The Midwest Athletics defeated the Rattlers 8-3 on Monday night.
Rossville 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 1
Athletics 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 - 8 13 1
The offense was led by 2B Cade Bunnell who went four of five and drove in all three of the Rattler's RBIs.
The starting pitcher was Jacob Head who lasted 3 2/3 innings while giving up nine hits, seven earned runs, one walk and one strike-out.
Zach Holmes pitched 1/3 inning giving up no hits, runs, walks, or strike-outs. Derrick McGreevy pitched the last four innings giving up four hits, one earned run, two walks and three strike-outs.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Semi Accident West of Rossville
From the Capital-Journal
ROSSVILLE -- A semi-trailer driver was hospitalized after he lost control of his rig and crashed early Tuesday in northwest Shawnee County.
The accident was reported at 6:22 a.m. in the 16800 block of N.W. US-24 highway, about a quarter-mile east of Oldham Road and around three miles west of Rossville.
The semi appeared to have been traveling east on N.W. US-24 highway when for an unknown reason the driver lost control of the rig.
The semi appeared to have been traveling east on N.W. US-24 highway when for an unknown reason the driver lost control of the rig.
Side-winding skid marks could be seen for about 150 feet before the rig left the roadway on the south side.
The rig dug into the ground, spewing rocks, dirt and gravel onto the roadway, and slid on its passenger side into a cornfield adjacent to the highway. The front portion of the semi remained partially in the eastbound lane of N.W. US-24 highway.
Sheriff’s officials at the scene said the semi’s driver was taken by American Medical Response ambulance to a Topeka hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
As crews worked the accident scene, traffic was restricted to one lane.
In addition to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the Rossville Fire Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and AMR ambulance responded to the scene.
KSNT video is at: http://ksnt.com/2015/06/23/accident-slows-traffic-in-nw-shawnee-county/
KSNT video is at: http://ksnt.com/2015/06/23/accident-slows-traffic-in-nw-shawnee-county/
Sunday, June 21, 2015
RHS Scholarships
ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Rossville High School
held its annual Spring Awards Night on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to bestow awards
and scholarships to deserving students. The counselor, administration, and
faculty would like to thank all of the scholarship contributors and presenters
for their donations and interest in the students of Rossville. Your dedication
to our students is greatly appreciated.
The following
scholarships were presented:
Rossville United Methodist Church: ($2000 renewable scholarship)Presented by Mr. Joe Conley to Michaela Little and Ethan Woodcock. Michaela plans to attend Highland Community College and has also received the Highland Cheer Scholarship. Ethan will attend McPherson College to study Biology and has also received McPherson Band, Presidential/Legacy, and Academic scholarships.
Custom Wood Products Scholarship: ($1000 renewable)
Presented to Ethan Woodcock. The scholarship was established by Donald and Pamela Lake to further Custom Wood’s commitment to the communities of Rossville and St. Marys.
Rossville Booster Club Scholarship: ($200)
Presented by Shari Gentry to Lauryn Catron. The award began in 2012 and the recipient must have participated in a KSHSAA activity throughout high school. Lauryn will attend Cloud County Community College to study Business and has also received a Cloud Softball Scholarship.
Bryan Lindstrom Inspirational Scholarship: ($500)
Presented by Craig Stromgren to Lauryn Catron. This scholarship is a tribute to Bryan, who lost his life to cancer in 2013 and was an inspiration to others.
H & R Block Scholarship: ($300)
Presented to Taylor Kirk.
She will attend Johnson County Community College to study Chemistry and
Pre-Dental and has also received a softball scholarship.
Rossville High School
Alumni Association: ($1000)
Presented to Lake
Schultz-Pruner and Dalton Kelley. The Association was founded in 1998 and has
awarded over $13,000 to deserving students in this 17-year period. The
award’s recipient must meet high standards set out by the association and be a
good representative of RHS as they move on through college and begin their
career.
