Kansas Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – It’s tough to top an undefeated season that ends with a state title, but the Rossville football team says winning never gets old.
If the Dawgs want to repeat as state champs they will have to fill the holes of last year’s senior stars Bo Reeves and Woodrow Rezac.
One thing that hasn’t changed for their team, however, is their quarterback: Torrey Horak.
1. Rossville (4), 13-0
2. Nemaha Central, 8-3
3. Hoisington, 12-1
4. Silver Lake, 6-2
5. Osage City, 9-2
6. St. Mary's Colgan, 7-3
7. Garden Plain, 9-2
8. Beloit, 5-7
9. Hillsboro, 6-4
10. Hutchinson Trinity, 8-2
Receiving votes: Haven (8-3), Maur Hill-Mount Academy (8-1)
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Rossville Bulldogs return to the field in 2021 with a massive target on their backs.
They dominated last season, finishing a perfect 13-0 and winners of the 2A state championship.
Eleven starters from that state title winning group are back, headlined by all-state quarterback Torrey Horak.
He put up 55 touchdowns in 2020.
“Obviously that’s always the goal but especially winning it last year,” Horak said. “I think that’s where we’re setting our goals, and we’ve got enough guys. We’ve got plenty of athletes to go around. I think we’ve got a good shot at it again.”
The ‘Dawgs know in order to repeat, they’ll have to fend off everyone’s best effort to beat them.
“The kids have been warned that we will have a target on our back this year and we will get everyone’s best shot,” head coach Derick Hammes said. “So, you know that’s something as a returning state champion that you’ve got to deal with. You’ve got to be ready to deal with that because it’s a reality.”
Rossville kicks off 2021 on the road against the Centralia in our Kansas Prep Zone Game of the Week.
KPZ kicks off Friday night on 13 NEWS at 10:00 p.m.
Video of Torrey and team can be seen at: WIBW Video of Bulldawgs
Harry Joe McMillin of Delia has passed away.
Class 2A Preseason Rankings
1. Rossville (13-0)
2. Silver Lake (6-2)
3. Beloit (5-7)
4. Hoisington (12-1)
5. Nemaha Central (8-3)
6. Garden Plain (9-2)
7. TMP-Marian (7-2)
8. Osage City (9-2)
9. Pittsburg Colgan (7-3)
10. Kingman (6-3)
By far, War on 24 Rivals Rossville and Silver Lake paced 2A in scoring offense. Rossville led with 52.2 points per game, and Silver Lake was second at 51.1. Outside of those two, only Maur Hill (42.7) scored more than 36.6 points a contest. Rossville and Silver Lake each return elite quarterbacks with Torrey Horak and Daigan Kruger, respectively. Horak is the defending 2A Offensive Player of the Year. Beloit has among CIK’s top OL units paced by junior Grady Seyfert. Hoisington has been highly consistent under coach Zach Baird and has not lost a regular season game since Oct. 10, 2018. Legend Robinson is expected to step into the leading RB role, and Cole Gilliland should be among 2A’s top OL/DLs. Osage City paced 2A in scoring defense at nine points a game. While Rossville/SL is the definite East favorite, the West is significantly more wide-open. Kingman was No. 5 in scoring offense and sixth in defense and is a darkhorse contender.
Player Name Grade
Chris VanderPutten 12
Mshewe Hale 11
DeAndre Sowers 11
Aiden Baumchen 10
Carter Bergman 10
Tres Faith 10
Manuel VanderPutten 10
Michael Broxterman 9
MaKaden Gordan 9
Brandon Johnson 9
Bradley Paulsen 9
Head Coach: Eric Anderson
Assistant Coach: Noah Cross
Sept.
2 @ Mission Valley
11 @ wamego
16 @ Onaga
23 @ Royal Valley
30 @ Horton
Oct.
7 @ Osage City
14 @ MEL meet
23 @ 3A Regional
30 @ 3A State
Boys Grade
Sam Twombly 12
Colby Hurla 12
Tres Faith 11
Hayden Sanders 11
Wade Twombly 11
Dalton Verschelden 8
Gabe Fund 8
Drake Robb 7
Girls Grade
Alexis Zabala 12
Amelia Foster 11
Cassie Fund 11
Reagan Wonnell 11
Audrie Davis 10
Keera Lacock 10
Makenna Hensley 8
Kinsley Kufahl 8
Madelyn Wonnell 8
Presley Thompson 7
Head Coach: Joe Zimmer
Assistant Coach: Jared Schultz
Aug
28 @ Prairie View
Sept.
16 @ Jeff West Double Dual
18 @ Rossville Tournament
21 Vs Rock Creek
23 @ Jackson Hts. Tri.
