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Sunday, October 29, 2023
WIBW Video Preview of RHS & Riley County
Click on line below to watch a nice video bout the Riley Co. and Rossville football teams,
Rossville Loses To Riley County.
Riley County defeated Rossville in the first round of the 2A State Tournament 28-7 on Oct. 27, 2023
Dustin Carr Passes Away
Dustin L. Carr, 51, of Rossville, Kansas passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born December 9, 1971 in Topeka. Dustin attended grade school at Emmett, then high school at St. Mary’s, later graduating from Silver Lake High School. Dustin attended Vo-Tech school at Manhattan and graduated from Washburn University. He was a computer draftsman by trade. He had worked a number of years for Ernest Spencer. Dustin enjoyed and was well known for his collection of RC cars. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Carr of Rossville; two sons, Brandon Carr (Krystal) of Topeka and Harlan Carr (Veronica) of Austin, Texas; his father, Darrel Carr (Janice) of Rossville; mother, Diane Keesling of Pottsboro, Texas; sister, Devi McHugh (Kevin) of Pottsboro, Texas; and three grandchildren.
The family would like to acknowledge Dustin’s gift of life to the Midwest Transplant Network. Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled at this time. A celebration of Dustin’s life will be announced and held later. www.davidsonfuneral.com
Friday, October 27, 2023
Dawgs Face Riley County In 2A Playoff
Rossville will play Riley Count in the first round of 2A State Playoffs at home on Feb. 27. If Rossville wins that geme they will next face Seneca-Nemaha Central (9-0) which defeated Easton-Pleasant Ridge 48-0 Thursday night
Thursday, October 26, 2023
CatchItKansas Final Football Rankings.
The regular season has ended and we will begin playoffs this week. CatchItKansas releasedd their final 2A Poll; for the 2023 season
1. Nemaha Central (2) [8-0]
2. Hoisington (3) [8-0]
3. Southeast of Saline (5) [8-0]
4. Norton (6) [8-0]
5. Sabetha (1) [7-1]
6. Silver Lake (8) [7-1]
7. Ellsworth (4) [7-1]
8. Garden Plain (9) [7-1]
9. Osage City (10) [7-1]
10. Kingman (7) [6-2]
Sunday, October 22, 2023
3A Volleyball Sub-State Results
In the opening round of he tournamen RHS easily defeated Atchison Co. 25-14, 25-6. In the semi-final game the Lady Dawgs defeated St. Marys 25-13, 25-21. The hard fought championship was wom by Silver Lake 25-16, 21-25, 26-24
Lady Dawgs Add Two More Wins
Rossville defeated Wabaumsee 25-13, 25-14 and 29-22, 25-20. The Lady Dawgs are 29-7 and getting ready for the 3A Sub-State.
Max Prep 2A Football Rankings (Oct. 21)
1 | Southeast of Saline (Gypsum) | 8-0 | 30.60 | -2.5 |
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2 | Nemaha Central (Seneca) | 8-0 | 20.80 | -16.4 |
3 | Garden Plain | 7-1 | 18.20 | -5.6 |
4 | Hoisington | 8-0 | 16.60 | -21.4 |
5 | Kingman | 6-2 | 11.80 | -8.1 |
6 | Silver Lake | 7-1 | 9.50 | -11.6 |
7 | Ellsworth | 7-1 | 9.30 | -14.7 |
8 | Norton | 8-0 | 9.30 | -16.4 |
9 | Sabetha | 7-1 | 7.40 | -16.2 |
10 | Rossville | 5-3 | 0.20 | -12.0 |
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Video of Maur Hill FB Game
KSNT Football Frenzy has video of the Rossville game startin at the 7:00 mark.
https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-10-20-23/
WIBW has video at:
https://www.wibw.com/2023/10/21/kpz-week-8-maur-hill-0-rossville-64/
Friday, October 20, 2023
Maur Hill Ravens At Rossville
3A Sub-State Volleyball Sat. Oct 21 at 2:00 PM At St. Marys.
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Clarence "Nick" Yocum Passes Away
Clarencce Yocum died in Topeka at the age of 89.on Oct. 18, 2023 in Manhattan. He was born in the Sandy Hook area and attended schools in St. Marys. He has been very active in St. Marys over the years. His complete obituary can be read at: :https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/clarence-yocum
Senior Night Oct. 20 Against Maur Hill
Rossville will host Maur Hill-Mount Academy in the last game in District 3 play. The top two teams, likely Rossville and Silver Lake will then compete in the State Tournament beginning next week on the 27th. The bracket has not been set until the results of all the Oct. 20 District games are known.
321A State Golf Tournament
Place Team Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Total
1 Silver Lake 356 345 701 |
2 Colby 364 359 723
3 St. Marys Colgan 367 362 729
4 Jefferson West 366 390 756
5 Caney Valley 387 377 764
6 Fredonia 394 406 800
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Arica Shepard Alvers Into KVA Hall Of Fame
Former Rossville Hiigh Volleyball Star Arica Shepard Ahlvers Selected to Kansas Volleyball Hall of Fame. Click on the image below to read her many accomplishments.
Arica Passed away very suddenly in 2017. You can resad about her death at:
https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/search?q=shepard
You can also read many other articles about Arica by using the SEARCH feature at the upper left hand corner of the screen.
Monday, October 16, 2023
2023 Football Standings Week 7
League Overall
Silver Lake 4-0 6-1Rock Creek 2-1 4-3
Rossville 1-2 4-3
Riley County 1-2 3-4
St. Marys 0-2 4-3
KVA Volleyball Rankings For 3A
Class 3A Volleyball Rankings by KVA dated Oct 6.
1. Nemaha Central 27-1 (1)2. Heritage Christian 19-7 (2)
3. Cheney 23-2 (4)
4. Beloit 26-5 (3)
5. Riverton 23-1 (5)
6. Goodland 20-3 (7)
7. Rossville 23-3 (10)
8. Eureka 22-1 (8)
9. Silver Lake 21-8 (NR)
10. Smoky Valley 18-6 (NR)
Lady Dawgs Win Abilene Tournament
The Lady Dawgs won the Abilene Tournament on Oct. 14 by winning all their matches. They are now 27-7 and will next play in the Sub-State on Oct. 21 at St. Marys
Buhler | 25-14, 25-14 |
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Max Preps 2A Football Rankings Oct. 15
1 | Southeast of Saline (Gypsum) | 7-0 | 25.60 | -6.1 |
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2 | Hoisington | 7-0 | 16.70 | -21.3 |
3 | Nemaha Central (Seneca) | 7-0 | 16.20 | -20.7 |
4 | Garden Plain | 6-1 | 15.40 | -8.2 |
5 | Kingman | 6-1 | 13.30 | -12.1 |
6 | Sabetha | 7-0 | 11.10 | -21.6 |
7 | Ellsworth | 7-0 | 10.10 | -22.5 |
8 | Norton | 7-0 | 8.90 | -18.4 |
9 | Silver Lake | 6-1 | 8.10 | -11.5 |
10 | Rossville | 4-3 | 0.00 | -7.0 |
11 | Osage City | 6-1 | -3.20 | -23.7 |
12 | Halstead | 3-4 | -4.50 | -4.0 |
13 | Riley County (Riley) | 3-4 | -5.00 | -5.3 |
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Kinsey Perine To Attend ESU
Rossville senior Kinsey Perine has announced that she will attend Emporia State U. this coming year to play softball.
WIBW has a nice video of Kinsey at: https://www.wibw.com/video/2023/10/13/rossvilles-kinsey-perine-commits-emporia-state/
Friday, October 13, 2023
MEL Cross Country Meet
Boys 2K Run.
Rossville did not have a full team. The best performanes were by Carson Krause, 3rd; Karso Weissend, 5th; Lochia Culbertson, 14th; and Eli Sturgeon 20th
Girls 5K Run
Rossville did not have a full team. The besst performers were Kinsley Kufahl, 14th;. Keera Lock 20th; and Madllyn Wommell, 21st.
Boys 5 K Run
Rossville Finished 5th of the six MEL teams. Top performances were turned in by Dalton Vershelden, 13th; Toris Cubertson, 26th; Wyatt Connelly, 27th; and Nate Fund, 29th
Rossville Football 64-14 Over Pleasant Ridge
Rossville led Pleasant Ridge 57-8 at the end of the first half and finished with a 64-14 win. Second halff soring was limited because of a "running clock" and reserve players geting some good experience.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1973 MEL Cross Country Champs
Tomorrow, Oct 12, is the final Mideast League Cross Country meet. Fifty years ago the 1973 Bulldogs won the Mideast League Cross Country Meet. The Bulldogs defended their 1972 title. The 1973 team got third in the Regional earning the team a place in the 1973 2A Cross Country Championships.
Kenneth Lambotte (70) Passes Away
Kenneth Russell Lambotte, 71, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.
He was born October 4, 1952, in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of Norman and Betty (Jacobson) Lambotte. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1970. He served in the Army.Kenneth began working as a Respiratory Theropist for Memorial Hospital in Topeka, later transferring to St. Francis Hospital. He retired from BNSF Railway in 2017, after working there for 36 years.
Kenneth married Irene Martinez on August 10, 1973 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives.
Other survivors include sons, Aaron Lambotte, and Joel (Tara) Lambotte, daughter, Rosanne Rosario, 7 grandchildren, Alexus, Alysia, Amir, Jordan, Jaycee, Jax, and Frankie, mother, Betty Lambotte, brother, Todd Lambotte, sister-in-law, Linda (Steve) Henning and aunt and uncle, Jim and Dorothy Lloyd.
He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Lambotte, and brother, Rick Lambotte.
Kenneth loved his family and always made time for them. He enjoyed a good old western movie, reading and working outside.
Honoring his wishes, Kenneth will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia Ave, Topeka, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, Kansas with a Rosary to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
To share a memory of Kenneth or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button at www.DoveCremations.com.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Girls Golf Regional
Regional Varsity Team Results
Place Team Total
1 Silver Lake 345
2 Jefferson West 363
3 Hesston 389
4 Osage City 393
5 Marysville 417
6 Council Grove 419
7 Anderson Co 429
8 Rossville 432
9 West Franklin 471
10 Marion 477
Serenity Bergstresser led the RHS team with a 103
District 3 Football Standings
Class 2A -- District 3