JACK DONOVAN, Rossville
A senior boys basketball player, Donovan scored 47 points on Friday as Rossville opened postseason with a 90-28 Class 2A sub-state home quarterfinal victory over McLouth. A returning All-Shawnee County pick, Donovan hit 17 of 28 shots on the night with nine 3-pointers while also going 4 of 4 at the free throw line and topping the 40-point mark for the second time this season.
Rossville will be playing its sub-state championship game at Mission Valley on Friday, Feb. 6. The Bulldawgs will take on No. 4 Maur Hill-Mount Academy (18-7). The Ravens defeated Horton 43-42.
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Rossville boys advance to 2A sub-state final, taking down Maur Hill-Mt. Academy
By VINCE LOVERGINE
TopSports.news
The Rossville Bulldawgs said before the season that they wanted to make it back to the Class 2A state tournament after getting a taste of it last season.
Rossville senior Cameron Miller (11) scored a game-high 24 points in the Bulldwags' 67-51 sub-state win over Maur Hill-Mt. Academy. [File photo/TSN]
They’re one step closer to that goal fending off the Ravens Wednesday night in a sub-state semifinal, 67-51.
“Play Rossville basketball man,,'' Bulldawg coach Brandon McDonnell said. "Whether it’s pretty or ugly, it’s about surviving and advancing. As long as we can stay playing together and not bicker at each other too much … sometimes we have that slippage and that’s human nature. You’re going to get mad at each other every once and awhile and that can’t happen for too long. It happened a little bit tonight and then they regrouped.
“We haven’t been in this conversation for so long as a program. Of course, if we made it last year we want to go right back because we want to let people know it wasn’t a fluke. We got one more game and when we win that, let’s go to state.''
For nearly three minutes with the game was tied at 3-3 before Rossville gained its first lead of the game at 9-8 after senior Cameron Miller made two free-throws.
The Bulldawgs went on a 12-2 run to lead by 11 (21-10), forcing Maur Hill-Mt. Academy into a timeout with 1:04 left in the first quarter. Rossville led 23-14 after one quarter.
Then the Bulldawgs couldn’t miss from beyond the arc, with 12 of ther 13 points in the quarter off 3-pointers, two from Miller and one apiece from Jack Donovan and Conner Bush.
The Bulldawgs led 35-22 after Miller’s second triple and took a 36-23 lead into the break.
“What we try to tell the fellas is the game has to settle eventually,'' McDonell said. "You still got the butterflies, trying to figure out what defense they’re in, what seams we can penetrate and just getting into a flow.
“Sometimes for us it takes until the second quarter to get into that flow and that’s what happened tonight.”
After four quick points to begin the third quarter, including a two-hand slam from Miller in transition, Donovan and Bush would knock down 3-pointers and Rossville would build a 19-point lead.
Rossville led 52-40 at the end of three quarters. Bush had nine points and Donovan finished with 16 points.
“Whenever everyone is scoring the same amount, it means we’re sharing the ball and getting open looks as much as we can, but sometimes it’s going to be lopsided but hey, a win is a win,” said Miller, who finished with a game-high 24 points.
The Ravens got it down to nine (52-43), its first time trailing under 10 points since the end of the first quarter. But the Bulldawgs would not let it go any further than that.
Jakoby McDonnell missed an and-one opportunity but Miller grabbed the miss and put it back home for two, putting Rossville back up 12 (58-46).
“That moment (the dunk) changes the momentum, gets the crowd into it, gets us fired up and then we’re good from there,” Miller said.
Despite that lead evaporating a little bit, McDonnell said that shows the confidence the kids have in not letting the game get away from them.
“We’ve been down 20 and came back within one point. It’s not about, ‘Oh, they’re coming back we’re going to lose, it’s more of you’ve been here before and learn how to play with the lead,’’ McDonnell said. “Sometimes we get trigger happy from three and I have to call out a play that results in us getting down hill.”
Rossville (16-7) will play Kansas City Christian (16-9) at 5 p.m. Saturday at Mission Valley.
KCC advanced with a 56-53 win over Jefferson County North.
ROSSVILLE 67, MAUR HILL-MT. ACADEMY 51
Maur Hill-Mt. Academy 14 9 17 11 – 51
Rossville 23 13 16 15 – 67
Maur Hill Mt. Academy (16-9) – Raplinger 4 8-10 16, Korbelik 2 0-2 6, Campbell 3 0-0 8, Wurtz 5 1-1 12, Zimmerer 1 0-0 2, Wilson 2 1-2 5, Te Timoll 1 0-0 2.
Rossville (16-7) -- McDonell 6 1-3 13, Donovan 6 1-2 16, Bush 3 1-4 9, Miller 8 5-6 24, Lewis 1 1-2 3, Johnson 1 0-1 2
3-point goals -- Maur Hill Mt. Academy 5 (Campbell 2, Korbelik 2, Wurtz 1) Rossville 8 (Donovan 3, Miller 3, Bush 2). Total fouls -- Maur Hill Mt. Academy 13, Rossville 12. Fouled out -- none. Technical fouls -- none.
The Rossville boy's baskeball team will advance to the Sub-State title game on March 7 against the winner of the Jeff Co. North/Kansas City Christian game. The Dawgs had an easy time defeating Maur Hill, Mount Academy 67-51. on the Rossville Court.
Rossville (16-7)
McDonell 6 1-3 13
Donovan 6 1-2 16
Bush 3 1-4 9
Miller 8 5-6 24
Lewis 1 1-2 3
Johnson 1 0-1 2
No. 9 Rossville (13-10) defeated No. 1 Kansas City Christian (19-6) 71-49. The Lady Bulldawgs are playing their best basketball of the season right now. They’ve won 10 of their last 12 games.
Against KCC, the Bulldawgs shot the lights out according to head coach Derek Dick. He told the Capital-Journal it was one of his team’s best performances of the season.
Rossville led 13-12 at the end of the first quarter. It opened the second period on an 11-2 run, which gave it all of the momentum needed to secure the win.
Rossville 11 14 14 13 -- 52
Mission Valley 10 7 13 9 -- 39
Rossville scoring:
Bunck 2 (2) 0-0 6
E. Sanders 1 0-0 2
Dick 6 (2) 3-3 17
M. Sanders 0 2-2 2
Burdiek 4 4-4 12
B. Miller 4 (3) 2-4 13
Totals 17 (7) 11-13 52.
Russel captured the 321A Kansas State Wrestling Title
Rossville finished 10th of the 50+ teams. Silver Lake was fifth, St Marys was 48th and Riley Co 43rd.
Individual Honors for Rossville state qualifiers were:
100
Joanie Pottorf (30-18) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points
105
Nora Mitchell (37-12) placed 2nd and scored 23.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Jentri Porter (Leoti Wichita County HS) 34-0 won by decision over Nora Mitchell (Rossville HS) 37-12
(Dec 8-3)
110
Aliahna Kepner (17-26) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.
130
Ariana Moses-Prospere (23-23) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
145
Madelyn Wonnell (38-6) placed 3rd and scored 19.5 team points. 3rd Place Match - Madelyn Wonnell (Rossville HS) 38-6 won by fall over KayLynn Nicholson (Osage City HS) 32-7 (Fall
3:19)
Rossville HS (15-6) will host Maur Hill-Mount Academy (16-8) for the second round of Sub-State at Rossville on Tueday March 4 at 6:00 PM.
Rossville Girls BB Team will play Kansas City Christian, first round winners over St. Marys, on March 3.
Rossville 27 33 25 5 -- 90
McLouth 7 10 4 7 -- 28
Rossville Scoring:
McDonnell 1 0-2 2
Donovan 17 (9) 4-4 47
Horgan 2 1-1 5
Bush 1 0-0 2
Miller 9 (2) 1-1 21
Horak 2 1-1 5
Johnson 2 0-0 6
Martinek 1 0-1 2
Totals 36 (11) 7-10 90.
The Lady Dawgs picked up an easy first round win over Mission Valley 52-39 on Feb 27.
Glenda was born on May 12, 1935 in Winfield, KS the daughter of Glenn and Gladys Morgan.
She was a beloved retired school teacher, known for her dedication to educating children and her enduring passion for their well-being. Amongst many other teaching positions, Glenda spent the last years of her career at Fort Riley Elementary, following an early start in a one-room schoolhouse in Winfield, Kansas. Her commitment to her students did not wane after retirement, as she continued to nurture and support children throughout her life.
An active member of East Side Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, Glenda contributed significantly to her community. She participated in children's ministry and the women's group, and, along with her late husband Delbert, helped establish the beautiful prayer room at the church. Her faith was central to her life, and she found joy in studying the Word, sharing her love for God with others.
In addition to her devotion to education and faith, Glenda was a talented pianist and enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. Earlier in her life, she cherished gardening and homemaking, nurturing her family with love and care.
Glenda is survived by her daughters, Janine (Bryan) Gauntt of Topeka, Debby (Larry) Peterson of Topeka, step-daughter, Pam (Ron) Trevarton of Arkansas, step-son, Steve Bryant of Arkansas, her siblings, Victor Morgan and Helen McKenzie and 12 grandchildren, and more than twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Gladys Morgan, her step-son, Chris Bryant, and her husband Delbert Bryant.
Visitation will be held at East Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St., Topeka, KS on March 6, 2026, at 9:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am.
Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berryton. A reception following the burial will take place at East Side Baptist Church and all are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions in Glenda's memory may be made to the East Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St., Topeka, KS
1 Russell
2 Norton
3 Oakley
4 Plainville
5 Smith Center
6 Phillipsburg
7 Minneapolis
8 St. Francis
9 Rossville
10 Leoti
RHS Girls ranking in the top six of their class include Nora Mitchell (105) in third place and Madelyn Wonnell (146) in second place.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Dale Lehman Jr. of Rossville, Kansas, born in Marion, Ohio, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 56,
He was predeceased by: his father Thomas D. Lehman Sr.; his brother Bernard Lehman Sr.; his grandmother Naomi White; his stepgrandfather Donald White; and his grandparents, Omar and Juanita Bourque.
He is survived by: his wife Kristen Lehman; his children, Courtney Lehman and Caleb Lehman; his grandsons, Oliver and Finnley Robertson; his mother Theresa Lehman; and his sister Tina Lehman. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 9th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Rossville Christian Church (411 Spruce St, Rossville, KS 66533).
Please remember if you are facing something hard "FIGHT LIKE TOM"The family does have a Go Fund Me set up for anyone that wishes to donate https://gofund.me.
