Jerry Dick Passes Away

Silver Lake—Jerry L. Dick, 83, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home in Silver Lake.

He was born August 6, 1938, in Topeka, the son of William “Bill” and Alverine Tibbets Dick. Jerry was raised in Topeka and attended Highland Park High School and graduated from Lecompton High. Jerry excelled in sports and played on the junior high school basketball team as a fifth grader. He played and excelled in all sports in high school, and continued to participate in a variety of athletics long into his adult life.

Jerry worked at GoodYear Tire and Rubber in Topeka. He retired in 2000 after 40 years of service. Jerry was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He also was a member of Local No 307 United SteelWorkers Union in Topeka.

Jerry enjoyed playing fastpitch softball. When not at the ballfield, basketball court or bowling alley, you would probably find Jerry and the family camping at Perry Lake or traveling the country. He and his wife Kay rode in all 50 states on a motorcycle.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jean Kesinger, and his daughter, Troy Layne Adkins.

Jerry was united in marriage to Kathleen Edwards Robison in 1961. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Coy (Bill) Hoffman and Joy Michael, all of Topeka. two brothers, Bob (Laura) Dick and Jack (Ann) Dick all of Topeka; grandchildren, Lacey (Dustin) Brunin, Jenna (Chance) Stum, Shawna (Nick) Isakson, Brady (Loren) Hoffman, Robison Michael and Jamie (Dylan) Forgy, Casey Shelman; great-grandchildren, Quinton, Kensley, Abbie, Jaxon, Kallie, Haiden, Drew, Hewitt, Hank, Haisley, Stetson and # 12 on the way.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at the Historic Topeka Cemetery. Jerry will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the church. Jerry was a very generous man and enjoyed doing random acts of kindness. Please consider doing a random act in memory of Jerry. Memorial contributions may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Dawgfeed #3 for 2021-22

The latest Dawgfeed video is now on YouTube. You can view it by clicking on:  Dawgfeed # 3 for 2021-22

Lifelong Friends Corey and Torrey

From CJ Online:

Corey Catron and Torrey Horak were in fifth grade when Rossville won its first of three consecutive state titles starting in 2014.

Torrey remembers older brother Thatcher having an 85-yard touchdown run to seal the game over archrival Silver Lake to get to the state title before winning it all.

Click on images to enlarge

Corey and Torrey

The Capital-Journal has a nice long article and Corey and Torrey with several picture, 3 of which are shown here.  You can read the whole article at:  cjonline.comStoryOfLifeLongFriends

Corey and Torrey practicing a hand-off

Corey and Torrey celebrating end of 2A Title Game 

                                                                                                                                                                       

The Men In The Trenches

Crom CJ Online:

From Left:  Junior Jacob Carver, Senior Mhewe Hale, Senior Brody Lietz

     A big part of the Dawgs championship team was the offensive line play opening holes for Corey and Torrey as well as anchoring the defensive line.  Jacob, Mshewe and Brody were the anchors of the 2021 State Champs.  Jacob Carver, Mshewe Hale and Brody Lietz were veterans that helped the Dawgs to the 2020 2A State Championship and were crucial in the drive for the 2021 Title. 

There is a nice long article about the trio and the team at:  https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/11/24/offensive-and-defensive-linemen-leading-rossville-into-2-a-state-finals/8748191002/

KWU Wins Close One Over Ottawa

Kansas Wesleyan defeated Ottawa U. on Nov 27,  73-68.    Amanda Hill had 18 pts, 3 assists, and 9 rebounds.  Caila Hill had 9 pts, 4 assists, 8 rebounds and 1 block.

Rossville Wins Fifth State FB Title

From CJ Online

The Rossville Dawgs (13-0) hadn’t lost since Nov. 8, 2019 and that would not change on Saturday as they beat the Beloit Trojans (9-4) in the 2A state title game, 35-12. 

The Trojans were undermanned with their top two rushers, juniors Benson Berndt (274-1832, 25 touchdowns) and Branson Hiserote (86-452, 4 touchdowns), on the sideline on crutches. 

Dawgs head coach Derick Hammes said earlier in the week that they had to take the opportunities given to them offensively with the possession-based game the Trojans have with their run game. 

On the defensive side, he likened a three and out to a turnover for either side with the limited possessions coming into play. 

The Dawgs would win both of those battles.

Offensively, the Dawgs scored on five of their seven possessions.

Of the Trojans eight possessions, two ended in punts, two ended in turnovers on downs and another ended with a fumble. 

