Pulled Port Dinner Sept 17

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Wamego Inv. Cross Country

Below are the standing of the 20 boys teams in the event.  The best Rossville finishes were Colby Hurla (31st) and Sam Twombly (33rd).

1 Christ Preparatory 50 1-4-10-13-22(25)(31) 1:32:54
2 West Franklin 93 5-6-14-32-36(37)(116) 1:35:50
3 Bennington 171 19-21-23-46-62(69)(103) 1:40:51
4 Marysville 181 2-34-41-43-61(76) 1:40:25
5 Sabetha 184 7-8-27-58-84(94) 1:40:15
6 Riley-Riley County 199 12-18-45-51-73(102)(113) 1:41:54
7 St. George-Rock Cre 247 29-47-48-49-74(85)(96) 1:44:03
8 Hutchinson-Trinity 253 17-39-54-66-77(120) 1:44:44
9 Silver Lake 257 11-26-42-87-91(101) 1:44:31
10 Republic County 269 40-50-57-59-63(83)(127) 1:45:34
11 Ellinwood 273 20-44-55-75-79(100) 1:45:28
12 Osage City 278 15-52-60-70-81(108) 1:45:26
13 Wellsville 319 9-64-72-82-92(106) 1:47:14
14 Santa Fe Trail 327 35-65-68-71-88(97) 1:47:52
15 Northern Heights 331 16-67-78-80-90(104)(121) 1:48:03
16 Rossville 370 28-30-93-109-110 1:51:35
17 Eskridge-Mission Vall 376 3-56-98-105-114(122) 1:50:41
18 Lebo 387 24-38-95-112-118(123) 1:53:33
19 St. Marys 397 33-53-89-107-115(119) 1:53:31
20 Alma-Wabaunsee 537 86-99-111-117- 2:02:43

The RHS girls team finished 5th out of 13 teams.   The best results were Amelia Foster (25th) and Alexis Zabala (40th)

1 Christ Preparatory 44 1-6-8-9-20(21)(22) 1:52:04
2 Whitewater-Remingto 63 2-4-15-16-26(60) 1:54:55
3 Santa Fe Trail 111 10-18-19-28-36(51) 2:01:57
4 Alma-Wabaunsee 137 3-11-34-35-54(71) 2:04:32
5 Rossville 165 12-23-38-42-50(57) 2:09:37
6 Norton Community 167 7-14-45-46-55(63) 2:08:53
7 Hutchinson-Trinity 171 25-32-33-37-44(59)(75) 2:09:14
8 Bishop Seabury 176 13-29-31-41-62(78)(79) 2:11:53
9 Osage City 187 17-24-43-47-56 2:11:22
10 Bennington 222 5-39-52-61-65(66) 2:18:27
11 Clifton-Clyde 255 30-48-49-58-70 2:23:35
12 Republic County 298 27-64-67-68-72(73)(77) 2:33:46
13 Ellinwood 312 40-53-69-74-76 2:37:16

For complete results,  go to:   http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/cross-country.html

KPreps Article: Rock Creek Vs Rossville

 Rossville rolled over Rock Creek, 56-14, and won its 15th straight contest. Rock Creek had played Silver Lake to a one-score game in Week 1. Rossville led 10-0 after the first quarter and 31-7 at halftime. Overall, quarterback Torrey Horak completed 16 of 26 passes for 239 yards and two scores. He rushed 19 times for 163 yards and a TD. Senior Corey Catron delivered 16 carries for 106 yards and a score.

Next: vs. St. Marys (0-2)

2A Football Rankings By Capital-Journal

 Team (first place votes), record; Last week’s ranking

1. Rossville (5), 2-0 LW 1

Last week: This week: 

2. Silver Lake, 2-0 LW 2

Last week: defeated St. Mary's (29-28). This week: vs. 3A No. 6 Riley County (2-0)

3. Osage City, 2-0 LW 3

Last week: defeated Council Grove (51-0). This week: vs. Mission Valley (0-2)

4. Nemaha Central, 1-1 LW 4

Last week: defeated Royal Valley (49-0). This week: at Sebetha (1-1)

5.  Garden Plain, 2-0 LW 5

Last week: defeated Sterling (60-0). This week: at 3A No. 5 Cheney (2-0)

6. Maur Hill-Mount Academy, 2-0 LW 7

Last week: defeated Oskaloosa (35-8). This week: at Pleasant Ridge (1-1)

7. Hillsboro, 2-0 LW 8

Last week: defeated Hesston (25-14). This week: at Smoky Valley (2-0)

8. Hoisington, 1-1 LW 9

Last week: defeated Larned (27-14). This week: at Halstead (1-1)

9. Beloit, 1-1 LW 6

Last week: lost to 3A No. 5 Southeast of Saline (36-6). This week: at Concordia (2-0)

10. Riverton, 2-0 LW NR

Last week: defeated Qaupaw (Ok.) (32-20). This week: at Galena (1-1)

In 1A,  Centrailia dropped from #3 to #4.  Wabaunsee made the Top 10 for the first time at #9.

