Dawg Football For 2016

ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – Winning a state title three years in a row is a bit difficult, but that’s what this team of Dawgs hope to do.

Coming off a dominant year in 2015, Rossville will hope to defend their Class 3A state title for a second year in a row.

“It’s good pressure,” said Trevor Balch, Rossville senior running back and free safety. “Having that target on your back makes you work hard.”

The Mid-East League knows how good Rossville has been, but many don’t know what to expect this time around.

Rossville lost a pretty talented senior class, including the state’s leading rusher in Tucker Horak.

“We have a lot of new faces,” said Wyatt Dyche, Rossville senior slotback and cornerback. “We graduated a lot of guys last yeas so we have to fill some spots, but other than what we’re about the same. We got the same drive and everything so we’re pretty ready to go.”

Head Coach Derick Hammes isn’t looking at the big picture at the moment, but he knows what he needs to do to get his team back to that stage.

“I’d like to build our depth,” Hammes said. “That’s usually what I’m saying this time of the year. You’ll lose some good players, and we certainly did last year.”

Regardless, Hammes and company will look to make do with what they have, and lead the Dawg pound into another state title.

Rossville will start their season on September 2nd against Marysville.