Ashland scored late to widen the margin. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. Longtime coach Beau Sarwinski has never had a losing record in his 15 seasons with the Bulldogs. Share with Us. Oakley quietly took control of District 8 with a 22-7 home win versus Plainville. On Friday, Wabaunsee beat the No. KVOE reports that Dirks son and that child got into an altercation just before he pushed him. He loves his hometown more than anything. Undefeated Teams: NR Parsons (4-0), NR Girard (4-0), NR Wellsville (4-0), No. 5 in 4A. In Gibbs senior year (1965-66), C of E won the KCAC basketball title; he was co-captain and first-team all-conference. Last season, Andover led 5A in scoring defense. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Copyright 2021 WIBW. 2021 Football Preview. The Centennial League has not won a state title since 2008 with Junction City and Hayden won. Council Grove High School has announced the hiring of Butch Hayes as the new head football coach of the Council Grove Braves. Council Grove battled hard in the postseason and lost to Silver Lake. No. The previous year (1960), Americus had placed second in the Class B tournament, losing to Rozel by eight points in the title game at Emporias Civic Auditorium. Where does your school play their home games? For the year, Donahue has 682 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. Kpreps. 2 Wichita Collegiate (4-0), No.1 Andale (4-0), NR Holcomb (4-0), NR Hugoton (4-0). Kelly to make economic development announcement in Burlington, USD 386 Madison-Virgil School District claims Tuesday meeting was properly announced, despite no explicit prior notice, Let's Talk Business: Beware of phishing scams, 'I'm the lucky one here': Muhlig looks to exciting opportunity with USD 252, Emporia Spanish Speakers chosen by nationwide organization to increase welcoming for local Hispanic community. That is not the case in 2022. Beloit won 38-22 and improved to 2-2. He loves his hometown more than anything. I put a premium on doing the right things, and that's something I don't sacrifice.". Wunderlich picked up six tackles. Donahue recorded 110 passing and three touchdowns. The petition has since been removed. 5 South Sumner Co. (4-0), No. 2-Way First Team All-League/District/State Linemen. Our execution wasnt perfect but we played with max effort and believed., Council Grove has already broken multiple school records, including receiving, pancake blocks and kicking. Tyler Little has Division I offers and is a top-15 recruit all classes, per 247 Sports. Kenyon McMillian, one of Kansas fastest players, had six touchdowns. Head Coach: Butch Hayes. Dirks is also a member of the Morris County school board. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The Braves had one of the most talented running backs I ever saw in a small high school All-Stater Luis Hill (5-10, 180), who went on to Kansas State as a running back/receiver. Undefeated Teams: NR Council Grove (4-0), NR West Franklin (4-0), No. His 2021 team tied the record for most passing yards in a game against West Franklin. Who is the head football coach for your school? 3 Victoria (4-0), NR South Barber (4-0), NR Stafford (4-0), No. Thompson said he made the decision the day after Spring Grove finished the season with a 36-30 loss to South Western on Oct. 28. The NCAA has been off to a great first month with No. The schools are just 11 miles apart. Adam Dirks was summoned to court on suspicion of battery and interference with law enforcement after a practice incident Sept. 15. Burlingame trailed entering the fourth quarter before senior dual threat quarterback Colby Middleton scored from nine yards out with 7:52 left. He declined to comment on the petition further. Olathe Northwests Micah Geary is one of Kansas top defensive backs. Not yet a subscriber? One of the losses was to eventual undefeated Class B champion Americus. Watch this highlight video of the Council Grove (KS) football team in its game Mission Valley on Sep 9, 2022. The Scots are 4-0 for the first time since 1995. Saturday Oct 15. Head Coach Butch Hayes Contact: bhayes@cgrove417.org / 785-726-1186. An 11-year-old boy told police his assistant coach, Adam Dirks, pushed him to the ground during youth football practice. Other than Council Grove, Reddick has also served as Head Coach at Rural Vista and Assistant Coach at Rossville and Wamego. 2 Ashland and has allowed just 43 points this season. 129 Hockaday St Council Grove, KS 66846-1898. For those with children who will be attending the USD 417 PreK Screenings on March 23 and 24 and plan to attend PreK for the 23-24 school year, we are offering an online application (see link below) that can be filled out ahead of time. Quarterback Jace Wunderlich went 14 of 27 passing for 250 yards and four scores. At seasons end, Wilsey got on a roll, climaxed by winning the Class BB state tournament at Dodge City. that is degrading to another person. The team is not associated with USD 417 Morris County, although the incident happened at the Council Grove High School practice facility. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Council Grove Police to give a statement. Garrett Urban, a state wrestling champion, has delivered huge games at running back. Coffeyville is at Wamego this week in a matchup of 4-0 teams. Cheylin held a 530-492 edge in total yards against Northern Valley. He delivered 20 carries for 126 yards and two scores. Dirks status with the USD 417 Board of Education is unclear. Council Grove High School has announced the hiring of Butch Hayes as the new head football coach of the Council Grove Braves. This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. They also said Dirks is accused of giving false information to Council Grove officers during the investigation. He picked off a pass and returned it 30 yards in a 31-28 loss to Olathe West. In Eight-Man, Division I, District 2 was selected as the classifications most competitive district since the summer. Will Thompson has resigned as Spring Grove head football coach after one season, but said the decision had nothing to do with a petition that called for his removal last week. The next year the Braves were 8-1, grabbing the league championship again. Sophomore Armando Salcido recorded three interceptions. However, the league had trouble breaking through the upper echelon. SJA won the 4A crown the last two seasons and lost four Eastern Kansas League games both falls. 1 Leoti-Wichita County (4-0). They also said Dirks is accused of giving false information to Council Grove officers during the investigation. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. In 2011, Reddick was a senior on the Braves last playoff team. Cheylin had a pair of pivotal first half turnovers. Adam Dirks was summoned to court on suspicion of battery and interference with law enforcement after a practice incident Sept. 15. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Under Coach Goff, the 1969 Council Grove football squad (in my brothers junior year) finished the regular season with a 7-2 record, winning the Cottonwood Valley League title outright for the first time in more than a decade. Some of the concern I had in the offseason, I feel like seniors have stepped up in those roles and have performed really well.. 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Evidently Gibb and Edmiston hooked up again in senior basketball competitions on a national level, beginning in 2003 when they were nearing 60 years of age. No. 2 Nemaha Central (4-0), Ellsworth (4-0), No. 4 Olathe North (4-0). Middleton delivered 12 stops, 87 rushing and 85 passing yards. The Falcons had five total wins in the last three years and hasnt had a winning record since 2008. Council Grove is 4-0 for the first time since 2016 and is a victory away from its first winning season since 17. Overall, Burton delivered 23 tackles, including 13 solo. Junction City has captured three in a row and defeated 5A No. Scott City is 3-1, 3-0 against Kansas schools, and held the Monarchs to negative total yards for the game. Darrell Harkness, an outstanding baseball player, Council Groves first basketball coach under the new Unified 417 School District and later the head football coach, was a Wilsey graduate and had been a guard (the only senior) on the basketball team the year before the school won the state title. Parsons has its second 4-0 start since 1990, last coming in 2018, the Vikings are a team to keep a serious eye one with one of the best offenses in 3A. Recently, I ran across an item related to the C of E Athletic Hall of Fame, in which all three athletes had been inducted years earlier. 0:05. The Eagles defeated Douglass on Friday. RC defeated Silver Lake, 44-28. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. On 9/16, the Council Grove varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Northern Heights (Allen, KS) by a score of 69-0. racist or sexually-oriented language. He faces charges of Battery and Interference with law enforcement. Reddick came back home a couple of years ago and joined Hayes, a longtime veteran who most notably led Ellis to its best seasons in school annals in 08 and 09. A special education teacher at Francis Scott Key, Thompson said he's open to coaching again in the future but is currently more focused on his family. Five teams, Chase County, Lyndon, Madison, Burlingame and Cair Paravel, are likely battling for four playoff spots. Lakin moves to 4-0. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. On Friday, Lakin defeated Cimarron, 2-0. Council Grove Football - Team Best Finishes Council Grove Best Records Council Grove Best Records USD 417 6-man/8-man Season Scoring Margin Council Grove Season Scoring Margin USD. No. He rushed 10 times for 133 yards and two TDs. In an odd game, Scott City and Thomas More Prep-Marian were tied at 14 after three quarters in Hays. See the Council Grove Braves Varsity Football coach information, news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com Dalton Whitworth, which led Kansas in passing yards last fall, finished 21 of 34 for 337 yards with three touchdowns. Don't Threaten. The Council Grove Police. He recorded a school record 363 yards rushing yards and three touchdowns. In Week 1, Wabaunsee lost a close game to Troy when it committed seven turnovers. Burlingame defeated Chase County, 26-24. NC rolled over struggling Horton, 78-0. October 21, 2022: Osage City, KS 66523 The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Osage City Indians (Osage City, KS) and the visiting Council Grove Braves (Council Grove, KS), observed Osage City 's football squad defeat Council Grove by a count of 56-26. This marked the first time the Thunder had ever defeated Aquinas in school history. Thin margins separate one through 10 in the Division I rankings, Kansas closest classification. Showers early, then clearing with ample sunshine by the afternoon. KBI: Nine people booked following drug search warrant, A mild weekend, light rain possible Saturday morning, KPZ Sub-State (B): Junction City 46, Garden City, KPZ Sub-State (G): Lyndon 45, Mission Valley 54, KPZ Sub-State (G): St. Marys 78, KC Christian 33. Highland Park entered this season with a losing streak that stretched back to 2014. The Trojans rolled up 552 yards of total offense. 