321A State Wrestling Championship

 State Championship tournament on Feb. 27 at Ft Hays State

145

Guaranteed Places

• 1st Place - Derek Johnson of Hoxie
• 2nd Place - Layne Hurla of Rossville
• 3rd Place - Colby Schreiner of Kingman
• 4th Place - Elijah Collins of Osage City
• 5th Place - Brody Harrison of Eureka
• 6th Place - Jordan Bachman of Hillsboro

1st Place Match

• Derek Johnson (Hoxie) 43-0, So. over Layne Hurla (Rossville) 29-4, Sr. (Dec 3-1)

152

Guaranteed Places

• 1st Place - Bryce Eck of Uniontown
• 2nd Place - Brent Escareno of Eureka
• 3rd Place - Aiden Amrein of Hill City
• 4th Place - Sam Twombly of Rossville
• 5th Place - Garrett Urban of Norton Community
• 6th Place - Eli Mumpower of Wabaunsee

3rd Place Match

• Aiden Amrein (Hill City) 41-2, Fr. over Sam Twombly (Rossville) 19-5, Jr. (Fall 3:10)

Colby Hurla also competed in 138 class but did not place in the top 6,

KWU Women Lose Semi-Final

 STERLING – Trying to upset the unbeaten and No. 9 Sterling College Warriors (27-0) on their home court was a daunting enough task for the Kansas Wesleyan women in this tournament semi-final.  Sterling won 89-69 in the Saturday game.   

Doing so after playing four games the previous seven days was a hill too steep for the KWU Coyotes to climb.   

The Coyotes end the season with a 16-11 record after winning seven of their final nine games. Sterling advances to the title game against Tabor Monday night at Hartman Arena in Park City

Senior Amanda Hill from Rossville scored 13 points on 6 of 16 shooting.  She also had 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assists.

Sophomore Caila Hill, also from Rossville had 6 points on 2 of 4 shooting and 2 of 2 at the free throw line.  Caila also had 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal and 2 assists.

You can read the game details at:  https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5215

Kendra Hurla Is State Champ

Froom The Capital-Journal: 

SALINA — Rossville's Kendra Hurla and her coach Brandy Lowe watched Hurla's sub-state match with Paola's Kailyn Younger multiple times before Friday's Girls Division II State Wrestling Championships at Tony's Pizza Events Center.

Lowe and Hurla knew they had a plan to defeat Younger, who entered the championship match at 120 pounds ranked No. 1 and with a 26-1 record.

Hurla avenged a sub-state championship loss to Younger by pinning her in the second period to win her first state championship in her freshman season. 

Hurla had her brother, Holden, looking down on her. Holden died on Jan. 1 (Holden Hurla Passes) and taught everything Kendra needed to know about wrestling. Holden was a three-time state qualifier at Rossville. 

You can read the complete article at:   https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/2021/02/27/rossvilles-hurla-pulls-upset-d-ii-state-title/6843474002/

State Champ Kendra Hurla

Kendra Hurla wrestles Paola's Kailyn Younger for 120# Championship,

Rossville At Valley Heights Basketball

     The Rossville boys lost to Valley Heights 45-31 on Feb 25, 2021.  The Rossville girls lost to Valley Heights 57-34.

Girls Game

Rossville             7   4  13  10  —  34
Valley Heights 13  13  16  15  —  57

Rossville scoring:  

Perine                 4       2-4     10
Streit                   0       0-2      0
Mitchell              1        6-9      8
Horgan               0        1-2      1
Bergstresser      0        3-3      3
Rabe                              2-2      4
Porter                 2 (1)   0-0     5
Gillum                1          1-2     3

Boys Game

Valley Heights;11;8;9;11;—;4
Rossville;8;4;5;14;—;31

Rossville scoring:
 
Garcia           3 (1)     0-0     7
Brown           1            0-0    2
Jackson        1 (1)       0-0   3
Sowers          7 (3)       1-1  18
Lietz              0             1-2    1

Amanda Hill All League KCAC

     Amanda Hill, a Rossville graduate and senior at Kansas Wesleyan U. was selected to second team All League KCAC  Basketball Team according to a league announcement on Thursday.

KWU Women Get KCAC Semi-Final Win

    The Kansas Wesleyan women pulled out a 74-73 win over McPherson College to advance to the semi-final round of the KCAC tournament.
    Amanda Hill's scoring was below her normal performance getting only 7 points.  But, she did get 7 rebounds  and also had one block, one steal and team leading 7 assists.
    Caila Hill scored 6 pts and also had 5 rebounds,  one steal and 3 assists.
    To read the game details, go to:    https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5208

Will Dawgs or Eagles Get A State Champ?

From the Capital-Journal: 

Every year since 2011, either Silver Lake or Rossville has come home from Hays with a Class-3-2-1A state champion. During that span, the programs have combined for 17 state champions overall.

To keep that streak alive this year, it might take an upset or two. No Eagle or Bulldawg is ranked No. 1 at their respective weight going to the state tournament.

