Eagles and Dawgs Spilit in Baseball

With a 12-0 record and a number one 3A ranking,  Silver Lake appeared to be the favorite over the 9-1 Bulldogs in a double header pitting the two leading teams in the Mid-East League.
But the Dawgs were not impressed and inflicted a 7-2 beating of the Eagles in the first game.  Scott Shinn only allowed 4 hits,  but one was a home run.
But,  the Eagles bounced back and the wheels came off in a 6 run third to put an 11-1 hurt on the Dawgs.

Game One:  ROSSVILLE 7, SILVER LAKE 2

Rossville ...       220 ... 300 ... 0 ... — ... 7 ... 10 ... 1
Silver Lake ...   101 ... 000 ... 0 ... — ... 2 ..  . 4 ... 2

Shinn and Nitsch. Brown and Moore. WP — Shinn. LP — Brown. 2B — Rossville: Hartshorn, D. Catron. HR — Silver Lake: Pfannenstiel.

Game Two:  SILVER LAKE 10. ROSSVILLE 1

Rossville ...         100 ... 000 ... 0 ... — ...   1 ...   2 ... 4
Silver Lake ...     006 ... 031 ... x ... — ... 10 ... 10 ... 0

M. Catron, Nitsch (3) and Reesor. Burdiek and Moore, Pfannenstiel (7). WP — Burdiek. LP — M. Catron. 2B — Rossville: Hartshorn. HR — Silver Lake: Pfannenstiel.
Records -- Rossville 10-2; Silver Lake 13-1.

For more details about the games,  go to:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-04-29/rossville-silver-lake-face-adversity-split

Duane Zlatnik (08) Headed to Jacksonville

    KU offensive guard Duane Zlatnik is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars camp as a Free Agent in an effort to play NFL football.

Iserman, Johnson, McCullough & Seele At KSU

    Students from Rossville receiving honors at KSU for the Fall semester of 2012 were Gemma Isermann, Brianne Johnson (09), Tayler McCullough (11), and Lindsay Seele (10).

Larry (52) and Beverly Ketter Celebrate 61st

   Larry and Beverly Ketter will celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary and their 80th birthdays at a reception 2 to 4 p.m. May 5 at Westlake Shelter House in Gage Park.
    The couple wed Jan. 19, 1952, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Larry's birthday is Feb. 18. Beverly's is April 26.
    Both are retired from BNSF. Hosts will be their children, Pam (Rick) Lovell; Peggy (Randy) Stauffer; Gina (Doug) Rhone; Dawn (Roger) Kibbee; Kim (Dan) Durkes; and Kevin (Kerra) Ketter, and their families. No gifts, please.

Kimber Mitchell (06) At PT's Coffee Roasting Co.

    Kimber Mitchell began employment this past summer as a graphic designer at PT's Coffee Roasting Co. in Topeka.
    Kimber began her journey with PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. in September of 2012 as a graphic design intern. When she came across the internship, she jumped on the opportunity to work with a successful and well-known coffee roasting company.
    Kimber is from Rossville, Kansas and attended college at Emporia State University. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts, with an emphasis on Graphic Arts. Continuing her graphic design skills withing the company, Kimber currently holds the position of Head Graphic Designer and is a strong member of the Marketing Team here at PT’s Coffee Roasting Co.
    The company's web site is at: http://www.ptscoffee.com/about-us/our-team

Alexander (04), Reskey (07), Zlatnik (08) Graduate From KU

Kansas U. graduates from Rossville for the recent Fall semester include:
Duane Zlatnik--Bachelor of General Studies in American Studies.
Sean Reskey--Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering.
Rachel Alexander--Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts & Science

St. Marys Invitational Golf Tournament

Here are the results of the St. Marys Invitational Golf Tournament.

Team scores
Holton 322, Nemaha Valley 339, Jeff West 351, Sabetha 361, Osage City 375, Perry-Lecompton 389, Rossville 391, Council Grove 410, Frankfort 410, Centre 411, St. Marys 416, Lyndon 416.

Individual medalists
1. Dugan, Hol., 73; 2. Holaday, Hol., 80; 3. Tegethoff, Hol., 80; 4. Bradley, NV, 81; 5. Olberding, NV, 82; 6. Mueting, Fra., 84; 7. Lahr, OC, 84; 8. Knudson, Hor., 84; 9. Keim, Sab., 85; 10. Morgison, P-L, 85; 11. Meyer, NV, 86; 12. Farrant, JW, 87; 13. Fort, OC, 87; 14. Flood, JW, 87; 15. Mickens, JW, 88; 16. Gockel, Ross., 88; 17. Svitak, Cen., 89; 18. Brooks, JW, 89; 19. Sides, Hol., 89; 20. Halls, Sab., 89.

For additional details of the tournament,  go to:  http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/smhs/athletics/boysgolf/13/13_sm.pdf

Jessica Wehrli (12) On NCCC Volleyball Team

    Jessica Wehrli played volleyball this year for the Neosho County Community College.    Here is info from her team bio page:

Height: 5-6
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Rossville, KS
Previous School: Rossville High School
Career Highlights: All state 2^nd team in high school
Parents: Pam and James Wehrli
Siblings: 1 brother
Hometown: Rossville, KS
High School: Rossville High School
Major: Elementary Education
Birthday: September 14
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite TV Show: House
Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
Favorite Volleyball Athlete: Jordan Larson
Person I admire most: High School Volleyball Coach
Nickname: Jess
Hobbies: sports
Strange fact that few people know about me: Watch sports center a lot.

Shelby Cooper (12) Cheerleader Bio

    Shelby Cooper is on the cheerleading squad at Neosho  County  Community College for the 2012-2013 school year.  Below is info from her bio page.
Shelby Cooper
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Rossville, KS
Previous School: Rossville High School
Shelby is the daughter of Darren and Penny Cooper
Siblings: Dustin & Shanel Cooper
Major: Nursing
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Movie: Elf
Person I most admire: my Mom
Nickname: Shelb
Hobbies: camping, fishing, & hunting

Sofball Regional Assignments

Marion,  (May 13 & 14) @ Marion BSB/SB Complex, Eisenhower Drive
Teams competing will be Council Grove, Gypsum-Southeast of Saline, Herington/White City, Marion, Riley County, Rossville, St. Marys

Baseball Regional Assignments for 2013

3A Baseball Regional at Effingham-ACCHS,  (May 13 & 15) @ ALCHS Sports Complex, 908 Tiger Road
Teams competing will be:  Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy, Easton-Pleasant Ridge, Effingham-Atchison County Community, Rossville, Silver Lake, Wathena-Riverside

New Duane Zlatnik (08) Video

    KMBC has put up a new video with an interview about Rossville's Dunae Zlatnik who is hoping to be selected in the last rounds of the NFL draft on the 27th.  If he is not picked in the draft,  then he hopes to make it into one of the team's camps as a free agent.
    The interview can be seen at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up8GhFL1glM

Area Softball Leaders

HITTING

AVERAGE

Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, .708; Kayhill, Wellsville, .692; Stegall, Troy, .688; Lane, Valley Falls, .680; Lockwood, Silver Lake, .660; Jirak, Chase County, .655; Jaloma, Atchison, .619; Smith, Atchison, .611; Kelsheimer, Chase County, .594; Wilson, Rock Creek, .591; Bennett, Troy, .588; Miller, Oskaloosa, .588; Christy, Silver Lake, .581; Henry, Rock Creek, .576; Langvardt, Chapman, .575; Byrn, Lawrence, .568; Brecheisen, Rossville, .562; Lane, Silver Lake, .562; Halter, Riverside, .556; Womack, Silver Lake, .550; Merriman, Holton, .537; Beckman, Santa Fe Trail, .526; Worrell, Royal Valley, .520; Burt, Santa Fe Trail, .519; Srna, Rock Creek, .515; Wegner, Silver Lake, .513.

HOME RUNS

Merriman, Holton, 5; Brooks, Oskaloosa, 4; Kirk, Rossville, 4; Halter, Riverside, 3; Womack, Silver Lake, 3; Zerbe, Mission Valley, 3; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 2; Damashek, Burlington, 2; Kelsheimer, Chase County, 2; Kraus, Mission Valley, 2; Langvardt, Chapman, 2; Lewis, Burlingame, 2; Wilson, Rock Creek, 2; Brecheisen, Rossville, 1; twenty six others also have 1 home run.

RBI

Merriman, Holton, 27; Jirak, Chase County, 21; Womack, Silver Lake, 21; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 18; Zerbe, Mission Valley, 18; Brooks, Oskaloosa, 17; Damashek, Burlington, 17; Brecheisen, Rossville, 16; Halter, Riverside, 16; Bassett, Oskaloosa, 15; S. Brown, Wamego, 15; Herring, Holton, 15; Kirk, Rossville, 15; Lane, Valley Falls, 14; Langvardt, Chapman, 14; McManigal, Holton, 14; Burt, Santa Fe Trail, 13; Farley, Chapman, 13; B. Henry, Wabaunsee, 13; Henry, Rock Creek, 13; Jaloma, Atchison, 13; Kelsheimer, Chase County, 13; Overkamp, Rock Creek, 13; Sparks, Wellsville, 13; Griffin, Chase County, 12; Harding, Oskaloosa, 12; Herring, Valley Falls, 12; Pearson, Burlington, 12; G. Brown, Riverside, 11; Buster, Wamego, 11; Carmona, Lawrence, 11; A. Flach, Wabaunsee, 11; VanderPutten, Rossville, 11.

PITCHING

WINS

Buster, Wamego, 9; Bassett, Oskaloosa, 7; Christy, Silver Lake, 7; Deiter, Silver Lake, 7; Morgan, Council Grove, 7; Beckley, Wellsville, 6; Heins, Chase County, 6; Beemer, Chapman, 5; Emling, Burlington, 5; Fincham, Marysville, 5; Holaday, Holton, 5; Wildey, Abilene, 5; Campbell, Rock Creek, 4; Damashek, Burlington, 4; Herring, Valley Falls, 4; Kirk, Rossville, 4; Kraus, Mission Valley, 4; Schlesener, Mission Valley, 4; Ash, Herington, 3; Grimmett, Rossville, 3; Jaloma, Atchison, 3; McManigal, Holton, 3; Sumonja, Lawrence, 3; Winder, Troy, 3.

ERA

Heins, Chase County, 0.54; Deiter, Silver Lake, 0.83; Bassett, Oskaloosa, 1.11; Fincham, Marysville, 1.35; Kraus, Mission Valley, 2.10; Jaloma, Atchison, 2.15; Morgan, Council Grove, 2.16; Kirk, Rossville, 2.26; Emling, Burlington, 2.32; Herring, Valley Falls, 2.55; Beemer, Chapman, 2.56; Wildey, Abilene, 2.81; Holaday, Holton, 2.83; Buster, Wamego, 3.08.

STRIKEOUTS

Bassett, Oskaloosa, 120; Deiter, Silver Lake, 67; Heins, Chase County, 65; Wildey, Abilene, 62; Morgan, Council Grove, 57; Buster, Wamego, 55; Beckley, Wellsville, 47; Kirk, Rossville, 39; Beemer, Chapman, 38; Kraus, Mission Valley, 38; Sumonja, Lawrence, 38; Fincham, Marysville, 35; Holaday, Holton, 34; Jaloma, Atchison, 34; Ash, Herington, 27; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 22.

Area Leaders in Baseball

BATTING

AVERAGE

Glissman, Valley Falls, .594; Bachura, Council Grove, .588; Fine, West Franklin, .571; Boucher, Mission Valley, .567; Fleming, Council Grove, .567; L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, .543; D. Hake, Concordia, .538; Nitsch, Rossville, .536; Gilbert, Concordia, .529; Sage, Santa Fe Trail, .523; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, .520; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, .516; Shirley, Council Grove, .514; Van Houtan, Oskaloosa, .500; Watts, Marysville, .500; Leydig, Council Grove, .487; Thurber, Royal Valley, .487; Burns, Valley Falls, .472; Brecheisen, Rossville, .471; Swinehart, Lyndon, .469; Thomas, Junction City, .469.

HOME RUNS

L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 5; E. Clark, Valley Falls, 2; Glissman, Valley Falls, 2; Pearson, Concordia, 2; Tessendorf, Royal Valley, 2; Thurber, Royal Valley, 2; Weishaar, Valley Falls, 2; Allen, Mission Valley, 1; Brecheisen, Rossville, 1; Broadbent, Mission Valley, 1; Burget, Royal Valley, 1; K. Clark, St. Marys, 1; T. Clark, Mission Valley, 1; Denton, Junction City, 1; Fine, West Franklin, 1; Harden, Perry-Lecompton, 1; A. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 1; Shinn, Rossville, 1; Swartz, Thomas, Concordia, 1; Watts, Marysville, 1.

RBI

Glissman, Valley Falls, 26; L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 26; A. Pryor, Central Heights, 20; Weishaar, Valley Falls, 19; Bachura, Council Grove, 18; Kruger, Silver Lake, 18; Broadbent, Mission Valley, 17; Fleming, Council Grove, 17; Horstick, Central Heights, 16; Leydig, Council Grove, 16; Moore, Silver Lake, 16; Thurber, Royal Valley, 16; Shinn, Rossville, 15; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 15; Tessendorf, Royal Valley, 15; Brown, Silver Lake, 14; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 14; Burns, Valley Falls, 14; Allen, Mission Valley, 13; Fitch, Lyndon, 13; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, 13; Swinehart, Lyndon, 13; Nitsch, Rossville, 12; Noble, Oskaloosa, 12;.

PITCHING

WINS

Fleming, Council Grove, 6; Leydig, Council Grove, 6; Brown, Silver Lake, 5; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 4; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 4; Harden, Perry-Lecompton, 3; Holz, St. Marys, 3; Hortsick, Central Heights, 3; Lutgen, Rock Creek, 3; Perry, Silver Lake, 3; Shinn, Rossville, 3; Adams, Rock Creek, 2; T. Allen, Mission Valley, 2; Z. Allen, Valley Falls, 2; Boucher, Mission Valley, 2; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 2; Burns, Valley Falls, 2; M. Catron, Rossville, 2; E. Duda, West Franklin, 2; Harris, Oskaloosa, 2; Herdman, Lyndon, 2; Herren, Wabaunsee, 2; Hittle, Concordia, 2; Scrimsher, Perry-Lecompton, 2; Sellers, Lyndon, 2; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 2; Terrapin, Wabaunsee, 2; Thurber, Royal Valley, 2; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 2; Watts, Marysville, 2.

ERA

Burns, Valley Falls, 0.00; M. Catron, Rossville 0.00; Horstick, Central Heights, 0.36; Brown, Silver Lake, 0.55; Gieber, Concordia, 0.78; Shinn, Rossville, 0.78; Perry, Silver Lake, 0.82; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 0.86; Griffee, Marysville, 0.88; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 0.91; Fleming, Council Grove, 0.97; Smith, Central Heights, 1.11; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 1.52; Hittle, Concordia, 1.68; Herren, Wabaunsee, 1.75; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 1.77;.

STRIKEOUTS

Holz, St. Marys, 45; Thurber, Royal Valley, 40; Brown, Silver Lake, 39; Fleming, Council Grove, 38; Leydig, Council Grove, 37; M. Catron, Rossville, 35; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 34; Lutgen, Rock Creek, 32; Woodruff, Lyndon, 32; Watts, Marysville, 30; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 26; Shinn, Rossville, 26; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 25.

Softball Team Wins Two at Perry-Lecompton

    The RHS girls softball team picked up two wins against Perry-Lecompton on April 19.    They won the first game 14-6 with Taylor Kirk pitching the complete game to get the win.  In the second game,  junior Darian  Grimmett pitched the complete game to get a 5-4 win.

Mandy Wilson (12) Winning for HCC

    Mandy Wilson, a freshman at Highland Community College has been turning in some excellemt performances for their track team this spring.  The more recent highlights are as follows.
    On April 13 at the Darrel Gourley Open,  she ran her personal best of the year in the 800 M for first place with a 2.23.27.  She was also on the 4 x 100 relay team which won that event.
    Most recently,  on April 24,  she won the 800M at the ESU Mid-Week Open with a 2.23.64.
    For a complete record of all her events this spring,  go to:
http://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/4169980.html

KABC Has RHS Ranked Seventh

    With the Rossville High School web site down for the last couple weeks and the Capital not publishing baseball and softball scores,  it is difficult to get information about the teams.  Any parent, teacher, player, or alumni that can send info about the teams performances would be helping a great deal.  Just e-mail any info to Frank.Ruff@juno.com.

    The April 22 Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches ranking of 3A baseball teams has Rossville in seventh place.  Silver Lake, with their undefeated 12-0 season   was in first place, not an unusual event.

Baseball Team Splits at Perry-Lecompton

     The Bulldogs  baseball win streak ended at 9 as they lost to  Perry-Lecompton in the second game of a double header.   The Dawgs were up 1-0 going into the bottom of the ninth on the opponents field,  but a bases loaded wild pitch allowed the Kaws to pick up a 2-1 win.  Rossville won the first game 15-4 and is now  9-1 overall.
    Marcus Catron still hasn’t allowed an earned run and has struck out 35.