The Dawgs had 373 yards to 229 for the Trojans and although the Trojans rushed for 35 more yards (174-139), the Dawgs passed for 234 yards compared to the Trojans 55.

There are 14 photos and many videos showing the big plays at:

2A Championship 2021

Catherine (Jacobson) Wild Passes Away

Catherine Ann “Kay” Wild, 85, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at the St. Marys Manor.

Kay was born July 28, 1936, at home in rural Jackson County Kansas, the daughter of John T. and Catherine V. O’Connor Jacobson.  She grew up in Delia where she attended grade school and moved to Topeka where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School.  Kay and her family moved to the Rossville community, where she attended high school.

Kay worked in food services for Kaw Valley USD No. 321 for 50 years before retiring.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys.

She was preceded in death by her son, William C. “Billy” Wild on Nov 27, 1989; her parents; three brothers, Billy, John Jr., and Robert; and her sister, Rosemary Pauly.

Kay was united in marriage to William S. Wild on October 31, 1959, in Topeka.  He survives at the home.

Other survivors include a son, Lonnie (Angie) Wild, Topeka; her daughter Connie (Chris) Royer, Manhattan; a brother Donald (Genevieve) Jacobson, Rossville; two sisters, Betty Lambotte, and Dorothy (Jim) Lloyd, all of Rossville; and six grandchildren, Becky (Kris) Logsdon, Lindsay Royer, Gavin Royer, Lauren, Joe and Brock Wild.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A M Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Mrs. Wild will lie in state on Friday, November 26, 2021, after 2:00 PM at the funeral home where there will be a family visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 PM followed by a rosary at 7 PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Food for the Poor and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Emma Yocum Passes Away

Emma L. (Pageler) Yocum went to be with her Lord and Heavenly family on Thanksgiving night, November 25, 2021, at the St. Marys Manor.

Emma was born on January 5, 1934, on a farm north of Belvue, KS and spent her entire life in the St. Marys, KS area.  She was the only daughter of Reinhardt and Vaneta (Cox) Pageler.  She attended a one-room school north of Belvue, Belvue Grade School, and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1952.  After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart. 

She worked as a clerk for Blue Cross and Blue Shield until she became a stay-at-home mother to raise their 4 boys.  She later worked for the Standard Gas Station in St. Marys.  She worked as a para-professional for USD 321 from where she retired in 1996.

Emma filled her life with many activities in the community, including teaching Sunday School at St. Marys United Methodist Church.  She also enjoyed dancing with the Swinging Squares.  She and her husband, Nick were active in their children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Clarence “Nick” Yocum.  They were married on September 13, 1953, at the Evangelical & Reformed Church-Wells Creek.  

Together they raised 4 sons.  Steve Yocum, Lawrence, KS; John Yocum (Jennifer) Lawrence, KS; David Yocum (Kristi) St. George KS; James Yocum (Kerri) St. Marys KS.

Emma and Nick are blessed with 9 Grandchildren.  Travis Yocum (Lori), Nichol Gallegos (Zack), Eva Parkin (Levi), Ethan Yocum (Faith), Brandon Yocum (Becca), Jenna Yocum (Matthew Klotz), Ryan Yocum (Karlee), Hayley Smith (John), and Trevor Yocum.

They also have 12 Great-Grandchildren: Alex, Noah, Anna Beth, Zackary, and Thaddeus Gallegos; Aubrey Carrier & Olivia Klotz; Pierce Yocum; Avah & Cale Yocum; Weiss Parkin, and one on the way.

Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys.   Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Marys United Methodist Church in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St Marys KS 66536.

 

Rossville & Beloit Comparison

CJOnline has a good article comparing the Dawgs to the Beloit team which has an 8-3 record,  the losses being against bigger teams.

 cjonline.com/story/football-state-championship-game

Rossville Ready For Final Game

Below is article from WIBW On-line: 

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Rossville enters Saturday’s 2A state football championship game riding a 25-game win streak — but the road to get there started much earlier.

“I can remember a few years back watching them as Junior Dawgs and I knew that they were a special group,” head coach Derick Hammes said. “They’ve really grown up and they’ve matured, and they’ve had success for us already. For me, this would be the icing on the cake if they were able to complete their goal.”

The Dawgs went 13-0 en route to a championship last season. One year later, they’re in the same spot: 12-0 with just one team, Beloit (9-3), standing in the way of a repeat state title.