But don't count them out just yet. Silver Lake's Kai Allen is a past state champion, capturing the 126-pound title in 2019. He finished runner-up last year, falling 1-0 in the 132-pound finals to Hoxie's Derek Johnson. 

Allen is 37-3 this season and ranked No. 3 at 138 behind Oakley's Eric Cain (32-3) and Hoxie's Drew Bretz (40-3). 

Eagle teammate Daigan Kruger tied the state record for pins with his 42nd at sub-state last week, improving to 47-1 on the season at 170 pounds. He's ranked No. 2 behind returning state champion Matthew Rodriguez, of Southeast-Saline.

Rossville's Layne Hurla, meanwhile, won district, regional and sub-state titles at 145 pounds, is 27-3 and ranked No. 3. Hoxie's Johnson, however, is 40-0 at 145 this season.

KWU Women Advance In KCAC

The Kansas Wesleyan women's basketball team won their first round game in the KCAC tournament by crushing Southwestern 69-41.

Amanda Hill from Rossville led the scoring with 22 pts on 7 of 16 shooting which included going 6 of 11 on three pointers and 2 of 2 on free throws.  She also had 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists.

Amanda's younger sister Caila Hill scored 11 points on 3 of 6 shooting and 5 of 5 on her free throws.  She also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists. 

321A State Wrestling Championship

The boys 321A wrestling championships will be Sat., Feb. 27 at Ft. Hays State U. form 12-6 PM.

Rossville wrestlers competing will be Layne Hurla,  Colby Hurla, and Sam Twombly.

Hurla and Lacock at State Wrestling

Keera Lacock and Kendra Hurla will be competing in the girls wrestling state championships for Div. II on Fri, February 26, 12pm – 6pm  at Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway, Salina, KS 

Arthur Adams, Jr. Passes Away

 Arthur Adams, Jr of Maple Hill (1944-2021)  has passed away Feb. 24.  An obituary and notice will be posted here when available.

Vern Gannon (72) Passes Away

                                                              

Manhattan—Vern A. Gannon, 66, well-known auctioneer and real estate broker, passed away suddenly late Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan with family by his side.

     He was born July 19, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Leo and Rowena M. Hollenbeck Gannon.  Vern was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1972.  He graduated from the Missouri Auction School at Kansas City.

     Vern was an auctioneer for 48 ½ years and was a real estate broker.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.  Lake Lodge No. 50 and Loyal Chapter No. 175 of the Eastern Star both at Silver Lake.  He was a Scottish Rite member, KLPCA (Kansas License Tag Collectors Association), Trails West Red Wing Collectors Society, NAA (National Auctioneer Association), Flint Hill Association of Realtors, a life member of the Kaw Valley Rodeo, and a past member of the Rossville Saddle Club and Palomino Club.

     Vern was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Bennie Stach.

     On May 25, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sherri Stach at Rossville.  She survives of the home.

     Other survivors include his daughter, Nicole (Brett) Wright, Council Grove; his brother, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville; his sister, Linda Lake, New Mexico; mother-in-law Arlis Stach, Manhattan, and his two grandchildren, Bailee and Kolter; many nieces and nephews.

     Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the  Czech-Moravan Cemetery at Rossville. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home, in St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech Moravan Cemetery and sent in care of the funeral home. 

 

Harvey Wilcox, One of Rossville's Founders

Here is a very interesting article about one of the founders of Rossville.    After the founding of Rossville,  he and wife moved from Shawnee County to CA and developed Hollywood.

Harvey Wilcox,,One of the founders of Rossville and Hollywood 

Mustangs Trample Dawgs in Boys BB

Rock Creek   18  19  20   5  —  62
Rossville         7    7    5    2  —  21

Rossville scoring: 

Kenney        0         0-1   0
Garcia          1          0-2  2
Perine          1 (1)    0-0  3
Cooney        2          0-2  4
Brown         0          3-6  3
Jackson       1 (1)    0-0  3
Sowers         1          1-4   3
Lietz             1          1-2   3

Rock Creek Girls Win a Close One

The Lady Dawgs had a  two  point lead at the half,  but a Rock Creek fourth quarter rally erased the chance for an upset on Feb. 23, 2021

Rock Creek  8  10   5  16  —  39
Rossville       9  11   5  10  —  35

Rossville scoring

Perine             3 (1)    2-2    9
Streit               2 (2)   0-0    6
Mitchell          3          4-6  10
Jordan            1           0-0   2
Rabe                0          1-2    1
Porter              1          0-0   2
Gillum             2          1-3    5

Raymond Minnis Has Passed Away

     Rossville-Raymond R. Minnis, 71, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home in Rossville.

     He was born the son of Russell and Henrietta Ferguson Minnis on September 25, 1949, at Odesa, MO.  Raymond grew up in Missouri and Nebraska; he served in the United States Air Force.

     Raymond had worked in Food Services For USD No. 475 at Junction City.  He moved to Rossville in 2000.

     Raymond was married to Gloria Lentis in Omaha, NE., on April 23, 1983.  She survives of the home.

     Other survivors include his son, Russell Minnis, Rossville; his sister, Roberta Bennett, Wichita; his brother, Rick Minnis, Omaha.