Duane Zlatnik (08) Ready for NFL Draft

    Duane Zlatnick has been splitting time between the KU campus and Rossville as he prepares for the NFL draft on April 27.  His old high school coach, Steve Buhler is helping him prepare for tryouts as well as the coaching staff at KU.    Several teams have expressed interest in Duane though it likely will be in the later rounds of the draft,  or,  as a free agent if he is not drafted.
    You can read at the following URL about his preparations and thoughts on the process as he awaits that important day.  
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-04-23/zlatnik-among-ku-players-hoping-draft-call

    You can also read more about Duane at:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=85076&draftyear=2013&genpos=OG

    You can also read about him and also listen to a radio interview at:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nfldraftcombine/2013/03/28/nfl-draft-buzz-kansas-og-duane-zlatnik

Active Water 5K/1Mile on April 27

    On this Saturday, April 27,   Rossville Grade School with be the site of the ActiveWater 5K/1-mile run/walk.  It will start at  7:30 a.m. with check-in beginning at 6:30 a.m.  Registration fee for the 5K is $25 and the  1-mile is $20. Call Jenny at 806-2530. Proceeds will help put in wells and purification systems in Africa. Register at http://www.active.com/running/rossville-ks/active-water-5k-and-1-mile-ru....

Mandy Wilson (12) Wins 500 Meter Dash

    Mandy Wilson came in first in the 500 meter dash at the Scottie Classic track and field meet at Highland Community College on Feb. 9, 2013.  Mandy is a freshman at Highland CC.
     Mandy ran a 2:31.60 in the 800M at Park University Invitational, placing first. on March 19.
      On March 30,  Mandy ran a new season best time of 2:26.42 in the 800M at the  Emporia State Spring Open, placing third behind runners from KU and ESU.

John Lambotte (42) Passes Away

John Henry Lambotte, age 89, of Salina, Kansas, died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.     He was born on December 29, 1923, in Rossville, Kansas, the son of Henry Louis and Loretta Mae (Lambott) Lambotte.     Mr. Lambotte was raised in Rossville, Ks where he attended grade & high schools, graduating from Rossville High School in 1942. He attended Clark Business school in Topeka, KS and worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 3 years before beginning in the ministry.     Mr. Lambotte yielded his life to God in his early youth and was faithful to this choice his whole lifetime upholding the teachings of Jesus Christ.     Mr. Lambotte was a Minister of the Gospel and had lived in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas & Nebraska.     He is survived by three nieces: Glenice Schraw, and her husband Dean (deceased), Mary Headrick, and her husband Kermit, Wanda Headrick and her husband Gary, nephew: Dale May, and his wife Shari, Wilma May (wife of George, deceased) many great nephews, nieces and friends also survive.     Mr. Lambotte was preceded in death by his parents, and by two sisters: Mabel Luvina May and Velma Celeste Lambotte and one nephew, George May.     The family of Mr. Lambotte will receive friends during a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, until service time at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel 1616 Pountz Ave. Manhattan, KS. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan

Floyd Gee Passes Away

    Floyd A. Gee, 92, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Rossville, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, Kan.
    Floyd Gee was born Dec. 8, 1920, at Home City, the son of Fred A. and Gertrude E. Seip Gee.
    He was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute.        He was married to Ruth Wullschleger in August 1944 and lived in Indiana, where he was a pastor.       
    Years later the family moved to Rossville, and he was the pastor of the Rossville Bible Church for many years.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, who passed away Jan. 15, 2013.  He is survived by his son, Dan Gee; daughter, Laurel Neal, Kansas City, Kan.; and four grandchildren.
    Private burial was in the Marysville City Cemetery.   Memorial contributions can be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences can be made at www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Viola (Hahn) Parker Passes Away

    Viola “Pinky” Susan Barker, 90, of Wamego, Kansas passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2013 following her battle with cancer.
    She was born July 27, 1922 in Willard, Kansas the daughter of George and Fannie Lloyd Hahn. Pinky attended grade school in Rossville, KS and also graduated from high school at Holton, Kansas.
    Following high school, she married Richard “Dick” Vincent Barker on June 3, 1943 in Holton. She and Dick moved from Holton to Wamego in 1946, where they both lived the remainder of their lives. Dick preceded her in death on February 22, 1999.
    Pinky worked at the Topeka offices of Santa Fe Railroad for several years while she attended night school at Clark’s School of Secretarial and Business. After moving to Wamego, she worked for several years at Wamego Electric and then for Dr. Gail McPeak until her retirement.
    Pinky was always very active and supportive of the Wamego community. She was a member or past member of Wamego American Legion Auxiliary, Wamego VFW Auxiliary, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Wamego Historical Society, Wamego Hospital Auxiliary, Wamego Senior Citizens, Sweet Adelines, and was a Girl Scout leader for 11 years.
    Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Barker of Salina, KS; one sister of Pratt, KS. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Sue Barker.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church of Wamego. A rosary will be recited Friday at 10:00 a.m. just prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pinky will lie in-state at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego on Thursday from 12:00 until 6:30 p.m. The casket will remain closed throughout. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wamego Hospital Auxiliary and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, 66547.

Mindy Wilson (12) Wins 400 M Hurdles

    Mindy Wilson,  a freshman on the Ft. Hays track team competed in the Alex Francis Classic at Ft. Hays on Mach 30.  She was 4th in the 100 Meter Hurdles and 1st in the 400 Meter Hurdles.

Shannon Parr (12) Third in Penthathlon (Revised)

    Shannon Parr, a freshman at KSU, recently finished third in the indoor Carol Robinson Penthathlon on Dec. 7, 2012.  In the individual events,  she placed fourth in the 800 meter run, third in the 60 meter hurdles, third in the high jump, third in the long jump, and fourth in the shot put.    Shannon's times, and also those of the top 6 finishers in each event,  can be read at:

http://kstatesports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/stats/2012-2013/crwpresults.html

    In Dec., Shannon tore her ACL which had to be operated on.  Therefore,  she will be rehabbing for the rest of this school year.