28 Vs. Riley Co.
Oct.
2 @ Silver Lake Tourn.
5 @ St. Marys
12 @ Waubaunsee
14 @ Maur Hill Tri.
16 @ Abilene Tourn.
19 @ substate
23 @ State
You can read the 2021 roster at: https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2021/08/2021-volleyball-roster.html
We are sad to announce that on August 25, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Leo Kerwin (Saint Marys, Kansas), born in Delia, Kansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leo Kerwin.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Kerwin and Mary Hanrahan
Kerwin of Delia, KS; and his brothers, Aloysius of Delia, KS, Robert Kerwin of
St. Marys, KS, Clinton Kerwin of Rossville, KS and Kenneth Kerwin of Delia,
KS..
He is survived by : his wife Virginia Bowman of Kansas City, KS.; his
children, Joe and Shelly; and his grandchildren, Catie, Calli, Trace, Molly
Dannels, Grace Kerwin, Lauren, Luke and Emma Rando.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 28th 2021 at 10:00 AM at
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (208 W Bertrand Ave, St Marys, KS
66536). A rosary will be held on Saturday, August 28th 2021 at 12:00 PM at the
same location. A mass of christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 28th
2021 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, a school scholarship fund will be established in Leo's
name. Any donations can be made to the Leo Vincent Jerome Kerwin Scholarship
Fund on GoFundMe. com.
Veronica Grieshaber (99 years old) of St. Marys died Aug. 19, 2021. Her obituary can be read at:
https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Veronica-Grieshaber
Name Yr
Bergman, Claire 9
Davis, Danica 9
Foster, Kellyn 9
Gentry, Quinlin 9
Haehn, Shyanne 9
Johnson, Kinsley 9
Kenney, Maddie 9
Miller, Lilly 9
Rezac, Shayla 9
Sumner, Sydney 9
Bergstresser, Serenity 10
Dohrman, Emily 10
Hurla, Kendra 10
Leathers, Ryan 10
Mendoza, Leaira 10
Miller, Lillian 10
Mitchell, Emma 10
Perine, Kinsey 10
Porter, Kinley 10
Verschelden, Isabelle 10
Balch, Kaitlyn 11
Dyche, Brinley 11
Johnson, Kayleigh 11
Stover, Jasmine 11
Douglas, Caylee 12
Gillum, Briar 12
Schaefer, Liz 12
Verschelden, Kaylee 12
Head Coach: Tom Colwell
Assistant Coaches: Kennedy Anderson, Jeremy Innes
The 2021 Volleyball schedule can be viewed at: https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2021/08/volleyball-schedule-for-2021.html
# Name Grade Ht. Wt. Position Position
1 Arantes, Pedro 11 K
2 Catron, Corey 12 5'8 166 RB DB
3 Horak, Camden 10 5'11 169 QB DB
4 Badura, Kameron 9 6'0 146 WR DB
5 Leathers, McGwyre 12 6' 164 WR DB
6 Horak, Torrey 12 6' 171 QB DB
7 Klesath, Aryon 11 5'10 146 WR DB
8 Cooney, Raphael 12 6'1 181 RB LB
9 Gentry, Trent 11 5'10 169 RB LB
10 Broce, Mason 10 5'8 124 WR DB
11 Templeton, Aiden 9 5'10 110 WR DB
12 Horak, Tayson 9 5'7 134 QB DB
13 Crosswhite, Avery 10 6'3 191 RB LB
14 Jackson, Mahki 9 5'7 136 WR DB
15 Barker, Trenton 11 5'9 169 RB LB
16 Brown, Kaden 12 5'9 141 RB DB
17 Mildren, Saint 9 6'2 169 WR LB
18 Chase, Evan 10 5'9 150 WR DB
20 Kufhal, Logan 9 6'0 139 WR DB
21 Kippes, Tagen 12 5'11 171 WR DB
22 Perine, Kade 11 5'5 146 QB DB
23 Catron, Seth 9 5'4" 134 RB DB
28 Hensley, Braeden 11 6' 174 RB LB
35 Robb, Johnny 9 5'7 131 LB RB
45 Salmon, Hayden 9 5'4" 101 WR DB
50 Bush, Brock 9 6'1 161 OL LB
52 McGrath, John 10 5'8 181 OL DE
53 Broce, Hunter 12 6'2 181 OL LB
55 Jackson, Mahliq 11 5'8 249 OL DL
56 Cunningham, Jared 9 6'0 151 OL LB
58 Lietz, Barrett 10 6'1 224 OL DL
60 Cunningham, Sean 11 6'3 194 OL DE
63 Lietz, Brody 12 6'3 241 OL DE
64 Bergman, Carter 11 5'10 179 OL DL
65 Hale, Mshewe 12 5'9 211 OL DL
72 Michael Broxterman 10 5'9 176 OL DL
76 Carver, Jacob 11 6'2 286 OL DL
77 Koch, William 9 5'9 149 OL DL
78 Werhli, Leo 9 6'2 261 OL DL
79 Sowers,DeAndre 12 5'10 211 OL DL
83 Lacock, Krew 11 5'9 151 RB LB
Head Coach: Derick Hammes
Assistant Coaches: Dan Schneider, Blake Alexander, Thatcher Horak, Jake Iverson
Managers: Ean Haynes, Hayden Roberts, Garrett McCrory
Stats: Cody Lambotte, Bowe Behymer
The football schedule is at: https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2021/08/rhs-2021-football-schedule.html
SportsInKansas has an article about 2A football. It is primarily about the coaches but it is a rather extensive article that high school football fans will want to read,.You can read the article at SportsInKansas Preview of 2A FB
Leonel Alvarado, an engineering technician specialist from Rossville, is celebrating 30 years with KDOT.
