Video of RHS and SE of Saline Game

    KSNT has video of the Rossville 32-6 victory over Southeast of Saline.  The RHS game begins at 2:00 into the video.
https://www.ksnt.com/sports/football-frenzy-092818/1483713821

    WIBW has video at:  https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KPZ-Rossville-Southeast-Saline-494638501.html

Rossville 32, SE Saline 6

Southeast-Saline;  0  0 0 6—6

Rossville;              10 10 6 6—32

Scoring:
Southeast-Saline — Gebhardt 22 run.Rossville — Reeves 79 pass from Carver; Sumner 2 pass from Carver; Carver 38 run; Lavisi (4) 31 field goal, 35 field goal, 22 field goal, 33 field goal. PAT — Lavisi 2 kicks.

Garrett Carver threw for 194 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 90 yards and a score, while Bo Reeves had 112 yards receiving and a touchdown.

   In other District 4 scores,  Riley County trounced unbeaten Mission Valley 48-0.  St. Marys defeated Council Grove 38-14.
    MEL member Wabaunsee lost to Hillsboro 32-6 and Silver Lake blasted Central Heights 75-0.   Will the Dawgs and Eagles meet again?

Disrict 4 Football Standings

District 4 Standings as of Sept 29

                                   Dist.  All 
Riley County        ... 2-0 ...4-1  
Mission Valley     ... 1-1 ... 4-1 
Southeast-Saline ... 1-1 ... 4-1   
Rossville                ... 1-1 ... 3-2  
St. Marys                ... 1-1 ... 2-3 
Council Grove       ... 0-2 ... 1-4     

Progress of Homecoming Game

    The Dawgs scored first with a 30 yard field goal.  On the next possession,  Garrett Carver completed  a 67 yard pass to Bo Reeves for a TD.  Ten - 0  at the end of the first quarter against an undefeated SE of Saline.
   Garrett Carver completed a 3 yard TD pass to Tagen Sumner to go up 17-0. Before the end of the half,  the Dawgs completed a 35 yard field goal to end the half at 20-0.  The Dawgs dominated the both sides of the ball,  but  the Trojans made several costly penalties, and they kept trying long passes which were usually too long.  Thus they were unable to create drives of any length.
    The Dawgs continued to dominate in the third.  Two drives ended in the red zone and they had to kick field goals of 22 yards and 33 yards to take a lead of 26-0 after three quarters.
     In the fourth,  Carran 38 yards on a "keeper" to put the Dawgs up 32-0.  A Missed PAT kick left the score at 32-0 until the Trojans scored a TD, and also missed the PAT.  Final score 32-6.

     SE of Saline beat the St. Marys Bears 35-0 last week and were 4-0 coming into this game.    That the Dawgs could dominate them in all parts of the game means that the Dawgs might finish the year strong.

    In other District scores,  Riley County trounced unbeaten Mission Valley 48-0.  St. Marys defeated Council Grove 38-14. 
    MEL member Wabaunsee lost to Hillsboro 32-6 and Silver Lake blasted Central Heights 75-0.   Will the Dawgs and Eagles meet again?

Homecoming Sept 28

    Southeast of Saline will be visiting for Rossville's Homecoming this year with the game starting at 7:00 PM CDT.
    SE is 4-0 and 1-0 in district play.  Rossville needs to win this one. 

Volleyball Stat Leaders

The leaders on the Rossville High varsity volleyball team are as follows:

KILLS
Golder    87
Bittner    92
Morelli   74

ASSISTS
Bergstresser  153
Golder           133

BLOCKS
Kippes   21
Morelli  18

DIGGS
Paulson   180
Golder     108

ACES
Paulson        18
Bergstresser 17

For a complete list of stats for area and state high schools, go to:
http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180927/area-high-school-volleyball-stat-leaderboard-sept-27-2018-update

Football Stats For Dawgs

    QB Garrett Carver is the leading rusher for the Dawgs with 60 carries for 466 yards, and average of 116.5 per game,   Carver is  passing with 39 completions in 74 attempts (53%) with an average of 168.0 yards per game.
    For a  list of all football stat leaders in the area and state,  go to:
http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180927/high-school-football-stat-leaders-sept-27-2018-update

Riley County Volleyball

Rossville dropped two Volleyball matches to Riley County on Sept 25.  The scores were 25-20, 20-25, 23-25 and also 25-22, 23-25, 18-25.

Norman Marstall Passes Away

Norman F. Marstall, 82, lifelong St. Marys resident, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in St. Marys.

He was born January 1, 1936 at Wamego, the son of George H. and Nellie M. Van Hole Marstall. Norman graduated from St. Marys High School in 1953.

Norman worked for the St. Marys CO-OP in the seed corn division and drove part time for Kincaid Trucking. Norman retired as an E-8 from the Kansas National Guard in Topeka after nearly 34 years of service. After retiring Norman worked for J.B. Pearl and Pessemier Farms. Norman was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He was a Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 and Thomas A. McNeive Fourth Degree Assembly where he held several offices including Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. Norman served on the St. Marys Township Board, St. Marys Fire Department and Mt. Calvary Cemetery Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brothers George and James Marstall.