“Beloit’s good,” Hammes said. “The first thing I told the players is they deserve to be here. They stand out to me because they’re a physical football team and they really are intent on establishing the run.”

“We know they’ll be ready,” senior quarterback Torrey Horak said. .They’ve got some athletes, we’ve got some athletes, and we’re hoping this is gonna be a really, really fun football game.”

For this tight-knit senior class, Saturday marks one last chance to take the field together.

“Last year was fun, but this year it’s a little more special since it’s our senior year,” senior Corey Catron said. “It’d mean the world if we could do this again.”

“To go out with a bang like this, we really can’t ask for anything better,” Horak said. “We’re looking to go finish this thing right and send these seniors home how we’ve always wanted to go out, how we’ve always dreamed about it.”

A nice video accompanied the above article which can be viewed at:

https://www.wibw.com/2021/11/25/rossville-aims-second-straight-2a-state-football-title/

Amanda and Caila Hill At KWU Basketball

 Kansas Wesleyan lost to Oklahoma Wesleyan on Nov. 23 69-60.  Amanda Hill had 10 pts, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in the losing effort.   Caila Hill had 7 pts, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.

Cody Lambotte Award Established By KWCA

In the Summer of 2021, the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association’s Executive Board voted unanimously to establish the Cody Lambotte “Courage in Coaching” Award.  The focus of this award is to recognize wrestling coaches who, in the face of adversity and challenges, continue to find a way to serve their programs and, more importantly, their wrestlers through the difficult challenges that life can bring.  Their courage and determination teach all of us about resilience, grit, dedication, and the unwillingness to surrender, which are all essential traits that we hope the sport of wrestling can teach young men and women.

In addition to creating the award, the KWCA Board also voted to present the Inaugural "Courage in Coaching" Award to Rossville Head Coach Cody Lambotte.  The award presentation tookplace at the KWCA "Fritz Knorr" Fall Clinic and Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 9, at the Hilton Homewood Suites in Salina.    

Lambotte was a graduate of Rossville High School, where he accumulated a 136-17 overall record.  He was a 4-time state qualifier, and he finished as state runner-up as a junior and third as a Senior.  From there, Lambotte attended Labette Community College and was part of the 2005 National Championship Team there.  He then went on to the University of Nebraska Kearney.  While at Kearney, Lambotte was part of 2 National Runner-Up Teams, and in 2008 he was a Team Captain on their National Championship Team. 

Lambotte started his coaching career as an Assistant Coach at Rossville from 2010 through 2016.  He was the KWCA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2014.  Since 2017 he has served as the Co-Head Coach and continues to this present day.  He has coached 35 state placers and 13 state champions in his 12 years. This run includes 4 Team State Trophies.  In addition to his High School coaching, he has been a coaching staff member for Tteam Kansas for the Junior Dual Teams, Southern Plains, Folkstyle Nationalss, and Fargo. 

In April 2017, Cody was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.  Cody has battled ALS head-on just like he battled opponents for years on the mat.  He has never quit following wrestling, coaching wrestling, or developing his wrestlers to be great young men on and off the mat.  In addition, Cody focuses on his family, including his 7-year old son Lincoln, and his friends. 

According to co-head coach Courtney Horgan, “One of the few good things to come from COVID-19 is everything is live-streamed now. Instead of having to wait for Hudl, Cody could watch live and give immediate feedback. This man has been a huge part of shaping our program and continues to do so despite his disease. Without a doubt, Coach Lambotte is the toughest son of a gun I know.” 

For additional info about Cody, go to SEARCH and type in "Cody Lambotte"  to see previous articles in recent years.

All Area Volleyball Team

 The Capital-Journal has selected their All-Area Volleyball Teams which is based on game statistics,

1st team 

Brinley Dyche, Junior, Rossville.
Caylee Douglass, Senior, Rossville.
Drew Baxter, Senior, Seaman.
Brooklyn DeLeye, Junior, Washburn Rural.
Makinsey Jones, Junior, Topeka West.
Taylor Russell, Junior, Washburn Rural.
Taylin Stallbaumer, Sophomore, Seaman.

2nd team

Laynee Brown, Junior, Seaman.
Jaya Miller, Sophomore, Topeka West.
Katelynn Brogan, Senior, Washburn Rural.
Camilla Ossola, Senior, Silver Lake.
Kinsey Perine, Sophomore, Rossville.
Emily Loy, Junior, Shawnee Heights.
Briar Gillum, Senior, Rossville.

