Monday, November 30, 2020

Amanda Hill Leads KWU to Win

Amanda Hill (SR/Rossville, Kan.) scored a game-high 21 points that included 4 of 5 shooting from 3-point range and five rebounds to lead Kansas Wesleyan U to a 57-49 win over Bethel College on Sat., Nov. 28.

Caila Hill scored 6 points, going 2 for 2 from the floor and 2 for 2 at the free throw line.  She also had one rebound in 18 minutes on the floor.

To read the complete game details,  go to:   https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5095

Sunday, November 29, 2020

CatchItKansas Article On Dawg Win

Here is a nice article on the game and also some video of the game.

 https://www.catchitkansas.com/2020/11/29/hoisington-comebaek-bid-comes-up-short-in-2a-thriller/

Rossville Wins 2A State Championship

 ROSSVILLE 27, HOISINGTON 20

Rossville (13-0)    7   7   6   7 — 27

Hoisington (12-1)0  0   6 14 — 20

First quarter

Rossville — T. Horak 4 run (Reeves kick), 4:15

Second quarter

Rossville — Reeves 6 pass from T. Horak (Reeves kick), 4:07

Third quarter

Hoisington — Haxton 17 run (pass failed), 9:25

Rossville — T. Horak 66 run (kick blocked), 1:10

Fourth quarter

Hoisington — Co. Steinert 32 pass from Haxton (run failed), 10:28

Rossville — T. Horak 1 run (Reeves kick), 7:51

Hoisington — Co. Steinert 11 pass from Haxton (Boxberger pass from Haxton), 5:39

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING — Rossville: T. Horak 20-178, Sowers 7-55, Catron 5-30, Rezac 5-18, Team 2-(-3), Brown 1-3. Hoisington: Hanzlick 18-74, Haxton 16-58, Co. Steinert 8-29, Mason 4-14, Morris 4-8, Team 1-(-11).

PASSING — Rossville: T. Horak 7-18-2-96. Hoisington: Haxton 4-10-1-100, Hanzlick 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING — Rossville: Sowers 3-45, Kenney 2-6, Brown 1-28, Rezac 1-11, Reeves 1-6. Hoisington: Co. Steinert 3-58, Richards 1-42.

For additional info,  go to CJ article at:

https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201128/fantastic-four-rossville-denies-hoisington-27-20-for-2a-state-championship


Saturday, November 28, 2020

Preview of Dawg-Hoisington Championship Game

 https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201127/no-1-rossville-knows-hunger-no-2-hoisington-brings-to-2a-title-game

George Love Passes Away

 12/29/1925 - 11/23/2020

George C. Love, 94, Rossville, formerly of Wetmore, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

George was born on December 29, 1925, in Elmont, Kansas just north of Topeka, the oldest son of Charles and Elizabeth Nissen Love.

George’s family moved to Wetmore when he was four years old; he attended school at Wetmore and graduated from the 8th grade. As a young man he helped his father on the farm. He joined the U.S. Army on September 21, 1944, he stationed in Philippians, and was in the Asiatic Pacific campaign, earning a bronze star. He was discharge on November 29, 1946 from Fort Beale, in California at the rank of PFC. George was employed by E and R Construction in Wetmore for 22 years; he later worked for Wetmore School District as a janitor, until retirement.

On July 28, 1973, he married Mary Wanda Peery Stubbs, at the Nemaha County Court House in Seneca. The couple resided in Rossville; they were married for 45 years before her death on March 2, 2019.

George loved to play the spoons, the harmonica and karaoke. He enjoyed dancing, and did so whenever he got the chance. He often could be found visiting with friends at the local legion in Rossville or wherever he could strike up a conversation. He was gifted at repairing small engines.

He belonged to the Levick-Barrett Post 282 of the Wetmore American Legion and the V.F.W., where he was a life time member.

Besides his wife, Wanda, he was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck on April 21, 1970 and Elizabeth “Lizzy,” on August 11, 1973; his brother, Harold “Joe” Love on October 20, 2009; and his sister, Blanche Eisenbarth on January 10, 2014.