Helen (Meyer) Pauly of St, Marys passed away Aug. 14. Her obituary is at:
https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Helen-Pauly
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -In 1980, a softball tournament was started to help fundraise and raise awareness for Muscular Dystrophy, and more than 40 years later, the tradition still continues.
“We are raising money for an excellent case, it Camp Milton in Linwood, Kansas, it’s a camp for kids ages 6 to 17 that suffer from Neuromuscular diseases and so all of the money that we raise at this tournament go to the camp and helps send kids to the camp and they love it,” said Sandy Becker.
Generations of families step up to the plate, hoping they will make a difference in a child’s life when they leave the field.
“It’s just like family, a lot of these teams have been around since the very beginning we are actually on the third generation now,” she said.
Each time they are playing for more than the name on their jerseys.
“Everyone knows how important this is mainly because Mia comes and visits us every year and that brings it home, Mia is a little girl that suffers from a muscular dystrophy disorder and she 9-years-old and we actually met her, she came to the first time we had this tournament, she showed up and our hearts just fell for her she has had some struggles this past year with her illness but she is doing better and we hope she continues to stay healthy,” Becker said.
The reason the players join the tournament is for kids like Mia, and Sunday afternoon, they showed her what an inspiration she is to many.
“The team Brass Rail, Mia is in all of our hearts and special to all of us and they decided to do something special for her so they had their team all autographed a bat with her name on it and it was great,” she said.
Overall, the teams raised over $47,000 and more information on Camp Milton can be found here.
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You can watch the video taken at this year's tournament that explains it's purpose.
Mary Katherine Allen Keller, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.
She was born October 16, 1928, at St. Marys the only child of Hattie Kramer Allen and Vendell Allen. She graduated from St. Marys Rural High School in 1947, the year of the "Bears".
On October 2, 1948, she married Richard L. Keller at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys, they were married 72 years before his death on October 15, 2020. They were members of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka.
Mary Kay loved to sing, fish, camp and travel. She and Dick traveled many states, Europe, Ireland & Hawaii.
For many years she was a proofreader at a printing company in Topeka, and in later years worked at Capital Federal Savings & Loan. Mary Kay was a 30+ year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville where she served as president. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's Jayhawk Chapter at Topeka. Mary Kay was very active in volunteer work.
Survivors include her son, Rick (Janelle) Keller, Topeka and a grandson, Chase Keller, Topeka.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka. Mrs. Keller will lie in state from 9:30 until service time. Piper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
Dale Dean Millenbruch, 81, of Lancaster, Kansas, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at Medicalodge in Atchison, Kansas. He was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Rossville, Kansas, the son of Elmer William Fredrick and Lois Ann (Oldfield) Millenbruch.
Dale
graduated from Whiting High School in 1958. He worked for Whiteleys Inc. in
Topeka, Kansas, from 1964 1977. He began as deliveryman then yard foreman; he
retired as Vice President. In 1975 Dale received Salesman of the Year award.
After retirement, Dale began helping his father-in-law on the family farm and
continued for many years.
He
was a board member and past president of Farm Bureau and a member of Atchison
County Coop Board.
Dale
married Helen Marie Keimig on Jan., 22, 1966, in Atchison, at St. Benedicts
Church. They celebrated over 55 years of marriage.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lois Millenbruch; infant
brother, Edward Millenbruch; and sister, Barbara Katherine Millenbruch.
Funeral
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at the Mercer Funeral Home in
Holton. Burial will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends
one hour prior to service.