     Services will be announced by Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas. 

Kendra Hurla Ranked #3 by KWCA

In the latest KWCA rankings for Div. II girls wrestling,  RHS freshman Kendra Hurla is #3 in the state for the 120# class.

Adam White On Dean's List

 Adam White has made the Dean’s Honors List at Fort Hays State University

RHS Girls Get OT Win

Rossville         17  11  13  10  5  —  56
Wabaunsee    15  17   9  10  2  —  53

Rossville scoring: 

Perine              6 (2)     2-6     16
Streit                4 (1)      1-5     10
Mitchell           3            6-8    12
Bergstresser   2            0-0      4
Rabe                2             1-2      5
Porter              2 (1)      0-0      5
Gillum             1             2-4      4

Jaimi Olson Passes Away

 Jaimi Chantay Olson, 54, of Rossville, left us to join her Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born on February 8, 1967, in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond Vern and Anita (Riley) Armstrong.

Jaimi was a friend to all and loved fiercely. She was tender-hearted, generous and accepted everyone. Her vibrant red hair matched her feisty spirit and spunk. She loved wildlife, her fur babies and sports, especially her K-State Wildcats. She loved the weather channel and talked about how fun it would be to be a storm chaser. Jaimi enjoyed long drives, mini vacations (especially room service), and snowy days. She spent her free time listening to all kinds of music including Big Band music, watching Little House on the Prairie and cooking shows like the Pioneer Woman. Jaimi was a dedicated volunteer for the Rossville Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT for 21 years. She was employed by AT&T for over 20 years and a member of the First Baptist Church in Silver Lake.

Jaimi is survived by the love of her life, Phil D. Olson, whom she married in Topeka on April 3, 1992. Phil & Jaimi’s marriage was an example of true love. She is also survived by her children, Tony (Laurel) Adkins of Topeka, Jennell Olson of Silver Lake, Tiffany (John) Phelan of Hope Mills, North Carolina, Philip (Chelsea) Olson of Topeka, Kristen Simpson of Seal Beach, California, Kelly (Tyler) Shobney of Delia, Madilyn Lira of Delia, twenty grandchildren, one great-grandson, and her siblings, Christian Armstrong of Rossville, Travis (Lisa) Armstrong of Rossville, Lance (Shawna) Armstrong of Concord, California, Mysti (Dustin) Moore of Killeen, Texas, Lynn (Wayne) Fast of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Deborah (Ken)Trice of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.

Jaimi left this earth and undoubtedly had a joyous reunion with her son, Anthony Vern “Tony” Armstrong Olson, who died at age 12, her mother Anita Armstrong and her nephew Timmy Nesbitt TenEyck, who all preceded her in death.

Services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:00AM, at the First Baptist Church, 3439 NW Hoch Rd., Silver Lake, Kansas 66539. Jaimi will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the church. Cremation will follow the service and private inurnment will take place in Rossville Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Rossville Fire Department, 301 US Hwy 24, Rossville, Kansas 66533.

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Rossville Wrestlers At Sub-State

Rossville had one sub-state champion and qualified three for next week's state tournament in Hays. Layne Hurla won the 145 title with a 12-8 win over Eureka's Brody Harrison in the finals. The Bulldawgs also got a third from Sam Twombly (152) and fourth from Colby Hurla (132).

The Rossville team placed eighth out of the thirty three teams competing in the Sub-State on Feb. 20.  The top ten teams were:

1 Silver Lake 97.0
2 Wellsville 83.0
3 Eureka 77.5
4 Marysville 68.0
5 Osage City 59.0
6 Sabetha 55.5
7 Douglass 51.5
8 Rossville 50.0
9 Whitewater-Remington 31.5
10 Erie 30.0

106    Mason Broce (18-11) placed 5th and scored 5.0 team points.

132    Colby Hurla (23-12) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

138    Krew Lacock (16-18) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

145    Layne Hurla (27-3) placed 1st and scored 20.0 team points.

152    Sam Twombly (17-3) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.

160    Corey Catron (13-10) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

195    Barrett Lietz (17-16) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Details of individual matches can be read at:    http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys-wrestling.html

RHS Boys Lose To Riley Co.

 The RHS boys basketball team lost to Riley Co 2/19 on the Rossville court 65-31.

RHS Girls Lose to Riley and Rock Creek

The RHS girls lost to Riley Co on 2/18 by a score of 53-24.  They lost to Rock Creek 49-37 on 2/19  

Rossville      9    9  10   9   —  37
Rock Creek 11  12  10  16  —  49

Rossville scoing: 

Perine                6 (1)     3-4     16
Streit                  0           1-2       1
Mitchell             2           6-9    10
Bergstresser     0           1-2       1
Rabe                   0          2-2       2
Porter                 2          1-1        5
Gillum                1          0-0       2

KWU Women Crush Avila U. 73-52

Amanda Hill had 12 points in the final game of the regular season.  Caila Hill had 10 points and 8 rebounds.  