Jill Michaux, Attorney at Law

   The below URL is an interesting look at Jill Michaux who servd as Judge of the Rossville Municipal Court from 1993 through 2009. The Topeka native graduated from Washburn University Law School in 1982 with honors.
   She married Mark W. Neis in 1984 and they formed Neis & Michaux, P. A.
   They have one daughter, Michelle Neis, who attends law school.  You can read much more about Jill and her law practice at:

http://bankruptcykansas.info/jill-michaux/

Larry Bowers (94) to be Ordained

    Deacon Larry Bowers graduated from Rossville High School in 1994, and earned a bachelor of science in computer engineering from Kansas State University in 1999.  He did computer engineering until he decided to enter the Capuchin Franciscan order in 2004.  He began his seminary studies in 2008.  He plans to be ordained into the priesthood on May 25, 2013, at St. Matthew Parish in Topeka.
    To read more about Larry, go to:
   
http://www.theleaven.com/v34/v34n17deacon_bowers.html

Rossville UMC Fundraiser and BB Game

You Tube Video of Rossville UMC fundraiser, including clips of the basketball game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85OMuPj0-8

T. J. McGreevy To Help Coach Rattlers

The Rossville Rattlers are excited to announce that T.J. McGreevy will be joining the coaching staff for the 2013 season. McGreevy will take the role of Pitching coach for the second year summer collegiate baseball team.

 

McGreevy, who is currently finishing his senior year at Wichita State University, has won back-to-back NBC World Series with the Santa Barbara (Calif.) Foresters. Previous to his time in Santa Barbara, he spent the 2010 season with the Topeka Golden Giants.

 

McGreevy will join Manager Brett Cowdin and his son Tobi on the coaching staff, as well as possibly getting some time on the mound this summer. At Wichita State, McGreevy is currently 3-1, with a 2.76 ERA in 32.2 innings pitched. He's given up 33 hits, 11 runs, 10 earned runs while striking out 23 batters and walking just 4.

 

"I'm excited to have T.J. join the staff this season. He's a wonderful young man and makes this ball club that much better with his presence," said Rattlers Manager Brett Cowdin. "T.J. can use his experiences playing summer ball and division-I baseball and help mentor these young players. His leadership will be pivotal to developing our pitching staff."

 

McGreevy will join the Rattlers once Wichita State's season has completed. Currently the Shockers are 7-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference and 21-17 overall.

 

 

T.J. McGreevy's Background:

 

As a Junior at Wichita State: Pitched in 19 games, all in relief...Went 2-3 with a 5.54 ERA and one save...Pitched 37.1 innings with 14 strikeouts...Pitched a season-high five innings against Southern Illinois on May 22...Struck out a season-high two three times...Earned wins against Evansville and Kansas State...Earned save against North Dakota...Named to the AD's honor roll for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.

As a Sophomore at Wichita State: Made 21 appearances with two starts on the mound...Went 0-1 with a 2.13 ERA...Pitched 50.2 innings with 24 strikeouts...Pitched a season high 4.1 scoreless innings against Creighton on May 7...Also pitched 4.1 innings against Bradley on May 19...Had a season high four strikeouts against Kansas on May 3 and at Bradley on May 19...Earned saves against Arizona and Indiana State twice...Named to the AD's honor roll for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.

As a Freshman at Wichita State: Made 17 appearances with one start...Went 1-3 with a 7.16 ERA and three saves...Pitched 32 2/3 innings with 23 strikeouts...Pitched a season-high four innings against North Dakota on March 3...Struck out a season-high five against Oral Roberts on May 18...Earned win against Rogers State...Earned saves against Eastern Michigan, North Dakota and Florida Gulf Coast...Named to the AD's honor roll for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.

High School: He attended Hayden High School in Topeka, Kan...Lettered three years in baseball, three years in football and three years in basketball...In baseball, during junior season went 6-2 with a 2.01 ERA in 43 1/3 innings with 43 strikeouts...In 2009, named first team all-state and was named Pitcher of the Year in 4A...In 2008, earned first team all-state honors in 4A...Also named co-Player of the Year in 4A...Named first team all-Centennial league and first team all-city...Member of team that was first in league and third at state during freshman season and third at state during sophomore and junior seasons...Member of team that won state championship during senior season...In football, named MVP of the Shrine Bowl for the East squad...Member of team that won state championship during senior season...In basketball, member of team that won state championship during junior season...Named the Shawnee County male athlete of the year for 2008-09...Member of the honor roll every semester.
The Rossville Rattlers play at historic Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville, KS and are the 2012 National Baseball Congress Summer Nationals Runner-Up. The 2013 season swings into action on May 30th at home against the Midwest Bruins. Like us on Facebook or Twitter (@RvilleRattlers) to get the latest news and updates. Please contact rossvillerattlers@gmail.com for more information on the team.

Mid-East All-League Basketball Team

MID-EAST ALL-LEAGUE BASKETBALL TEAMS

Boys

First team

Tyler Brown, sr., Silver Lake; Dalton Catron, sr., Rossville; Bryce Chavis, sr., Riley County; Shane Flach, jr., Wabaunsee; Kyle Hammer, sr., Rossville; Nick Herren, sr., Wabaunsee; Jacob Miller, sr., Rock Creek; Peter Pfannenstiel, sr., Silver Lake; Gavin Royer, sr., St. Marys; Ryan Schneider, jr., Rock Creek; Trenton Smith, jr., Silver Lake.

Honorable mention

Shane Adams, sr., Rock Creek; Evan Burdiek, sr., Silver Lake; Jacey Buss, sr., Riley County; Tyler Dillon, sr., Rock Creek; Jeff Immenschuh, sr., Rossville.

Girls

First team

Cara Flach, so., Wabaunsee; Jayna Flach, jr., Wabaunsee; Mackenzie Freeman, sr., Silver Lake; Ashlyn Lane, jr., Silver Lake; Maria Moylan, so., St. Marys; Megan Srna, sr., Rock Creek; Clare Thomas, so., St. Marys; Katelyn Thomson, jr., Riley County; Madison Vargo, jr., Riley County; Makayla Vargo, jr., Riley County.

Honorable mention

Shiann Bruce, sr., Rock Creek; Brooke Channel, jr., Rossville; Lexi Diepenbrock, jr., Wabaunsee; Taylor Oliver, jr., Riley County; Patty Thomas, sr., St. Marys; Taylor White, fr., Silver Lake; Alexis Wilson, so., Rock Creek.

