By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Defending Class 1A District 2 champion Rossville improved to 3-0 in the district and 5-1 overall with a 49-14 win over Cair Paravel Latin Friday night at Yager Stadium.
Andre Johnson, Rossville
Conner Bush, Rossville
The Bulldawgs jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter advantage and went up by a commanding 34-6 margin at the half before outscoring the Lions 15-8 in the second half as Cair Paravel fell to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the district.
Seniors Conner Bush and Andre Johnson both had a pair of rushing touchdowns on the night, with Bush scoring on 3 and 8-yard runs and Johnson scoring on 2 and 5-yard runs.
Senior quarterback Canann Mitchell threw for a 31-yard touchdown to Cale Horak and completed a 9-yard TD strike to Jack Donovan.
The Bulldawgs also got a 10-yard TD scamper from Landen Lewis while Austin Dohrman kicked three extra points and Donovan added a pair of PATs. Johnson also scored on a two-point conversion in addition to his two TDs.
With Friday's win Rossville set up a district showdown at Olpe next Friday. The Eagles are 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the district.
Chargers rally to pick up first win
Topeka West used a 30-point fourth quarter to pull out a 42-27 United Kansas Conference road win at Kansas City-Turner Friday night.
Trey Parker, Topeka West
Josiah Wilkie, Topeka West
Turner, 1-5 overall and 0-5 in the UKC, led Topeka West, 1-5, 1-5, by a 7-6 margin at the end of the first quarter and built a 21-12 halftime advantage that also held up through a scoreless third quarter.
But the Chargers played their best football over the final 12 minutes, outscoring the Bears 30-6 to pull out the 15-point victory.
Topeka West has yet to lose to Turner since joining the UKC.
The Chargers will be back at Hummer Sports Park next Friday to host red-hot Leavenworth in a UKC contest.
The Pioneers are 5-1 overall and in the UKC after taking a 27-14 win over De Soto Friday night.
Eagles push win streak to four games
Silver Lake posted its fourth straight victory Friday night, improving to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in Class 2A District 3 with a 42-8 road win at Riley County.
The Eagles rode a strong defensive effort to the decisive win, led by senior Jayden Waterer.
Waterer had 10 tackles on the night, including three of Silver Lake's seven sacks.
Waterer caused two fumbles and had a fumble recovery while senior Dayne Johnson had a pass interception.
Silver Lake will be back at home next Friday to host undefeated Osage City in a district showdown.
The Indians are 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the district after a 49-14 win over St. Marys.
Huge second half pushes Rural to 38-0 Centennial League win
Washburn Rural led Emporia by a slim 7-0 margin at halftime Friday night at Welch Stadium before riding a 28-point third quarter to a 38-0 Centennial League win over the Spartans.
John Hoytal, Washburn Rural
Junior Blues senior quarterback John Hoytal threw for four touchdowns on the night, all in the third quarter as Washburn Rural improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the league.
Hoytal hit senior Nate Selm for a pair of touchdowns while also connecting with senior Kellan Roth and junior Gavin Vantuyl for TDs.
Junior Ryan Austin went five of five on extra-point kicks and also booted a 22-yard field goal to end the scoring.
The Spartans threatened to get on the scoreboard inside the final five minutes, but Rural junior Zach Wright picked off a pass to end the drive.
Washburn Rural will be back on the road next Friday, traveling to Junction City for a Centennial League matchup with title implications.
The Blue Jays are 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the league after 44-6 road win over Topeka High Friday night.
Trojans drop 44-6 Centennial League tilt to Junction City
Topeka High fell to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the Centennial League Friday night, dropping a 44-6 decision to Junction City at Hummer Sports Park.
The Trojans go on the road next Friday to face Manhattan at Cico Park.
The Indians are 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the Centennial League and coming off a 40-13 non-league loss to Wichita Northwest.
