MAUR HILL (8-0) AT ROSSVILLE (9-0) — Two of the last three undefeated teams in 2A square off in the second round with Rossville ranked No. 1 and Maur Hill No. 5. Rossville has had just two games decided by less than 36 points — a 58-57 shootout win over Rock Creek and 50-35 win over arch rival Silver Lake. Maur Hill has only three wins by less than 35 — 37-14 over St. Marys, 28-14 over Riverside and 56-32 over Mission valley last week to start the playoffs. Andrew Schwinn ran for 327 yards and six touchdowns in the win over Mission Valley and has 1,809 yards and 27 touchdowns this season. Rossville, which blasted Mission Valley 53-0 and Riverside 56-6 to start the playoffs, has been led by quarterback Torrey Horak, who’s run for 1,123 yards and 24 touchdowns and thrown for 856 yards and 16 scores.
Friday, November 6, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Another Accident On 24, This One Fatal (Updated)
A St. Marys man died late Tuesday when the pickup truck he was driving went left of center and collided head-on with a pickup truck on US-24 highway in Silver Lake, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol accident report.
Phillip J. Salerno, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene, the report said.
It indicated the other driver – Gerald H. Ginest, 76, of Topeka – was taken to Topeka’s St. Francis Hospital with suspected minor injuries.
The crash occurred about 8:55 p.m. when the 1995 Nissan pickup truck Salerno was driving westbound on US-24 went left of center and became involved in a head-on collision with an eastbound 2004 Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by Ginest, the report said.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts, it said.
The obituary for Phillip Salerno can be read at:
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Vehicle Crashes During Chase On Hwy 24
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One man is in custody after trying to flee from authorities Monday morning.
Kansas Highway Patrol says they had to pull the suspect out of his vehicle after it crashed along Highway 24 in Silver Lake.
Lt. Adam Simone says troopers originally tried to pull the vehicle over in Pottawatomie County after it was seen driving erratically and was involved in a hit and run accident.
Simone says it is believed the car was traveling at over 100 miles per hour as it headed east through Rossville towards Silver Lake.
Before being apprehended by police, the driver crashed into two other cars, sending one of the drivers to the hospital with minor injuries.
The man’s name was not released.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Class 2A Football Rankings
CLASS 2A RANKINGS by Kansas.com
1. Rossville (9-0)
Last week: 53-6 win vs. Riverside (4-5). Next week: vs. No. 5 Maur Hill-Mount Academy (8-0). Last ranking: 1.
2. Hoisington (9-0)
Last week: 47-0 win vs. Ellis (3-6). Next week: vs. Cimarron (6-3). Last ranking: 2.
3. Silver Lake (6-1)
Last week: 63-6 win vs. Republic County (4-3). Next week: at No. 4 Nemaha Central (6-2). Last ranking: 3.
4. Nemaha Central (6-2)
Last week: 50-6 win vs. Pleasant Ridge (2-5). Next week: vs. No. 3 Silver Lake (6-1). Last ranking: 4.
5. Maur Hill-Mount Academy (8-0)
Last week: 56-32 win vs. Mission Valley (5-4). Next week: at No. 1 Rossville (9-0). Last ranking: 5.
6. Hutch Trinity (8-1)
Last week: 35-0 win vs. Chaparral (2-6). Next week: vs. No. 9 Haven (7-2). Last ranking: 6.
7. Garden Plain (8-1)
Last week: 52-6 win vs. Marion (2-7). Next week: vs. No. 10 Hillsboro (6-3). Last ranking: 7.
8. Osage City (8-1)
Last week: 47-7 win vs. Neodesha (2-7). Next week: vs. Fredonia (5-3). Last ranking: 8.
9. Haven (7-2)
Last week: 42-21 win at No. 10 Kingman (6-3). Next week: at No. 6 Hutch Trinity (8-1). Last ranking: 9.
10. Hillsboro (6-3)
Last week: 47-12 win vs. Belle Plaine (4-5). Next week: at No. 7 Garden Plain (8-1). Last ranking: UR.
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Drone Technology Demo In Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - First responders and community leaders gathered in Rossville Wednesday, Oct. 38, for a demonstration of new drone technology.
The group is studying advanced uses for unmanned aerial systems to give real-time views in scenarios like tornados and floods. Drone video can now be accessed remotely in real time -- allowing leaders and first responders to make informed decisions in those situations. They can use drone footage to locate impassible roads, bridges and active fires -- allowing first responders to reach the damaged areas without having to backtrack.
“Drones are incredibly powerful tools, to give first responders and senior leaders better situational awareness of what has happened much more quickly.” State of Kansas, Director of Aviation, Bob Brock says.
Beyond -- a partnership between KDOT and the FAA -- focuses on situations where the drones go beyond the sight of their operator. This partnership is made possible in cooperation with AT&T First Net, Verizon Response, Vigilent and Lemasters Group.
Amanda And Calia Hill Lead Wesleyan To Win
Amanda Hill had a huge game for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes, scoring 23 points and grabbing eight rebounds in their 77-60 win over Central Christian on Sat. Caila Hill also scored in the game.
https://www.ksal.com/wesleyan-women-pick-up-first-win-in-77-60-rout-of-central-christian/
Saturday, October 31, 2020
2A Playoff Scores
CLASS 2A Playoff Scores East Division
Below laid out as the East bracket is set up. Rossville plays Maur Hill next, and then probably Colgan, followed by a possible rematch with Silver Lake.
Colgan 51, Eureka 7
Wellsville 28, Riverton 22
Rossville 53, Riverside 6
Maur Hill 56, Mission Valley 32
Nemaha Central 50, Pleasant Ridge 6
Silver Lake 63, Republic County 6
Hutchinson Trinity 35, Chaparral 0
Haven 42, Kingman 21
The official kshsaa bracket can be seen at: http://kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Football/2A.cfm?Activity=1
Friday, October 30, 2020
Dawg/Riverside FB Game
Riverside/Dawg Playoff game Oct. 30, 2020, won by Rossville 53-6.
1st Qtr
11:25 Rezac 5 yd run PAT Reeves kick
8:31 Catron 17 yd run PAT missed kick
3:27 Horak 16 yd run PAT missed 2 pt try
2nd Qtr
9:04 Catron 2 yd run PAT missed 2 pt try
5:53 Rezac 24 yd run PAT Reeves kick
3rd Qtr
10:32 Horak 5 yd run PAT Reeves kick
8;10 K. Brown 8 yd pass PAT Reeves kick
4th Qtr
11:29 Perine 2 yd run PAT Reeves kick
3:40 Riverside 8 yd run PAT failed
Video of the game can be seen on KSNT Football Frenzy beginning at the 3:10 mark.
https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-10-30-20/
WIBW has video of the game at: https://www.wibw.com/2020/10/31/kpz-week-9-riverside-6-rossville-53/
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Rossville & St. Marys Now Have Hi-Speed Internet
A press release at the below URL details information about the new service.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Girls 3A Cross Country Ranking
3A Girls — 1. Southeast-Saline; 2. Scott City; 3. Cimarron; 4. Wichita Trinity; 5. TMP-Marian; 6. (tie) Norton, Silver Lake.
Others: Anderson County, Burlington, Fredonia, Girard, Rossville, Sabetha, Santa Fe Trail, Smoky Valley, Southwestern Heights.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Julia Streit At State CC This Sat.
Julia Streit will be competing in the 3A State Cross Country meet in Wamego on the Sat., Oct. 31. The 3A girls run at 12:35 PM.
Horak In Capital-Journal
From the Capital-Journal:
FRIDAY NIGHT STARS
Tucker Horak ran for four touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Rossville to 53-0 win over Mission Valley and an undefeated regular season. Horak finished with 182 yards rushing and 217 yards total while Corey Catron ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns and caught a TD pass.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Volleyball Sub-State Tournament
3A Sub-State At St. Marys Oct. 24, 2020
Quarterfinals
Sabetha def. St. Marys, 25-15, 25-18;
Rossville def. Silver Lake, 19-25, 29-27, 25-19;
Royal Valley def. Marysville, 25-27, 26-24, 25-13;
Nemaha Central def. Hiawatha, 25-14, 25-21.
Semifinals
Sabetha def. Rossville, 25-23, 25-23;
Royal Valley def. Nemaha Central, 16-25, 25-16, 25-20.
Championship
Sabetha def. Royal Valley, 13-25, 25-17, 27-25.
The brackets can be viewed at: http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/Volleyball.html