Baseball Area Stat Leaders

AREA BASEBALL STAT LEADERS

HITTING

AVERAGE

Fine, West Franklin, .666; Bachura, Council Grove, .630; Boucher, Mission Valley, .624; Nitsch, Rossville, .619; Fleming, Council Grove, .615; Glissman, Valley Falls, .567; Altic, West Franklin, .555; L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, .551; W. Duda, West Franklin, .545; Gilbert, Concordia, .545; Thurber, Royal Valley, .545; Cunningham, Perry-Lecompton, .533; Reed, West Franklin, .533; Clark, Mission Valley, .524; Freeman, Silver Lake, .524; Sage, Santa Fe Trail, .523; Watts, Marysville, .522; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, .516.

HOME RUNS

L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 4; Clark, Valley Falls, 2; Glissman, Valley Falls, 2; Pearson, Concordia, 2; Tessendorf, Royal Valley, 2; Thurber, Royal Valley, 2; Weishaar, Valley Falls, 2; Allen, Mission Valley, 1; Brecheisen, Rossville, 1; Broadbent, Mission Valley, 1; Burget, Royal Valley, 1; Clark, Mission Valley, 1; Clark, St. Marys, 1; Denton, Junction City, 1; Fine, West Franklin, 1; Harden, Perry-Lecompton, 1; A. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 1; Shinn, Rossville, 1; Swartz, Silver Lake, 1; Thomas, Concordia, 1.

RBI

Glissman, Valley Falls, 22; L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 18; Broadbent, Mission Valley, 17; Fleming, Council Grove, 17; Pryor, Central Heights, 17; Bachura, Council Grove, 16; Kruger, Silver Lake, 16; Weishaar, Valley Falls, 16; Horstick, Central Heights, 15; Freeman, Silver Lake, 14; Moore, Silver Lake, 14; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, 13; Tessendorf, Royal Valley, 13; Allen, Mission Valley, 12; Burns, Valley Falls, 12; Shinn, Rossville, 12; Thurber, Royal Valley, 12; Clark, Valley Falls, 11; Clark, Mission Valley, 10; Fitch, Lyndon, 10; Herren, Wabaunsee, 10; Miller, Rock Creek, 10; Nitsch, Rossville, 10; Bailey, Mission Valley, 9; Beckwith, Central Heights, 9; M. Catron, Rossville, 9; Clark, St. Marys, 9; Kolde, St. Marys, 9; Swinehart, Lyndon, 9; Robinson, Perry-Lecompton, 9.

STOLEN BASES

Langvardt, Council Grove, 16; Zimmerman, Council Grove, 14; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 12; Crome, Marysville, 10; W. Duda, West Franklin, 9; Feldkamp, Rock Creek, 9; Christen, St. Marys, 8; Herren, Wabaunsee, 8; Clark, Mission Valley, 7; Fine, West Franklin, 7; Griffee, Marysville, 7; Pfannenstiel, Silver Lake, 7; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 7.

PITCHING

WINS

Fleming, Council Grove, 5; Leydig, Council Grove, 5; Brown, Silver Lake, 4; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 4; Harden, Perry-Lecompton, 3; Holz, St. Marys, 3; Hortsick, Central Heights, 3; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 3; Lutgen, Rock Creek, 3; Perry, Silver Lake, 3; Adams, Rock Creek, 2; Allen, Mission Valley, 2; Allen, Valley Falls, 2; Boucher, Mission Valley, 2; Burns, Valley Falls, 2; M. Catron, Rossville, 2; Herren, Wabaunsee, 2; Scrimsher, Perry-Lecompton, 2; Shinn, Rossville, 2; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 2; Thurber, Royal Valley, 2; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 2.

ERA

Burns, Valley Falls, 0.00; M. Catron, Rossville 0.00; Gieber, Concordia, 0.00; Harris, Oskaloosa, 0.00; Mehl, Concordia, 0.00; Shinn, Rossville, 0.00; Smith, Central Heights, 0.00; Boucher, Mission Valley, 0.58; Horstick, Central Heights, 0.64; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 0.66; Allen, Mission Valley, 0.70; Brown, Silver Lake, 0.75; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 0.91; E. Duda, West Franklin, 1.00; Reed, West Franklin, 1.00; Scrimsher, Perry-Lecompton, 1.02; Griffee, Marysville, 1.08; Perry, Silver Lake, 1.12; Fleming, Council Grove, 1.22.

STRIKEOUTS

Thurber, Royal Valley, 40; Holz, St. Marys, 39; Fleming, Council Grove, 36; Brown, Silver Lake, 33; Lutgen, Rock Creek, 32; Leydig, Council Grove, 31; M. Catron, Rossville, 26; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 25; Horstick, Central Heights, 22; Watts, Marysville, 22; Adams, Rock Creek, 21; Herren, Wabaunsee, 21; Shinn, Rossville, 21; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 20; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 19; Ketter, Marysville, 19; E. Duda, West Franklin, 18; Reese, St. Marys, 18; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 18.

Area Softball Stat Leaders

Softball High school  Area stat leaders

HITTING

AVERAGE

Kayhill, Wellsville, .692; Jirak, Chase County, .667; Jaloma, Atchison, .632; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, .625; Stegall, Troy, .625; Brecheisen, Rossville, .600; Wilson, Rock Creek, .591; Miller, Oskaloosa, .577; Henry, Rock Creek, .576; Romine, Santa Fe Trail, .571; Damashek, Burlington, .563; Smith, Atchison, .562; Leiser, Burlington, .556; Pearson, Burlington, .556; Merriman, Holton, .537; Bennett, Troy, .529; Beckman, Santa Fe Trail, .526; Vogelsberg, Marysville, .524; Griffin, Chase County, .522; Worrell, Royal Valley, .520; Burt, Santa Fe Trail, .519; Dougan, Wellsville, .519; Kraus, Mission Valley, .516; Srna, Rock Creek, .515.