He is survived by Anita Lamberson of Rossville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Military graveside services will be on Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at the Wetmore Cemetery in Wetmore.

Elizabeth Schaefer in NE KS Honor Band

Congratulations to Elizabeth Schaefer for receiving the 1st Chair Flute placement in the Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association District 1-4A Gold Honor Band for the 2nd year in a row! She had to submit a video-taped audition this year and will now have the opportunity to submit another audition for the All-State Honor Band in January!

2A Championship Game Sold Out

The 2A Title game between Rossville and Hoisington on Nov. 28 has been sold out.    Each school was allotted 500 tickets.

According to KSHSAA, the game will be played in Salina USD 305′s football stadium at 650 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401.

KSHSAA said those who missed tickets can still watch the football game live on the NFHS Network at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Grass Fire Caused By Controlled Burn

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (KSNT) – Fire investigators determined a controlled burn wasn’t completely put out and reignited two days later, causing the grassfire near Rossville.

The fire started in Shawnee County but the wind carried it north to Jackson County. Rossville Fire Captain Travis Thompson said the fire burned more than 3,000 acres across both counties. He said this is a reminder to make sure all fires are completely put out when you leave.

“I think the lesson is, if you’re going to do a controlled burn, you want to make sure that before you leave it, that it’s all the way out, that’s the most important thing,” said Thompson.

He said a garage and a couple abandoned buildings were burned in the fire.

Kansas Wesleyan Loses To Bethany

KWU lost to Bethany College 55-44 on Tue, Nov. 24, after getting off to a slow start and a good second half wasn't enough to close the gap,

Amanda Hill  (SR/Rossville, Kan.) and Kelcey Hinz  (JR/Whitewater, Kan.) combined for 33 of the Coyotes' 44 points, each finishing with a double-double – Hill 17 points (6/16) and 11 rebounds, and Hinz 16 points (7/18) and 15 rebounds.  Caila Hill added 4 points on 2/4 shooting.

For a complete description of the game,  go      https://www.kwucoyotes.com/SIDHelp/fullBoxScores/22/2/8501                          



2A State Title Game Sat.

Rossville is the Visiting team.  Hoisington is the Home team. Both are undefeated and ranked #1 and #2 in class 2A.

Saturday Fan Guidelines

Each team gets 500 tickets
Fan Gates open at 11:30, game starts 1:00
Rossville seats will be on the East Side of Salina Stadium
Limited Concession Stands
No Tailgating Before or After
No Fans will be permitted on the field -- even after the game -- no on field photos allowed by families
Masks and Social Distancing Required 

    Game will be streamed through KSHSAA and WIBW 580
    Streaming is pay-per-view; $10.50 for a months pass.    https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/kshsaa/gam63a70197ae

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Two Games For KWU This Week

The Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes are scheduled to play two crucial Kansas Conference games this week, both inside Mabee Arena. They play archrival Bethany at 6 p.m. Tuesday, then take on Bethel at 6 p.m. Saturday. Fans will not be admitted to either game.    Sisters Amanda and Caila Hill both play for the Coyotes with Amanda leading the team in scoring.

TICKETING POLICIES -  KANSAS WESLEYAN

No fans will not be allowed at either game. This is consistent with Kansas Wesleyan's fan attendance and ticketing policy, which was updated, Monday November 23 in response to an update of Saline County's COVID-19 health orders, limiting gatherings in indoor places.

LIVE COVERAGE 

The games will be available online through the Coyote Sports Network, powered by Stretch Live, portal.stretchinternet.com/kwu. Live Stats will be available on the Stretch portal and on DakStats at www.dakstats.com/naia. Radio coverage will be on FM 104.9 in the Salina area and around the world at www.ksal.com. Pat Strathman will have the call Tuesday starting with the pregame show at 5:45 p.m., and at 4:45 on Saturday. 