1 Southeast of Saline rolling, a 4-0 start from Ellsworth and solid starts/bounce-backs from Ellsworth and Beloit. Hajek had just one carry in the second quarter. Saturday Oct 22. 1 team in 6A and had ended Derbys 46-game home winning streak in Week 1. No. Plus, Eight-Man, Division I Burlingame, a 6-3 squad last season, was a SIK upset pick in Week 4 against second-ranked Chase County. Nothing. Coach Finch returns for his 4th year as the offensive and defensive line coach at Council Grove. What is your schools vision/mission statement? School Hub School Hub Clubhouse Clubhouse Schedule Schedule Roster Roster Coaches Coaches JV Team JV Team. He said he didn't think parents or players had an issue with his coaching style. Last week, a petition was created at change.org calling for Thompson's removal as coach. A magazine showcasing the progress of our community. He serves as a Chemistry Teacher, Head Track Coach, Head Summer S&C Coach, and Powerlifting Coach at Council Grove as well. Ellsworth is 4-0 under veteran coach Josh Homolka and has allowed just six points all season. However, the game was closer than the final score. Along with football duties, Finch serves as a Teacher, Assistant Baseball Coach, and Assistant S&C Coach at Council Grove High School. Cooper Hajek, with multiple NAIA offers for defense, delivered four carries for 128 yards and four touchdowns. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Finch is one of only 3 First Team All-State Linemen in Council Grove history. 1 Axtell (4-0); No. 5 Basehor-Linwood, 27-0, and 1A Wabaunsee issued a huge turnaround in a 40-38 win against No. Senior quarterback Isaac Detweiler continued his remarkable career with seven of 10 passing for 149 yards with four touchdowns. 3 Chanute improved to 4-0. The Indians also had a burly 6-foot-5 senior center, Kermit Grother, who broke his wrist dunking the basketball at practice during the middle of the season. Shawnee Mission Easts Cole Clesi delivered 200 yards and three scores. I couldnt be more proud.. In its first season of eight-man football, Lyndon held off Cair Paravel, 28-24. Kapaun Mt. 1 Cunningham (4-0), Labette Bank Southeast Kansas Athletes of the Month: Parsons FB. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Simecka is a former collegiate player at Benedictine and Washburn as a fullback/linebacker and also played Semi-Professional football in Topeka. 4 Eudora (4-0), Atchison (4-0), Wamego (4-0), Coffeyville (4-0). Jerry Goldsmiths father, Wayne Goldsmith, an inductee in the Emporia State University Athletics Hall of Honor because of his accomplishments for the Hornets in football and track & field, was the Wilsey basketball assistant/head track coach and later a teacher/coach at Council Grove High. My brother, a member of the Council Grove squad, loved it because he was able to play a double schedule of games that winter. In 1969, his senior year, Falen finished fourth in a tightly-contested race at Emporias state track meet in the Class 3A 880-yard run, becoming the first Council Grove runner in history to break two minutes with a 1:59.5. Very quickly, he succeeded in football, too. The Braves, named as a Potential Breakout Team this summer, have quadrupled last seasons win total and stand at 4-0. On 10/28, the Council Grove varsity football team won their home playoff game against Fredonia (KS) by a score of 48-8. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Ellsworth has three straight shutouts. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas, 24-20, and launched back up into 4A state title contender status. After winning the state tournament for Americus, he rejoined C of E as an assistant to Coach Bob Johnson before moving to Garden Grove, California, where he spent the rest of his career as a teacher and coach at Bolsa Grande High School. Five players recorded a sack. Cheylin led 49-46 entering the fourth, and the last points came on Cougar safety with 8:28 left. The state-championship team was well-coached and had two gifted players: Edmiston and 6-foot-3 junior Gary Gibb. Reddick has compiled an incredibly detailed online history of Council Grove football that would rival most collegiate sports information programs. Niesen paced Kansas in receiving yards last year. 2 Ashland last week. Nathan Teichgraeber, who coached at WF until this year, coached at CG before Hayes took over the program. Edmiston reportedly sank the winning shot with only seconds left in the World Senior Games in Utah just like in high school at Americus.