A Football Player Positive For COVID-19

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - As Rossville prepares for a playoff football game, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the undefeated Bulldogs team.

Athletics Director Curt Brecheisen confirmed with 13 News that a Rossville football player has tested positive for COVID-19.

Brecheisen wouldn’t comment further on how many other football players came into close contact with the athlete. They also wouldn’t mention how many athletes are in quarantine.

USD 321 Schools Superintendent Kerry Lacock also confirmed this is the first positive case of COVID-19 the school has seen. He went on to say that the school has performed the proper contact-tracing protocols and all student-athletes and faculty members that were in close contact with this positive COVID-19 case will not participate in tonight’s game.

All individuals who were said to have been in close contact with this positive case have entered quarantine for 14 days. Lacock also confirmed that no member of the coaching staff will be quarantining.

Superintendent Lacock said Rossville has notified the team the Bulldogs are playing, Atchison-Maur Hill, and the game will go on as scheduled.

“I’d like to ask for help from the community in making sure that we are lowering the spread in the community," Superintendent Kerry Lacock said. "Because eventually community spread comes into the school and affects our staff and our students. If we want to keep our kids going to school and participating, we need to be responsible.”

Rossville is undefeated on the football season and is the top-ranked team in the Class 2A State football players.

This is a developing story and this story will continue to be updated as more information is made available.

2A Football Playoff Bracket and Schedule

 You can view the 2A playoff bracket and results     at;  http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/football.html

Maur Hill At RHS Regional Football

Maur Hill vs Dawgs Nov 6, 2020 

Rossville scoring in red, Maur Hill in black

1st Qtr

7:25      Corey Catron 1 yd run                   PAT     Reeves K

3:57      Torrey Horak 1 yd run                   PAT     Reeves K

2nd Qtr

11:00    Coker 4 yd run                               PAT     K successful 

10:37    Sowers 27 yd pass from Horak     PAT     Reeves K

7:18      Rezec  9 yd reverse                       PAT     Reeves K

3:43      Rezac  80 yd run                           PAT     K blocked

Half Time Score 34-7

3rd Qtr

4:41     Maur Hill 2 yd run                        PAT     K blocked

4th Qtr

11:55    Rezac12 yd run                            PAT      2 pt try failed

9:38      Catron 3 yd run                            PAT     Reeves K blocked

4:33      Maur Hill 13 yd pass                   PAT     2 pt pass good

2:23      Rezac  23 yard run                       PAT      Reeves K  

Final Score  53-21

You can see KSNT  video highlights of the game beginning at the 4:00 mark  at:  
https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-playoffs-11-06-20/ next Friday

And check the WIBW video coverage of the game at:
https://www.wibw.com/2020/11/07/kpz-week-10-maur-hill-rossville/

Next opponent for Rossville is at Pittsburg-Colgan

Driver In Mon. Crash In Intensive Care

SILVER LAKE, Kan. (KSNT) – One driver hit during a high-speed chase through Pottawatomie and Shawnee Counties Monday morning, Nov. 2 remains in the intensive care.

The Rossville Police Department identified Charles Louis Eldon Lariver as the man who led law enforcement through two counties at speeds exceeding 120 mph.

Lariver was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on several charges including aggravated battery, DUI causing bodily harm, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, and driving under the influence.

“It’s screwed up,” Rossville Police Chief Jason Connell told KSNT. “We’ve got hundreds of kids going to school at that hour, he could have killed a lot of people.”

Chief Connell had just arrived at work around 7:43 a.m. when he heard the chase on the radio, he prepared to intercept the vehicle, a 4-door black Impala, as it was passing other motorists on the berm at 80 mph.

Meanwhile, Silver Lake school staff were moving quickly to usher students into buildings as the chase approached Silver Lake.

Silver Lake Schools Superintendent Tim Hallacy said at approximately 7:45 a.m. reports of a chase on Highway 24 alerted officials to quickly get students inside.

The chase had originated in Pottawatomie County when sheriff deputies came across a vehicle wanted in a hit and run accident.

According to Hallacy the car being chased tried to pass slow-moving traffic as it entered the school zone.

The car lost control, hit an oncoming vehicle, and hit at least one other car before coming to rest on the road.

Chief Connell said the man that remains in intensive care was hospitalized with a broken bone in his head and brain bleed after being struck by Lariver.

Connell said law enforcement lost Lariver briefly in Silver Lake before finding him again and arresting him without incident.

“I don’t think he knew law enforcement was behind him,” Connell said.

Lariver was charged with driving under the influence.

Silver Lake High School was locked down for approximately three minutes until it was determined that the driver was captured and posed no threat.

Hallacy credits the students and staff at Silver Lake for responding to instructions and quickly evacuating the parking lot and street.

The driver who led law enforcement on the chase will be charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors in both Pottawatomie and Shawnee County.

Charles Lariver was driving a vehicle with license plates from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Maur Hill At Rossville Fri. Night

 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.

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:

https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/notices/Philip-Salerno

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.

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.

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/

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

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/

Rossville & St. Marys Now Have Hi-Speed Internet

A press release at the below URL details information about the new service.

 https://www.kwikom.com/4385-2/

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.