Lady Dawgs Get Bishop Ward Win

 The RHS girl's basketball team totlally demolished the Bishop Ward girls team 89-9.  The scoring was led by Nora Burdiek (26) and Rylee Dick (26)

RHS Defeats Bichop Ward

 The RHS boys basketball team started the new season with a 77-66 win over Bishop Ward. Leading scorers were Jack Donovan with 35 and McDonnell with 17.

David Foster Obituary

David John Foster, 80, of Rossville, Kansas, died on Monday, December 9th, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka surrounded by his family. 

David was born July 2nd, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Joseph F. and M. Ellen Dale Foster. During David's youth he grew up on a farm south of Topeka. He attended Washburn Rural High School his Freshman year. After his family moved to a farm north of Rossville, he attended Rossville High School class of 1962. David graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1967. David served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1970. 

David married Virginia Kay Rezac on December 27th, 1967, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. She survives at their home. Survivors include his two sons and grandchildren: Andrew Foster (Jennifer), grandchildren Elizabeth, Morgan (Hunter), and one great-granddaughter Hadley; Adam Foster (Laci), grandchildren Kerrigan, Ryder, and Bodie. Other survivors include his brother Charles Foster, Delia and his sister Teresa Foster, Topeka. 

David was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Fred Foster and Robert Foster, and a deeply loved nephew Alan Foster who lived and worked summers on the Foster Farm while he was in high school. 

During high school and college summers David worked for many area farmers. After being discharged from the Air Force, David first farmed with his father-in-law and later started his own farming operation. David loved raising cattle. In the summer he enjoyed driving around in his pick-up with his dog Pokey checking his cattle and pastures. David promoted agriculture in many ways. He was on boards for the St. Marys Farmers Union, the Shawnee County Soil Conservation, and the Cross Creek Watershed District. 

David had an extraordinary work ethic. He spent countless hours driving tractors, checking irrigation, and feeding cows. David could fix anything. He was no stranger to welding, fabricating, and turning wrenches. David would rather work on improving his farm than anything else, which included using the caterpillar dozer to build terraces, ponds, and waterways. David taught his sons about raising cattle and growing crops. He was really proud of their farm operation and enjoyed sharing his passion with those he loved. 

David seldom took time off, but when he did he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and chasing off trespassers. David liked to snow ski and taught his sons, grandkids, and many other kids how to ski. David liked to travel and family vacations were spent camping in the northern and western United States. His favorite vacations were two trips to Alaska. David loved a simple life and being outdoors. He never liked crowds. He enjoyed his time in the countryside. 

Graveside services are pending and will be announced at a later date. 

Memorial contributions in David's memory may be made to either Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion, Midland Care, or to Rossville FFA and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. 

David Foster Passes Away

David John Foster, 80, of Rossville, died on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka surrounded by his family. 

Graveside services are pending and a full obituary will be published at a later date. 

Memorial contributions in David's memory may be made to either Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion, Midland Care, or to Rossville FFA...

RHS Cheer Roster For 2024-25

Name      Class

Ady Henry 10
Alyssa Garcia 11 
Aubrey Miller 9
Brooke Springer 11
Brooklyn Garcia 10
Chloie Hutchinson 9
Claire Whitmore 9
Claire Bergman 12
Danica Davis 12
Fallon Miller 12
Falyn Clurman 9 
Kerrigan Foster 12
Kielyn McDonnell 12
Kinsley Johnson 12
Leni Lewis 10
Madelyn Kenney 12
Madelynn Bergman 10
Maggie Sanders 11
Nora Burdiek 10
Payton Shaddox 10
Presley Thompson 10
Savannah Hammer 11
Shailee Hubbell 11
Shayla Rezac 12
 Shyanne Haehn 12

RHS Dance Roster For 2024-25

 Name                          Grade

Kerrigan Foster, Captain    12
Madelyn Kenney, Captain  12
Lilly Miller, Captain           12
Claire Bergman                   12
Kinsley Johnson                  12
Fallon Miller                        12
Brinley Pottorf                     12
Paige Fairbanks                    11
Madelynn Bergman             10
Leni Lewis                           10
Hadley Brown                       9
McKenna Catron                   9
Chloe Clayton                       9
Aubrey Miller                       9 
Nora Mitchell                       9
Gloria Stebbins                    9

RHS Girls Wrestling Roster For 2024-25

 Weight Name Grade  

145 Chloe Clayton 9 
115 Aliahna Kepner 9
100 Nora Mitchell 9
110 Brinley Pottorf 12
120 Shayla Rezac 12
140 Madelyn Wonnell 10

RHS Boys Wrestling Roster 2024-25

Name           Class

Frederick Benke 9
Wyatt Carey 11
Charles Chance10
Lochlan Culbertson 9
Vincent Daniel 11
Remington Droegemeier 10 
Ryder Foster 9 
Mason French 9
Lakin Gentry 9
Kelton Lacock 10
Cooper Meyer 9
Jayse Moore 9
Brodyn Price 9
Johnathan Robb 12
 Phil Schulz 11
Karson Weissend 9