Game details can be read at: https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5195

KWU will play in the opening round of the KCAC tournament on Tue, Fe. 23.

Lacock and Hurla At Div. II Sub-State 2

Girls Division II Sub-State 2 Results for Rossville, Feb. 19, 2021.

115 lbs

Keera Lacock (18-5) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 won by fall over Andrea Cuin (Chanute) 18-7 (Fall 4:49)
Semifinal - E`owynn Codney (Burlington) 29-5 won by fall over Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 (Fall 1:00)
Cons. Semi - Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 won by fall over Haley Somchay (Santa Fe Trail) 12-15 (Fall 3:21)3rd Place Match - Andrea Cuin (Chanute) 18-7 won by fall over Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 (Fall 1:55)

120 lbs

Kendra Hurla (20-2) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) 20-2 won by fall over Hanna Bailey (Girard) 10-9 (Fall 1:49)
Semifinal - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) 20-2 won by fall over Alisa Reck (Coffeyville-Field Kindley) 17-8 (Fall 3:52)
1st Place Match - Kailyn Younger (Paola) 24-1 won by fall over Kendra Hurla (Rossville) 20-2 (Fall 1:

KWU Women Lose 48-45 To Bethel

 Caila Hill had 10 points of 3 of 7 shooting and 4 of 4 at the free throw line.  She also had 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

Amanda Hill had 8 points on 3 of 12 shooting, including 2 of 8 on 3 pointers,  She had 7  rebounds, 2 blocks and 3 assists. 

For a complete recap of the game,  go to:  https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5192

KWU Women Get Win At Friends U.

The Kansas Wesleyan Womens basketball team picked up a 64-43 win over the Friends University Falcons on Wed. night in Wichita.

RHS grad Amanda Hill led  the KWU Coyotes scoring with 15 points on 6 of 10 shooting including 3 of 6  three pointers.  She also had 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
Caila Hill had 6 points on 3 of 6 shooting and also 4 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 assists. 

For game details,  go to:  https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5188

Basketball Teams Busy Next Few Days

February 19 Boys & Girls Basketball v. Riley County 4:45
February 20 Girls Basketball @ Rock Creek 4:00
February 22 Boys & Girls Basketball @ Wabaunsee 4:45
February 23 Boys & Girls Basketball v. Rock Creek | Senior Night 4:45
February 25 Boys & Girls Basketball @ Valley Heights 4:45

Sub-State Wrestling This Weekend

February 19 Division II Girls Sub-State Wrestling @ Anderson County 3:00

February 20 3-2-1A Boys Sub-State Wrestling @ Marion 12:00

KWU Women's BB Schedule Changes

   The KWU women's basketball team will play at Friend's University in Wichita on Feb. 17 and defend their home court against Bethal on Feb. 19

Weekly KWCA Rankings

     In this weeks Kansas Wrestling Association 321A Rankings,  the only Bulldawg wrestlers making the list were Layne Hurla, at number 3 in the 145 lb class and Sam Twombly at number 6 in the 152 lb. class.

Kendra Hurla Up For Athlete Of Week

    Rossville High freshman Kendra Hurla was one of ten area athletes nominated by the Capital=Journal for Athlete of the Week.
    Hurla captured the 120-pound title at Saturday’s Girls Division II regional tournament, going 3-0 on the day to improve to 18-1 on the season. Hurla avenged her only loss of the season with a pin of Silver Lake’s Grace Fitzgerald with one second left in the first period of the title match.

Phyllis Marney Passes Away

  Rossville—Phyllis I. Marney, 91, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehab Center.

     She was born June 17, 1929, in Kansas City, MO., the daughter of Samuel and Ethel Smith.

     She was married to Bob Marney on January 31, 1950; they divorced.

     Phyllis was preceded in death by her son, HS graduate Fred Elevier, her parents; siblings, Albert, Herald, Lloyd, Tom, Wanda, Vera, LoElla, Betty, and Neva

     Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Diane Elevier, Silver Lake; her grandson, Aaron Elevier, Silver Lake; a great-granddaughter, Izabella Quinn, Topeka; several nieces and nephews.

     Phyllis chose cremation.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, at a later date.  Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys is assisting the family. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Lacock & Hurla Regional Champs

 GIRLS DIVISION II REGIONALS

At Rossville

Team scores

Baldwin 165, Silver Lake 84, Tonganoxie 61, Holton 56, Santa Fe Trail 84, Chapman 52, Rossville 50, Burlingame 49, Sabetha 38, Atchison County 32, Mission Valley 29, Jefferson West 29, Eudora 27, Marysville 26, Oskaloosa 26, Concordia 25, Royal Valley 24, Wamego 14, Clay Center 9, Atchison 7, Miege 3.