HOME RUNS

Brooks, Oskaloosa, 5; Merriman, Holton, 5; Zerbe, Mission Valley, 3; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 2; Kirk, Rossville, 2; Wilson, Rock Creek, 2; Brecheisen, Rossville, and eighteen others, 1. 

RBI

Merriman, Holton, 27; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 18; Zerbe, Mission Valley, 18; Bassett, Oskaloosa, 17; Brooks, Oskaloosa, 15; Brown, Wamego, 15; Damashek, Burlington, 15; Herring, Holton, 15; McManigal, Holton, 14; Brecheisen, Rossville, 13; Burt, Santa Fe Trail, 13; Henry, Rock Creek, 13; Overkamp, Rock Creek, 13; Sparks, Wellsville, 13; Jirak, Chase County, 12; Pearson, Burlington, 12; Buster, Wamego, 11; Henry, Wabaunsee, 11; Jaloma, Atchison, 11; Stegall, Troy, 11; Dougan, Wellsville, 10; Harding, Oskaloosa, 10; Kirk, Rossville, 10; Quinn, Rock Creek, 10; Searles, Holton, 10; Beckman, Santa Fe Trail, 9; Clark, Holton, 9; Griffitt, Wamego, 9; Kulp, Riley County, 9; Lafferty, Royal Valley, 9; VanderPutten, Rossville, 9; Vogelsberg, Marysville, 9; Weilert, Holton, 9; Ziegenhirt, Council Grove, 9.

STOLEN BASES

Marriott, Troy, 20; Weishaar, Troy, 20; Srna, Rock Creek, 15; Anderson, Troy, 13; Stock, Troy, 13; Kraus, Mission Valley, 11; Merriman, Holton, 11; Zaldivar, Santa Fe Trail, 11; Bennett, Troy, 10; Burt, Santa Fe Trail, 10; Jenkins, Troy, 10; Kayhill, Wellsville, 10; Stegall, Troy, 10; Wright, Oskaloosa, 10; Allen, Council Grove, 9; Breshears, Marysville, 9; Moore, Santa Fe Trail, 9; Winder, Troy, 9; Willitts, Oskaloosa, 9.

PITCHING

WINS

Buster, Wamego, 9; Bassett, Oskaloosa, 8; Beckley, Wellsville, 6; Holaday, Holton, 5; Morgan, Council Grove, 5; Campbell, Rock Creek, 4; Fincham, Marysville, 4; Heins, Chase County, 4; Kraus, Mission Valley, 4; Schlesener, Mission Valley, 4; Wildey, Abilene, 4; Damashek, Burlington, 3; Emling, Burlington, 3; McManigal, Holton, 3; Ash, Herington, 2; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 2; Gray-Milligan, Royal Valley, 2;; Jaloma, Atchison, 2; Kirk, Rossville, 2; Schultz, Royal Valley, 2; Weishaar, Troy, 2; Winder, Troy, 2; Workman, Santa Fe Trail, 2.

ERA

Heins, Chase County, 0.56; Kraus, Mission Valley, 1.20; Bassett, Oskaloosa, 1.56; Fincham, Marysville, 1.79; Jaloma, Atchison, 2.19; Emling, Burlington, 2.25; Morgan, Council Grove, 2.42; Kirk, Rossville, 2.54; Holaday, Holton, 2.83; Buster, Wamego, 3.08; Enzbrenner, Atchison, 3.11; Wildey, Abilene, 3.32.

STRIKEOUTS

Bassett, Oskaloosa, 111; Buster, Wamego, 55; Wildey, Abilene, 50; Beckley, Wellsville, 47; Morgan, Council Grove, 44; Heins, Chase County, 36; Holaday, Holton, 34; Fincham, Marysville, 31; Kirk, Rossville, 30; Jaloma, Atchison, 29; Kraus, Mission Valley, 24; Dahl, Santa Fe Trail, 22; Ash, Herington, 21; Gray-Milligan, Royal Valley, 19.

RHS Golf Team 3rd at Horton

    Max Gockel tied for low individual score at the  Horton Invitational Golf Tournament at the Lakeview Golf Club on April 15.  Max tied with two others with a 40 on the nine hole event.  Jordan Pickens tied for 11th with a 45 stroke card.
    Rossville's two man team of Gockel and Cabe Murray finished 3rd of the seven teams with a combined 88. The four man team of Davis Warton, Daniel Mueller , Jordan Pickens and Clolby Hadsall has a 204 which was good for 4th.  The six man team score (combined 2 man and 4 man teams) of 292 was good for 3rd.
    For more detailed info about the scoring in the tournament,  go to:

http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/smhs/athletics/boysgolf/13/13_horton.pdf

Rachel Beiker (12) In Washburn Honor Society

      Rachel Beiker of Rossville was one of seventy-two Washburn University students were recently inducted into the Top Hat Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta, an honor society for first year at an institution of higher education.

   To be eligible for induction, a student must maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average. The Alpha Lambda Delta oath states that members are to maintain high scholarship and to use their education for the benefit of their community, the nation and the world in which they live.

Royal Valley Invitational Track & Field

Team standings at the Royal Valley Invitational Track and Field meet.

Boys Team scores

Royal Valley 180, Rock Creek 76, St. Marys 72, Jackson Heights 67.5, Rossville 65.5, Hayden 47, Osage City 25, Council Grove 20.

Girls Team scores

Royal Valley 125, Hayden 91, St. Marys 74, Rossville 66, Council Grove 61, Osage City 59, Rock Creek 37, Jackson Heights 27.

The loan event win for Rossville was the 400 relay which they won in 55.69 seconds.

Alumni Dinner/Dance June 1, 2013

ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF RHS

CATERED DINNER AND DANCE

Saturday, June 1st    Citizen Potawatomi Center

Social Hour at 4:00 p.m.    