 

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Tucker Horak In PSU Win

Tucker Horak had 12 carries for 69 yards in Pittsburg State's 42-28 win over West Texas A&M on Sat.    This is the final game of the Covid-19 shortened season

You can read game details at:  Pittsburg 42-28 Win

CJ Article On Nemaha-Central Game

The Capital=Journal has a nice large article about the  Nemaha-Central game on  Friday night.  You can read it at:

 http://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/ODN/TopekaCapitalJournal/default.aspx

Saturday, November 21, 2020

KSNT Aerial View Of Fire Damage

KSNT has excllent video footage of the bare burned by the Rossville Fire of Nov. 18 at:

https://www.newsbreak.com/kansas/rossville/news/2106724445700/watch-here-birdseye-view-of-rossville-fire-aftermath

 

CJ Article On Nemaha-Central FB Game

Rossville had to work more than they had in recent games to survive this semi-final playoff game.  After three quick TD in the first 15 minutes, Rossville had to contend with a Nemaha-Central comeback that brought the half-time score to  19-13 and created some hope for the thunder since they received the 2nd half kick-off.

But,  no worry.  QB Torrey Horak took care of that in the second half with his feet and successful passes to Bo Reeves, Parker Kenny, Woodrow Rezac, Kaiden Brown, and Corey Catron 

You can read the game details at:

https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201121/no-1-rossville-takes-out-defending-2a-state-champ-nemaha-central

or the very next article below this one on this site.

Friday, November 20, 2020

RHS At Nemaha-Central FB Sub-State

1st Qtr

6:16   Reeves, 63 yd pass from Horak          PAT  Reeves K blkd

3:11    Reeves 19 yd pass from Horak          PAT   Reeves K good

2nd Qtr

10:35  Rezac  10 yd run                                 PAT   Reeves K blkd

4:24    Kramer (NC) 1 yd run                         PAT K good

2:32    Reeves FG missed

0:42    Kramer (NC) 5 yd run                         PAT  K missed

SCORE AT HALF  19-13       

3rd Qtr

5:50    Sowers 3 yd run                                  PAT  2 pt run failed

4th Qtr   

8:11    Kenny 5 yd pass from Horak             PAT  Reeves K missed

5:20    Kramer (NC)1 yd run                        PAT  2 pt pass failed  

FINAL SCORE 31-19

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Rushing — Rossville: Horak 22-121, Sowers 12-61, Rezac 12-35, Kai. Brown 1-3, Catron 3-11. Nemaha Central: Kramer 15-88, McWilliams 9-63, Gerety 2-9, Palic 4-3.

Passing — Rossville: Horak 16-21-0, 215 yards. Nemaha Central: Kramer 7-15-1, 83 yards.

Receiving — Rossville: Reeves 5-105, Rezac 3-29, Kenney 6-51, Kai. Brown 1-7, Catron 1-23. Nemaha Central: Gerety 3-33, Baker 2-32, Palic 2-18.

This game is the GAME OF THE WEEK for KSNT.  See interviews and  video of game at:    https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-playoffs-11-20-20/

Lucas Leeper Gets MS in Education

Lucas Leeper has finished classes from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ for his Masters in Education.

Rossville/Nemaha-Central Preview

After blasting preseason Class 1A No. 1 Centralia 42-6 in the opener, Rossville hasn’t scored fewer than 50 points in its last 10 games and in last Friday’s quarterfinals, demolished Colgan 56-7 — a game it led 56-0 at halftime.

For the season, the Bulldawgs are averaging 56.3 points and 437 yards per game. Junior quarterback Torrey Horak has led the way with 1,339 yards and 27 touchdowns rushing and 1,134 yards and 21 touchdowns passing, but his complementary weapons are numerous.

Woodrow Rezac has added 832 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground and Corey Catron has 635 yards and 12 rushing scores. Bo Reeves leads a balanced receiving corps with 351 yards and eight TDs.

To read the rest of this detailed article about the rivalry that has developed in recent years, go to:        https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201119/rossville-nemaha-central-develop-high-stakes-rivalry                    

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Robert Wiemann Passes Away

Robert Joseph Wiemann was born on March 2, 1936 and passed away on November 8, 2020.