Championship finals

101 — Mitchell, Bald pinned Lopez, Burl, 5:49. 109 — Lux, Tong pinned Robinson, Hol, 1:07. 115 — Lacock, Ross dec. Somchay, SFT, 12-5. 120 — Hurla, Ross pinned Fitzgerald, SL, 1:59. 126 — Gross, Hol pinned Flory, Bald, 4:35. 132 — Rose, Mary pinned Blake, MV, 4:46. 138 — Ogden, RV dec. Darnell, Bald, 7-0. 143 — Grossoehme, Bald pinned Workman, Con, 1:19. 155 — King, Osk won by inj. def. over Horton, SL. 170 — Wempe, Bald maj. dec. Johns, Chap, 9-1. 191 — Colvert, Tong pinned Forbes, AC, 2:41. 235 — Armbruster, Chap pinned Meredith, Sab, 1:38.

For additional details,  go to:   https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2021/02/14/baldwin-girls-dominate-rossville-dii-regional/4482929001/

This is quite an achievement for two freshman girls competing agains older girls from larger schools.

Caila And Amanda Hill In Big KWU Win

     Kansas Wesleyan Woman's basketball team defeated York College of Nebraska 81-37 on Sat.

     Amanda Hill was high scorer with 23 points on 8 of 12 shooting, which includes 6 of 10 three point shots.   She also had 8 rebounds and 2 assists.

    Caila Hill scored 4 points on 2 of 4 shooting.  She added 5 rebounds and 3 assists.

Golden Giants Adding Fan Features

    The  Golden Giants have some major upgrades in store for fans in their move back to Rossville.

   TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A local baseball club is finding a new home and a new app Wednesday after going under new ownership.
    The Topeka Golden Giants will move their home games to Joe Campbell Stadium in Rossville, according to a spokesperson. They previously played at Jerry Robertson Field near Lake Shawnee. The team will retain Head Coach Jacob Kirmer for a second season, and Holton native Justin Rieschick joining as an assistant.
    “Our new branding, along with our partnership with the Rossville community, will allow baseball fans in Topeka to enjoy a true minor league baseball experience,” said new owner J.R. Bond. “We are very excited for the future of fans first baseball in the Topeka area.”
    The move to Joe Campbell Stadium means more features for fans in attendance, including a beer garden, party deck and promotional nights like an opening night carnival on June 4. A spokesperson also said fans can catch games via streaming with a new Golden Giant TV app, which is in development for Amazon, Android, Roku and Apple TV.

 

Girls Wrestling District Tournament

The top 8 places at the girls district wrestling tournament were:

1 Silver Lake 88.0
2 Holton 73.0
3 Sabetha 57.0
4 Effingham-Atchison County Community 47.0
5 Chapman 43.0
6 Rossville 29.0
7 Concordia 25.0
8 Marysville 23.5

321A Wrestling Regionals

Rossville placed fourth of the 14 teams competing in the Regional on Feb. 12.  The top 6 teams were Sabetha 161.5, Silver Lake 133.5, Marysville 132.0, Rossville 117.0, Effingham  80.0, Council Grove 72.0. 

106    Mason Broce (16-9) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

126    Aryon Kleseth (11-8) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

132    Colby Hurla (21-9) placed 4th and scored 12.0 team points.

138    Krew Lacock (16-15) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points.

145    Layne Hurla (23-3) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

152    Sam Twombly (13-2) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

160    Corey Catron (13-7) placed 4th and scored 12.0 team points.

170    Joe McGrath (16-13) placed 6th and scored 5.0 team points.

195    Barrett Lietz (16-14) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points.

Dawgs At Silver Lake Basketball

The RHS boys basketball team picked up their first win of the year on Friday night, against Silver Lake!

Rossville      17   5   17   6  —  45
Silver Lake  12   7    9    5  —  33

Rossville scoring:

Kenney     2        0-0     4   
Garcia       1 (1)   1-2     4
Perine       3 (1)   5-9   12
Cooney     2         0-0    4
Brown      1          1-3     3
Jackson   1 (1)    0-0    3
Sowers    2 (1)     2-2    7
Lietz        3           2-2    8

Lady Dawgs At Silver Lake Basketball

Rossville    11  4   7   10   —  32
Silver Lake 9 20 15  17    — 61

Rossville scoring: 

Perine            4 (1)    0-1     9
Streit              2         0-0     4
Mitchell         3         0-2     6
Bergstresser 1          0-0     2
Rabe               1         0-0     2
Porter            1 (1)    0-0     3
Gillum           2         2-3      6

The Rossville girls are 2-4 in the MEL and 4-9 overall

RHS Boys Basketball Vs Osage City

Osage City  17 8 15 10 -- 50
Rossville       4 9 11 21 -- 45

Rossville scoring  

Garcia    12
Perine      4
Brown      4
Jackson    3
Sowers   16
Lietz        6

Girls Basketball Vs Osage City

Osage City   15 14 14 9 — 52    
Rossville      10 14 10 7 — 41

Rossville scoring:

Perine           4         2-6     10
Streit            3         0-0       6
Mitchell         3         1-2       7
Bergstresser  0         1-2       1
Rabe            1          0-0      2
Porter           3 (1)    2-2      9
Gillum           2         2-4      6

KWCA Weekly Rankings for 321A Wrestling

     The only Bulldawg wrestler ranked in this week's rankings is Layne Hurla ranked # 3 in the 145# class,

Layne Hurla Up For Athlete Of Week

RHS senior wrestler Layne Hurla was one of ten area athletes nominated for the Capital-Journal Athlete of the Week.   The following was from that CJ article. 

