Two starters on the 1961 Wilsey championship basketball team won medals in the small-school state track meet: forward Jerry Goldsmith, 3rd place in the 120-yard high hurdles (1961); and guard Kenny Francis, 3rd in the half-mile the following spring (1962). He had been the starting quarterback, and Norton moved him to tight end. Graduated: Westmoreland HS, Highland Community College, Pittsburg State University. Very quickly, he succeeded in football, too. Thompson said the resignation was "100 percent" his decision and that he enjoyed his time at Spring Grove. Council Grove's stats have been entered for the 56-26 loss @ Osage City on 10/21/2022 7:00 PM. TMP entered the fourth quarter with zero yards of total offense, though had a pair of non-offensive scores from senior Kade Harris. Head Coach: Butch Hayes. The 5-foot-9 Falen, an extremely quick guard and good long-range shooter, also developed into one of the top half-milers in the state. This season, SJA was preseason No. Ell-Saline is 3-1 in its first year of eight-man football since the mid-90s. 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. McNew has 1,095 yards in the first month. No. The Bluejays were 4-5 last season and stand 4-0 this fall. We believe we can make the next play regardless of the previous. If guys needed extra time in the classroom we worked with them. Showers early, then clearing with ample sunshine by the afternoon. Cooper Hajek, with multiple NAIA offers for defense, delivered four carries for 128 yards and four touchdowns. Other than Council Grove, Reddick has also served as Head Coach at Rural Vista and Assistant Coach at Rossville and Wamego. They also said Dirks is accused of giving false information to Council Grove officers during the investigation. The Eagles defeated Douglass on Friday. Occasionally they would be joined by Freeman, who would drop to a lower-age classification to play with them. 3 Tescott, 42-0. There was a problem saving your notification. Finch is a former All-State offensive linemen and member of 2 Playoff teams for the Braves. Fourth-year head coach Butch Hayes told SIK late Friday that he cant stop smiling and there were so many things to be proud of., This team believes, Hayes said. 2 in 3A. I named Council Grove to my ninth-annual Potential Breakout Team list, along with a group that included 3A Scott City, 2A Norton and Six-Man Cheylin. High 61F. He rushed 25 times for 169 yards and twice pinned TMP inside its own 20-yard line on punts. Undefeated Teams: NR Parsons (4-0), NR Girard (4-0), NR Wellsville (4-0), No. No. Oakley quietly took control of District 8 with a 22-7 home win versus Plainville. Not yet a subscriber? Wamego is 4-0 and Colin Donahue continues to play well at quarterback in place of injured Hayden Oviatt, an Army West Point commit. Andale is quickly closing on the fifth-longest winning streak in Kansas football history. Recap Box Score Scoretracker Videos Matchup Game Stats Council Grove (22-23) West Franklin (22-23) Council Grove Passing West Franklin Passing Council Grove Rushing West Franklin Rushing Council Grove Receiving Council Grove Braves Varsity Boys Football Council Grove, KS FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Schedule Roster Stats Rankings Videos News More / Council Grove High School Football Council Grove Football OVERALL 7-3 0.70 Win % DISTRICT 3-0 3rd Flint Hills HOME5-0 AWAY2-3 NEUTRAL0-0 PF308 PA146 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule First time unbeaten since 2013 after four weeks. As a player, Hayes had an impressive high school football career at McCracken and Westmoreland. Coach Finch returns for his 4th year as the offensive and defensive line coach at Council Grove. Spring Grove football coach Will Thompson steps down after one season Copyright 2021 WIBW. Minneola delivered a solid 46-34 district win against Bucklin. Assistant Coach Derron Reddick Contact: derronreddick@cgrove417.org / 620-767-2172 . Cunningham paced six-man in scoring defense in 2021. Morris County USD 417 Manhattan is one of the all-time great Kansas programs. The Wilsey seniors who wished to finish their high school career at the school were allowed to do so. Council Grove recreational league football coach, Morris County - KVOE On Friday, Beloit faced a much improved Russell team. Washburn Rural has defeated Wichita East, a top-10 6A team. 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. Ashland outgained Cheylin, 404-385, though the Bluejays ran 27 more plays. Council Grove youth football coach arrested for pushing player to the 4 Eudora (4-0), Atchison (4-0), Wamego (4-0), Coffeyville (4-0). Osei will head to Kankakee to take over a program that was second in the state in Class 6A in 2021. On 10/7, the Council Grove varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Marion (KS) by a score of 46-15. Donahue recorded 110 passing and three touchdowns. Burlingame was especially experienced in the back half of the defense. Moon . 