Graveside service are pending at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys

Amanda Hill Scores 1000th Point



Outstanding efforts by the Kansas Wesleyan Women’s Basketball team in the second and fourth quarters allowed the Coyotes to pull away and defeat the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles 90-75 on Tuesday night inside Mabee Arena.

It was also a special night for senior Amanda Hill (SR/Rossville, Kan.). Hill scored her 1000th career point, on free throws with 5:18 to go in the first, before finishing the night with a game-high 25.

“There’s only one word that I can use for Amanda, and that’s ‘special’,” KWU head coach Ryan Showman said. “She made big shot after big shot tonight, but she’s been doing that her entire career, and for her to get her 1000th point, it’s just special and I am so proud of her.

To read the complete article,  go to:    https://www.ksal.com/kwu-women-blast-okwu-hill-scores-1000th-career-point/

WIBW Fire Coverage

From WIBW 11/18/20:

A large fire has caused minor injuries in Shawnee County and the closure of Highway 24.

A fire is raging in Shawnee County, near the Pottawatomie County line, just west of Rossville near the Soldier Township. Smoke from the fire caused a vehicle collision on Anthony Rd. and Highway 24, injuring one person and totaling a car. Highway 24 has been closed due to the fire.

The cause of the grassfire is still unknown, but Air Tanker 95 has been dispatched to assist.

For photos and complete info about the blazes,  go to:

 https://www.wibw.com/2020/11/18/large-fire-rages-near-shawnee-co-and-pottawatomie-co-lines/

KPrep's Preview Of Nemaha/RHS Game

From KPreps website:

Top-ranked Rossville will go on the road and try to take down defending-champion and No. 3 Nemaha Central.

Last season, Nemaha Central defeated Rossville 29-21 in overtime in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. The Thunder forced four turnovers in the game and held the Bulldawgs out of the end zone on four downs in overtime. Nemaha Central went on to defeat Humboldt and Riley County before a 19-0 shutout of Norton in the 2A state title game.

This year’s Thunder team has won seven consecutive games since a 29-22 loss to Sabetha in Week 3. Nemaha Central also dropped a 15-13 decision to 3A semifinalist Holton on a last-second field goal in the season-opener.

Nemaha Central has delivered close wins over Silver Lake (40-30) and Osage City (7-0) in consecutive weeks. Nemaha Central overcame five turnovers in last week’s quarterfinal win at Osage City. The Thunder scored the only points of the game on a 3-yard touchdown run by quarterback Zac Kramer in the first quarter. The Thunder defense held Osage City to 151 yards of total offense, forced three turnovers, and stopped the Indians on downs by batting down a 4th-down pass inside the 5-yard line.

Kramer leads the Thunder offense that averages nearly 34 points per game. He’s joined in the backfield by Gage Palic and has an athletic receiving group that includes Tyler Gerety. Kramer and Gerety connected six times for 87 yards last week. Kramer did most of his damage on the ground two weeks ago when he rushed for 187 yards and five scores in the win over Silver Lake.

On the other side, Rossville has rolled to an 11-0 season behind a dynamic offense that averages 56 points per game. Last week the Bulldawgs put up a dominating first half in a 56-7 win over St. Mary’s Colgan.

Junior quarterback Torrey Horak leads the way for Rossville. Horak has rushed for 1,339 yards and 27 touchdowns and passed for 1,134 more yards and 21 scores. Woodrow Rezac is second on the team in rushing with 832 yards and 11 scores, while junior Corey Catron has added 635 yards and 12 touchdowns.

The Rossville defense has been equally impressive in forcing 20 turnovers holding opponents to an average of 13.6 points per game. Kaiden Brown and Catron are the team’s leading tacklers while Mshewe Hale has been disruptive on the defensive line.

Nemaha Central gets the advantage of playing at home, but the Thunder will have to play a cleaner game than they did last week. It’s unlikely Nemaha Central can overcome another five-turnover game and keep pace with Rossville’s high-scoring offense. The Thunder have the capability to slow the Bulldawgs down, but Rossville will make enough plays in the end to advance.


William Neary, Jr. Passes Away

      Silver Lake—William “Bill” Delaney Neary Jr., 72, Passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home in Silver Lake.