LAYNE HURLA, ROSSVILLE WRESTLING: After winning his second straight Mid-East League title last week, Hurla was named outstanding wrestler at the Class 3-2-1A District 7 tournament at Silver Lake. Hurla, ranked No. 3 at 145 pounds, pinned his semifinal foe before taking a 9-3 win over No. 4 Elijah Collins of Osage City in the finals. Hurla improved to 21-3 on the season.

KWU Gets Win Over Tabor College

Kansas Wesleyan U. defeated Tabor College 50-45 on Feb. 10.  Amanda Hill had 9 points on 3 of 11 shooting and 8 rebounds.  Caila Hill had 8 points on 3 of 7 shooting and also had 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

River Rescue For Dog

 TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Three fire departments worked together to rescue a dog from the Kansas River Monday afternoon.

Two people were walking along the river when their dog, Oskie, took off about 20 to 30 feet onto the ice near the Willard Bridge. The dog fell through into the water.

“She loved the snow and she thought it was solid ice, and it was not,” Oskie’s owner said. “There’s no way we would have been able to make it out there (to get her ourselves).”

The Shawnee County Fire Dist. #4 - Dover and Rossville Fire Departments were called to the scene, and Mission Township Fire was called in later for their expertise in water and ice rescues.

Dover Fire Chief Dirk Christian said the dog was sitting on a shelf of ice when they arrived.

Two ice rescue technicians were able to tie a rope around themselves and wade out in the river to rescue the dog. She was in the river for about 45 minutes, with the rescue itself taking half an hour.

“When you talk about pets, they’re members of our family,” Christian said. “We’d go out there for a whitetail deer. It’s the way we do it - as long as we can do it safe; as long as we can manage the risk and we’ve got the right personnel, and the right equipment, and we got time on our side.”

Oskie was sporting some frosty fur when she made it to shore, but by Monday evening, was warmed up and ready for her next adventure.

For some excellent video of the rescue, go to:

https://www.ksnt.com/news/top-stories/dog-rescued-off-frozen-kansas-river-near-rossville/

Bo Reeves Signs LOI

 RHS senior Bo Reeves has signed a Letter Of Intent to play football for Central Missouri

Kaiden Brown Signs LOI

RHS senior  Kaiden Brown has signed a Letter of Intent to play football for Baker U for  2021-22.

Ronald FettersPasses Away

Ronald E. Fetters, 82, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Rossville Health and Rehab Center.

Ronald was born in Des Moines, IA. on December 24, 1938, the son of Ervel and Marie Veach Fetters.  He grew up in Des Moines but spent his adult life in Florida.  He was a realtor/loan broker.  Ronald had lived in St. Marys the past several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mara Dene Fetters.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Fredericks, St. Marys; a son, Skip Cameron, in Mississippi; seven grandchildren.

A prayer service will be at 9:00 A.M. Friday, February 12, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home, followed by interment in the Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys.

Caila and Amanda Hill Lead KWU to Win

     Kansas Wesleyan pulled out a close 56-55 victory over archrival Betheny College on Sat.  Amanda Hill had 10 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals  and Caila Hill had nine points, five rebounds and three assists. 

You can read the game details at:
https://salinapost.com/posts/74d632ca-7bd8-4723-aae9-66e76df61304

Freda (McCullough) (65)Zemek Passes Away

    St. Marys—Freda V. Zemek, 73, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at a Kansas City Hospital.

     Freda was born to Fred and June Burton McCollough at Topeka on November 8, 1947.  She grew up in the Rossville community, graduated from Rossville High School in 1965, and attended Clark's School of Business in Topeka.

     In her younger years, she worked for Victory Life Insurance Co.  She and her husband Tony owned and operated Mr. Z's restaurant in St. Marys.  Freda was an avid KU and Kansas City Royals fan.  She loved her family, and you could find her at any of her children's or grandchildren's events.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.

     Freda was preceded in death by her parents and a son Mark.

     Freda McCollough and Anthony Zemek were united in marriage on January 7, 1967, at St. Marys.  Tony survives.

     Other survivors are her son, Mike Zemek, Topeka: her daughter, Brenda Ginter, St. Marys; two sisters, Judy (Ralph) Lundin and Jane (Bob) Tripp, all of Rossville; six grandchildren, Courtney Beard, Derek Zemek, Sydnee Ginter, Britnee, Ashley, and Caylee Zemek; six great-grandchildren.

     The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home.  Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church Food Pantry or St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.   Social distancing and Masks are required.

