Rossville picked up wins over Nemaha Central of 14-13 and 16-8 on April 30. RHS is 12-3 in the Big East and 15-7 Overall.
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Friday, May 1, 2026
RHS and Holton Baseball
The Rossville baseball team picked up wins against Holton of 10-4 and 10-0 on April 29.
RHS Softball Team Wins 2 Against Holton
The Rossville Softball team picked up wins of 5-4 and 10-8 on April 29.
Lady Dawgs at Perry-Lecompton
The Rossville Softball Team defeated Perry-Lecompton 5-2 and 14-5 on April 28. They are 11-1 in the Big East and 13-5 overall.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Silver Lake Inv. Boys Golf
Rossville finishd third of the eight teams compting. Jack Donovan finished in secon place with a 70 stroke total in the April 27 event. Ausin Dohrman tied for 16th with a 95. Daleen Dick and Jackson Feldmausan tied for 19th with a 96 each.
Nemaha Central Inv. Golf Tournament
Rossville finished 8th of fourteen teams in the Nemaha Central Invitational Golf Tourney on April 21st at Spring Creek Golf Course. Jack Donovan led the Dawgs with a 7th place 77 . Austin Dohrman tied for 28th wirh an 87.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Rossville Gets New Basketball Coach
Rossville Jr/Sr High School is excited to announce the hiring of Joshua Gomez as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach.
Coach Gomez brings a strong background in education and athletics, having served as a Physical Education teacher and basketball coach in the Seaman School District since 2015. Most recently Coach Gomez was a key member of the Vikings Basketball program as Boys Varsity Assistant to Head Coach Craig Cox.
Coach Gomez helped guide the program to significant success, finishing third in the 2026 5A State Championships. His experience, commitment to student athletes, and understanding of building a competitive program make him an excellent fit to lead Dawgs Basketball.
“I’m very thankful for the opportunity to lead this program and look forward to building on the success that’s already been established. I can’t wait to meet the players and get to work. We understand the expectations are high, and we’re excited to not only meet them, but exceed them. Thank you to the Rossville community for this opportunity.” - Coach Gomez
Rossville and Sabetha Split Twinbill
The Rossville High Baseball team split with Sabetha on April 20, winning 13-5 and losing 5-4.
Lady Dawgs Roll Over Sabettha
The Rossville Softball Team won two games against Sabeths on April 20. The scores were 15-0 and 16-1.he Lady Dawsgs are 11-5 fo he season
Joan Marie Sebring Passes Away
Joan Marie Sebring, beloved mother, grandmother, and a devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 91.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Baseball Team Wins Two Over Royal Calley
Rossville picked up two easy wins over Royal Valley, 20-2 and 20-0. The Dawgs are 9-3 overall.
RHS Softball Team Splits With Onaga
The Lasy Dawgs split a twinbill with Onga, losing the first 7-6 but coming back for a 6-5 Victory in the night-cap
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
RHS Gets Two Wins Over St. Mary's Academy
The Rossville Baseball Swamped the St. Marys Academy 11-1 and 16-1
Friday, April 10, 2026
Betty Jean Mahkuk Passes Away
Betty Jean Mahkuk Rice, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born April 4, 1939 at Mayetta, the daughter of Pete Matchie and Lucille Mahkuk.
Betty was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Native American Church.
She married Orville Rice in 1957. They were divorced and he preceded her in death.
Betty had first worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. After she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University, she worked in social services for Four Tribes of Kansas, then Prairie Band Potawatomi Social Services.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kevin Rice and Brad Rice, a daughter, Sylvia Johnson, an adopted daughter, Marilyn LaCour, four brothers, Denny Delge, Michael Delge, Pat Mahkuk and Walter Delge, Jr., and three sisters, Ilona Delge, Myra Matchie and Edwina Dickinson.
Survivors include a son, Chris Rice (Kristina), Nedrow, NY, two adopted sons, Wayne Jesseppe and Shon Jesseppe (Carol), all of Horton, a daughter, Shirley Mitchell (Tom), Oskaloosa, two brothers, Roland Matchie, Holton and Fred Mahkuk, Wisconsin, six sisters, Margaret Mahkuc, Mayetta, Eileen Delge and Marilyn Delge, both of Lawrence, Ione Childers, Perry, and Tutti Kerns and Hedy Noland, both of Holton, ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of many other grandchildren that she had a special relationship with.
Supper and wake services will be Sunday evening, March 15th at the Nozhackum Hall. Burial will be Monday afternoon in Mahkuk Cemetery. Calling hours for Betty will be from Noon until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt.