes Away

Charla R. Diederich, 71, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

Charla was born March 4, 1952, in Onaga, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Vera “Bernadine” Cameron Teske.  She was raised in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1970.  She married Russell G. Freel in Vallejo, CA.  After living there six years they moved to St. Marys. They would later divorce.

Charla worked at the B&B, the CO-OP hardware store and in the CO-OP offices.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Teske.

Survivors include her son, Donny (Whitney) Freel, Rossville, their children, Bryson & Nolan; her sister, JuDee Turner, St. Marys, two nieces, Deana (Robert) Core, St. Marys, and Lynn (Zach) Haver, Omaha, NE; longtime family friend, Beverly Rogers.

A Celebration of Life will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the St. Marys Senior Center.

Private inurnment will be in the Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home.

     

321A Boys Wrestling State Championship

Gross Pavilion, Hays, Kansas Feb. 25, 2023

Hoxie 260, Norton 101, Sabetha 100.5, Smith Center 79, Atchison County Community 74, Hill City 60, Hoisington 60, Phillipsburg 57, Republic County 51.5, Larned 48, Haven 45, Rossville 44, Herington 41, Ellis 40.5, Halstead 37.5, Rawlins County 36, West Elk 33, Oberlin-Decatur 33, Southeast of Saline 31, Beloit 30, Lakin 29, Minneapolis 28.5, Chaparral 27, Plainville 26.5, Burlingame 24, Council Grove 24, Wichita County 22, Nemaha Central 20, Oakley 19, Bluestem 18, Garden Plain 17, Hillsboro 15.5, Russell 14, Humboldt 13, St. Marys 12, Caney Valley 11, Oskaloosa 11, Quinter 11, Jayhawk-Linn 10, Erie 9, Lyons 8, Chase County 7, Douglass 7, Ellsworth 7, Pleasant Ridge 6, Trego 6, St. Francis 5.5, Wabaunsee 4, Maur Hill 4, Burden Central 4, Fredonia 4, Sedgwick 4, Silver Lake 4, Centralia 3, Cimarron 3, Eureka 3, Osage City 3, Osborne 3, St. John-Hudson 3, Central Heights 1.

CLASS 4-1A Girls Wrestling State Championship

 The State Championships were held at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, Salina 

TEAM SCORES: 

Chanute 88, Rossville 73, Baldwin 70, Santa Fe Trail 66, Pratt 66, Hoisington 64.5, Columbus 61, Buhler 53, Oskaloosa 52, Winfield 49, Mulvane 47, Smoky Valley 46, Scott City 44, Tonganoxie 44, Oakley 43, Fort Scott 41, Girard 36, Stockton 35, Burlington 34, Goodland 33, Chapman 32, Clay Center 32, Ellis 32, Colby 29.5, Minneapolis 29, Cherryvale 28, Marysville 27, Wellington 26, Augusta 25, El Dorado 25, Lakin 25, Wellsville 25, Russell 24, Bluestem 23, Rose Hill 23, Rock Creek 21, Chaparral 20, Erie 20, McPherson 20, Paola 19, Plainville 19, Atchison County 16, Eureka 16, Fredonia 16, Phillipsburg 16, Douglass 14, Chase County 13, Quinter 13, Sabetha 13, Holton 12, Wichita County 12, Caney Valley 11, Larned 10, Cimarron 8, Hill City 8, Central-Burden 6, Coffeyville 6, Eudora 6, Fairfield 6, Norton 6, Lyons 5, Wabaunsee 5, Halstead 4, McLouth 4, Prairie View 4, Remington 4, WaKeeney-Trego 4, Abilene 3, Council Grove 3, Hayden 3, Hoxie 3, Jefferson West 3, Labette County 3, Silver Lake 3, St. Francis 3, Independence 1.

Dennis Clayton Passes Away

    Dennis L. “Denny” Clayton, 79, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home after a short brave battle with cancer.
    He was born September 10, 1943 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Donald and Maude “Blanche” Hickmon Clayton.  Denny graduated from Sloan, IA, High School.
    He was a pipe fitter retired out of Local 441.  Denny loved his family. He enjoyed reading and fishing, especially with his brothers Steve, Big Donnie, Kevin, EV, his good friend Ron. He also liked to sit and have a beer with family and friends. Denny had a great sense of humor and a soft heart.  He was married to Judy Lakings, they divorced and remained friends.
    He was preceded in death by his father and brother Greg (EV). His in-laws, Dale and Carol Luttig, and his brother-in-law Dave Luttig.
    He was married to Cathy Luttig in Emmett on April 28, 1984.  She survives at their home.
    Other survivors include his mother, Blanche (Roger) Jenkins, Sloan, IA, his children, Donald (Sharon) Clayton, Omaha, NE, Christine (Will) Akins, Lincoln, NE, and Amanda Clayton, Rossville; siblings, Donna Zuetlau, Sloan, IA, Donald Clayton, Jackson, NE, Kevin (Cathy) Clayton, Salix, IA, Roxanne (Bob) Hyden, Galveston, IN, Jan (Steve) Hubert, Salix, IA; grandchildren, Megan (Paul) Thole, Samuel (Kayla) Akins, Matthew Akins and Chloe Clayton; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Zachary and Belle Thole. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved to tease.
    Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Rossville Christian Church where there will be a visitation from 10:00 until service time.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Mary, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Boys Substate Basketball

   The RHS boys basketball team lost their first game at the 3A substate tournament to Bishop Ward by a 56-32 score. 
    Rossville finished the season 7- 13 overall and 3-7 in the MEL.

Girls Substate Basketball

    The Silver Lake girls earned their second straight trip to the 3A state tournament.  They defeated #8 seed Royal Valley 7-32, #4 Maur Hill 63-28 and #3 Rossville 46-26 in the championship game. 

    Rossville defeated Perry Lecompton 66-14, Jeff West 60-32 before losing the game to Silver Lake.

Rossville Girl's basketball

The Capital-Journal has several pictures of the Rossville - Jeff West girl's basketball game.  You can see them at: 

 https://www.cjonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/03/03/photos-rossville-girls-basketball-vs-jefferson-west-3-a-sub-state-2023/11389265002/?for-guid=d3d17f50-368c-4cda-a611-a0f95636afcc&utm_source=cjonline-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=list_article_headline&utm_content=NTCJ-KANSAS-TOPEKA-NLETTER65