321A District Wrestling

1   Silver Lake 205.0
2   Rossville 169.0
3   Council Grove 123.0
4   Osage City 109.0
5   Wabaunsee 64.0
6   Eskridge-Mission Valley 60.0
7   St. Marys 48.0
8   Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy 41.0
9   Burlingame 26.0
10 Allen-Northern Heights 12.0
11 Oskaloosa 11.0

RHS Boys Lose To Wabaunsee

Wabaunsee  13  15  23  9   —  60
Rossville       14   8   4   17  —  43

Rossville scoring  

Kenney          1        0-0     2
Garcia            1        0-0     2
Perine            5        1-2     11
Cooney          2        0-0     4
Sowers          5 (2)  0-0    12
Lietz              6         0-1    12

RHS Girls Get Another Win

Wabaunsee   8   9   6   17  —  49
Rossville        9  13 14  19  —  52

Rossville scoring
Perine            5 (1)       7-10     18
Streit              5 (1)       2-6       13
Mitchell         6 (2)      1-2        15
Rabe               1            0-0          2
Porter             2            1-2          5
Gillum            0            0-1         0

Lacock and Hurla Place In District Wrestling

 Girls Division II District Wrestling At Marysville

Team scores

Silver Lake 88, Holton 73, Sabetha 57, Atchison County 47, Chapman 43, Rossville 29, Concordia 25, Marysville 23.5, Atchison 22, Royal Valley 20, Clay Center 12, Wamego 12, Doniphan West 0.

Individual results

106 — No entries. 109 — 1. Robinson, Holton; 2. Cowing, Clay Center. 115 — 1. Lacock, Rossville; 2. Bahner, Silver Lake. 120 — 1. Fitzgerald, Silver Lake; 2. Hurla, Rossville. 126 — 1. Gross, Holton; 2. Henderson, Silver Lake; 3. Stivers, Wamego; 4. Barr, Concordia. 132 — 1. Rose, Marysville; 2. Hogle, Silver Lake; 3. Rokey, Sabetha; 4. Servaes, Atchison. 138 — 1. Ogden, Royal Valley; 2. Gallagher, Holton; 3. Brown, Atchison County. 143 — 1. Workman, Concordia; 2. Gugelman, Sabetha. 155 — 1. Horton, Silver Lake; 2. Simmers, Atchison County; 3. Montgomery, Holton; 4. Gutknecht, Sabetha. 170 — 1. Johns, Chapman; 2. Smith, Atchison. 191 — 1. Forbes, Atchison County; 2. Poe, Sabetha; 3. Mosher, Chapman. 235 — 1. Armbruster, Chapman; 2. Meredith, Sabetha.

Evan and Abigail Thomas Have A Girl

 Abigail and Evan Thomas of  Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby girl born  Feb. 4 at Stormont-Vail.

2/2/21 KWCA 3A Rankings

     This week Layne Hurla maintained his #3 ranking at 145# and Colby Hurla  moved up to #5 at 132# in the 2/2/21 KWCA rankings. 

Dawgs-St. Marys Boys BB

Feb. 2,  2021 

St. Marys  9 17 18 14 -- 58
Rossville    3  5  10  9 -- 27

Rossville scoring 
Garcia       1 (1)    0-0    3
Cooney      1         0-2    2
Brown       1         2-3    4
Jackson     0         2-2    2
Sowers      5 (1)    2-2  13
Lietz          1         1-4   3

Jeff Co. No. Boys BB

Jeff County North  7  13  12  11 -- 43
Rossville             11    5   3  14 -- 33

Rossville scoring:

Garcia       3 (2)    0-0      8
Perine       7 (3)    0-0     17
Cooney     1          3-4      5
Sowers     0          1-2      1
Lietz         1          0-0      2

Rossville Girls Get Win Over St. Marys

St. Marys Girls Basketball Feb. 2, 2021.

St. Marys    12    10    19    10  –   51
Rossville     12    23    18    16  —  64

Rossville scoring  

Perine                2           5-7     9
Streit                  3  (2)   0-3     8
Mitchell             7 (2)    6-6   22
Bergstresser     1           2-4     4
Rabe                  5           4-7    14
Porter                1 (1)     4-4      7
Gillum               2           1-2 

Rock Creek Girls BB

Rossville-Rock Creek Girls Basketball Jan. 28

Rossville           6   5  11  17  —  39
Riley County  15  18  9  14  —  56

Rossville scoring 

Perine             3          7-12     13
Streit               2 (2)   0-0        6
Mitchell          2 (1)    0-0        5
Bergstresser   1          0-0        2,
Rabe                0          0-2        0
Porter              1 (1)     3-4        6
Gillum             1           5-8        7

Golden Giants Back In Rossville

 The Topeka Golden Giants will be back for the summer of 2021.

But it’s an entirely new look for the baseball club with major changes under a new ownership, owner J.R. Bond announced on Tuesday.

The Golden Giants won’t be calling Topeka home, instead moving their home games this season to Joe Campbell Stadium in Rossville. Bond said the main focus for the organization this summer will be on entertainment and fan experience.

“Our new branding, along with our partnership with the Rossville community, will allow baseball fans in Topeka to enjoy a true minor-league baseball experience,” Bond said in a news release. “We are very excited for the future of fans-first baseball in the Topeka area.”

Enhancements to the fan experience will include the addition of a beer garden, party deck and all-inclusive VIP packages. Several promotional nights have already been planned with an Opening Carnival Night on June 4 and a Bark at the Park Night on July 1.

