After a first round win over St. Marys last week, the Dawgs defeated Jackson Hts13-0 and Mission Valley 6-1, The Dawgs are 23-4 going into the 2-1 A State Tounamnt.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
John L. Martin Passes Away
John Joseph Martin of St. Marys, Kansas passed away holding his wife’s hand on Sunday, May 17, 2026. John was born on June 4, 1938 to Marie (Otnes) and William Martin of Ogden, KS. The family moved to their home on Cross Creek when John was young. He eventually would purchase the family home and farm, and raise his children there.
John attended Holy Cross School in Emmett, Kansas and graduated from Emmett High School, class of 1956. Being high school sweethearts, John and Agnes married on May 3, 1958 and celebrated 68 years of marriage. After living on the family farm in Emmett for over 40 years, they moved to St. Marys and are current members of Immaculate Conception Church. John and Agnes had seven children, 22 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.
As a great storyteller with a sharp memory, John could command a room. He had entertaining stories to tell of his many shenanigans. John was competitive as a high school bull rider, qualifying in the event at the first Kansas High School Rodeo. He championed the underdog, and was kind with a soft heart for helping others.
John was a talented and hard-working tile and marble craftsman, while also maintaining the family farm. But mostly, his love was being a cattle rancher. Over the years, he held many community roles. This included being part of the Holy Cross Church Council, Emmett City Council and serving on the St. Clere township board and Fire District. He was proud to be a second-generation, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #657. John loved Emmett, KS and knew its history. In his last years, he loved driving the back roads and telling stories. John never knew a stranger, and always had time to talk.
John was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Clark, and son, Russell Martin, as well as his grandsons, Jared Cheek and Tate Bernardel.
John is survived by his wife, Agnes Martin of the home; daughters, Jane (Tony) Bernardel, Edwardsville; Joan (Brandon) Magette, St. Marys; Lori Martin, Lawrence; Donna (Andy) Perry, St. Marys; Jennifer Martin, Prairie Village; daughter-in-law, Pam Martin, Belvue; along with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marcia (Gary) Ross, his sister-in-law, Verna Martin and his brother-in-law, Roy Wilson, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be made to Knights of Columbus Council #657 in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm with a rosary to follow on Thursday, May 21 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, May 22, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Inurnment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
RHS Boys Golf Team Fourth At Regional
Rossville came in fourth of the 11 teams in the 2A Regional at Western Hills on May 18..
1. Sacred Heart 315
2. Cair Paravel 338
3. St. Marys 370
4. Rossville 372
Jack Donovan finished 3rd wih a 76. Austin Dohrman tied for 9th and Dalen Dick finished 24th
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Dawgs Defeat Bears 21-4
Rossville Baseball defeated St. Marys 21-4 on May 14. The Dawgs (21-4) will play Jckson Hts (13-7) on May 19 at Rossville in the Regional semi-final,
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Track & Field--Wamego Inv.
2026 Wamego Varsity Invite
Fri, May 8, 2026 Wamego HS Sports Complex
Mens Varsity 19 / 19 Events Completed
1. Wamego 144
2. Rock Creek Senior 126
3. Chapman 92
4. Rossville 30
4. St Marys 30
6. Clay Center 8
Womens Varsity 19 / 19 Events Completed
1. Rock Creek Senior 163
2. Wamego 94
3. St Marys 56.5
4. Chapman 50
5. Clay Center Community 38
6. Flint Hills Christian 10.5
7. Rossville 3
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Jack Donovan Wins Big East League
The Rossville High golf team finished 5th of 10 teams competing at the Big East Tournament at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course on May 11, 2026
Jack Donovan finished in First Place with a score of 71 strokes. Austin Dohrman finished in a tie for 17th with an 85. Creed Wood finished 26th with a 91.
Monday, May 11, 2026
Robert Dolezilek Passes Away
Robert Lee Dolezilek, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Bob was born on August 11, 1948 in Rossville, the son of Frank and Cecilia (Besta) Dolezilek. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1966.
Bob met Diana Morford after high school and they were later married in January of 1971; she preceded him in death...
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Class 2A Sub-State Golf May 18
Class 2A - Cair Paravel Latin School
Date: May 18, 2026
Golf Course: Topeka-Western Hills Golf Course
Host: Cair Paravel Latin School
Manager: Gary Cleverdon
Coaches Meeting: TBD
Tee Time: 9:00 a.m.
Schools
Atchison Co Community HS
Cair Paravel Latin School
Horton HS
Lyndon HS
Maur Hill-Mount Academy
Rossville HS
Sacred Heart HS
Smith Center HS
St. Marys HS
Valley Heights HS
Washington County HS
RJH Community Service Projects
On May 5, RJH students spent part of the day giving back to the community through service projects, including helping at the Rossville Public Library and cleaning up the Toad Strangler Trail. Proud of our students for representing our school and community well. Go Dawgs!
Dawgs & Bears Begin BB Playoffs May 14
The Baseball Playoffs begin May 14 at 5:00 PM with The Dawgs (20-4) entertaining the St. Marys Bears (10-16) at Joe Cambell Stadium in Rossville.
The winner will play either Jackson Heights (12-7) or Valley Heights (9-10) at 2:00 PM on May 19.
Perry Loses Two to RHS BB
Rossville added two more wins by defeating Perry-Lecompton 14-0 and 7-2 in their final tuneup before playoffs begin.
Rossville BB Team Looking At 2A State
The Rossville baseball team looks to be i fine shape for the upcoming State Tournament.
Rossville (20-4) and Frankfort (20-3) lead their 2A Regional. Mission Valley is 17-4 and Valley Falls is 16-5.
In the three A Regional standings, Jeff West is 21-2 and Sabetha is 21-4. These are teams that Rossville competed with.
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