MEL Football Standings

School                        League       Overall

Rossville                       1-0              2-0

Silver Lake                    2-0             2-0

Riley Co,                       1-0             2-0

Wabaunsee                    0-0             2-0

Rock Creek                   0-2             0-2

St. Marys                       0-2             0-2

 

Stephen Kagay Passes Away

Stephen D. Kagay of St. Marys passed away Sept, 10, 2021.  His obituary can be read at:

https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Stephen-Kagay

Football scores of Interest Sept 10

Rossville        58
Rock Creek    14

Silver Lake     29
St. Marys        28

Riley Co.        42
Minneapolis   21

Centrailia        31
Uniontown      12 

Osage City      51    
Council Grove   0

Nemaha Cen.  49
Royal Valley     0

C. J. Hamilton Sidelined

    Legendary Silver Lake football coach C, J. Hamilton is away from the gridiron these days as he battles health issues.  See article and video at: 

 https://www.wibw.com/2021/09/08/silver-lakes-cj-hamilton-battles-return-field/

Rossville Runs Over Rock Creek (updated)

 The Dawgs got an early start and didn't stop for 3 quarters running up 56 points to lead 56-7 at the end of the third.  Rock Creek added seven during a shortened "running clock" fourth qtr. for a final 56-14 score.

Rossville      10    21    25     0          56
Rock Creek    0      7      0     7          14

1st Qtr

7:36               21 yd FG by Arantes
6.35               50 yd Int and run back by Kaiden Brown             PAT  Kick 

2nd Qtr

11:51             27 yd FG by Arantes
6:49               2 yd run by Catron                                                 PAT  Kick
4:14               Rock Creek  42 yd pass                                         PAT  Kick 
2:14               3 yd  run by Kaiden Brown                                   PAT  Kippes 3 yd run
0:04               27 yd FG by Arantes  

3rd Qtr           

11:40             15 yd run by Horak                                                PAT  Kick         
6:12               26 yd FG by Arantes 
0:41               49 y pass to Kade Perine                                       PAT  Kade Perine 3 yd run
0:00               30 yd run by Catron                                               PAT  Kick 

4th Qtr

4:50               Rock Creek  16 yd run                                           PAT  Kick

KSNT has video of the game on Football Frenzy at the 2:20 mark. There is also video of the 29-28 Silver Lake win over St. Marys
https://www.ksnt.com/football-frenzy/football-frenzy-9-10-21/

Wibw also has video of the Rossville game at:    
https://www.wibw.com/2021/09/10/kpz-football-week-2/

MEL Activity Schedule

The below link lists all the MEL activites for all events that any MEL junior or senior high students are involved in.

mid-east league schedule

Torrey Horak Game Stats

 A returning All-State senior quarterback, Torrey Horak rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries and completed eight of 15 pass attempts for 77 yards and a TD as the defending 2A state-champion Bulldawgs opened their season with a 38-0 romp past traditional small-school power Centralia.

Delia Days

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Alice Catron Receives Promotion

 Alice Catron was recently promoted to director of customer success and operational analytics at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Catron began her career at BCBSKS in August 2008 as a customer experience representative. In 2011, she began a leadership journey that continued to grow and expand across various areas of the customer service department. Catron's latest role is a new position at BCBSKS and was created to champion the company’s dedication to putting people first. In her new role, Catron will work to uncover ways BCBSKS may create a better experience for its members. Catron is a Kansas native, born in Topeka. She currently lives in Rossville with her husband and their children.

Charles Newsom Passes Away

 

    Rossville—Charles Leroy “Charlie” Newsham, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Oakley Place of Rossville. 

    He was born October 2, 1928, at Ceresco, NE., the son of Charles Marion and Laura Vandell Miller Newsham. Charlie joined the Army/Air Force at the age of 18, and retired  

on March 1, 1971. During his 20 year career, he served in Korea and Vietnam. His last job was with the State of Kansas, from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, and had life-time memberships to the American Legion Post No. 58 and the Air Force Staff Sergeants Association 

   He was was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters,  Blanche, Doris, and Berniece, and a brother, Harold. 

   While in the Air Force, he was stationed in Japan where he met and married the love of his life, Ryoko Takahashi, on August 1, 1960. Their love story spanned nearly 58 years, until her death on July 28, 2018. He was proud of the United States and enjoyed traveling and seeing the country. He was especially proud of his family. When reminiscing, he would always end by saying, “It was a good life!” 

   Survivors include children Ruth (Dave) Puvogel, Prescott, AZ, Doris (Kirk) Wagner, Colorado Springs, CO, Mike (Barb) Newsham of Rossville, KS, and Laura (Tony) Clarke, Bradford, PA;  eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: David Wayne Puvogel (Christina and Saron), Nick Puvogel (Kelly, Ronin, and Lylah), Megan Smith (Henry), Derek Swope, Gina Patterson (Graham, Nora, and Nolan), Sheldon Newsham (Teresa, and Charlee), Jarret Clarke, and Courtney Clarke. 

    Private family graveside services will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Ashland, NE.  Memorial contributions may be made to Oakley Place of Rossville and sent in care of the funeral home. 

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