     He was born on March 19, 1948, at Frontenac, Kansas the son of William “Bill” Delaney Neary Sr. and Helen Radell Neary.  Bill grew up in Frontenac and graduated from high school there. He attended Pittsburg State University and attended Vo-Tech for welding. Bill served in the United States Army.

     Bill moved to the Topeka area in 1968 and the Silver Lake community in 1977.  He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad retiring from BNSF with over 40 years of service.  Bill was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Knights of Columbus Council at the church.  He was a 4th-degree member of the James W. Gibbons Assembly.  Bill was very active in the church and the knights.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     On August 23, 1969,  Bill and Rosalyn Bergman were married at St, Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict, Kansas.  She survives of the home.

     Other survivors include his son, William “Bill” Delaney Neary III (Andrea), Osage City; his daughter, Julie Brewster (Jason), Silver Lake; eight grandchildren, Luke, Ethan, Jack, Alana, Arin, Allison, Jase, and Rygh.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, November 21, 2020, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  Interment will be at the Silver Lake Cemetery.  Mr. Neary will lie in state, and the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in the care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.  Mask and social distancing are required.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Wild Fires Cause Wreck on 24

Wild fires are threatening Delia and other locations in the Rossville vicinity Wed afternoon.  For more info about the fires, and also see photos and videos,  go to:  

 https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/fire-near-highway-24-west-of-rossville-causes-2-car-crash/

Nemaha/RHS Football Streaming

Rossville High will not be streaming the Friday (11/20/20) game with Nemaha-Central,  but Nemaha is.  The RHS website says the game begins at 7:00 CST, but the Nemaha streaming service says it is beginning at 8:00 CST.    I would plan on watching at 7.

You can find the link to the game at: 

https://www.usd115.org/o/nchs/page/live-broadcast-of-nchs-events?fbclid=IwAR2FoxDDmxTSLJ_bo0WvIRVSvIWXjrUSXSZNzlVJy5HviPvuacK8lKkNF-4

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Derek Gentry Graduates From KSU

Derek Gentry is a Fall graduate in Ag Business from Kansas State U.



Monday, November 16, 2020

Nemaha Central--Next DAWG Opponent

 Rossville plays Nemaha Central on Nov. 20 in their 2A semi-final game with the winner playing for the 2A championship on Nov. 28.  To learn more about Nemaha Central, you can read about their game with Osage City at:   https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201114/nemaha-central-stymies-osage-city-in-7-0-2a-quarterfinal-shutout                                                                 

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Kansas Wesleyan Women Win In OT

Kansas Wesleyan U. defeated McPherson 87-80 in Overtime on Nov. 13 to go to 3-1 in the KCAC. Amanda Hill scored 27 points and sister Cailia earned praise from the team's coach. For details of the game, go to:    https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5082

Tucker Horak At PSU Football

    Pittsburg State U. lost to Stephen F. Austin 26-7 on Nov. 14.
    Rossville High graduate Tucker Horak had 3 rushing carries for 5 yards and 5 receptions for 24 yards.


Abigail McCrory Wins Awards At Washburn

     Junior Abigail McCrory, majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at Washburn, learned the skills of managing and owning a business while observing her parents develop a coffee shop in Rossville, Kansas.
 

     McCrory was a recipient of the School of Business Magnificent Seven Award as one of Washburn’s top students specializing in marketing. This award is meant to acknowledge students who best represent the School’s core values – honesty, trust, fairness, respect, integrity and responsibility.

    “I think the beauty of the Magnificent Seven Award is that it is not solely based on academic performance,” said McCrory. “The winners are so diverse. We’re all a friendly face on campus.”


    While pitching business ideas, McCrory won second place and $6,000 in this year’s Washburn Pitch Competition. During the second attempt of participating in this competition, she received first place and $8,000. McCrory also received a $15,000 grant from the Student Business Accelerator Fund to jump start her business proposal.


    “It’s really exciting that Topeka believes in Washburn, and that the School of Business has all of these opportunities to help young entrepreneurs get going,” said McCrory.