2022 Council Grove Braves Football Team - Fandom The state-championship team was well-coached and had two gifted players: Edmiston and 6-foot-3 junior Gary Gibb. 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. After Friday, they are a collective 14-2. Updated: Cedar Grove football coach Patrick to take Crisp County job - ajc The Grenadiers went 7-3 for the season and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Next to Andale, Girard continues to have the second-best 3A record since the start of 2021. Highland Park entered this season with a losing streak that stretched back to 2014. Central-Burden delivered a quality 52-35 win against previously undefeated Argonia-Attica. Scott City, led by bruising 190-pound junior fullback Brady Welker, scored two fourth quarter touchdowns and won 28-14. An 11-year-old boy told police his assistant coach, Adam Dirks, pushed him to the ground during youth football practice. Burton caught two receiving touchdowns, including the game-tying touchdown pass. Topeka Hayden is the likely 3A East favorite with wins against Olpe and Silver Lake. McPherson beat previously undefeated Circle, a surprise team, 35-15 behind four rushing touchdowns from Jaytin Gumm. 2 Redmen, 40-38. "It was nothing to do with Spring Grove. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Head Coach Butch Hayes Offensive Coordinator, QBs, DBs Contact: bhayes@cgrove417.org Years at CG: 4 Years as Head Football Coach: 12 Head Coaching Wins: 60 District Titles: 5 Wins Apart of at CG: 12 Graduated: Westmoreland HS, Highland Community College, Pittsburg State University Council Grove Football - Team On Friday, he was highly pleased Burlingame allowed just 98 yards in the second half against Chase Countys high-octane offense. Football In Kansas: Big turns for Council Grove, Scott City, Norton 1 Leoti-Wichita County (4-0). 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Axtell ran 18 total plays and scored on seven while converting all seven two-point conversions. Simecka was also an assistant coach at Hayden High School during their dominant run in the 1990s to the 2000s. 3 Victoria (4-0), NR South Barber (4-0), NR Stafford (4-0), No. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. 5 Dighton (4-0), Minneola (4-0). Council Grove Football Program Established in 1895. Overall, Burton delivered 23 tackles, including 13 solo. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Hajek had just one carry in the second quarter. 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. Many of their victories were against opponents who had been former NCAA Division I players. For the year, Donahue has 682 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. On 11/3, the Council Grove varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Caney Valley (Caney, KS) by a score of 16-3. He is Ellis top receiver with seven catches for 211 yards and three scores. Dirks is also a member of the Morris County school board. Aguilar played his senior season at Dodge City, was a Shrine Bowl pick and now the true freshman kicker at Fort Hays. He faces charges of Battery and Interference with law enforcement. The Rockets went 10-2 in 2021 and won two playoff games in a season for the first time on the strength of a large senior class that featured 2,000-yard rusher Zyree Brooks. Berndt returned and delivered 162 rushing. Undefeated Teams: No. Council Grove Football History. He said he didn't think parents or players had an issue with his coaching style. York Daily Record. The Braves, named as a Potential Breakout Team this summer, have quadrupled last seasons win total and stand at 4-0. Watch this highlight video of the Council Grove (KS) football team in its game Mission Valley on Sep 9, 2022. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. The five teams turnarounds and huge close wins formed the foundation for a wild Week 4. Ellis has used two quarterbacks this season, though Russell has provided a spark with his passing ability. They were coached by Lee Haun, a 70-year-old former teacher, coach and farmer, who came out of retirement to handle the Wilsey seniors for one season. The Council Grove Police. The Cougars lost, 50-28, at home versus No. 6A programs Manhattan, Junction, Washburn Rural and 3A Hayden all seem to be contenders. that is degrading to another person. For the second straight season, Arkansas City quarterback Gabe Welch suffered a serious injury, per Brady Bauman, voice of Ark City. 