Capital-Journal Preseason Ranking

Team ... 2019 record

1. Nemaha Central ... 11-2

2. Rossville ... 7-3

3. Silver Lake ... 10-1

4. Garden Plain ... 10-1

5. Hoisington ... 11-1

Others — Belle Plaine 8-2, Beloit 7-4, Cimarron 9-1, Colgan 7-4, Eureka 6-4, Humboldt 10-1, Norton 9-4.
The Capital-Journal also ranks the Dawgs first opponent, Centrailia, No. One  in 1A.

Dawgs Face 1A Champ Centrailia

From the Capital-Journal:

The 2019 football season couldn’t have gone much better for Centralia

The Panthers went 12-1, rolled to another Twin Valley League title and captured the program’s fourth state championship in the last 10 years with an 18-14 win over Smith Center in the Class 1A state title game.

Only one thing kept it from being a perfect season. A 28-8 loss to Rossville in the season opener.

Indeed, while the season-opening loss to Rossville might have been the only blemish on the Panthers’ record a year ago, it also might have been a catalyst for their run to another championship. coach Glatczak and his staff learned plenty about their team in that loss and the changes they made coming out, not to mention the competition they saw from the Bulldawgs, paid big dividends the rest of the season.

Centralia gets a shot at a little payback Friday night when Rossville comes to town to open the 2020 season. Both teams begin the season with serious title aspirations — Centralia is ranked No. 1 in Class 1A, while Rossville is ranked No. 2 in Class 2A.

Rossville finished last season 7-3, falling in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs 29-21 in overtime to eventual champion Nemaha Central. The Bulldawgs return most of the key figures off last year’s squad, including their entire cast of skill players, and are looking to win their first state championship since claiming three straight Class 3A crowns from 2014-16.

To read the complete article,  go to:     https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20200903/rossville-centralia-relish-tough-2020-opener

Jeff West Open Golf Tournament

Silver Lake 190
Santa Fe Trail 212 
Osage City 218 
Jefferson West 222 
Rossville 248 
St. Marys 282.

RHS team members were:
Kayla Davis            53
Jenna Thompson  59
Jessica Thompson 67
Haley Steele            69
Abby Broughton     72 

Silver Lake Cancels First Two FB Games

Silver Lake has canceled their first two football games against St. Marys and Rock Creek.
https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20200903/silver-lake-cancels-first-two-football-games

Bruce Reynolds Passes Away

Bruce Robert Reynolds, 37, Topeka, died July 22, 2020, at a Topeka hospital from heart complications.

He was born March 30, 1983, the son of Bob and Dora Reynolds.

Survivors include his wife, Ashley; three daughters, Sophia, Chloe and Rhylee; a son, Cody; his parents, Bob and Dora Reynolds, Delia; four siblings, Kelsey, Dominick, Anitra and Edward; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Miller; an uncle, Tim; and a nephew, Montie.

Mr. Reynolds was cremated. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22 at Rossville Christian Church with burial in Delia Cemetery.

Arlene Shafstall Passes Away

Arlene Ellen Shafstall of Delia passed away August 20,2020.  She was proceeded in death by her husband Glenn Allen Shafstall June 2, 2009. She is survived by her step-children Alenia (Shafstall) Cloud and Roger Shafstall. Her children Rick Robb, Roxanne (Robb) Laughlin, Brenda (Cal) (Robb) Wrightsmen, John (Anita) Robb, Becky Robb, Chad (Karla) Shafstall.

She worked at Stokelys Van Camp Pork and Beans as a forklift driver in Lawrence, KS. She also worked at Topeka Tent and Awing Company. She was a housewife, mother and homemaker. Her hobbies were gardening and self taught herself to oil paint.

Funeral to be held September 13th at 2pm at the Delia Cemetary.

Condolences can be left at:  http://www.midwestcremationsociety.com/2020/09/arlene-ellen-shafstall/

Silver Lake Closes Schools

Four days into the school year,  Silver Lake closed their schools because of Covid-19 virus on Tuesday.
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/ODN/TopekaCapitalJournal/default.aspx

MEL Covid-19 Rules For Fall Sports

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Mid-East League has implemented expectations and procedures for fans and schools at fall sports competitions, including mask and social distancing requirements.

The league says senior nights will “most likely” take place early in the year.

Teams must do temperature checks before they leave for an away competition, and host schools must clean locker rooms before teams arrive. Teams must also modify post-game handshakes.

Fans at cross country and football competitions must wear masks in shared common spaces where social distancing can’t be practiced, such as concession areas, restrooms, start and finish lines, and main entries,

For indoor events, fans will have their temperature taken before they enter and masks must be worn at all times.

Fans must also practice social distancing in the stands. There is currently no maximum limit to the number of fans allowed at competitions in place.