On October 1, 1960 he was united in marriage to Shirley Godfreson at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Marysville. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Tony (Amy) Marstall, Eskridge, , P.J. (Jana) Marstall, Emporia, Beth (John) Martinson, Maple Hill and Dave Marstall, Topeka; three brothers, Charles Marstall, Arlington, VA; Larry (Anita) Marstall, St. Marys and Ken Marstall, Topeka; sister-in-law, Roberta Marstall, Manhattan; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Norman will lie in state on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 4:30 until 6:00 P.M. where a rosary will be recited at 6:00 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys High School Alumni Association or Mt. Calvary Cemetery and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Norman Marstall Passes Away

Sadly, on September 26th 2018, we had to say goodbye to Norman F. Marstall of Rossville, Kansas. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page  to show support.

https://www.everhere.com/us/obituary-rossville-norman-f-marstall-8065857

Taylor Morelli Is Student Of The Week

Taylor Morelli has been chosen as the Student Of The Week.  She has been recognized by her peers as someone who has been driven in her athletic, academic, and personal life. She is a positive influence on the people around her and is an example of someone who is driven to succeed.

MEL League Standings

Team      ... League ... Overall

Silver Lake ...3-0       ... 4-0
Riley Co      ... 2-1       ... 3-1
St. Marys    ... 1-1        ... 1-3
Rossville     ... 1-2        ... 2-2
Rock Creek... 0-3        ... 0-4
Wab.            ... 0-0        ... 0-4

Football District Standings

Below are the district standings for the four MEL teams in 2A.  Rock Creek is 3A and Wabaunsee is 1A.

District 2
                            ... Dist. ... All ... PF ... PA ... Pts.
Silver Lake       ... 1-0 ... 4-0 ... 150 ... 39 ... +13
Osage City        ... 1-0 ... 4-0 ... 149 ... 33 ... +13
Central Heights.. 1-0 ... 2-2 ... 84 ... 106 ... +13
West Franklin  ... 0-1 ... 2-2 ... 113 ... 80 ... -13
McLouth           ... 0-1 ... 1-3 ... 78 ... 150 ... -13
Oskaloosa         ... 0-1 ... 0-4 ... 12 ... 168 ... -13

District 4

                               ... Dist. ... All ... PF ... PA ... Pts.
Mission Valley     ... 1-0 ... 4-0 ... 130 ... 37 ... +13
Southeast-Saline ... 1-0 ... 4-0 ... 116 ... 27 ... +13      
Riley County        ... 1-0 ... 3-1 ... 125 ... 93 ... +13     
Rossville                ... 0-1 ... 2-2 ... 94 ... 92  ... -13     
Council Grove       ... 0-1 ... 1-3 ... 66 ... 122 ... -13     
St. Marys                ... 0-1 ... 1-3 ... 53 ... 146 ... -13

Tiffany & Brian O'Neill Have A Boy

    Tiffany and Brian O’Neill of Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby boy born Sept. 25, 2018.

Rossville Christmas Festival

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Powder Puff FB Game On-Line

The 2018 Powder Puff football game, played Sept 26,  can be watched at the following link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmoRfShPM_A&feature=em-lbcastemail

Jeff West Invitational Golf

Jeff West Invitational at Village Greens Golf Course Sept 24, 2018.

Holton        385
KC Piper    387
Spring Hill 398
Silver Lake 405
Osage City  417
Jeff West     419
Tonganoxie 426
St. Marys     435
Rossville      460
Santa Fe Trl 550

Royal Valley Inv. Cross Country Photos

https://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2018/09/photos-of-cross-country-meet-sept-20.html

Riley County FB Box Score

RILEY COUNTY 40, ROSSVILLE 25

Riley County  7 21   6   6 -- 40

Rossville        0   0 13 12 -- 25

Riley County -- Kulp (4) 37 run, 37 run, 13 run, 45 run; Waggoner (2) 36 run, 7 run.  PAT -- Beckman 2 kicks, Harmison pass to Earhart.

Rossville -- Reeves 61 pass from Carver, Carver (2) 17 run, 5 run, Sumner 17 pass from Carver.  PAT -- Lovisi kick.

MEL Football Scores

Mid-East League Football scores Sept. 21

Riley Co.       40
Rossville        25

Jeff W.            38
Wabaunsee       6

Silver Lake      56
McLouth            6

SE Saline          35
St/ Marys           0

Rock Creek
Halstead

Riley Co Football Game Progress

The game did not go well for the Dawgs during the first half.  They are down 28-0 at the half.

Just 1:10 into the third quarter, the Dawgs completed a 65 yard pass play for a score,  but no conversion.  Riley Co came back and scored 6 and the Dawgs answered with another 7 to be down 21 points at the end of the third quarter.

Riley scored within 2 minutes after the 4th quarter started.   The Dawgs scored with just over
a minute left and then successfully executed and on-side kick.   A long pass the next play and the Dawgs scored again with :46 remaining.

Final score was 40-25.

Spirit Week DAWG FEED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luyFT8EQUC0&feature=em-uploademail

Council Grove Golf Inv.

Results of Council Grove Invitational on Sept 20 at the Council Grove Country Club.

1.    Anderson Co.      192
2.    Council Grove     209
3.    St. Marys             216
4.    Osage City           217
5.    Manhattan JV       226
6.    Rossville               253
7.    Clay Center           259

Jenna Rodehorst was 13th individually with a 57.

