Rattlers Lose Sunday 9-8 (Updated)

ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – Back-to-back home runs from Cole Breichesen and Collin Chandler to start the game was a pretty good sign for the Brigade as Junction City is headed to the Cowdin Cup finals after beating Rossville 9-8 in game two of the semifinals.

Junction City took an early lead after scoring 3 runs in the first inning, however the Rattlers were able to answer quickly as Danny Mitchell Jr. tied the game up with a 3-run homerun in the bottom of the first.

Breichesen hit his second home run of the day in the 2nd inning to regain the lead for JC, but just like the first, Rossville answered back by scoring a run in the bottom half to tie it.

This game would go back and forth, as it was tied at 8-8, in the 8th inning before Junction City took the lead and sealed the victory.
Game Video can be seen at:  http://ksnt.com/2016/07/17/early-home-runs-power-brigade-to-close-win-against-rattlers-will-head-to-finals/

Class of '69 Party

The Class of 1969 had an informal gathering at Reed's Sport Bar in Topeka on July 14.

Photos Of Class Of 2016

For individual photos of each member of the class of 2016, go to:

http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2016/07/seniors-2016.html

Rattlers Play Sunday Night

    Game two of the series with the Junction City Brigade to see who represents the Western Division of the Mid Plains League will be played at Joe Campbell Stadium at 7:00 PM on Sunday.
    Junction City leads the series 1-0 with their 11-10 win on Friday night.
    The players and host families will meet in front of the dugout on Sunday night at 6:30 PM  to recognize the host families for this year.

Rattlers Lose in 12th Inning

A single to right field by Kasey Clark in the bottom of the 12th inning scored Franke Valle from third base and lifted the Junction City Brigade to an 11-10 victory in 12 innings over the Rossville Rattlers Friday night at Rathert Field.

The win came in the first game of their best two-out-of-three semifinal round playoff series in the Mid Plains League Cowdin Cup playoffs. Game two is at 7 p.m. Sunday in Rossville.  It was originally scheduled for Sat. night.

Junction City led in the contest Friday night 6-2 and 9-6 but Rossville took advantage of three consecutive walks and the Brigade’s inability to complete a rundown play when Danny Mitchell Jr. was caught between first and second base in the eighth inning. Mitchell eventually made it safely back to first base, but in the meantime the Rattlers had scored the tying run from third to make it 9-9. When neither team scored in the ninth the game went into extra innings.

Mid Plains League Playoff Bracket

Police Chase

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -- Police find the stolen vehicle involved in a high-speed chase through Shawnee Co. - but not the driver.

After looking for him for several hours, they've called off the search.

Authorities say he was first spotted in Rossville wearing a red bandanna and driving the stolen vehicle. The driver refused to stop and officers chased him through town.

The eventually lost sight of him and called in the Kansas Highway Patrol and Shawnee Co. Sheriff's Office to help with the search. They ended up finding the vehicle in Keene Cemetery in Wabaunsee Co.

Tracking dogs and the KHP helicopter joined the hunt for the suspect, but they were eventually called off around 4:00 p.m.

Robert Miller Passes Away

    Robert Leland Miller, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. 
    He was born January 20, 1930, in Rossville, the son of Earl and Dorotha (Rose) Miller.
    Bob was educated in the Topeka Public School system. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Washburn University (BBA in business administration). He worked thirty-six years for Stevenson Co., Inc. Bob was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church., He was a member of Capital Post # 1 of the American Legion, a member of Shawnee Country Club for more than 34 years. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge # 90, AF & AM; Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies; and Arab Shriners where he was a member of the Legion of Honor and Golfers Unit.
    Surviving are three children: Steven Miller (Janet) of Big Horn, WY, Carolyn Henderson (Jaime) of Topeka, and John Miller (GiGi) of Topeka; siblings: Richard Miller (Nancy) of Topeka, Kay Laufenberg (Dick) of Bellevue, NE and Ralph Miller (Pam) of Topeka; seven grandchildren; and his love: Debby Hunt of Topeka. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Connie Miller-Winget; and sisters: Ann Miles and Delores Pagel. z
    Private graveside services will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW Seventeenth,Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the , 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

Rattlers Win Series Against Lobos

The Rattlers won 18-4 Thursday night  and take the series with Sabetha 2-0. 
They will travel to Junction City Friday to begin the West Division  Finals at 7:00 pm against the Brigade..

JC Brigade Advances to Semi in Playoffs.

   The Junction City Brigade won their  series 2-0 with the Topeka Golden Giants and advance to the semifinals to face the winner of Rossville/Sabetha series. The Rattlers lead the series 1-0 with Game Two of their series Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in Rossville..

Wed Night Game Postponed

     The Rattler's Wed. night game has been Postponed  due to field conditions and forecasted rain. Game two will be played Thursday in Rossville at 7:00 pm.

Wed. Baseball Camp Canceled

Due to the Severe Thunderstorm heading toward Rossville, we will be cancelling today's Youth Camp.

We will resume the Camp on Thursday and Friday. In order to make sure everyone gets their six hours of camp time, we are looking at doing the camp Saturday at noon to make up today's lost hours.

Please let us know if that works.

Thank you,

Rossville Rattlers Staff

Hit & Run Accident In Rossville

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a hit and run injury accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian in Rossville.

The sheriff’s office says deputies were sent to the 600 block of East Perry Street in Rossville at 10:40 Sunday night in reference to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident.

Reports say a Blue Jeep Cherokee had backed into a 14-year-old. The juvenile’s mother took them to a Topeka area hospital with what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

The accident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Colton Johnson or Deputy Todd Keefover with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office at 785-251-2200.

Lon Kruger Article

Below is a link to former Silver Lake baseball and basketball star Lon Kruger who has had a very successful coaching career in both  college and the NBA  He is currently the head basketball coach at Oklahoma U.  He played and later coached at Kansas State.
http://cjonline.com/sports/catzone/2016-07-10/lon-krugers-first-love-baseball-provides-fond-fun-memories