Catered Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Dance 8:00 – 10:00   Music by Stardust Entertainment DJ

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         I plan to attend the Celebration (list number attending) _________

                                                             $20.00 per person

   All proceeds will go toward scholarships for graduating RHS Seniors     

      Registration deadline is May 27.  Checks are made payable to RHS Alumni Foundation. 

      Mail registration to:  RHS Alumni Foundation, PO Box 803, Rossville KS 66533

     Name _________________________________ RHS Graduate?  Y  N  Year___

     Name _________________________________ RHS Graduate?  Y  N  Year___

     Address __________________________________City_________________State-Zip______

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     For additional information call 785-584-6335 or 584-6315 or e-mail lytlehel@embarqmail.com

Runners Honor Roberta (Immenschuh) LeMay (73)

Above are runners competing in the Organ Donation Run For Life 5K run in Topeka on April 13 to honor Roberta K. (Immenschuh) LeMay and raise donations for the cause.   Roberta passed away in 2006 at the age of 51.

Mandy Wilson (12) At HCC

Mandy Wilson is on the current Cross Country roster at Highland Community College.    She was also on the Indoor Track and Field team for the current year.

Dawgs Shut Out Bears Twice

The RHS baseball team held the St. Marys Bears scoreless twice on Friday, April 12 with wins of 10-0 and 6-0 at Joe Campbell Stadium.

Softball Team Wins Two Against St. Marys

    The RHS girls softball team won both ends of their double header with St. Marys on April 12 by 16-1 and 14-3

Kallie Fischer (14) Softball Profile

    Here is a profile for RHS softball player Kallie Fischer, a junior who plays outfield and first base.

http://www.softballshowcase.com/player/fastpitch-softball-recruiting-profile/index.php?id=11101

Shannon Parr (12) Shines in Pentathlon

       KSU Freshman Shannon Parr  had a good day for the Wildcats in her debut finishing third in the women’s Carol Robinson Winter Pentathlon with her score of 3,136 points. She opened the meet with her two best showings scoring more than 800 points in the hurdles and just missing that threshold in the high jump.  
       http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/c-track/recaps/120712aaa.html

       Shannon's bio can be read at:  http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/c-track/recaps/120712aaa.html

KSU Students on Scholarship

    Kansas State U. has released the names of students from Rossville that are receiving KSU scholarships of $1,000 or more.  Those students are:  Ashley Brummer, Activity Scholarship; Gemma Isermann, Milton Z. Pelischek Scholarship; Aaron Johnston, Leadership Scholarship; Ryan Yocum, Achievement Award, and Ralph and Virginia Sherer Family Scholarship.

Prom Night 2013

   Here are photos taken at the 2013 Rossville High Prom taken by CJonline.

http://cjonline.com/slideshow/2013-04-13/rossville-high-school-prom-2013#slide-1

Osage City Invitational Golf

    The RHS boys golf team finished 9th out of nine teams playing in the Osage City Invitational on April 11.  Max Gockel lead the Dawgs with a 43 which was good for 6th place individually.  For the complete details of the tournament,  go to:

http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/smhs/athletics/boysgolf/13/13_oc.pdf

Rossville City Spring Clean Up

City of Rossville 2013 Spring Clean Up 

May 06, 2013 12:00 AM

Tall Corn Festival 2013

Tall Corn Festival

August 9,10,11, 2013

Parade, dance, talent contest 

and many other events.

City Wide Garage Sale May 3-4

IF YOU WANT YOUR GARAGE SALE ADVERTISED

IN THE LOCAL FLYER

CALL ROSSVILLE CITY HALL 584-6155
BEFORE APRIL 19

Rossville Rattlers Schedule

    The Rattlers  kick off their 2013 season with a home game on May 30 at Joe Campbell Stadium.  For the complete schedule as it now stands,  go to:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/schedules.asp?url=rossvillerattlers

St. Marys Game on Thur. Now On Fri.

    Due to wet grounds and cold weather the baseball game with St. Marys scheduled for Thursday afternoon has been moved to Friday afternoon

    The RHS Alumni Foundation board will be manning the concession stand at the Rossville vs. St. Marys double header baseball game   starting at 4:30 p.m.

Alumni To Give Two $1,000 Scholarships

The RHS Alumni Foundation will award two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors this year.  This includes a generous donation from the Prairie Band Indian Nation and donations to the Alumni Foundation and investment returns.    The winners will be announced next week.

Rattlers Add Final Four Players

ROSSVILLE, Kan. - The Rossville Rattlers are pleased to announce the signing of our final four players for the 2013 season.

Ethan DeVader, RHP (St. Mary's, KS): Ethan returns to the Rattlers this summer after playing his junior season at Washburn University this spring. A 2010 graduate of St. Marys High School where he pitched for the Bears all four years, he earned all-state honors his final three years, getting first team as a senior and second team as a sophomore and junior. Ethan pitched at Independence Community College as a freshman in 2011 and Highland Community College as a sophomore. DeVader went 3-3 in 14 appearances in 2012 for the Scotties.
  

Brady Abrahams, RHP (Silver Lake, KS): Brady was a member of the Rattlers last summer for a short period of time, he'll return this summer after Red Shirting at Fort Hays State University this spring. The native of Silver Lake, KS will be another local addition to the Rattlers.

Aaron Gile, IF (Lawrence, KS): Gile, who attends Barton County Community College, will bring his bat to Rossville this summer. Aaron is hitting .339 with 16 runs, 21 hits, 2 home runs and 19 RBI. Gile has an on base percentage of .430 and his OPS is 1.091.

Chase Cunningham, RHP (Urich, MO): Cunningham, a big right-hander from Allen County Community College, will head to Rossville this summer. He's 0-1, with a 15.88 ERA giving up 7 hits, 10 runs, 10 earned runs in 5.2 innings of work.

We'd also like to announce that the following players, previously announced, will not be joining the Rattlers this season:

Mitch Streeter - OF - Pittsburg State University 

Dan Gabler - RHP - Washburn University

Blaine Hill - RHP - Barton County Community College

Pete Ruiz - RHP/OF - Barton County Community College