Volleyball Stat Leaders

Area high school volleyball stat leaders by Capital Journal
KILLS
Hornberger, Seabury, 281; N. Franco, Marysville, 200; H. Brockmeier, Rural Vista, 175; Willey, Abilene, 175; M. Lueger, Centralia, 171; Pfau, Oskaloosa, 161; Cobb, Silver Lake, 158; Jos. Harrison, St. Marys, 153; Broxterman, Royal Valley, 145; Harris, Atchison, 141; Dalinghaus, Nemaha Central, 136; Scoville, Chase County, 134; Higgs, Chase County, 131; Campuzano, Rural Vista, 129; Fink, Royal Valley, 129; Brown, Marysville, 127; Conway, Concordia, 126; Volkman, MdCV, 119; Aubel, Seabury, 118; Dohl, Jackson Heights, 117; Rockhold, Oskaloosa, 117; Lamprecht, Silver Lake, 116; C. Roe, Herington, 115; Doebele, Burlington, 113; Schmelzle, Axtell, 113; Becker, Centralia, 112; Brinker, Valley Falls, 107; Bruce, Ottawa, 106; Weidl, Ottawa, 105; Hamilton, Free State, 104; Pressgrove, Silver Lake, 102; Larsen, Concordia, 100; Mead, Santa Fe Trail, 100; Lohmeyer, Wabaunsee, 99; S. Pope, McLouth, 99; Olmsted, Ottawa, 98; Darbyshire, Hartford, 97; Golder, Rossville, 97; McCoy, Wellsville, 97; Larkin, Nemaha Central, 95; Sy. Marshall, Chapman, 95; Dougherty, Atchison, 94; Bittner, Rossville, 92; Barber, Wabaunsee, 91; Vermetten, Valley Heights, 90

ASSISTS
Peschel, Marysville, 436; R. Hurla, St. Marys, 346; Holmes, Abilene, 345; Reynolds, Concordia, 321; Miles, MdCV, 284; Evans, Ottawa, 279; Riedy, Rural Vista, 247; Musil, Valley Heights, 244; Kramer, Centralia, 239; Potter, Chase County, 231; Wogomon, Tonganoxie, 221; Feldkamp, Axtell, 214; Cobb, Silver Lake, 212; Willoughby, Lawrence, 203; Nellis, Valley Falls, 201; Stadel, Burlington, 201; Suther, Chapman, 200; Ostlund, Seabury, 192; McKinsey, Royal Valley, 191; Olson, Doniphan West, 190; Weissenbach, McLouth, 187; Kennedy, Jackson Heights, 185; Bontrager, Nemaha Central, 180; Gleason, Free State, 171; Magette, Wabaunsee, 166; Reg. Curry, Oskaloosa, 160; Crawford, Osage City, 159; Ohl, Southern Coffey, 156; Rooks, Royal Valley, 156; Bergstresser, Rossville, 153; Showalter, Wellsville, 152; Falk, Wabaunsee, 150; Rockhold, Oskaloosa, 139; E. Roe, Herrington, 139; A. Brockmeier, Rural Vista, 135; Fitzgerald, Silver Lake, 135; Gehrt, Rock Creek, 134; Golder, Rossville, 133;

BLOCKS
Darbyshire, Hartford, 114; Finnerty, Hartford, 64; Schneider, Herington, 55; Lohmeyer, Wabaunsee, 48; Matthews, Rock Creek, 44; Sa. Marshall, Jackson Heights, 44; Alumbaugh, Southern Coffey, 43; Dailey, McLouth, 42; Hornberger, Seabury, 40; Pfau, Oskaloosa, 39; H. Harvey, Southern Coffey, 38; Koch, Centralia, 38; Loeffler, Concordia, 34; L. Lueger, Nemaha Central, 34; Ruder, Rock Creek, 32; Ellis, Baldwin, 31; Lortscher, Nemaha Central, 31; McMahon, Jackson Heights, 30; Wertzberger, Wabaunsee, 29; Jor. Harrison, St. Marys, 28; Oliver, Wabaunsee, 28; Bruce, Ottawa, 27; Coleman, Perry-Lecompton, 27; French, Herington, 27; Sy. Marshall, Chapman, 27; Yungeberg, Valley Heights, 27; Coons, Burlington, 26; M. Lueger, Centralia, 26; Schroer, Chase County, 26; Elder, Nemaha Central, 24; Schindler, St. Marys, 25; H. Brockmeier, Rural Vista, 24; Conway, Concordia, 24; E. Hogle, Silver Lake, 24; Dalinghaus, Nemaha Central, 23; Dohl, Jackson Heights, 23; Lewis, Chapman, 23; ecker, Centralia, 21; Bontrager, Nemaha Central, 21; Campuzano, Rural Vista, 21; Kippes, Rossville, 21

Rossville At Riley County Sept 21

The Capital-Journal has listed this Friday's game as one of the top in the area.  They had this to say about the upcoming game.