Memorials
may be given to American Cancer Society or Diabetes Assoc. c/o Mercer Funeral
Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
From CatchItKansas.com article about the best HS QBs in Kansas
5. War on 24 rivals Daigan Kruger, Silver Lake; Torrey Horak, Rossville – War on 24 rivals Rossville and Silver Lake should again be the 2A East favorites. Rossville finished 13-0 last year and captured the 2A title. As a junior, Horak enjoyed an unbelievable season with 93 of 157 passing for 1,447 yards with 25 scores against four interceptions. Horak rushed 162 times for 1,628 yards and 30 scores. He is the reigning 2A Player of the Year. Kruger threw for 1,589 yards with 23 scores against five interceptions in just eight games.
Back the Dawgs Night. August 26th starting at 6:00 PM. on the RHS Football Field.
Admission is a package of sports drinks or a case of water.
Sports In Kansas has listed Torrey Horak as a QB to watch this year. Horak helped Rossville to the 2A state title last season in earning Sports In Kansas 2A Player of the Year honors. Rossville is looking for its fifth state title since 2014. Horak is a dual threat that passed for 1,447 yards (25 TD/4 INT) and rushed for 1,628 more yards on the ground w/ 30 touchdowns. Derick Hammes has something special going in Rossville.
The Rossville High volleyball season begins Sat., Aug 28 at the Prairie View Invitational Tournament. It will run 8:30 - 2:30 at the Prairie View High School at 13731 KS-152, Lacygne, KS 66040,
andy N. Church formerly of Emporia died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab. He was 65.
Randy was born on June 26, 1956 in Johnson City, Tennessee the son of Dean and Marie Bare Church. He married Donna Troxell on July 3, 1976 in Johnson City, Tennessee. She survives.
Surviving family members include: wife Donna Church of Lawrence, Kansas; daughters, Becky (Troy) Milner and Dena (Corey) Pacheco both of Eudora, Kansas; grandchildren, Ava Pacheco, Carter Pacheco, Sawyer Pacheco, and Joe Milner; nephew Brandon Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother David Church.
Randy was a Mechanic at Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant for 25 years before retiring 10 years ago. He was a member of Abate of Kansas District 12.
Cremation is planned with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia.
"Jerry" Perry will celebrate his 80th birthday on Aug. 8, 2021. Be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday.
S 03 Centralia
S 10 at Rock Creek
S 17 St. Marys
S 24 McLouth
O 01 Oskaloosa
O 08 Pleasant Ridge
O 15 at Silver Lake
O 22 at Mission Valley
O 29 First round of playoffs
N 5 Regional championship
N 12 Sectional championship
N 19 Sub-State championship
N 27 State Championship at Salina
Steven Guyle will be honored by Rossville as Marshall of the Tall Corn Festival Parade Aug. 7
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Steven Guyle has served his community for nearly 40 years as not only a paramedic for AMR but as well as an assistant fire chief for Shawnee County.
His journey began in 1977 when he noticed emergency medical services were limited in the town of Rossville.
“All we had was fire suppression equipment working auto accident and we weren’t able to help anybody and there was a couple of us that saw a strong need for our community to expand our scope of practice and venture out to the ems world so we became the first responders out of Rossville as well as the fire department,” he said.
This was the first time Rossville had its very own ambulance.
“What stemmed us to bring it to the Rossville community was there was a couple of calls that we have ran, it was fatalities involved and we couldn’t do anything and we didn’t have the training and the equipment and we unfortunately just watched people die and so we knew there was a big need,” Guyle said.
Throughout his career, he says he witnessed anything and everything--including a tragedy that happened in 2007.
“I just finished a call on the interstate for a rollover semi and the call came out for a capsized canoe in the river, and it was down at the reir and all I was able to do was stand by and wait to see if we can have a rescue, there were actually two people that made it through, they did have life jackets on and we got to treat those two individuals but the school teacher did not make it and there was two of them that didn’t make it and there was four people total in that accident,” he said.
After 35 years of giving the Shawnee County community his all, Guyle decided it was time for a new chapter, he retired from both jobs on July 31st
“I have looked at the calendar and seen how many years I have put in and how many years that I may have left, and of course I have family that has suggested that maybe we should spend a little more time together,” he says.
His two sons, who have looked up to their father strive to follow in his footsteps. As both of his sons, Jason and Michael are volunteer firefighters.
“It is a great honor just to know that there is a great devotion to mankind knowing you have someone that sees that you have made a difference in the community and lives of others,” he said.
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Long time St. Marys resident Mary Beth (Muckenthaler) Perry, age 86, has passed away. Her obituary can be read at:
