Replay of Dawg-Eagle Football Game

    The complete game against Silver Lake can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syNARQ9K4Vc&feature=em-uploademail

Elzora (Marney) Homan Passes Away

Elzora M. Homan, 82, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.

She was born October 23, 1935, in McFarland, Kansas, to James "Ivan "and Mamie (Belcher) Marney. Elzora attended Rossville Schools. She completed requirements for the GED, while working and raising four children, earning a Topeka High School diploma.

Elzora married James E. Homan November 1, 1952. He preceded her in death October 29, 2016.

She worked first at Topeka State Hospital, then at Kansas Neurological Institute, before returning to Topeka State as administrator of medical records. She retired from this position in 1993.

Elzora enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, and solving crimes on her favorite show, Law and Order SVU. She especially enjoyed long drives in the country looking for deer and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and James Marney and a sister, Toria Marney.

Survivors include son, Mike Homan (Marilyn); daughters Judi Kutzke (Bob); Barbara Kutzke (Randy) all of Topeka and daughter Pattie Homan of Silver Lake, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Benjamin "Bud" Marney (Letha) of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother-in-law Ray Homan; sister-in-law Mary Homan and her beloved dog, Bella.

The family thanks Midland Hospice and Stormont Vail Hospital for the care they gave their mother.

A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, at Prairie Home Cemetery, 35th and Menoken Rd., just northwest of Topeka.

Elzora was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka or Midland Care Hospice. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com.

Intro to War On 24 and Lambotte Fundraiser

    This is an introduction to the War On 24 with coaches comments and outstanding plays.  Also there is video of the Indian Tacos for the Cody Lambotte fundraiser.    Former RHS wrestling and football coach Cody has ALS.
https://www.wibw.com/video?vid=492755401

WIBW Play Of The Night

    Taegen Summer's exceptional  end zone pass reception  is the WIBW Play Of The Night.    You can view it at:  https://www.wibw.com/video?vid=492752781

WIBW Game Of The Week Video

    The War on 24 was the WIBW Game Of The Week.  They have some nice video of the game at: 
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KPZ-Game-of-the-Weel-Silver-Lake-Rossville-492726051.html

CJ Online Article of War On 24

http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180907/silver-lake-survives-rossville-elements-in-17-14-war-on-24-win

CJ Pictures of War on 24

    The Capital-Journal has pictures of the "War On 24" at:
http://www.cjonline.com/photogallery/KS/20180908/SPORTS/908009997/PH/1?start=2

KSNT Game Of The Week

 The War On 24" was the KSNT Game of the Week.  Video of the game can be seen at:
https://www.ksnt.com/sports/football-frenzy-090718/1426680974

Wamego Invitational Girls golf

    The Girls Golf Team competed in the Wamego Invitational at the Wamego Country Club on Sept. 6.   Jenna Rodehorst led the Lady Dawgs with a 62.

Team standings were:
1.    Wamego         189
2.    Concordia       202
3.    Holton             202
4.    Tongonoxie     213
5.    St. Marys        247
6.    Rossville         264
7.    Clay Center     279

War On 24 Progress

The Eagles scored in the second quarter and lead 7-0  at the half on a very muddy field.
A very even game except for the score..

Early in the 3d qtr,  Silver Lake gets an early field goal,  But Rossville comes back with a TD to make the score 10-7 in favor of the Eagles after 3 qtrs.

Early in the 4th, they trade TDs to make the score 17-14 with 8 minutes to go.   Later in the 4th,  Rossville misses on a 35 yard FG try and the Eagles are then able to run the clock out to preserve the win.

An epic War on 24. 

Watch War on 24 On You Tube

Watch the Dawgs and the Silver Lake Eagles renew the War on 24 at 7 PM CDT on the following link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syNARQ9K4V

Dawgfeed 1 for 2018-19

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMsZ5HMFHZr02oqAmMaHpA

Dawgs Off To Good Start

From the Capital-Journal:

ROSSVILLE — It wasn’t just getting a victory in last week’s season opener that helped Rossville eliminate most of the sour taste left over from a humbling 2-7 2017 season.

No, it was more about the who and how.

The Bulldawgs opened the 2018 season with a 26-14 road win over Centralia, which returned enough key players from last year’s 8-3 team to open the season ranked No. 2 in Class 1A. And Rossville secured the win by outscoring the Panthers 13-0 in the fourth quarter.

“I just think it was a good way to start the year, especially rebounding from what was a sub-par year,” Rossville coach Derick Hammes said. “I thought it was important and the quality of the opponent we beat was a good thing for us, as well. ... It was good that we got the win, but I thought we were tough in getting it. You don’t beat Centralia if you’re not tough. Winning that fourth quarter was a huge indication of what we can be down the road.”

Whether Rossville can return to its position of state championship contender or not remains to be seen. But the Bulldawgs will get an even better indicator Friday night if that’s their potential.

Up next is none other than arch rival Silver Lake in Friday’s War on 24 game at Rossville. The Eagles, No. 2 in Class 2A, are also 1-0 after rolling past St. Marys 46-7.

“We have two really good teams right off the bat,” Hammes said. “We’re looking forward to it. We still have a lot to learn about ourselves and things we’ve got to improve on, and that’s what you’ve got to do if you want to be a good football team. I enjoy this, getting to play good people and seeing how far this group of kids has come along.”

Silver Lake got off to a bit of a slow start in its opener, trailing 7-0 after the first quarter. But a revamped defense clamped down on the Bears the rest of the way, and the Eagle offense eventually hit its stride as Silver Lake cruised.

“I thought they played well after the start,” Silver Lake coach C.J. Hamilton said. “St. Marys kind of threw a wrinkle at us we weren’t prepared for, and the kids were stunned by the different look. But they adapted pretty well to the situation after that. They came together and handled the change pretty well. ... Defensively, I was pretty pleased with the way we played.”

With Silver Lake trailing 7-0, a defensive stop following a blocked punt jump-started the Eagles. Instead of going down two scores, Silver Lake roared back with 21 second-quarter points to take control.

Christian Stoner, who missed much of last season with an injury, ran for 168 yards and three touchdowns, while returning quarterback Mason Griffin threw for 151 yards and a touchdown and also scored on a pair of short runs.

“It took awhile to get in sync, and once we did it looked a little better,” Hamilton said. “We’re still trying to figure each other out. We’re kind of green in some spots and they just need to get those nerves settled down. I hope that’s what it was, but we played a lot better after the beginning of the second quarter.”

Arguably the biggest question mark Rossville had entering the season was who would take over at quarterback for departed Sheldon Hulbert, who accounted for the bulk of the Bulldawgs’ offensive production a year ago. Senior Garrett Carver emerged from a three-way battle for the starting job, and against Centralia, he proved why he got the nod.

Carver looked every bit as capable as his predecessors (including All-Staters Tucker Horak and Jacob Bradshaw) in handling the job. Carver ran for 204 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for 173 yards on 12-of-15 accuracy.

“We kept plugging away and finally got a rhythm in the second half,” Hammes said. “At times, we could be a good offense. When I looked at last Friday night, the kids we had returning improved and they played like experienced players should. We also had a lot of new faces on the field and it was encouraging to see them start to figure things out as the night went along.”

Despite all of its woes a year ago, Rossville played one of its best games against the Eagles, particularly defensively, losing just 14-0. Silver Lake out-gained the Bulldawgs 408-191, but saw two turnovers and 110 yards in penalties hamper their efforts.

“We battled them,” Hammes said. “I would say from their perspective they felt like they made some mistakes that allowed us to hang around. What we got last year was a real consistent effort from the kids, which we lacked a lot of last year.”

Hamilton fully expects the same kind of effort again this year.

“They’re better,” he said. “They played a lot of young kids last year who got experience. I’m sure they’ll have them ready to play. Right now, we’re more concerned about ourselves and our progress. It will be a good measure to see where we’re at, and I’m sure Rossville feels the same way.”

War On 24 Tonite at 7:00

Ther Dawgs host the Silver Lake Eagles at 7:00 on Friday Sept. 7.