Kaw Valley Education Association: ($250)
Presented by Laurel Jackson
to Breanna Ebert. KVEA annually raises money and presents scholarships to an
RHS and SMHS student planning to pursue a career in education. Breanna will
attend Highland Community College to study Elementary Education.
Duane Parr Memorial Scholarship: ($500)
Presented to Rachel Lord.
This scholarship was established by J.D. Parr and his family and friends as an
endowment to honor Mr. Parr, who passed away in January of 2006. Since the Parr
family has a strong interest in music, the recipient must have participated in high
school band. Rachel has participated in band all 4 years and plans to minor in
Music at Kansas State and be part of the KSU Band and Saxophone Studio.
Kansas Masonic Grand Lodge Essay Contest:
Presented by Jim Dodge. 1st
place--Chelsie Groves-$100
2nd place--Sarah Immenschuh
and Caleb Lovejoy-$50
Each year, Rossville High
School juniors and seniors participate in an essay contest conducted by the
Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas. The local Masonic Lodge from Delia organizes,
selects, and provides awards to the school winners. This year, students were
asked to write an essay on how Masonic values shaped the formation of our
nation’s republic.
Chelsie will attend Kansas
State to study Biology and Pre-Med and has received the KSU Dennison and
Massachusetts American Legion Scholarships. Sarah will attend Manhattan
Christian College to study Wildlife Biology and Bible History and has received
the MCC Academic Scholarship. Caleb plans to attend Allen County Community
College to study Physical Therapy.
Doug Perine Memorial Scholarship: ($500)
Presented to Kennedy
Anderson. The scholarship was established in 2012 to honor Doug, a longtime
community figure, and is given to an RHS student planning to continue their
education in an area related to medicine. Kennedy will attend Washburn
University to study Pre-Dental and has also received the Washburn Presidential
Scholarship.
Les Hallmark Memorial Scholarship: ($200)
Presented to Rachel Lord.
The scholarship was established by Dorothy Hallmark and is awarded annually in
memory of Les who was an Art teacher at Rossville High School for many years.
Rachel will be majoring in Fine Arts at KSU and has received multiple awards
for her art work while at Rossville High School. She has also received the KSU
Band and Activity Scholarships, as well as the Delta Theta Chi Electra Province
and the Marissa Faith Miao Burghart Memorial Art Scholarships.
Cecile Zlatnik Memorial Scholarship: ($250)
Presented to Andrea
Rietcheck. The scholarship is presented annually to recognize individuals who
demonstrate outstanding character, service, and leadership. Andrea will attend
Emporia State University in the fall to study Biology. She has previously
received the ESU Academic, Elks National Foundation, and YWCA Future Leaders
Scholarships.
Cole Arnold Memorial Scholarship: ($500)
Presented by Toby and Ann
McCullough to Haley Brown. The award is presented annually in memory of their
son Cole who died in a car accident the summer before his Senior year. Haley
plans to attend Kansas State to study Athletic Training. She has previously
received the KSU Activity and United States Achievement Academy Scholarships.
Rossville Community Development Committee (RCDC) Scholarship: ($300)
Presented by Shari Gentry to
Lake Schultz-Pruner. The scholarship is based on achievements, community
involvement, and contributions to the community of Rossville. Lake plans to
attend Kansas State to study Pre-Health and has received the KSU Foundation and
Alumni Scholarships.
Rossville Rustlers 4-H Scholarship:
Presented by Laurie
Glotzbach to Danielle Glotzbach, Josh Schaefer, and Dalton Kelley. Danielle
will attend Washburn to study Nursing and has received the Washburn Bryden and
Academic Scholarships. Josh will attend Pittsburg State University to study Diesel
Automotive Technology. Dalton will attend North Central Kansas Technical
College for Welding and has received the NCKTC Welding Scholarship.