Fans will also be able to participate in on-field competitions and be able to meet the new Golden Giant mascot. Games will also be broadcast on the Golden Giant TV app, which will be available on Amazon, Android, Roku and Apple TV app stores.

Jacob Kirmer will return for his second year as head coach of the Golden Giants with Holton native Justin Rieschick joining the staff as an assistant. Fans can visit www.goldengiants.us for roster, promotional schedule and season ticket packages. Single-game tickets go on sale in the spring.

George Mergenmeier Passes Away

      SFC George B Mergenmeier, Ret., 84, Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home with his spouse by his side.

      George was born on July 23, 1936, south of Seneca in Nemaha county, KS to George W. and Stella (Lierz) Mergenmeier.

     He graduated from St. Peter and Paul Grade School in Seneca, KS. He worked several jobs as a young man and in March 1955 he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he received his GED. He served 2 years with 14 months of that time in Germany. After an honorable discharge, he worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Co. Topeka, KS, from August 1957 to May of 1978.

     George joined the Kansas Army National Guard in 1975. August 1980 he was employed full time by the Guard. George went to Germany with the Fort Riley First Infantry Division on Reforger 1979, in January 1979. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class before his medical discharge in 1986. George was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. He served as a recruiter from 1980 until he retired in 1986 and loved meeting with people at schools, fairs, celebrations, etc. in Kansas to talk about Army opportunities. He drove a truck with a “shooting gallery” that always drew a crowd where he set up.     

    George belonged to the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Topeka ARC. He served on the Pottawatomie County Planning Board. George was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys, and later a member of Christ the King Church in Topeka and St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville, KS. George married Nadine Rilinger on April 12, 1958, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Corning, KS. They lived in St. Marys, KS. area from 1959 to 1992 when he moved to the Goff area. In 1999 they moved to the Dover area in Shawnee County, and in 2018 they moved to Brewster Place in Topeka.

      He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline in December 1961 and a son James, in February 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother Melvin Mergenmeier, and three sisters, Rosie McMurphy, Marie Catherine Welch and Dorothy Mae Koch.

     He is survived by his spouse Nadine of 62 years. His children; Willie (Shirley)Mergenmeier, St. Charles, MO, Jan (Jim) Hinterweger, Lebo, KS, Andy (Becky) Mergenmeier, Montpelier, VA and Sue (Mat) Flach, Paxico, KS, fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Eleanor Rusche, Seneca, and Jeanette Graham, Casper, WY.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.  George will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 12, 2021 at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.

  Masks will be required at all events.

  Memorials may be made to Capper Foundation, (Individual Support Systems, the organization that provided care for Jim joined Cappers in 2012) or Brewster Foundation. They can be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536.

     The rosary and funeral will be live-streamed on Facebook page Piper Funeral Home

Cleo Muller Passes Away

 

Cleo H. Muller, 87, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 7, 1933 to Herman and Cecilia (Cunningham) in Rossville, KS. Cleo was united in marriage to Yvonne E. LeMoine on February 11, 1956 in Concordia, KS, from that union 17 children were born. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. Cleo earned his Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Rockhurst University graduating in 1955 and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, graduating in 1962. In September of 1962 Cleo began practicing law while teaching at law school. Before long he entered into private practice with the firm of Muller and Muller. Early on in the practice Cleo worked in all phases of general law, later he moved to specialize in real estate, landlord tenant law, retail and commercial collection. Cleo also had extensive practice at both the Associate and Circuit levels and in Federal Bankruptcy Court. In 1966 he started Muller's Apple Orchard on the family farm until 1982. He served on the Executive Board of Jackson County Fruit Growers Association. Cleo was a long-time parishioner of St. John LaLande Catholic Church. Cleo was a member of the American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Kansas City Bar Association, and Knights of Columbus.

Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Yvonne Muller of the home; 16 children, Marilyn Muller, Joanne Gordon (Dave) of Blue Springs, MO, Kathy Baumstark (Denis) of Hermann, MO, Dianne Dallin of Longmont, CO, John Muller of Blue Springs, MO, Suzanne Hestwood (Kevin) of Blue Springs, MO, Judy Delp of Tallahasse, FL, Shelly Graef (Eric) of Blue Springs, MO, Patty Closser (Steve) of Blue Springs, MO, Terri Gilligan(Neil) of Tucson, AZ, Steve Muller of Boulder, CO, Tim Muller (Majorie) of Columbia, MO, Matthew Muller (JoAnn) of Wheat Ridge, CO, Nancy Williams (Herb) of Oak Grove, MO, Paul Muller (Hollee) of Oak Grove, MO, Mark Muller (Rebecca) of Lafayette, CO; 47 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Mary Muller of Lee's Summit, MO.

Cleo is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Cecilia Muller; daughter, Denise Muller; sister, Doris Mae Ahrens; brothers, James and Dennis Muller.

His family will receive friends and family from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 N.W. RD Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Cleo's life will commence at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ron Elliot presiding. Inurnment will immediately follow at the Koger Cemetery.