ROSSVILLE (2-1) AT RILEY COUNTY (2-1)

The Mid-East League rivals share something in common this year, with both having suffered their only loss to Silver Lake. Rossville fell 17-14 in a muddy War on 24 battle two weeks ago, while Riley County lost 31-12 last week to the Eagles. Riley County won last year’s game 52-7 after Rossville had won six straight in the series. Rossville quarterback Garrett Carver already has nearly 1,000 combined rushing and passing yards, having thrown for 449 yards and two touchdowns and run for 429 yards and seven scores. Riley County, meanwhile, has been led by junior quarterback Garrett Harmison, who’s thrown for 495 yards and four touchdowns, and senior back Mikey Waggoner, who has 332 yards and five scores.

Prediction: Riley County over Rossville

Cross Country At Royal Valley

The Rossville Cross Country team performed well at the Royal Valley invitational on Thursday, September 20th, with two individual race champions.

Amelia Foster won the 8th Grade Girls two-mile race with a time of 13:00.

Julia Streit won the Varsity Girls 5k race with a time of 21:34.

Other medalists included Meagan Huston (10th) and Zach Archer (13th).

Full Rossville Results

Varsity Boys: Zach Archer (13th), Ben Price (36th), Justin Jordan (40th)

JV Boys: Bronc Reser (24th), Marvin Cummings (31st)

Varsity Girls: Julia Streit (1st), Meagan Huston (10th), Alexis Zabala (22nd), Amanda Kengne (47th), Lika Botchorishvili (58th), Kitty Jordan (59th)

8th Grade Boys: Tres Faith (26th), Wade Twombly (31st), Hayden Sanders (37th)

8th Grade Girls: Amelia Foster (1st), Cassie Fund (8th), Errika Faith (21st)

7th Grade Boys: Nicholas Dugan (42nd), Connor Steele (52nd)

7th Grade Girls: Keera Lacock (20th), Samantha Chancellor (22nd)

Photos taken at the meet can be seen at:  https://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2018/09/photos-of-cross-country-meet-sept-20.html

-- 

Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Head Cross Country Coach

Silver Lake Eagles Volleyball

The Lady Dawgs lost two volleyball matches to the Silver Lake Eagles at Rossville on Sept. 18.
The scores were   10-25, 13-25 and 16-25, 19-25.

Volleyball Tourneys At Rossville

Rossville Dual Jeff West Jeff West	22-25, 25-17, 21-25 25-12, 16-25, 25-20		5-3 6-3
Rossville Tournament Holton Abilene Clay Center Osage City Tonganoxie	17-25, 18-25 16-25, 12-25 26-24, 20-25, 25-22 25-18, 25-18 11-25, 24-26		6-4 6-5 7-5 8-5 8-6

RHS Music Programs Fundraiser

Rossville High School Music Programs to host 1st annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser!

Are you looking to replace a bed in your home?  Now is the time. The Rossville High Music programs are excited to announce they will be hosting a one day Mattress Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 13th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  For one day only, Rossville High will be transformed in to a mattress showroom.  For quick information about the sale, textSleepy Rossville to 797979.

There will be 28+ mattress floor models on display for customers to try.   Adjustable power bases, premium pillows, bed frames, and mattress protectors will be available as well. The brands include Simmons Beautyrest, Southerland, and Intellibed. All beds are available in all sizes, come with factory warranties, and are made to order. Delivery and haul away are available.  Best of all, the Rossville Music Programs benefit from every purchase and the beds are priced less than retail stores because of the fundraising company's unique business model.  If you are considering a new bed for someone in your home, the Rossville Band wants you at the sale. 

This will be the 1st time Rossville has hosted a fundraiser of this sort.  Most schools run the sale once per year to give their communities the chance to save money and support local school programs.

MEL Football Standings

Team      ... League ... Overall

Silver Lake ...3-0       ... 3-0
Riley Co      ... 1-1       ... 2-1
St. Marys    ... 1-1        ... 1-2
Rossville     ... 1-1        ... 2-1
Rock Creek... 0-3        ... 0-3
Wab.            ... 0-0        ... 0-3

KSNT/WIBW Video & MEL Scores

KSNT has video of the Rossville-Rock Creek football game.
https://www.ksnt.com/sports/football-frenzy-091418/1446013298

WIBW has video of the Bulldawgs-Mustangs football game at:
https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/KPZ-Week-3-Rock-Creek-Rossville-493347451.html

Other Mid-East League scores:

Silver Lake     31
Riley Co.        12

Centrailia        56
St. Marys        14

Central Hts      26
Wabaunsee      14

Replay of Rock Creek Football Game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nln_9tJ6DaA

Rock Creek Football Game Progress

The defense of last week is nowhere to be found.  Rock Creek and Rossville tied 14-14 at the end of the first quarter.

Early in the second,  Corey Horak  intercepted a pass and ran it back to the 22 and the Dawgs scored a few plays later,  but missed on the extra point try.  The Mustangs put together a long drive and scored 7 to go up one.  The Dawgs had one last drive before the end of the half and made it to the one but could not get across the goal and the half ended 21-20 in favor of Rock Creek.

Several good defensive stands in the third and neither team could score.

Early in the 4th period,  the Dawgs score,  but were unsuccessful on a two pt try.  They later added a field goal to go up by 8.

Garrett Carver accounted for 300 yards of total offense as Rossville rallied to beat Rock Creek 29-21. Carver ran for 137 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 174 yards and a score.

