Jaimi Olson Passes Away

 Jaimi Chantay Olson, 54, of Rossville, left us to join her Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born on February 8, 1967, in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond Vern and Anita (Riley) Armstrong.

Jaimi was a friend to all and loved fiercely. She was tender-hearted, generous and accepted everyone. Her vibrant red hair matched her feisty spirit and spunk. She loved wildlife, her fur babies and sports, especially her K-State Wildcats. She loved the weather channel and talked about how fun it would be to be a storm chaser. Jaimi enjoyed long drives, mini vacations (especially room service), and snowy days. She spent her free time listening to all kinds of music including Big Band music, watching Little House on the Prairie and cooking shows like the Pioneer Woman. Jaimi was a dedicated volunteer for the Rossville Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT for 21 years. She was employed by AT&T for over 20 years and a member of the First Baptist Church in Silver Lake.

Jaimi is survived by the love of her life, Phil D. Olson, whom she married in Topeka on April 3, 1992. Phil & Jaimi’s marriage was an example of true love. She is also survived by her children, Tony (Laurel) Adkins of Topeka, Jennell Olson of Silver Lake, Tiffany (John) Phelan of Hope Mills, North Carolina, Philip (Chelsea) Olson of Topeka, Kristen Simpson of Seal Beach, California, Kelly (Tyler) Shobney of Delia, Madilyn Lira of Delia, twenty grandchildren, one great-grandson, and her siblings, Christian Armstrong of Rossville, Travis (Lisa) Armstrong of Rossville, Lance (Shawna) Armstrong of Concord, California, Mysti (Dustin) Moore of Killeen, Texas, Lynn (Wayne) Fast of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Deborah (Ken)Trice of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.

Jaimi left this earth and undoubtedly had a joyous reunion with her son, Anthony Vern “Tony” Armstrong Olson, who died at age 12, her mother Anita Armstrong and her nephew Timmy Nesbitt TenEyck, who all preceded her in death.

Services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:00AM, at the First Baptist Church, 3439 NW Hoch Rd., Silver Lake, Kansas 66539. Jaimi will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the church. Cremation will follow the service and private inurnment will take place in Rossville Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Rossville Fire Department, 301 US Hwy 24, Rossville, Kansas 66533.

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Rossville Wrestlers At Sub-State

Rossville had one sub-state champion and qualified three for next week's state tournament in Hays. Layne Hurla won the 145 title with a 12-8 win over Eureka's Brody Harrison in the finals. The Bulldawgs also got a third from Sam Twombly (152) and fourth from Colby Hurla (132).

The Rossville team placed eighth out of the thirty three teams competing in the Sub-State on Feb. 20.  The top ten teams were:

1 Silver Lake 97.0
2 Wellsville 83.0
3 Eureka 77.5
4 Marysville 68.0
5 Osage City 59.0
6 Sabetha 55.5
7 Douglass 51.5
8 Rossville 50.0
9 Whitewater-Remington 31.5
10 Erie 30.0

106    Mason Broce (18-11) placed 5th and scored 5.0 team points.

132    Colby Hurla (23-12) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

138    Krew Lacock (16-18) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

145    Layne Hurla (27-3) placed 1st and scored 20.0 team points.

152    Sam Twombly (17-3) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.

160    Corey Catron (13-10) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

195    Barrett Lietz (17-16) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Details of individual matches can be read at:    http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys-wrestling.html

RHS Boys Lose To Riley Co.

 The RHS boys basketball team lost to Riley Co 2/19 on the Rossville court 65-31.

