Rossville moved up from #4 to #2 during the week of Sept 17
1. Ellinwood 11-0 (1)
2. Rossville 9-0 (4)
3. Moundridge 14-0 (2)
4. Oakley 16-0 (7)
5. Sedgwick 14-4 (3)
6. Hillsboro 10-4 (9)
7. Medicine Lodge 12-1 (8)
8. Jefferson County North 10-0 (NR)
9. Maranatha Christian 10-2 (5)
10. Valley Heights 10-5 (10)
| 1 |  Conway Springs | 1-1 | 2.17 | -15.2 |
| 2 |  Rossville | 2-0 | 2.06 | -3.0 |
| 3 |  St. Mary's-Colgan | 2-0 | -1.83 | -16.4 |
| 4 |  Centralia | 1-1 | -9.33 | -10.3 |
| 5 |  Sterling | 2-0 | -10.51 | -20.3 |
Rossville - Lloyd Ray Calkins, 78, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Rossville Healthcare in Rossville, Kansas. He was born on July 9, 1946, in Onega, Kansas, the son of Floren and Edith (Miles) Calkins.
Lloyd had lived in Osage City for most of his life.
Lloyd had worked on the family farm and then began working for Mennigers in Topeka in 1969. Where he achieved housekeeper of the year in 1990. He then became a bus driver and then an over the road truck driver. He then worked for the Osage County Recycling Center in Lyndon. Lloyd had attended the Section Church of Christ in Osage City. He had played in a bowling league for several years and enjoyed playing pool.
On March 10, 1990, Lloyd was united in marriage to Janis Kerschenske.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Janis on December 21, 2013; by his parents, Floren and Edith and by his brother, Elmer Calkins.
Lloyd is survived by his two daughters, Holly Martin of Topeka and Diane Calkins; by his seven grandchildren and by his ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Lloyd will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 5 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Burial will be in the Osage City Cemetery.
Craiig passed away in Jan. I missed it because I was in th hospital and rehab for many weeks
Craig Michael McDowell, 65, of Rossville, Kansas, passed away on January 29, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on March 5, 1959 to E.L. (Mac) and Judy Ann McDowell (Phillips) in Topeka, Kansas. Growing up, Craig went to Topeka High School. During his senior year he was involved in Vocational Industrial Club of America. In his spare time as a young adult he enjoyed working on his ’69 Nova and his ’72 Cutlass. He graduated in 1977 and joined the work force where he eventually went on to become a truck driver. He drove for several companies including American Freight, Frito Lay, and ABF. He retired from Capital Concrete Products in 2024.
Around 1979-1980, he met Julia Ann Grochowsky while working at a local grocery store. It was in 2005 that Craig and Julie reconnected through a mutual friend and started dating. Julie moved to Rossville shortly after and joined Craig and three children.
On December 2, 2006 he married Julie, in Tecumseh. Craig and Julie loved to go on motorcycle rides, vacations and watching movies. Together as a family, some of their favorite thing to do was having cookouts and just spending time together outside on the patio.
Craig was a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 696. He previously was a volunteer member of the Shawnee County Fire District #3.
When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends, spending time with his family and friends, and watching western movies.
Craig will be most remembered for his humor, his willingness to help those around him and his heart warming smile. Craig was an amazing husband, father and grandfather.
Craig is survived by his loving wife, Julie McDowell, daughters, Madison (Wes) Chiles, and Caitlin (Bobby) Santacroce, as well as a son, Tate McDowell, brother, Kevin (Annie) McDowell, and grandchildren, Westley Chiles, Destiny Santacroce, Antonio Santacroce, Mariano Santacroce, Louis Santacroce, Arthur Santacroce, and his favorite Grand-dog , J.B. McDowell. He was preceded in death by his Father, E.L. (Mac)and Judy McDowell (Phillips).
After week two Noaaville Junior Nora Riddick is number 2 in Hitting and also tied for number 2 in Kills.
Kenna Perine is #2 in Assists
Andre Johnson, Rossville football
The senior running back and linebacker made key plays in the second half to help Rossville come from behind to defeat St. Marys. He secured the game-winning rushing touchdown from 1 yard away with less than a minute left to give the Bulldawgs a 40-34 win.
Local sports greats Jerad Head, Trey Lewis, Brenda Stolle, Duane Zlatnik and the late Bob Davis will be inducted into the Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Fame on Monday at Washburn University.
The Topeka Area Sports Commission will host the 20th annual Topeka Shawnee County Hall of Fame induction ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Washburn's Memorial Union.Zlatnik starred in football and wrestling at Rossville before becoming a three-year starter in the offensive line at Kansas.
Duane Zlatnik was a three-time state wrestling champion for the Bulldawgs and finished his career with a 148-13 record and a school-record 110 pins. He was a two-time All-Stater and Kansas Shrine Bowl pick in football.
Zlatnik was an All-Big 12 honoree for the Jayhawks and made 27 consecutive starts at right and left guard.
He is currently an assistant football and wrestling coach at Washburn Rural.
RHS Gets another VB Sweep at the St. Maryss Triangular on Sept 9. Their opponents and scores were:
St. Marys 25-24 25-18
Riley County 26-24 25-22
Cameron Miller, Rossville football: The senior had two big plays for the Bulldawgs with a long receiving touchdown along with a punt return for a touchdown in Rossville’s War-on-24 rivalry game.
Canann Mitchell, Rossville football: Mitchell threw for 86 yards and one touchdown while also scoring the game-winning rushing touchdown in overtime as the Bulldawgs defeated Silver Lake 28-27.
The junior was one of two players from Rossville to qualify for the Class 3-1A State Tournament. Sanders tied for 38th place after shooting a 94 and 103 across the two days. Sanders’ breakout was a 91 at the Jefferson West Invitational.
Rossville Preseason Tournament * 1st Place | ||||
Waverly | 25-11, 25-21 | W | ||
NORA BURDIEK, Rossville
A junior multi-sport standout, Burdiek helped lead Rossville to the team championship in Saturday's Rossville Invitational volleyball tournament with five straight-set victories. Burdiek registered double-digit kills in all five matches, with highs of 15 and 14 kills and at least 11 kills in all five matches. Burdiek now has 90 kills on the season for the 7-0 Bulldawgs.