“Each school may add additional restrictions for their facilities based on local health department mandates,” the league wrote. “To ensure the safety of student athletes and in an attempt to continue competition, the league or individual school may determine to limit or restrict fan attendance at any time.”

Concessions will be limited to pre-packaged food and bottled drinks.

To help reach more fans, the league also encourages schools to livestream events as much as possible.

2020 Rossville Football Schedule

Sept. 4   at Centralia 
Sept. 11 Rock Creek 
Sept. 18 St. Marys 
Sept. 25 at McLouth 
Oct.  2    at Oskaloosa 
Oct. 9     at Pleasant Ridge 
Oct. 16    Silver Lake 
Oct. 23   Mission Valley 
Oct. 30   First round of 2A playoffs

Laura Jones Passes Away

Laura Jones has passed away.  When it is available,  her obituary can be viewed at:
https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Laura-Jones

Cornelia Brian Passes Away

    Rossville—Cornelia R. Brian, 97, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

     She was born on October 5, 1922, in rural Beaver, OK., the daughter of Chris H. and Cora Chappell Winfough,  She graduated from Darrouzett High School, Darrouzett, TX. 

     Cornelia Winfough and James M. Brian were united in marriage in Beaver, OK., on October 8, 1941.  She and Jim owned a grocery store at Capital Hill, OK.  After moving to Kansas in 1948, she became a farmer’s wife for several years, helping her husband.  In 1954, they moved their family to Topeka for a short time, then to Meriden in 1959.  They lived in Meriden until moving to Rossville in 1975.  During her life, she worked at Pelletier’s Store in Topeka and then became a cook at Topeka High School.  Later in life, she became a cook at Meriden Grade School.  She retired from there after several years.  In retirement, she and Jim enjoyed traveling in their campers they restored.  They celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death.

     Cornelia was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, WSCS, and had been a youth leader at the Methodist church in Meriden.  She was Runner-up for the Jefferson Award for Volunteering at the Rossville Valley Manor for more than ten years.  She also was a United Methodist Church Bible Quiz volunteer.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Calvin, Chester, Wayne, and Otis, her husband James in 2001, and a son-in-law Jim Nettles.

     Survivors include her three children, L. Lanell Nettles, James H. (Grace) Brian and Chris E (Diane) Brian; five grandchildren, Carolyn (Bill) Thompson, Chris (Lesa) Brian, Tom (Linda) Bowen, David (Nicki) Brian and Lori Nettles; 11 great-grandchildren, Jami (Jacob) Auldridge, Briana (Brent) Gould, Zachary Brian, Davik Brian, Elijah Brian, Amilee Brian, Alea Brian, Linnea Brian, Justin Brian Keith, Miranda Bowen, Jeffrey (Megan) Bowen; six great-great-grandchildren, Draven, Harrison, and Oliver Auldridge, Eleanora Gould, Vincent Bowen, George, and Elizabeth Keith.

     Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Rossville Christian Church.  Mrs. Brian will lie in state, and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the church.  Interment will be in the Havensville Cemetery, Havensville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Interim Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536

CJ Article On Silver Lake Football

Following link is to a good article about this year's  Silver Lake football team.

https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20200829/silver-lake-success-rsquostarts-up-frontrsquo

Kansas 2A Football for 2020

From CatchItKansas

Class 2A Preseason Standings:

1. Rossville

2. Hoisington

3. Silver Lake

4. Nemaha Central

5. Pittsburg Colgan

6. Norton

7. Cimarron

8. Hillsboro

9. Garden Plain

10. Osage City

Notes: On paper, Rossville is the key clear cut No. 1 in what is expected to be likely the most wide-open class. Rossville was top-8 in 2A in scoring offense and defense and returns virtually its entire team. Last year, Nemaha Central and Norton both were surprise entrants into the title game. Hoisington was the preseason No. 1 team last season and reached the state semifinals for the second consecutive fall. The Cardinals have to replace Top 11 all classes Wyatt Pedigo (5,000-plus career rushing yards), but Hoisington has a great QB in Mason Haxton and plenty of backfield weapons, including Cade Mason and Holt Hanzlick. Pedigo’s biggest loss might come on defense, though Joshua Ball (71 tackles, team-high 12 TFLs) returns. Colgan bumps up from 1A.

Cross-Country Schedule For 2020

Sep
3        Mission Valley Inv.        4:30-6:30
12      Wamego Inv.                  9:00-2:00
17      Onaga Inv.                      4:00-6:00
24      Royal Valley Inv.            4:00-6:00
Oct
1        Horton Inv.                      4:00-6:00
8        Osage City Inv.                4:00-6:00
15      MEL Championship        6:00-6:00
24      2A Regional at Alma       4:00-6:00
31      2A State at Wamego       10:00-2:00