West Franklin Invitational Golf

Rossville came in third of the six teams entered in the West Franklin Invitational held at the Lamont Hills Golf Club on Sept. 11. 

1.  Osage City         221
2.  Jeff West            240
3.  Rossville            252
4.  Council Grove   254
5.  Santa Fe Trail    317
5.  West Franklin    335

Individuals from RHS

6.  Sidney Wonnell      60
7.  Leah Hudson          60
9.  Jenna Rodehorst     61
18. Lizzie  Foster         71

The Osage City Invitational Girls Golf

    The Rossville girls competed in the Osage City Invitation on Sept. 13,  but were hampered by only having four players.  Kayla Davis and Leah Hudson were the team leaders tied at 60 strokes.

1.  Osage City       227
2.  St. Marys         239
3,  Council Grove 239
4.  Jeff West          240
5.  Rossville          269
6.  Santa Fe Trl     296

RHS Wrestling Clay Shoot Oct. 7

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Cross Country Team At Onaga Inv.

The Rossville Cross Country team had a successful outing at the Onaga Invitational on Thursday, September 13th.

Senior High Boys (Out of 67 Runners - Top 30 Medal)

Zach Archer - 13th

Ben Price - 26th

Justin Jordan - 34th

Bronc Reser - 63rd

Senior High Girls (Out of 63 Runners - Top 20 Medal)

Katie Dohrman - 4th

Julia Streit - 5th

Meagan Huston - 10th

Alexis Zabala - 19th

Amanda Kengne - 50th

Kitty Jordan - 58th

Lika Botchorishvili - 34:32

The girls were team champions placing first of the nine teams competing.

The Boys were ninth of eleven teams in the competition.

Garrett Jones

Rossville High cross country head coach

Mid-East Football Standings

Team      ... League ... Overall

Silver Lake ...2-0       ... 2-0
Riley Co      ... 1-0       ... 2-0
St. Marys    ... 1-1        ... 1-1
Rossville     ... 0-1        ... 1-1
Rock Creek... 0-2        ... 0-2
Wab.            ... 0-0        ... 0-2

Buhlers Face Each Other Friday

From the Capital-Journal:

Through more than 30 years of marriage and husband Steve Buhler’s long career as a high school football coach, Shelly Buhler has been one of his biggest supporters.

On Friday night, though, Shelly will be cheering for the other guys, and Steve is just fine with that.

Shelly Buhler, a longtime Shawnee County Commissioner, is in her first year as Hayden’s president and will be on the Wildcats’ side of the field when 1-1 Hayden hosts 2-0 Washburn Rural, coached by Steve.

“She’s a very dedicated person, she’s a very loyal person,″ Steve Buhler said of Shelly. “She’s already told me, ‘I hope you have a great year, just not this one week.’ ”

“We’re both going to be professional about this and we’re both going to be doing our jobs to the best of our ability,″ Shelly said.

Hayden-Washburn Rural has turned into one of the city’s top rivalries, but Steve Buhler said the Buhlers have tried to approach this week as just another game.

“There’s not much talk about it,″ Steve said. “Shelly doesn’t worry about what I’m doing over here per se and she’s got enough going on that we really don’t talk much business. And this sounds crazy, but we really don’t talk a lot of football.

“I think both of us are going to give each other a little extra space this week, because joking around or whatever with people and everything else, we don’t want that to be part of the equation. We just want it to be about our kids vs. the Hayden kids and the programs and we’ll be happy with a great ballgame.″

Football has always been a big part of life in the Buhler household, with Steve and Shelly’s sons, Mitch and Matt, starring for Steve at Rossville and playing at Washburn.

The Buhler’s daughter, Maura, is also involved in sports and is participating in track and field at Benedictine.

But Steve and Shelly Buhler said their jobs are about much more than just athletics.

“In the scheme of the education process and what she’s involved in and what I’m involved in, the game is important, but at the same time there’s a lot bigger issues involved with the schools and the kids and all those kinds of things,″ Steve said. “That’s why we’re involved in it. She loves Hayden as a school and wants all their programs to do really well.″

“The fact of the matter is we’re both supportive of education and both supportive of students and student-athletes,″ Shelly said. “We both went to a catholic college (Benedictine) and met there and both of us I think have lived our faith and served our communities in a number of different ways. It just so happens that we’re in these places at this point in time and he’s supportive of Washburn Rural and I’m definitely supportive of Hayden and the great tradition of Hayden.″

The Buhlers are no strangers to needing to temporarily put family allegiances aside for football.

Shelly’s brother, Matt Westerhaus, is the athletic director at Junction City, which has faced Centennial League rival Rural several times during Steve’s six seasons at the school.

In fact, Rural and Junction City faced off last Friday, with the Junior Blues rallying for a 34-24 victory, their first over the Blue Jays under Buhler.

“It’s kind of funny because sometimes my mom and dad will pick a side (to sit on), you kind of have to,″ Shelly said. “My dad was a coach for a long time and we’re competitive, don’t get me wrong, but when it comes to family I think we’re all just supportive of everybody being fair and being professional and that comes just from being around family that’s been involved in athletics for a long, long time.″

While Friday will be a big night for both Hayden and Washburn Rural, Shelly Buhler admits that in some ways she’ll be happy to get the game finished and things returning to normal.

“I will be probably glad when it’s behind us,″ she said. “I think it makes it a little more intense because Steve is coaching this particular sport, but we’ll wake up the next day and we’ll both go back to doing our jobs and hopefully doing our jobs well.″

W. Franklin Inv. Golf

WEST FRANKLIN INVITATIONAL At Lamont Hill GC Sept 11, 2018

  Osage City 221,  Jefferson West 249,   Rossville 252.

Individual results (top 10)

1. Woodward, Osage City, 46; 2. Konen, Council Grove, 53; 3. Hower, Council Grove, 53; 4. Serner, Osage City, 53; 5. Holthaus, Jefferson West, 58; 6. Wonnell, Rossville, 60; 7. Hudson, Rossville, 60; 8. Overstreet, Jefferson West, 61; 9. Rodehorst, Rossville, 61; 10. Davenport, Osage City, 61.

Girls Golf Season Under Way

Jenna Rodehorst     

    The Rossville High girls golf teams' season is underway.  At the Jeff West Scramble event the team of Leah Hudson and Lizzy Foster came in 5th with a score of 90.  The next outing was at the Jeff West Open, in which the team made a very good showing. All four players attending the meet had a nine hole score in the 50's:  Jenna Rodehorst 53, Sydney Wonnell 53, Lizzy Foster 58, and Leah Hudson 59.  The most recent meet took place at Wamego Country Club.  Playing well on the very difficult course were Jenna Rodehorst 62 and Sydney Wonnell 62.

    Members of this years' team are Lizzy Foster, Payton Bolte, Jenna Rodehorst, Leah Hudson, Sydney Wonnell, Alexandra Broughton, Charlotte Rahn, Hailey Steele, Kayla Davis and Kendall Abernathy.

Greg Marney
Girls Golf Head Coach

Dylan & Tristan Brown Have A Boy

Dylan and Tristan Brown of Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby boy born Sept. 10, 2018, at Stormont-Vail.

Christi McKenzie (85) Is New Library Director

Please join the Rossville Community Library Board in welcoming new Library Director Christi McKenzie. As Director, Christi brings more than two decades of service in Rossville schools and a lifetime of contributions to the Rossville community.

"We're looking forward to see what new ideas Christi brings to the Rossville Community Library. She has always been an active member of the community, and we're excited to have her join our library team," said Board member Sarene McCrory. Christi said she looks forward to the opportunity to build upon the strength of programs¦ and connect and listen to the needs of patrons.

Christi graduated from RHS in 1985. Her husband is Alan McKenzie from the same class. Their  children are Jordan, Scott and Nicholas. She has had a career of over 20 years at RGS and RHS. Recently was the At-risk Coordinator, Student Council sponsor and Freshman class sponsor and TASMAD adult leadership team. She currently serves on the Rossville City Council as Park Commissioner.  She also is a volunteer for Rossville PRIDE and serves as president.  She is also  a member of Rossville Community Foundation. and  a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.

Christi began her new role September 4, 2018. Make a point to come by Rossville Community Library or reach out to Christi to welcome her and offer your support to her as the library enters its next era of commitment to the Rossville community.

New Junior High Student Council

President: Aiden Baumchen
Vice President: Brooklyn Horgan
Treasurer: Baylor Cooper
Secretary: Kayleigh Johnson
Representatives: Jalyn Davis, Amelia Foster, Brooke Robb, Emma Tams

2A Football Rankings

Team  (last week) record
1. Conway Springs (1);2-0
2. Silver Lake (2);2-0
3. Phillipsburg (3);2-0
4. Garden Plain (4);2-0
5. Nemaha Central (5);1-1
Others — Chaparral 2-0, Humboldt 1-0, Hutchinson Trinity 2-0, Lakin 2-0, Maur Hill 2-0, Osage City 2-0, Riley County 2-0, Rossville 1-1, Southeast-Saline 2-0. 
Notes:   Played in muddy conditions which limited both offenses, the War on 24 showdown between Silver Lake and Rossville didn’t let the conditions detract from the drama. The Eagles built a 17-7 lead, but had to fight off the Bulldawgs late with Rossville missing a game-tying field goal with five minutes left as Silver Lake held on for a 17-14 win.

Replay of Dawg-Eagle Football Game

    The complete game against Silver Lake can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syNARQ9K4Vc&feature=em-uploademail

Elzora (Marney) Homan Passes Away

Elzora M. Homan, 82, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.

She was born October 23, 1935, in McFarland, Kansas, to James "Ivan "and Mamie (Belcher) Marney. Elzora attended Rossville Schools. She completed requirements for the GED, while working and raising four children, earning a Topeka High School diploma.

Elzora married James E. Homan November 1, 1952. He preceded her in death October 29, 2016.

She worked first at Topeka State Hospital, then at Kansas Neurological Institute, before returning to Topeka State as administrator of medical records. She retired from this position in 1993.

Elzora enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, and solving crimes on her favorite show, Law and Order SVU. She especially enjoyed long drives in the country looking for deer and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and James Marney and a sister, Toria Marney.

Survivors include son, Mike Homan (Marilyn); daughters Judi Kutzke (Bob); Barbara Kutzke (Randy) all of Topeka and daughter Pattie Homan of Silver Lake, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Benjamin "Bud" Marney (Letha) of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother-in-law Ray Homan; sister-in-law Mary Homan and her beloved dog, Bella.