Working three part-time jobs, McCrory worked as a student caller alongside Courtney Artman, development director of annual giving at the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation. In three years, McCrory raised over $40,000 to give back to the School of Business.

    “[In the future] I see Abigail running and overseeing her business in the Topeka area,” said Artman. “She’s set her heart on helping the Topeka community when she graduates.”
McCrory plans to use these funds to start a coffee truck business. McCrory’s passion also extends beyond her coffee truck plan by aspiring to become a serial entrepreneur in Topeka.
“Marketing obviously helps with social change because marketing is the study of how people make decisions and purchasing decisions,” said McCrory.
      McCrory also supports and works alongside GoTopeka as they develop the revitalization of the capital city in their 2022 movement.

    “Topeka has a lot of negative stigmas around it,” said McCrory. “I’d like to be able to use the social change aspect to cultivate more entrepreneurial or positive experiences for Topeka.”

McCrory’s minor is in leadership with an emphasis in social change. When combined with marketing and entrepreneurship, these make for powerful and valuable skills.

    Rick LeJuerrne, a lecturer in entrepreneurship, taught McCrory in class, but oversaw competitions that McCrory was a part of.

“What’s more exciting is [finding out] what she’s going to do later in life,” said LeJuerrne. “She’s got this skill set that I would watch out for. Eventually, I see her as a business owner and who knows what that will be.”

    The most notable trait that LeJuerrne observes about McCrory is her determination in anything that she does.

“Her key advantage is that she’s great at presenting a plan, while taking advantage of opportunities,” said LeJuerrne.

    McCrory holds a keen eye to developing a business plan, but holds compassion in her heart to give back to a larger community.

“We’re really taking our leadership to the next level, not only being good business students, we’re focusing on Topeka and the community,” said McCrory.

Edited by Bri Smith, Matthew L. Self

Friday, November 13, 2020

Dawgs Advance To Semi-Final Game

Rossville totally dominated Pittsburg-Colgan in the 2A quarterfinal game on Nov. 13 by scoring 56 points in the first half.  A running clock and the Dawg reserves allowed Colgan to score in the 4th qtr without the Dawgs adding more points.

1st Qtr

9:32    Rezac, 20 yd run                         PAT Reeves Kick

5:03    Sowers 4 yd run                          PAT Reeves Kick

3:06    Catron 32 yd run                         PAT Reeves Kick

2nd Qtr

11:10  Horak 28 yd run                          PAT Reeves Kick

8:05    Sowers 20 yd pass from Horak   PAT Reeves Kick

5:49    Rezac 38 yard run                       PAT Reeves Kick

3:53    Horak 13 yd run                          PAT Reeves Kick

0:25    Kenny, 26 yd pass from Horak   PAT  Reeves Kick   

4th Qtr

9:58    Colgan 6 yd run                           PAT  Kick 

Final Score  56-0

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The Dawgs are in the KSNT Football Frenzy at the 4:02 mark.

https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-playoffs-11-13-20/

The Dawgs are also on WIBW at:  https://www.wibw.com/2020/11/14/kpz-week-11-rossville-56-st-marys-colgan-7/

Gracie Gabbe Commits To ESU Softball

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Dawgs Face St. Marys-Colgan

   Rossville will face #9 St. Marys-Colgan this week (Nov 13).  The following week, the Dawgs (assuming a victory on Fri) will face the winner of the game between #3 Nemaha Central and #6 Osage City,  which has won their last 9 games this year.     You can read about the upcoming Nemaha/Osage game at:    https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201112/osage-city-welcomes-opportunity-against-defending-2a-champion-nemaha-central

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Merle Bird Passes Away

      Rossville—Merle E. Bird, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Lexington Park in Topeka.

     He was born December 24, 1938, at Alva, OK., the son of William and Eva May Bird.  His parents were teachers, and he had lived in different places growing up.  Merle was stationed in Thule, Greenland while serving in the United States Army.  He moved to Emporia, where he received a Masters Degree in Education from Kansas State Teacher’s College.  He taught at Roosevelt High School on the campus and later worked at the Emporia Gazette.

     In 1972 he and his family moved to the Rossville community.  Merle was a journalist at the Topeka Capital-Journal for many years.  He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Topeka St. Patricks Day Committee.  Merle was passionate about cooking and food.  He had a love for music and writing.

     Mr. Bird was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Allen, and a sister, Carol.

     Merle E. Bird and Jeanne Hull were united in marriage on September 27, 1963, at Amarillo, TX.  She survives of the home.

     Other survivors include three sons, Sean (Brooke) Bird, Rossville, Michael (Cori) Bird, Topeka and Daniel (Shana) Bird, Paxico; his daughter, Katherine (Jaycee) Haynes, Rossville; two sisters, Mary Kay Bibb, NM., and Jeanie Wade, Alva, OK; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren with one on the way.

    Graveside services will be private in the Rossville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. 

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

James Adkins Passes Away

 James Louis (Lou) Adkins, 83, died peacefully Thursday October 22, 2020 at Mercy Regional in Springfield, MO.

He was born August 28, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas. The son of James Preston Adkins and Viola Thompson Adkins. He grew up in the Rossville/Dover area and graduated from Rossville High School.

Lou was loving father, grandfather and brother. Lou was a devote Christian and was always there when someone needed a helping hand, He will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched.

Lou was preceded in death by his daughter Valerie Eastman; his brother Otis Reed; his sister LaVerne Hoffman: and his sister Lorraine Adkins.

Survivors include his children: Janet Adkins, Barnes, KS; Jim Adkins, Topeka, KS and Margaret Shelman, Berryville, AR; grandchildren: Chris Adkins, Barnes, Ks; Michelle Brammer, Barnes, KS; Chance Eastman, Overbrook, KS; Christi Eastman, Michigan Valley, KS; Heather Spencer, Berryville, AR; Jenna Stum, Delia, KS; Shawna Isakson, Topeka, KS, and Shane Shelman, Berryville, AR. and over 20 great grandchildren.

Lou had a passion for hunting, fishing, traveling and playing his guitar. He loved his blue grass music. He was always quoting phrases from John Wayne movies, his favorite quote was “never apologize, it’s a sign of weakness” which he told to anyone who apologized to him. He loved to pass out gold dollars to little kids and pretty ladies, he found joy in the way the kid’s eyes would light up. He was also a beekeeper

Lou got his passion for refrigeration work while working alongside his best friend Dean Smith, when they were younger, working on the ice cars on the trains in Topeka. He later worked at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, retiring from there in the late 1970’s. In 1981 he moved to Eureka Springs, AR starting his business Adkins Refrigeration, which he managed until his retirement in 2010.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dover, Kansas

Lou was a member of First Christian Church in Eureka Springs. He enjoyed serving his church as a deacon/elder and Sunday school teacher. Lou started the annual fish fry several years ago for the congregation that continues to this day.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Christian Church, 763 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

A memorial service is planned in Eureka Springs at First Christian Church for November 21, 2020 at 10:00 am.

Amanda Hill At Kansas Wesleyan

KWU came up short on Tue. night against KCAC leading Sterling.   KWU is  now 2-1 in the KCAC.  No player stats were listed,  but Amanda Hill was mentioned at the team's leading scorer.    You can read all the game details at:

 https://www.ksal.com/kansas-wesleyans-rally-against-rv-sterling-comes-up-just-short/

Stats For Maur Hill Game

 Rossville football stats for the Maur Hill football game on Nov. 6

Passing

#Athlete NameCompAttYdsC %AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals711134.63619.1234145.5
4Parker Kenney (Sr)239.6
6Torrey Horak (Jr)79134.77819.1234158.6

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals513907.6706
2Corey Catron (Jr)12473.9112
6Torrey Horak (Jr)181277.1261
8Tyree Sowers (Sr)5336.617
14Kaiden Brown (Sr)372.34
17Woodrow Rezac (Sr)1317613.5703

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals713419.1342
2Corey Catron (Jr)23618.023
3Austin Klesath (Sr)199.09
8Tyree Sowers (Sr)24321.5271
17Woodrow Rezac (Sr)24623.0341