Honorable Mention 

Reagan Huscher, Junior, Hayden.
Anna Brown, Senior, Hayden.
CC Hammes, Senior, Hayden.
Kinley Porter, Sophomore, Rossville. 
Brooklyn Gormley, Sophomore, Seaman.
Maegan Mills, Freshman, Seaman.
Taylor Rottinghaus, Junior, Shawnee Heights.
Kali Henry, Senior, Shawnee Heights.
Taryn Burkhard, Senior, Silver Lake.
Sarah Wehrli, Sophomore, Silver Lake.
McKinley Kruger, Sophomore, Silver Lake.
Leah Cook, Junior, Silver Lake.
Jo’Mhara Benning, Freshman, Topeka High.
Cierra Carranza, Senior, Topeka High.
Quincy Smith, Senior, Topeka High.
Siani Sanchez, Sophomore, Topeka West.
May Henderson, Junior, Topeka West.
Addison Brooks, Sophomore, Topeka West.
Jada Ingram, Sophomore, Washburn Rural.
Zoe Canfield, Sophomore, Washburn Rural.

 

2A Champion Game and Bracket

2021 Class 2A Football Championship Game

Rossville Vs Beloit

Salina-USD #305 District Stadium

650 E. Crawford, Salina, 67401

When: November 27, 2021, 1:00 PM

Host: Salina Area Chamber of Commerce

Manager: Tiffany Benien

The complete 2A Football Bracket and Results Can be read at:

https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Football/2A.cfm?Activity=1

TopsInSports Article on Semi-Final Game

TopsInSports has a nice article and pictures about the Silver Lake-Rossville football game on Nov. 19 which Rossville won 36-8: 

 https://www.topsports.news/1369-horak-catron-lead-the-way-as-rossville-earns-return-trip-to-2a-final

3A State Cheer Champions!!!!!!

TOPEKA, Kan. - Back in-person after a virtual event last year due to COVID-19, the 2nd annual Gameday Cheer Showcase brought the excitement to Stormont Vail Events Center on Saturday, crowning champions in all six classes. Blue Valley schools swept the top-two classes with Blue Valley Northwest winning the Class 6A championship and Blue Valley Southwest capturing the Class 5A crown. Paola won the Class 4A championship, Rossville took the Class 3A title, Oskaloosa was the Class 2A champion and Cair Paravel took home the Class 1A title.

 Class 3A Cheer Champions

1st - Rossville
2nd - Norton
3rd - Wichita Trinity Academy
4th - Osawatomie
5th - Cheney
6th - Olathe Heritage Christian
 

Donald Sears Passes Away

                                                          

Donald "Don" Sears  --  July 5, 1929 - November 13, 2021
Raymore, Missouri - Donald F. Sears (Jr.), born 7/5/1929 in Williamsport, PA died Saturday evening 11/13/2021 near his home in Raymore, MO.

Survived by his wife, Janet W. Sears and 5 children; Christopher (Nashville, TN), Andrew (Betsy) (Overland Park, KS), Kathryn Roberts (Mike) (Lake Lotawana, MO), Rebecca Drumheller (Jay) (Danville, PA), and William (Angie)(Frisco, TX); 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children, 9 step-grandchildren, and 7 step great-grandchildren. His first wife, Joan Waters Sears, his parents, and his sister died previously. 

Don was educated in public schools, Haverford College, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Menninger Foundation. He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1954 in PA, served as USN chaplain with USMC air units, with Japanese young men and women ministering with G.I.'s in Japan, then with Presbyterian Churches in Rossville and Delia, KS as well as Blue Springs and Grandview, MO. Johnson County Sr. Nutrition Program employed Don over 10 years. Volunteering at American Stroke Foundation and Heartland Presbyterian Center were enduring joys. Collegial ministry in the local Heartland Presbytery led to appreciation for stimulating friendships. A relative warned him not to be a "man of measured merriment". 

Plans for his memorial service are forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcomed for Heartland Presbyterian Center at webpage: https://www.heartlandcenter.org/donate/

Amanda Hill Leads KWU to Win

     The Kansas Wesleyan women defeated McPherson College 69-57 on Nov. 20
     Amanda Hill has played a significant role for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes over the last few games was again huge for the Coyotes on Saturday, Nov. 19, scoring 15 and pulling down a career high 16 rebounds along the way. She also added a pair of blocked shots.

        
Amanda Hill #34

Eleven Game Photos

Here re eleven game  photos taken by CJ photographer

 Eleven Fooball Game Photos

Rossville Football Goes To State (Updated)

Rosssville         0   15     7   14      36
Silver Lake       0     0     0     8        8

1st  Qtr

No score

2nd Qtr

6:00      Corey Catron 6 yd run                  PAT  Arantes Kick
2:02      Torrey Horak 15 yd run                2 pt Kaden Perine 3 yd run

3rd Qtr

6:54      Corey Catron 1 yd run                  PAT  Arantes Kick

4th Qtr

5:48      Torrey Horak 10 yd run                 PAT  Arantes Kick
1:45      Corey Catron  2 yd run                  PAT  Arantes Kick
:40        21 yd Kruger to Kneiper pass        2 pt three yd pass

CJ Online has an article about the game at:             
https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/11/19/rossville-beats-silver-lake-advance-2-a-state-title-game/8627797002/

KSNT has good video coverage of the game at:    https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-playoffs-11-19-21/

WIBW also has some nice coverage on the game at:    https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-playoffs-11-19-21/

Dance Team Third At State

 The Rossville Dance team finished 3rd in class at the State Dance competition at Stormont-Vail Event Center Nov. 19

KSNT Video & Article- War On 24

KSNT has some game video and interviews about Friday's War On 24.

.ksnt.com//war-on-24

Julia Kabance Dies At 111

Julia Y. Kabance, of St. Mary’s, KS, received her last rites and died peacefully in her sleep on November 16, 2021, at the age of 111. She was the oldest living member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, a great source of pride for her. She was also the oldest known female US veteran, having served in both the Army and the Air Force.

Julia was born on August 10, 1910, on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation. She was the 11th of 12 children born to Frank and Mary Kabance. She grew up helping her parents on their farm and first left home to attend Haskell Institute (now Haskell Indian Nations University). In 1943, she joined the US Army as a member of the Women’s Army Corps and served in World War II.  Julia was a member of We-ta-se American Legion.

After her retirement, Julia served extensively as a volunteer for the VA and the Catholic Church, including a long tenure at the Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Her faith and volunteer work were most important to her, and she continued volunteering well past her 100th birthday.

Julia is survived by her nephews Galen and Maurice (Carolyn) Kabance and her niece-in-law Betty Kabance (LaRue). She is also survived by dozens of great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews around the country.

Requiem Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Assumption Chapel.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett.  A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Friday, November 19, 2021, at the church. 

 

State Dance and Cheer This Weekend

                 Friday (Dance) and Saturday (Cheer)

Come on out to the Stormont Vail Event Center to watch the Rossville Cheerleaders compete for another state title. It is an amazing experience. Tickets for state competitions are online (link below) and can also be purchased at the Event center. GO LADY DAWGS!!!

State Cheer Schedule

9:24 Fight Song
10:59 Crowd Leading
12:36 Band Chant
1:06 Finalists Announced
1:52 Finals Begin  

Tickets can be ordered at:   https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005B63DDC88046

KPreps Article on Friday's State Semifinals

KPreps.com has a rather lengthy coverage of all the upcoming semifinal games including the 2A games.  Go to below link to read.

 http://kpreps.com/kansas/news/?id=12940&t=playoff-preview-class-3a-2a-&-1a-&fbclid=IwAR2opoDoY2EFYmJ7jVFUaapKuzALOhC7-tFmvQQt4cBN3BIRx_Oyzg_tgek

CJ Article On Upcoming War On 24

I you haven't read enough about the upccoming game with Silver Lake this friday,  You can go to the below link to get a background of the teams and players

 CCJOnline Article About Friday's War On 24

RHS Cheer & Dance Showcase

Clicck on below image to enlarge

 

2A Football Game Predictions by Media

 The 2A semi-foma; games will be played Friday night, Nov 19, 2021, to determine the Championship game participants.    Kansas sports writers have given their predictions of the results of the two games.   

2A Silver Lake (9-2) at Rossville (11-0)

Four of five predict Rossville will win and advance to the Championship Game.

2A Kingman (10-1) at Beloit (8-3)

All five writers prodict Kingman will advance to the 2A Final.

Driver Arrested Near Rossville After Chase

By Phil Anderson  WIBW

Published: Nov. 16, 2021 at 7:20 AM EST|Updated: 16 hours ago

SILVER LAKE, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was taken into custody Monday morning after a chase ended near Silver Lake, authorities said.

The incident began around 10 a.m. at the 24-7 gas station and convenience store near the Maple Hill exit off Interstate 70 in Wabaunsee County, about 12 miles west of Topeka.

Kansas Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Candice Breshears said a trooper “contacted” an individual at the gas station.

When the trooper asked for a K9 unit to respond, Breshears said, the individual fled from the scene in a vehicle.

A pursuit ensued and went north and west from the gas station, eventually moving into the area of US-24 highway in northwestern Shawnee County.

Stop sticks were deployed near Rossville, Breshears said, and the vehicle spun out and came to rest in a cornfield near Silver Lake.

The driver was arrested without further incident.

Additional details, including the identity of the driver, weren’t immediately available.

Amanda and Caila Hill At KWU

Rossvillle's Amanda Hill and Caila Hill played in Kansas Wesleyan's  73-77 loss to  Central Methodist U. on Nov. 13.

Amanda Hill had 19 points, including 4 of 8 three pt shots, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.

Caila Hill had 4 pts, 6  rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in 24 minutes. 

Recap Of Rossville Sectional Win

The Rossville Dawgs (11-0) remained undefeated with a 56-14 win over the Riverton Rams (8-3), outscoring the Rams 35-8 in the second half to earn the Sectional title. 

Rossville senior quarterback and safety Torrey Horak, who began to work his way back onto the field last week after suffering a shoulder injury against Silver Lake earlier this season, got more snaps in on Friday night.  He took over as QB with less than 2 minutes remaining in the first half to lead a quick scoring drive and he started the second half with more impressive results showing he hasn't lost anything during his several weeks away from the gridiron.

Running Back Corey Catron had filled in for Torrey during those weeks with Torrey on the sidelines.   Corey did an excellent job as a QB,  but the offense performs much better when there is a double threat of Torrey and Corey. 

You can read a very detailed description of the game along with six photos at:

https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/11/13/rossville-wins-sectional-title-set-up-war-24-part-two/6343958001/

12 Photos During Riverton Game

CJ Online has twelve game photos of various Rossville players during the Dawgs 56-12 win over Riverton.  They can be viewed at:

 12 Capital-Journal Photos at Sectional Win

2A Sectional Results

The four sectional champs have been crowned.  Below are the results of the four sectional games on Nov. 12.   Rossville will host Silver Lake and Beloit and Kingman will play in the other 2A state semi-final game on Nov, 19.

Rossville (11-0)      56
Riverton (8-3)         12      

Silver Lake (9-2)    33
Wellsville (10-1)     26

Beloit (8-3)             32
Hillsboro (9-2)        27

Kingman (10-1)      35
Thomas More (8-3)  0

Dawgs Cruise To Easy Win Oer Riverton

Rossville easily won their sectional championship and will now play Silver Lake for the sub-state title.

Silver Lake knocked off previously unbeaten Wellsville who had been rankd #2 in 2A

Rossville       7    14    14     21      56
Riverton        0      6     0       6       12

1st

2:55      Trenton Barker  16 yd run          PAT  Arantes kick

2nd    

2:31      Kaden Brown  1 yd run              PAT  Arantes kick 
1;48      Lairston of Riverton 84 yd run   PAT failed 2 pt try 
0:44      Cory Catron   5  yd run               PAT  Arantes kick

3rd

10:29     Corey Catron 1 yd run                PAT  kick missed
4:32       Corey Catron 3 yd run                2 pt PAT Catron 1 yd run

4th

11:55    Riverton 17 yd run                        2 pt pass attempt failed
11:30    Corey Catron 10 yd run                PAT  Arantes kick
9:28      Kaden Brown 12 yd run               PAT  Arantes kick 
5:56      Braden Hensley 24 yd run            PAT  Arantes kick

Rossville Sectional Football Preview

From the Capital-Journal 11/12/21:

D3 No. 1 Rossville (10-0) vs. D1 No. 1 Riverton (8-2)

Last week: Rossville defeated D4 No. 2 Nemaha Central, 32-12.

This week, Rossville will host another No. 1 seed in Riverton, a program three hours away enjoying their best year under fifth-year head coach Johnny Mallatt. 

Although Rossville's staff knew they've been in the postseason in the recent past, the game plan took shape over the past week as they broke down the film. 

Averaging 32.1 points per game and giving up 14.7, Rossville head coach Derick Hammes pointed out the possession, run-oriented offense that was led by a big line up front. 

"As a unit, the line has good size, moves people and they fit off of them," said Hammes. "Their fullback is a good runner, think that's a go-to back for them.

"Their style of play is going to lean towards a possession game, our style of play is the opposite. Two ends of the spectrum so to speak, that'll be an important part of the game. Are we going to have a high possession game or is it going to be a grind it out type game?"

Defensively, similar to last week, Hammes said Riverton can throw multiple looks on that side of the ball but it was a new scheme to prepare for, nothing that the size o the defensive lineman stood out as well.

He also added they can cover space well, and attacking space is something Rossville's offense likes to do.

Similar to last week, and any game, Hammes pointed out the need to protect the football but added a few more keys to a victory.

Keys to the game from Hammes: When you’re run-oriented it doesn’t mean you can’t pass. Play action off the runs, our ability to take care of play-action will be key.

Silver Lake will host undefeated Wellsville, a program about an hour away, that averages 43.9 points per game and gives up just 6.4.

Offensively, they're led by junior running back Nash Money, who has 1,497 yards and 29 touchdowns on the season. The team, as a whole, has rushed for 2,788 yards and 45 touchdowns.

Corey Catron Steps Up

 ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -Corey Catron has been a star in the backfield.

“I got all the confidence in the world in him.” Derick Hammes, Rossville head football coach, said.

His number was called to step up when another Dawg went down.

“Him coming out late at halftime kind of shocked us all, but kind of had to get my mind right with going in at quarterback and try to help out our team as much as possible.” Corey Catron, Rossville quarterback/running back, said.

In the War on 24, Rossville’s electric quarterback Torrey Horak went down with an injury. In his place, Catron took control.

“You’ve got to trust the guys around you and trust that they know what they’re doing and our line helped out a big part with that game,” Catron said. “After those first few drives, we really stepped it up and decided to start playing again.”

The running back turned quarterback full time. And Catron’s helped to keep the Bulldogs undefeated.

For the rest of this article,  and also a nice video of  Cory, the team, and coach Hammes,  go to:

https://www.wibw.com/2021/11/10/corey-catron-steps-up-quarterback-rossville/

Riverton High is Next Dawg Opponent

The Dawgs will play Riverton this Friday night at Rossville in the next step in the 2A playoffs.    

If you would like to read more about Riverton and their 8-2 record for this year,  go to the below link.  There is video of game highlights there. 

 https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/riverton-rams-(riverton,ks)/football/home.htm

Amanda and Caila Hill At KS Wesleyan

Sisters Amanda and Caila Hill from Rossville were in Kansas Wesleyan's 78-62 win over Evangel U. on Nov. 6.  Amanda had 11 points and 4 rebounds in 30 minutes as a starting forward.  Caila had 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 assists in 21 minutes of reserve duty.

CJOnline Article On Dawg/Nemaha Game

From CJOnline:

D3 No. 1 seed Rossville remained perfect, improving to 10-0 with a 32-12 win over the D4 No. 2 seed Nemaha Central at home. 

Rossville senior Corey Catron had 254 all-purpose yards, going 11-19 for 149 yards through the air with a touchdown and interception while adding 105 yards on 30 carries for three touchdowns. 

Senior Tagen Kippes had three catches for 56 yards to lead the team while Kaden Brown added two for 27 yards and the touchdown catch. 

Defenseively, Catron (13) and senior Raphael Cooney (4) led the team in total tackles while senior Tagen Kippes had an interception. 

Rossville will host D1 No. 1 seed Riverton (8-2) on Nov. 12 in the Sectional round, Riverton beat D2 No. 2 seed Osage City on Friday, 28-22, in overtime. 

2A State Quarterfinal Football Games

These are the remaining teams in the 2A playoffs and the below games will be played Nov. 12.

Riverton (8-2) at Rossville (10-0)

Wellsville (10-0) at Silver Lake (8-2)

Hillsboro (9-1) at Beloit (7-3)

Kingman (9-1) at Thomas More (8-2)

Attempted Robbery In St. Marys

 KSNT Video Attempted Robbery In St. Marys

Jerome Werick Passes Away

Jerome Patrick Werick, 38, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

Patrick was born to Kevin and Carol Ekman Werick in Topeka, on August 18, 1983.  He graduated from St. Marys Academy in 2001.  After years of travel and doing odd-jobs here and there, he studied at Kansas State University, Manhattan, and earned a BS in 2009, with a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing.

Patrick was the Vice President and Director of Marketing for Roll Products in St. Marys.  He was a member of Assumption Chapel.    

In February of 2011, Patrick and Amanda Perry were united in marriage at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys.  He was a doting husband and father, and his wife and children were the love of his life.  She survives of the home.

For the rest of his lengthy obituary,  go to:    https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jerome-Werick

Other FB Scores Of Interest

Below are the 2A playoff scores for Nov. 5, 2021

Riverton        28        Osage City      22
Silver Lake   51        St. Marys         36
Wellsville      49       Humboldt          8
Beloit            51       Cimarron           6
MMP             36       Hoisington       27
Kingman       28       Garden Plain    21
Hillsboro       41       Chaparrel         14

3A football scores of interest.

Concordia      30      Riley Co.          14
Rock Creek    28      Hayden            21

    

Nemaha Central/Rossville VB Dawgfight

Rossville hosted Nemaha Central in the second round of state playoffs.  The first half was pretty even with Rossville having a 9-6 halftime lead,   But after Kaden Brown scored mid-way through the third quarter,  Rossville dominated the rest of the game building the lead in the fourth to become Regional Champs.

Rossville          3    6    7    16       32
Nemaha Cen.   6    0    0      6       12

1st Qtr

8:56        24 yd Field Goal by Pedro Arantes
1:46        Nemaha 26 yd pass                                  PAT kick failed.

2nd Qtr

6:01        5 yd run by Corey Catron                        PAT 2 pt. run failed. 

3rd Qtr

7:52        Kaden Brown   18 ud pass from Catron  PAT  Arantes Kick

4th Qtr

11:06       9 yd run by Catron                                   PAT Arantes Kick
8:50         25 yd field goal by Pedro Arantes
3:07         1 yd run by Catron                                   Failed 2 pt try
0:57         Nemaha 2 yd run                                      PAT kick failed

You can see KSNT video at the 3:40 mark on       KSNT video At Rossville

You can see WIBW game video at    WIBW.com/video Dawgs-nemaha-central

Rossville will next play Riverton which knocked off Osage City.

Volleyball Team Leaders

The Lady Dawgs had a successful volleyball season competing with some larger schools and finished with a  30-9  record advancing to the second round at their regional.

Sophomore Kinsey Perine led the team in Kills with 437 tootal, or 4.9 per set.  Senior Briar Gillum was second with 289 and sophomore Kinley Porter had 253.

Junior Brinley Dyche led serving with 66 aces in 415 attempts.

Senior Briar Gillum led the team in blocks with 59 (40 were solo).  Kinsey Perine was second wih 29.  

Senior Caylee Douglas led with assists picking up 860.

Junior Brinley Dyche had 444 digs this season to lead the team and has had over 1,000 in her career.   Kinsey Perine was second with 277 and sophomoe Ryan Leathers had 267.

With several of the most outstanding players being sophomores,  Rossville should have some outstanding volleyball teams.

Michael Paulson Passes Away

 With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Paulsen of Rossville, Kansas, born in Manhattan, Kansas, who passed away on November 3, 2021 at the age of 52. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on his memorial page at the Piper Funeral Home web page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Marian Paulsen (Zeller); his children, Michaela Raye Paulsen (Wade) and Bradley Michael Paulsen; his mother Carolyn Paulsen (Rossville); and his siblings, Kim York and Claude "Rusty" Paulsen (Patty). He was also cherished by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 8th 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Piper Funeral Home (714 Maple St, St Marys, KS 66536). A rosary will be held on Monday, November 8th 2021 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A mass of christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 9th 2021 at 10:00 AM at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church (703 Main St, Rossville, KS 66533).

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Paulsen Children's Education Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Nemaha Central Visits Rossville Fri Nite

 D3 No. 1 Rossville (9-0) vs. D4 No. 2 Nemaha Central (7-2) 

Last week: Rossville defeated D4 No. 4 Republic County, 56-0, and Nemaha Central defeated D3 No. 3 Pleasant Ridge, 48-14 

Nemaha Central runs a 20 personnel offense that looks to establish run, with Rossville head coach Derick Hammes saying he was impressed with their running back and offensive line.

Defensively, Rossville will be facing a 3-3 stack defense that has the ability to give teams multiple looks.

"My assessment is, this is the strength of their football team," said Hammes. "Their size and length pops, they're active and they get to the ball. Just a good defensive football team from that perspective. Physically they can control the line of scrimmage and have a good core of linebackers that run to the ball."

Keys to the game from Hammes:  Like any playoff football game, if you don’t win turnovers, taking care of the football is imperative and being able to handle the multiple looks they can give us. The preparation part this week will be big for us to block multiple fronts and pick up blitzes. They're pretty unique in how they can do that in comparison to what we've seen this year."