Girls Basketball Roster for 2024-25

 # Name Grade Height 

1 Claire Whitmore 9 5’3” 
2 Falyn Clurman 9 5'3 
3 Shyanne Haehn 12 5'4
5 Leni Lewis 10 5'6
10 Brooke Springer 11 5'4
11 Ellie Sanders 10 5'7
12 Rylee Dick 11 5'6"
13 Maggie Sanders 11 5'4"
14 Lilly Mitchell 11 5'5"
21 Sydney Sumner 12 5'11
22 Nora Burdiek 10 5'11
24 Shailee Hubbell 11 5'9
25 Chloe Hutchinson 9 5'9
35 Tatum Miller 11 5'5

Boys Basketball Roster for 2024-24

No. Name          Class Height    

0 Jakoby McDonnell 11 5'5" 
1 James Wuensch 11 5'5"
2 Jackson Feldhausen 9 5'0
3 Jack Donovan 11 5'11"
4 Johnny Robb 12 5'7"
5 Conner Bush 11 5'11"
10 Dalen Dick 9 5'6"
11 Cameron Miller 11 6'4" 
12 Tayson Horak 12 5'10"
13 Landen Lewis 9 5'10"
14 John Henry 11 6'2"
15 Mahki Jackson 12 5'10"
20 Brock Bush 12 6'3"
21 Evan Thompson 9 5'10"
22 Kameron Badura 12 6'3"
23 Cale Horak 9 5'11"
24 Andre Johnson 11 5'10"
33 Jordan Johnson 12 5'10"
40 Will Koch 12 5'10"
42 Jordan Martinek 9 5'11"
43 Brayden VanVleck 9 5'8

Capital Names Donovan and Badura To Watch List

Donovan and Badura Named By Capital- Journal as players to w during the 2024-25 basketball season.watch,

Jack Donovan is a Junior who was on the First Team All Mid East League last year while scoring 14 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Kameron Badura is a senior who has the ability to score at the rim and also shoot 3 pointers.

Nora and Rylee Named in TopSportsNews

 NORA BURDIEK, Rossville

Burdiek, a 5-foot-11 sophomore forward, had a breakout season for Rossville as a freshman, earning TSN All-Shawnee County Second 10 and All-Mid-East League second-team recognition. Burdiek averaged 15 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals per game last season as Rossville posted an 18-4 record. Burdiek earned all-county first-team honors in volleyball this fall. 

 

Rylee Dick, Rossville

RYLEE DICK, Rossville

A junior, Dick had a big sophomore season for the Bulldawgs, helping Rossville post an 18-4 record. Dick, a 5-foot-6 guard, received TSN All-Shawnee County Second 10 and All-Mid-East second-team honors last season after averaging 15 points, 3 assists and 3 steals and shooting 36 percent from 3-point range.

TopSportsNews Player To Watch This Year

 JACK DONOVAN, Rossville

A 5-foot-11 junior, Donovan made the All-Shawnee County Top 10 for the first time last season after being named the co-newcomer of the year and receiving honorable mention as a freshman. Donovan averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the 15-7 Bulldawgs while setting a school record with 59 3-point baskets. He was a first-team All-Mid-East League pick. Donovan is also a standout in football and golf for the Bulldawgs, earning All-Shawnee County first-team golf honors.

Kelly Cowan Passes Away

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly Cowan, age 58, on November 25, 2024, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. Kelly Eugene Cowan was born on May 11, 1966 in Topeka, Kansas, to Ron and Mary (Besta) Cowan.

 Kelly was raised in Rossville, graduated from Rossville High School, attended Emporia State University and worked for Custom Wood Products in St. Marys for more than 30 years. Kelly was an avid and loyal sports fan and loved following and discussing his Rossville Bulldawgs, the Kansas State Wildcats, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved being outdoors, whether he was fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles or just driving.

 Kelly is survived by his daughters, Jericka (Aaron) Barber, of Delia, and Annalyn Cowan, of Holton, grandsons Easton, Bowen and Ryatt Barber, his father, Ron Cowan, of Rossville, his brothers John (Brigette), of Topeka, Rodney (Deana), of Maple Hill, Kevin (Valerie), of Wichita, and Shane (Kelly), of Allen, Texas, and his many aunts and uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. Kelly was preceded in death by his mother, Mary, and grandparents John and Grace Cowan, Edward Besta, and Clint and Winifred Kerwin.

 Kelly battled many challenges in recent years, but he was proud of his family and friends, and loved them very much, and they loved him. Kelly was happy to “hang out” and “shoot the breeze” with friends and strangers alike, and he will be missed by many.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 3 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 703 Main St. in Rossville with a rosary following at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 4, also at St. Stanislaus. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536 to be used for a future education fund for Kelly’s grandsons.