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Russell Broncos - Weekly Activities Update - (10/7/21)
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RHS Football Improves to 3-2 with 12-7 Win at Scott City
Written By: David Elliott (KRSL-Russell Radio)
The Russell High School football team traveled to Scott City on Friday, October 1 and upset the Beavers, winning 12-7.
It was the first win for Russell over Scott City in six meetings between the teams.
Neither team scored in the first half. Scott City (3-2, 1-1 District 6) attempted a 27-yard field goal late in the second quarter, but Russell's Josh Sohm got a hand on it and blocked it.
Russell (3-2, 1-1 District 6) scored the first points of the game with 6:36 remaining in the third period when running back Jesse Whitmer finished an eight-play, 66-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion attempt was no good. With 1:21 left in the third quarter, the Beavers answered with an 11-play, 66-yard drive capped off by a four-yard TD run by running back JP Harris. The extra-point kick was good and Scott City led 7-6 heading into the fourth frame.
With just 2:30 remaining in the game, the Broncos scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 31-yard pass from quarterback Andrew Roth to tight end Josh Sohm. It was a seven-play, 75-yard drive. The two-point conversion was no good. On the ensuing Scott City possession, the Beavers turned the ball over on downs and Russell was able to run out the clock, scoring the 12-7 win.
Turning the ball over on downs was something Scott City actually did five times in the game.
Scott City outgained Russell 239 total yards to 219 yards. The Beavers finished with 125 yards rushing and 114 yards passing, while the Broncos totaled 73 yards on the ground and 146 yards through the air.
Whitmer led Russell on the ground with 45 yards on 10 carries. Roth passed for all 146 yards on nine completions. Sohm had three catches for 52 yards.
Running back Brady Welker led Scott City rushing with 59 yards on 11 carries. QB Dylan Metzger passed for all 114 yards on nine completions. Wingback Carson Faurot caught four passes for 63 yards.
After three weeks on the road, the Broncos next host Colby on Friday, October 8 at Shaffer Field in Russell. Catch the game on KRSL AM 990, 98.1 FM and KRSL.com with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 PM and kickoff at 7 PM.
Russell 12, Scott City 7
Russell 12, Scott City 7
Russell 12, Scott City 7
RHS Volleyball Celebrates 12 Seniors on Senior Night
Seniors dominated the stat line in the senior night match. Rylan Reeves recorded a team-high 12 digs and eight kills, Kayla Noller had a team-best six assists.
RHS VB vs. Lyons/Hoisington
RHS VB vs. Lyons/Hoisington
RHS VB vs. Lyons/Hoisington
RHS VB vs. Lyons/Hoisington
RHS VB vs. Lyons/Hoisington
RHS VB vs. Lyons/Hoisington
RHS Selected to Host KSHSAA 3A Sub-State Volleyball Tournament
Other sites selected to host a 3A Substate Tournament were Baxter Springs, Halstead, Humboldt, Lakin, Nickerson, West Franklin, and Sabetha.
Velocity Dance Team Hosts Fall Dinner Party with Moms
"It is so important to slow down and spend time together," Head Coach Jennifer Ode said. "It was so nice to be able to sit and SLOW DOWN to enjoy the wonderful women in our lives who help shape us into the women we are becoming."
Velocity Dinner Party
Velocity Dinner Party
Velocity Dinner Party
Waudby's to Host "Giveback Night" on October 14
USD 407 to Host Covid Testing Educational Event at Friday's Football Game
USD 407 Stays With Modified KDHE Test-to-Play Protocol for Activities
In accordance with KDHE and approved by Russell County Health Department, students who quarantined due to close contact with a positive Covid case may participate in activities under the following stipulations:
1. Students may mask and play during the entirety of the quarantine period.
2. The student must test daily during the quarantine period. If negative results occur, the student or coach may mask and play during the entirety of the quarantine period.
3. If the student or coach has evidence of Covid positive within the past 6 months, they
may mask and play during the entirety of the quarantine period.
Booster Club Membership Drive
Bold - Resilient - Open-Minded - Noticeable - Curious - Optimistic - Selfless
B.R.O.N.C.O. OF THE WEEK
Maddie Sohm - RHS Velocity Dance Team
Coach Ode on Maddie...
Maddie is kind, hard-working, and always eager to learn. She constantly strives to better herself on the team, and outside of the team. The way she goes above and beyond for others is truly amazing to watch.
What Makes Maddie a B.R.O.N.C.O.?
Maddie is determined, strong, trustworthy, and classy. I think those are the main characteristics that make her a B.R.O.N.C.O She always comes to practices and games ready to work hard and get it done!
RHS is Recruiting National Anthem Singers
MEET THE COACHES...
Lena Walters - RMS Volleyball - Head Coach
Hometown
Russell,KS
What's Your Day Job (i.e. What do you teach?):
Kindergarten Teacher at Simpson Elementary School
How long have you been in Russell?:
I have lived in Russell for my whole life.
What is something others may not know about you?:
I am scared of spiders
What's the best coaching quote you've ever heard?
“If you fail to prepare, you must be prepared to fail.”
Why do you love coaching?
I love volleyball. Coaching allows me to stay involved with the sport I love, and gives me the chance to help young players become better athletes.
Email: lwalters@usd407.org
Location: Simpson Elementary School, Russell, KS, USA
Phone: (785) 483-6180
REMINDER - Fan Ejection Policy
Fan Ejections: Any member of a Russell crowd, who is ejected from a game (by an official or an administrator) for unsportsmanlike conduct toward an official, or a participant, will face a one-game suspension. To be clear, they will not be able to attend the next game, whether it's at home or on the road.
Additionally, any member of a Russell crowd, who prompts an "If I hear one more word, that person will need to leave" scenario, from an official or an administrator, will be removed from that contest as a proactive measure. Quite simply, there is no reason for this behavior to reach that point.
A new KSHSAA rule offers a similar consequence.
"Any participant (player, coach, spectator) who is ejected for making contact with an official, or who is ejected for unsporting behavior directed toward an official, shall be subject to a non-appealable suspension from the next contest at that level, and for all contests at any level (in that activity) until the suspension has been served. Local school leadership may levy additional sanctions as they deem appropriate
It's very simple...please let the officials do their jobs, and leave them alone. KSHSAA has lost more than 500 officials across the state in the last year. We need to take care of the officials who work our contests.
Recent Game Highlights
Upcoming Events
RMS Volleyball vs. Southeast of Saline
Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 04:30 PM
Ruppenthal Middle School, North Elm Street, Russell, KS, USA
RHS Cross Country at MCL Meet
Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 09:00 PM
Phillipsburg Golf Club, Phillipsburg, KS, USA
RHS V/JV Volleyball at Minneapolis/Concordia
5:00 - Minneapolis vs. Russell
6:00 - Concordia vs. Russell
7:00 - Minneapolis vs. Concordia
Game Locations
Varsity: New Gym
JV: Auxiliary Gym
Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 05:00 PM
Minneapolis High, Woodland Avenue, Minneapolis, KS, USA
RMS Football vs. Southeast of Saline
Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
Russell High School, State Street, Russell, KS, USA
RHS Football vs. Colby (Hometown Heroes)
Friday, Oct 8, 2021, 07:00 PM
Russell High School, State Street, Russell, KS, USA
RHS JV Volleyball at Ellsworth Tournament
8:00 - vs. Sacred Heard (City Hall)
10:00 - vs. Sterling (Ellsworth HS)
11:00 - vs. Little River (City Hall)
1:00 - vs. Republic County (City Hall)
2:00 - vs. Ellsworth (Ellsworth HS)
Match locations & order could change if one site is running behind. This decision will be made by the tournament manager.
Saturday, Oct 9, 2021, 08:00 AM
Ellsworth Junior Senior High School, West 11th Street, Ellsworth, KS, USA
RMS Volleyball at MCL Tourn. - 1st Rd. Quad
1. Phillipsburg vs. Russell (Court 2)
2. Oakley vs. Russell (Court 2)
3. Norton vs. Russell (Court 1)
Winner advances to the MCEL Championship Tri on Oct. 11 in Phillipsburg.
Thursday, Sep 30, 2021, 09:00 AM
Norton Community High School, West Wilberforce Street, Norton, KS, USA
RHS Girls Golf at 3-2-1A Regionals
Monday, Oct 11, 2021, 09:00 AM
Lakin Municipal Golf Course, Road R, Lakin, KS, USA
RMS Volleyball at MCL Tourn. - Championship Tri.
Monday, Oct 11, 2021, 04:30 PM
Phillipsburg High School, South 7th Street, Phillipsburg, KS, USA
RHS JV Football vs. Plainville
Monday, Oct 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
Russell High School, State Street, Russell, KS, USA
RHS V/JV Volleyball at Haven/Larned
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021, 04:00 PM
Haven High School, East 5th Street, Haven, KS, USA
#WeAreRussell
USD 407 Athletics & Activities
Email: snuss@usd407.org
Website: https://www.usd407.org/athletics
Location: 565 State Street, Russell, KS, USA
Phone: (785) 483-5631
Twitter: @Russell_Broncos