RHS Girls Lose to Riley and Rock Creek

The RHS girls lost to Riley Co on 2/18 by a score of 53-24.  They lost to Rock Creek 49-37 on 2/19  

Rossville      9    9  10   9   —  37
Rock Creek 11  12  10  16  —  49

Rossville scoing: 

Perine                6 (1)     3-4     16
Streit                  0           1-2       1
Mitchell             2           6-9    10
Bergstresser     0           1-2       1
Rabe                   0          2-2       2
Porter                 2          1-1        5
Gillum                1          0-0       2

KWU Women Crush Avila U. 73-52

Amanda Hill had 12 points in the final game of the regular season.  Caila Hill had 10 points and 8 rebounds.  

Game details can be read at: https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5195

KWU will play in the opening round of the KCAC tournament on Tue, Fe. 23.

Lacock and Hurla At Div. II Sub-State 2

Girls Division II Sub-State 2 Results for Rossville, Feb. 19, 2021.

115 lbs

Keera Lacock (18-5) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 won by fall over Andrea Cuin (Chanute) 18-7 (Fall 4:49)
Semifinal - E`owynn Codney (Burlington) 29-5 won by fall over Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 (Fall 1:00)
Cons. Semi - Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 won by fall over Haley Somchay (Santa Fe Trail) 12-15 (Fall 3:21)3rd Place Match - Andrea Cuin (Chanute) 18-7 won by fall over Keera Lacock (Rossville) 18-5 (Fall 1:55)

120 lbs

Kendra Hurla (20-2) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) 20-2 won by fall over Hanna Bailey (Girard) 10-9 (Fall 1:49)
Semifinal - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) 20-2 won by fall over Alisa Reck (Coffeyville-Field Kindley) 17-8 (Fall 3:52)
1st Place Match - Kailyn Younger (Paola) 24-1 won by fall over Kendra Hurla (Rossville) 20-2 (Fall 1:

KWU Women Lose 48-45 To Bethel

 Caila Hill had 10 points of 3 of 7 shooting and 4 of 4 at the free throw line.  She also had 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

Amanda Hill had 8 points on 3 of 12 shooting, including 2 of 8 on 3 pointers,  She had 7  rebounds, 2 blocks and 3 assists. 

For a complete recap of the game,  go to:  https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5192

KWU Women Get Win At Friends U.

The Kansas Wesleyan Womens basketball team picked up a 64-43 win over the Friends University Falcons on Wed. night in Wichita.

RHS grad Amanda Hill led  the KWU Coyotes scoring with 15 points on 6 of 10 shooting including 3 of 6  three pointers.  She also had 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
Caila Hill had 6 points on 3 of 6 shooting and also 4 rebounds, 1 block, and 2 assists. 

For game details,  go to:  https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5188

Basketball Teams Busy Next Few Days

February 19 Boys & Girls Basketball v. Riley County 4:45
February 20 Girls Basketball @ Rock Creek 4:00
February 22 Boys & Girls Basketball @ Wabaunsee 4:45
February 23 Boys & Girls Basketball v. Rock Creek | Senior Night 4:45
February 25 Boys & Girls Basketball @ Valley Heights 4:45

Sub-State Wrestling This Weekend

February 19 Division II Girls Sub-State Wrestling @ Anderson County 3:00

February 20 3-2-1A Boys Sub-State Wrestling @ Marion 12:00

KWU Women's BB Schedule Changes

   The KWU women's basketball team will play at Friend's University in Wichita on Feb. 17 and defend their home court against Bethal on Feb. 19

Weekly KWCA Rankings

     In this weeks Kansas Wrestling Association 321A Rankings,  the only Bulldawg wrestlers making the list were Layne Hurla, at number 3 in the 145 lb class and Sam Twombly at number 6 in the 152 lb. class.

Kendra Hurla Up For Athlete Of Week

    Rossville High freshman Kendra Hurla was one of ten area athletes nominated by the Capital=Journal for Athlete of the Week.
    Hurla captured the 120-pound title at Saturday’s Girls Division II regional tournament, going 3-0 on the day to improve to 18-1 on the season. Hurla avenged her only loss of the season with a pin of Silver Lake’s Grace Fitzgerald with one second left in the first period of the title match.