The family thanks Midland Hospice and Stormont Vail Hospital for the care they gave their mother.

A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, at Prairie Home Cemetery, 35th and Menoken Rd., just northwest of Topeka.

Elzora was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka or Midland Care Hospice. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com.

Intro to War On 24 and Lambotte Fundraiser

    This is an introduction to the War On 24 with coaches comments and outstanding plays.  Also there is video of the Indian Tacos for the Cody Lambotte fundraiser.    Former RHS wrestling and football coach Cody has ALS.
https://www.wibw.com/video?vid=492755401

WIBW Play Of The Night

    Taegen Summer's exceptional  end zone pass reception  is the WIBW Play Of The Night.    You can view it at:  https://www.wibw.com/video?vid=492752781

WIBW Game Of The Week Video

    The War on 24 was the WIBW Game Of The Week.  They have some nice video of the game at: 
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KPZ-Game-of-the-Weel-Silver-Lake-Rossville-492726051.html

CJ Online Article of War On 24

http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180907/silver-lake-survives-rossville-elements-in-17-14-war-on-24-win

CJ Pictures of War on 24

    The Capital-Journal has pictures of the "War On 24" at:
http://www.cjonline.com/photogallery/KS/20180908/SPORTS/908009997/PH/1?start=2

KSNT Game Of The Week

 The War On 24" was the KSNT Game of the Week.  Video of the game can be seen at:
https://www.ksnt.com/sports/football-frenzy-090718/1426680974

Wamego Invitational Girls golf

    The Girls Golf Team competed in the Wamego Invitational at the Wamego Country Club on Sept. 6.   Jenna Rodehorst led the Lady Dawgs with a 62.

Team standings were:
1.    Wamego         189
2.    Concordia       202
3.    Holton             202
4.    Tongonoxie     213
5.    St. Marys        247
6.    Rossville         264
7.    Clay Center     279

War On 24 Progress

The Eagles scored in the second quarter and lead 7-0  at the half on a very muddy field.
A very even game except for the score..

Early in the 3d qtr,  Silver Lake gets an early field goal,  But Rossville comes back with a TD to make the score 10-7 in favor of the Eagles after 3 qtrs.

Early in the 4th, they trade TDs to make the score 17-14 with 8 minutes to go.   Later in the 4th,  Rossville misses on a 35 yard FG try and the Eagles are then able to run the clock out to preserve the win.

An epic War on 24. 

Watch War on 24 On You Tube

Watch the Dawgs and the Silver Lake Eagles renew the War on 24 at 7 PM CDT on the following link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syNARQ9K4V

Dawgfeed 1 for 2018-19

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMsZ5HMFHZr02oqAmMaHpA

Dawgs Off To Good Start

From the Capital-Journal:

ROSSVILLE — It wasn’t just getting a victory in last week’s season opener that helped Rossville eliminate most of the sour taste left over from a humbling 2-7 2017 season.

No, it was more about the who and how.

The Bulldawgs opened the 2018 season with a 26-14 road win over Centralia, which returned enough key players from last year’s 8-3 team to open the season ranked No. 2 in Class 1A. And Rossville secured the win by outscoring the Panthers 13-0 in the fourth quarter.

“I just think it was a good way to start the year, especially rebounding from what was a sub-par year,” Rossville coach Derick Hammes said. “I thought it was important and the quality of the opponent we beat was a good thing for us, as well. ... It was good that we got the win, but I thought we were tough in getting it. You don’t beat Centralia if you’re not tough. Winning that fourth quarter was a huge indication of what we can be down the road.”

Whether Rossville can return to its position of state championship contender or not remains to be seen. But the Bulldawgs will get an even better indicator Friday night if that’s their potential.

Up next is none other than arch rival Silver Lake in Friday’s War on 24 game at Rossville. The Eagles, No. 2 in Class 2A, are also 1-0 after rolling past St. Marys 46-7.

“We have two really good teams right off the bat,” Hammes said. “We’re looking forward to it. We still have a lot to learn about ourselves and things we’ve got to improve on, and that’s what you’ve got to do if you want to be a good football team. I enjoy this, getting to play good people and seeing how far this group of kids has come along.”

Silver Lake got off to a bit of a slow start in its opener, trailing 7-0 after the first quarter. But a revamped defense clamped down on the Bears the rest of the way, and the Eagle offense eventually hit its stride as Silver Lake cruised.

“I thought they played well after the start,” Silver Lake coach C.J. Hamilton said. “St. Marys kind of threw a wrinkle at us we weren’t prepared for, and the kids were stunned by the different look. But they adapted pretty well to the situation after that. They came together and handled the change pretty well. ... Defensively, I was pretty pleased with the way we played.”

With Silver Lake trailing 7-0, a defensive stop following a blocked punt jump-started the Eagles. Instead of going down two scores, Silver Lake roared back with 21 second-quarter points to take control.

Christian Stoner, who missed much of last season with an injury, ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns, while returning quarterback Mason Griffin threw for 151 yards and a touchdown and also scored on a pair of short runs.