P.E.O. Scholarship: ($300)
Presented by Adrienne
Olejnik to Makayla Crow. This scholarship is awarded annually to young ladies
from each of the area high schools. Makayla will be attending Kansas State to
study Accounting and has also received a KSU Activity Scholarship.
Pete Darting Memorial Scholarship: ($150)
Presented by Dennis Darting
to Makayla Crow. The award was established in 2008 by the Darting family to
honor Mr. Darting, an avid supporter of the Rossville Dawgs.
RHS Opportunity Scholarship:
This is the 3rd year for the
award, which is provided by anonymous donors. Recipients are chosen based on
GPA, ACT, resume, strength of schedule, and an essay over an experience that
made an impact in their life.
Andrea Rietcheck received
the $500 scholarship and Taylor Brecheisen, Lauryn Catron, Danielle Glotzbach,
and Chelsie Groves each received $125 scholarships.
Taylor will attend Fort
Scott Community College to study Dental Hygiene and has also received the FSCC
Softball Scholarship.
Ron Monhollon Memorial Scholarship:
Presented by Ronda Channel
to Riley Miller and Tegan Hammer. The award was established by the Monhollon
and Channel families and is awarded to a student planning to continue their
education in a vocational program. Riley will attend North Central Kansas
Technical College for Automotive Technology and has received the NCKTC Academic
Scholarship. Tegan will attend Highland Technical College to study Electrical
Technology.
CNA Certification:
Rossville High School would
like to recognize 5 students for completing their Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
course. Kennedy Anderson, Matthew Betty, Haley Brown, Danielle Glotzbach, and
Brooke Hase all passed their certification exams during the 2014-2015 school
year. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
RHS Awards
ROSSVILLE HIGH AWARDS
During the annual Spring Awards Night at Rossville Jr./Sr. High School held on May 6, 2015, the following awards were presented:
KSU OUTSTANDING MATH &
SCIENCE AWARD
Each year, in conjunction with Kansas State University’s College of Engineering, Rossville High School’s math and science teachers are asked to nominate one individual they believe is the best
student in each of these two subjects. This year, teachers selected Nick Reesor to receive this honor.
AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS
The American Legion Jimmy Lillard Post 31 awards two students each year from Rossville High School with a certificate and medal. The students are chosen by the faculty based on the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. This year, the American Legion, represented by Ken Wichman, awarded Andrea Rietcheck and Ethan Woodcock with the honor.
The American Legion Jimmy Lillard Post 31 awards two students each year from Rossville High School with a certificate and medal. The students are chosen by the faculty based on the criteria of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. This year, the American Legion, represented by Ken Wichman, awarded Andrea Rietcheck and Ethan Woodcock with the honor.
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL ALL STATE
ACADEMIC AWARD
This award is sponsored by the Topeka
Capital-Journal. Every Kansas high school selects one individual to
represent their school based on academic and extracurricular
performances. Andrea Reitcheck was named to the Topeka
Capital-Journal Honorable Mention All-State Academic Team.
KSHSAA CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
The Kansas State High School
Activities Association each year awards one male and one female
student from each high school with a citizenship award. Individuals
receiving this award must demonstrate respect for fellow students,
the citizens of the community, adults, and their country. They must
also show respect and tolerance for others, good sportsmanship, and
good citizenship. Nick Reesor and Rachel Lord were given this award.
DALE DENNIS AWARD
The Dale Dennis Excellence in
Education Award was established in 1996 by Kansas administrators to
honor the long and valuable service that Dale Dennis gave to Kansas
education. It is based on Citizenship, Service, Scholarship, and
Common Sense. The award was presented to Breanna Ebert.
BENNY STACH AWARDBenny Stach was a Rossville student who lost his life in an auto accident during his Senior year. His
classmates and family began the award in Benny’s memory. It is awarded to an RHS student whodisplays many of the qualities Benny possessed. Nominations and the final selection are made by the faculty based on several qualities, including friendliness, helpfulness, understanding, and warmth for others. Danielle Glotzbach was presented the award.
U.S. ARMY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS
The U.S. Army presented the
Scholar-Athlete Awards to Nick Reesor and Taylor Kirk. Recipients of
this award are determined by faculty nominations and must demonstrate
commitment to both academics and athletics.
U.S. MARINES OUTSTANDING STUDENT
AWARDS
The U.S. Marine Corps presents awards
in three different categories. The Scholastic Excellence Awards were
presented to Breanna Hill and Lake Schultz-Pruner for their academic
achievements. The Semper Fidelis Award was given to Rachel Lord for
excellence and commitment to the band program. The Distinguished
Athlete Awards were presented to Thatcher Horak and Taylor Brecheisen
for their accomplishments in sports throughout the school year.
JOHN JOHNSON LEADERSHIP AWARD
The John Johnson Leadership Award was
created to honor Mr. Johnson for his years of dedication to the
students of Rossville High School. The award began in 2007 and is
presented annually to the student who demonstrates quiet leadership
and service. Dustin Cooper was chosen as the ninth recipient of this
award.
SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD
The Senior Inspiration Award was
presented to Terrence Sowers and Makayla Crow.
Terrence meets challenges with humor,
spunk, and integrity. He is kind to everyone and has inspired others
to open their minds to new ideas and attempt new things. His inner
strength, sense of respect and honor, and his capacity for caring
truly set him apart from his peers.
Makayla has maintained a positive
outlook on life and her future, even though she has faced many
challenges this year. She has impressed many of her friends and
teachers, with her strength, integrity, and maturity in the face of
these adversities, all without offering excuses or being late on her
commitments. She is the voice of reason to many of her peers and is
always asking what she can do to help, rather than what reward will
she receive if she does.
MICHAEL
KELLER AWARD
The Michael Keller Award is presented
to honor the long and dedicated service provided to RHS by Mr.
Michael Keller. Mr. Keller began his teaching career in 1978 and
dispensed his wisdom, sense of humor, and discipline to countless
students over this 35-year period. The recipient of this award must
display strong citizenship, respect for others, attention to details,
and have excellent attendance and punctuality. The 3rd
recipient of the Michael Keller Award was Jack Steckel.
RONALD REAGAN STUDENT LEADER AWARDS
This year, Rossville High School was
asked to nominate students that exemplify the meaning of student
leadership to honor Pres. Reagan’s legacy of leadership and
service. Students were chosen for their participation in
extracurricular activities and pursuit of leadership roles that make
a positive difference in their school and community. Recipients must
value education, have an affinity for discovery and lifelong
learning, and display drive, integrity, and good citizenship. RHS
presented Makayla Crow, Andrea Rietcheck, Ethan Woodcock, and Nick
Reesor with a certificate and silver coin to recognize them as Ronald
Reagan Student leaders.
Leadership Challenge Event
RHS STUDENTS ATTEND
WASHBURN LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
The Leadership Challenge Event™
(LCE™) is hosted annually by the Washburn University Leadership
Institute and was held on April 9-10. It is a unique inter-scholastic
and inter-collegiate leadership competition which enables high school
and college students an opportunity to participate in an organized
competition that simulates real-life experiences. Students address a
variety of problems and situations where the outcome of the
simulation is dependent on the leadership decisions made throughout
the course of the competition. Student teams must fulfill the
challenges and overcome the obstacles placed before them in a manner
that demonstrates exemplary leadership knowledge and execution. This
year’s scenario required students to confront the issues of
poverty, crime, and unemployment in the fictitious town of
Metropolis.
Pictured are this year’s LCE™
participants shown with their project: Fred Schuler, Eric Ebert,
Emily Woodcock, Ashley Broxterman, and Taylor Brecheisen.
RHS Curriculum Completers
ROSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCES CURRICULUM COMPLETERS
Rossville Jr./Sr.
High School had six seniors this year who completed the required
curriculum as set forth by the Kansas Board of Regents and earned the
designation of State of Kansas Curriculum Completer. In order to
earn this distinction, students must have completed 4 years of
English, 4 years of Math, 3 years of Science, 3 years of Social
Studies, and 2 years of Foreign Language. The students who met these
criteria are Haley Brown, Lukas Hurtig, Andrea Rietcheck, Lake
Schultz-Pruner, Jack Steckel, and Ethan Woodcock.
All Curriculum Completers are then
eligible to be considered for an additional award. The Kansas Board
of Regents on behalf of the Kansas Legislature ranks these Curriculum
Completers based on their GPA and ACT scores. Andrea Rietcheck was
designated as a 2015 Kansas State Scholar.
National Honor Society Members
RHS ANNOUNCES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS
Rossville Jr./Sr. High School inducted 12 new members
into the National Honor Society at the Spring Awards Night on May 6,
2015. Senior Clayton Rubio; Rachel Day and Zach Jensen; and
sophomores Taylor Bittner, Morgan Foster, Laura Gillum, Amanda Hill,
Ashley Rietcheck, Lora Shinn, Sara Shinn, Sierra Streit, and Emily
Woodcock lit the candle of honor and recited the pledge as new
members.
RHS existing members are Seniors Kennedy Anderson,
Taylor Brecheisen, Haley Brown, Lauryn Catron, Makayla Crow, Breanna
Ebert, Danielle Glotzbach, Chelsie Groves, Brooke Hase, Breanna Hill,
Corbin Horak, Taylor Kirk, Rachel Lord, Riley Miller, Nick Reesor,
Andrea Rietchcek, Lake Schultz-Pruner, Staci VanDruff, and Ethan
Woodcock and Juniors Katie Conley, Kole Davoren, Eric Ebert, Riley
Falk, Chris Johnston, Justin Logan, Kyle Parr, LaurenSteckel, Willow
Stipp, and Britnee Zemek.
NHS officers for the 2015-2016 school year were
recently elected and are as follows: President Eric Ebert,
Vice-President Kyle Parr, Secretary Kole Davoren and Treasurer
Britnee Zemek.
Membership in the National Honor
Society is based on a student’s performance in the areas of
scholarship, service, leadership, and character. In order to be
eligible, students must first have a grade point average of at least
3.2 and have made significant contributions to their school and
community, as well as maintain strong moral character.
Mid_East All Academic Team
RHS MID-EAST LEAGUE ALL ACADEMIC TEAM 2014-15
The
Mid-East League each year awards a medal to all students who have
participated in at least 3 activities sponsored by the Kansas State
High School Activities Association and maintained a 3.5 Grade Point
Average in the first 3 quarters of the school year. Rossville High
School had 36 students that met the requirements for the 2014-2015
school year:
Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors
Kylee
Badura Taylor Bittner Kole Davoren Lauryn Catron
Breaira
Bergstresser Paul Borcherding Rachel Day Breanna Hill
Rylee
Brecheisen Ryan Ehrlich Kyle Parr Corbin Horak
Nick
Brummer Bryce Gfeller Lukas Hurtig
Perry
Foster Laura Gillum Taylor Kirk
Abigail
McCrory Amanda Hill Nick Reesor
Reed Miller Mitchell
Porter Andrea Rietcheck
Jalyn
Porter Ashley Rietcheck Clayton Rubio
Kathleen
Schuler Fred Schuler Lake Schultz-Pruner
Ariel
Sherer Lora Shinn Ethan Woodcock
Ashley Zemek Sara Shinn
Emily
Woodcock
Rain Make-Up Games Canceled--Rain
The Rattlers were to play two make up games in Liberty on Sun, June 21, but they were canceled because of rain.
Senators Prevent Sweep
From The Capital-Journal
ROSSVILLE — After two nights of witnessing the Rossville Rattlers hit home run after home run, the Topeka Senators broke out their power bats in a 16-1 victory Saturday night to salvage the final game of a three-game Mid-Plains League set.
Topeka (7-13) hit five home runs in the first two innings on its way to the blowout win. After missing two games, designated hitter Chase Knott returned to the lineup and hit a two-run home run in the first inning. First baseman Corey Wright, who plays for Kansas State, followed that up with a solo shot to go back-to-back.
Brian O’Bannon, also a member of Brad Hill’s K-State squad, and Kasey Clark hit three-run home runs in the second inning as the Senators sent 13 men to the plate in the eight-run inning.
After two outs had been recorded, nine batters in a row reached base, with seven of them scoring.
“Honestly, the biggest change was having Chase back,” Senators coach Chris Graves said. “He makes everybody better. Our demeanor changes when he is here. Chase is a quiet kid, but he’s got a loud bat. He is batting officially over .500 after tonight, so he can swing it.”
Seaman graduate Chris McPherson benefited from the offensive production, as the former Viking threw three-hit ball over five innings to earn the victory.
“Chris did a great job, and you always want a kid like that pitching when the wind is blowing out,” Graves said. “He does a good job of mixing things up with different arm angles.”
All but one Senator in the lineup scored or drove in at least one run. Six Senators had multi-hit games — led by Knott’s three-hit effort.
Josh Srna, who plays for Washburn, hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in the fifth inning accounting for the final runs.
The Senators continue to play shorthanded and currently have the smallest roster of players in the league.
“It feels really good when everybody in the lineup is squaring the ball up,” Knott said. “I like being the smallest team in the league. We may have the smallest roster but we are probably the scrappiest team in the league.”
Michael Higgins had two hits for the Rattlers, who fell to 8-5 with the loss. They will play the Midwest A’s in a doubleheader Sunday in Raytown, Mo. The Senators return to action Monday as they host the Junction City Brigade at Jerry Robertson Field.
Senators (7-13) 381 13 — 16 16 2
Rattlers (8-5) 010 00 — 1 3 2
McPherson and Hay. Kutzke, Head (2), Johnson (3), Holmes (5) and Nerz. W — McPherson. L — Kutzke. 2B — Senators: Wright. Rattlers: Scribner. HR — Senators: Srna 2, Knott, Wright, O’Bannon, Clark.
Topeka (7-13) hit five home runs in the first two innings on its way to the blowout win. After missing two games, designated hitter Chase Knott returned to the lineup and hit a two-run home run in the first inning. First baseman Corey Wright, who plays for Kansas State, followed that up with a solo shot to go back-to-back.
Brian O’Bannon, also a member of Brad Hill’s K-State squad, and Kasey Clark hit three-run home runs in the second inning as the Senators sent 13 men to the plate in the eight-run inning.
After two outs had been recorded, nine batters in a row reached base, with seven of them scoring.
“Honestly, the biggest change was having Chase back,” Senators coach Chris Graves said. “He makes everybody better. Our demeanor changes when he is here. Chase is a quiet kid, but he’s got a loud bat. He is batting officially over .500 after tonight, so he can swing it.”
Seaman graduate Chris McPherson benefited from the offensive production, as the former Viking threw three-hit ball over five innings to earn the victory.
“Chris did a great job, and you always want a kid like that pitching when the wind is blowing out,” Graves said. “He does a good job of mixing things up with different arm angles.”
All but one Senator in the lineup scored or drove in at least one run. Six Senators had multi-hit games — led by Knott’s three-hit effort.
Josh Srna, who plays for Washburn, hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in the fifth inning accounting for the final runs.
The Senators continue to play shorthanded and currently have the smallest roster of players in the league.
“It feels really good when everybody in the lineup is squaring the ball up,” Knott said. “I like being the smallest team in the league. We may have the smallest roster but we are probably the scrappiest team in the league.”
Michael Higgins had two hits for the Rattlers, who fell to 8-5 with the loss. They will play the Midwest A’s in a doubleheader Sunday in Raytown, Mo. The Senators return to action Monday as they host the Junction City Brigade at Jerry Robertson Field.
Senators (7-13) 381 13 — 16 16 2
Rattlers (8-5) 010 00 — 1 3 2
McPherson and Hay. Kutzke, Head (2), Johnson (3), Holmes (5) and Nerz. W — McPherson. L — Kutzke. 2B — Senators: Wright. Rattlers: Scribner. HR — Senators: Srna 2, Knott, Wright, O’Bannon, Clark.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Melissa Doucet Caton Has A Girl
Melissa Doucet Caton gave birth to Ashlyn Grace Caton at 1:42 pm on June 15, 2015. Ashlyn was . 6 lbs 15 oz and 19 inches long.
Lisa and Joseph Metzen Have A Girl
Lisa (Olberding) Metzen and husband Joseph Metzen now have three children. They welcomed Kate Grace at 12:42 pm on June 20. She weighed 8 lbs, 8 oz, and was 19.5 inches long.
Rattlers Win Fifth Straight
ROSSVILLE — The Rattlers memorialized former coach Brett Cowdin with a 9-3 victory over the Topeka Senators on Friday night.
Tyler Davis, a sophomore at the University of Kansas struck out 10 Senators over five innings of one-hit ball. All told, Rossville pitchers would combine to strike out 17 batters in a combined five-hitter
Rossville (8-4) collected five home runs to provide the offensive punch. Third baseman Derrick McGreevy, a Hayden product, started the home run parade with a solo shot on the first pitch of his at bat in the second inning.
Jonathan Valenzuela-Reece hit his second home run in as many nights in the third inning. Oklahoma State catcher Michael Higgins hit a 2-1 pitch out of the ballpark to produce back-to-back long balls for Rossville.
The Rattlers second baseman and catcher combination would hit back-to-back home runs for a second time in the game in the sixth inning.
Valenzuela-Reece also drove in two runs with a single in the fourth.
“He (Valenzuela-Reece) was just crushing the ball tonight,” Rossville coach Tobi Cowdin said. “He was really feeling it and everybody got involved in the offense. You just really couldn’t ask for more.”
The Rattlers memorialized Brett Cowdin, Tobi’s father, with their second annual ceremony before the game.
Brett Cowdin started the summer program in Rossville, and also coached baseball at Highland Park, Hayden, Topeka West, and Rossville high schools. He passed away in November 2013.
Blake Heston broke up Rossville’s shutout bid with a solo home run in the eighth inning.
With the loss the Senators fall to 6-13 on the season. The two teams will complete the three-game set with a seven-inning game at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
“It was a real special night — almost surreal,” Cowdin said. “We’ve won five in a row and have it rolling now. We’re going to try to keep it going and look for the sweep tomorrow.”
RATTLERS 9, SENATORS 3
Senators (6-13) 000 000 030 — 3 5 1
Rattlers (8-4) 012 213 00x — 9 11 1
Woodcock, Correll (6) and Srna. Davis, Hosey (6), Johnson (8),Mah (9), and Higgins. W — Davis. L — Woodcock. 2B — Senators: Clark. Rattlers: Valenzuela-Reece, HR — Senators: Heston. Rattlers: Valenzuela-Reece (2), Higgins (2), McGreevy.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Rattlers Move Into Second Place
League | GP | W | L | T | W % | RF | RA |
Midwest Athletics | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 85 | 41 |
Rossville Rattlers | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | 65 | 56 |
Liberty Monarchs | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 74 | 62 |
Junction City Brigade | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | .600 | 80 | 45 |
Topeka Golden Giants | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | .416 | 75 | 74 |
Topeka Senators | 17 | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 69 | 104 |
Baldwin City Blues | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .285 | 63 | 107 |
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