“It took awhile to get in sync, and once we did it looked a little better,” Hamilton said. “We’re still trying to figure each other out. We’re kind of green in some spots and they just need to get those nerves settled down. I hope that’s what it was, but we played a lot better after the beginning of the second quarter.”

Arguably the biggest question mark Rossville had entering the season was who would take over at quarterback for departed Sheldon Hulbert, who accounted for the bulk of the Bulldawgs’ offensive production a year ago. Senior Garrett Carver emerged from a three-way battle for the starting job, and against Centralia, he proved why he got the nod.

Carver looked every bit as capable as his predecessors (including All-Staters Tucker Horak and Jacob Bradshaw) in handling the job. Carver ran for 204 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for 173 yards on 12-of-15 accuracy.

“We kept plugging away and finally got a rhythm in the second half,” Hammes said. “At times, we could be a good offense. When I looked at last Friday night, the kids we had returning improved and they played like experienced players should. We also had a lot of new faces on the field and it was encouraging to see them start to figure things out as the night went along.”

Despite all of its woes a year ago, Rossville played one of its best games against the Eagles, particularly defensively, losing just 14-0. Silver Lake out-gained the Bulldawgs 408-191, but saw two turnovers and 110 yards in penalties hamper their efforts.

“We battled them,” Hammes said. “I would say from their perspective they felt like they made some mistakes that allowed us to hang around. What we got last year was a real consistent effort from the kids, which we lacked a lot of last year.”

Hamilton fully expects the same kind of effort again this year.

“They’re better,” he said. “They played a lot of young kids last year who got experience. I’m sure they’ll have them ready to play. Right now, we’re more concerned about ourselves and our progress. It will be a good measure to see where we’re at, and I’m sure Rossville feels the same way.”

War On 24 Tonite at 7:00

Ther Dawgs host the Silver Lake Eagles at 7:00 on Friday Sept. 7.

Photos of Centrailia-Rossville Game

  Shari Gentry took photos at the Centrailia football game on 8/31/18.  The Dawgs came home with a 26-14 win.  You can see some of Shari's photos at:
https://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2018/09/photos-of-rossville-centrailia-fb-game.html

Rose McConnell Passes Away

Rose Mildred McConnell, 93, of Rossville, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.

She was born February 1, 1925, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Steve and Mildred (Yarsulik) Yacmenovic. She was a graduate of Ward High School. 

Rose dedicated her life to volunteering. She was a Red Cross Volunteer for 30 years and volunteered for VFW Ladies Auxiliary and other various organizations. 

She was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church. 

Rose married Robert F. "Bob" McConnell on August 10, 1946 in Kansas City, KS. They spent most of their married life in Overland Park. After retirement they lived in Arizona and would move back to Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2011.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan Crawford (Joe), Topeka; son, Robert W. "Bob" McConnell (Susan), Wake Forest, NC; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and nine siblings. 

Rose enjoyed golfing, boating and reading. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Noon, Friday at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, KS. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 1221 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Homecoming Candidates

Candidates for 2018 Homecoming Queen are Jordan Bittner, Kaytlin Dohrman, and Caila Hill, and King candidates are Garrett Carver, Elijah Daughty, and Trevor Johnson

Class 2A Football Rankings

Team ... record

1. Conway Springs (1) ... 1-0
2. Silver Lake (2) ... 1-0
3. Phillipsburg (3) ... 1-0
4. Garden Plain (NR) ... 1-0
5. Nemaha Central (4) ... 0-1
Others — Chaparral 1-0, Humboldt 1-0, Hutchinson Trinity 1-0, Maur Hill 1-0, Osage City 1-0, Riley County 1-0, Rossville 1-0, Southeast-Saline 1-0.

Notes — Last season was a struggle for Rossville, which went 2-7 after capturing three straight Class 3A state titles. Wanting to prove the season was an aberration, the Bulldawgs got off to a good start, getting a big road 26-15 win over 1A No. 2 Centralia. Next up? A clash with arch rival and 2A No. 2 Silver Lake.

James Vanderbilt Passes Away

Rossville:  James R. "Rick" Vanderbilt, 65, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Oakley Place of Rossville.

He was born March 6, 1953 at Trenton, NJ. the son of James E. and Marie Williams Vanderbilt. Rick grew up in the Trenton area and graduated from Mercer County Community College. He was an operations manager for a printing company before moving to St. Marys.

Rick owned and operated the Cottage Inn Restaurant in Belvue for 32 years. He was a member of the Havensville Christian Church.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Brian McMahon; and sister-in-law, June McMahon

On April 26, 1975 he was united in marriage to Teresa "Terry" McMahon at Hamilton Square, NJ. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Krista Vanderbilt, St. Marys, Kyle Vanderbilt, Overland Park, Kyra (Dustin) Dreiling, Manhattan and Kevin (Shannon) Vanderbilt, Silver Lake; four grandchildren, Aria and Beau Dreiling and Moxon and Mattox Vanderbilt; his sister, Lynda (Herb) Cameron, Jupiter, FL; brother-in-law Jeff McMahon, Yardville, NJ; sisters-in-law, Kimbra McMahon (Forrest Hurlburt) Grain Valley, MO. and Kimberly McMahon, Louisburg; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Food Pantry, Belvue Fire Department or Pottawatomie County EMS and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.