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. In an odd game, Scott City and Thomas More Prep-Marian were tied at 14 after three quarters in Hays. The offensive line opened holes for 60 rushes for 400 yards and six scores in a 42-13 win versus Independence. The Council Grove Police Department said the incident happened on September 9th at the high school football practice field, but that it wasnt reported to authorities until a few days later. Should the case go to trial and Dirks is convicted, he could be subject to removal by a recall petition effort. Wunderlich picked up six tackles. Last season, Kingman went to the 2A state semifinals, its best showing in 49 years. After three straight tough losses, SME defeated Shawnee Mission North, 35-34, in overtime. The Railers enjoyed a big first half, including a long touchdown pass from junior Logan Russell to wide receiver Mason Younger in the games first couple plays. Five teams, Chase County, Lyndon, Madison, Burlingame and Cair Paravel, are likely battling for four playoff spots. Head Coach Butch Hayes Contact: bhayes@cgrove417.org / 785-726-1186. Last week, a petition was created at change.org calling for Thompson's removal as coach. Similar to Council Grove, Burlingame and Scott City, Cheylin held on late for the key win. Mascot: Braves. Sophomore Tate McNew has continued his breakout season with a 34-14 win versus Newton. An 11-year-old boy told police his assistant coach, Adam Dirks, pushed him to the ground during youth football practice. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. 2 Canton-Galva (4-0), NR Beloit-St. Johns/Tipton (4-0), No. Center Grove football coach Eric Moore deals with health issues Matt Allibone is a sports reporter for GameTimePA. Coach Reddick returns in his 3rd year as the Defensive Coordinator for the Braves and 6th year overall. In 3A, Scott City had opened 3-1 in 2021 before key injuries and close losses helped the Beavers finish 4-5, the programs first losing season since 1986. As a result of school unification in Kansas, most of Wilseys 65 high school students switched over to Council Grove at the beginning of the 1967-68 school year. The boards next scheduled meeting is Oct. 11. The Wildcats are the defending state runner-up and returned all but one player. Myers, Dax (Fr.) 129 Hockaday St Council Grove, KS 66846-1898. The Council Grove Police. This marked the first time the Thunder had ever defeated Aquinas in school history. Be Proactive. 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. Last year, the Huskies defeated Cheylin, 56-6. However, the game was closer than the final score. KVOE reports his status with USD 417 is unclear, but that their next meeting is set for October 11th. Quarterback Jace Wunderlich went 14 of 27 passing for 250 yards and four scores. Use the 'Report' link on 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. This team tonight showed they are willing to fight through anything, Reddick told SIK late Friday. 3 Chanute (4-0), No. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Council Grove Police to give a statement. A Council Grove recreational league football coach and Morris County school board member is in hot water after allegedly assaulting one of his football players. In Hayes first three falls, Council Grove won a total of five games. Following this, he started at both Highland CC and D2 powerhouse Pittsburg State as a Free Safety and Outside Linebacker. (stadium/gym names): NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Kpreps. St. James Academy defeated 4A No. Council Grove Football - Google Dagen Dean, with MIAA offers, recorded 95 receiving yards and two scores. 2 Nemaha Central continues to be the top eastern squad. On Friday, Salina Central picked up a 54-44 victory versus Andover. In 2019, then-Cimarron kicker Emmanuel Aguilar had never attempted a field goal in a game. racist or sexually-oriented language. Adam Dirks was summoned to court on suspicion of battery and interference with law enforcement after a practice incident Sept. 15. 2 Ashland last week. He rushed 10 times for 133 yards and two TDs. "I needed some time to regroup. 1 Manhattan (4-0); No. Cheylin has zero seniors this season. A junior, Younger is well-known for his wrestling and is a 3-2-1A state runner-up. Copyright 2021 WIBW. Cheylin had a pair of pivotal first half turnovers. Five players recorded a sack. The preseason projection was that the first month of KSHSAA sanctioned six-man football was essentially a round robin among the ranked teams in the preseason: Cunningham, Ashland, Cheylin, Northern Valley. Council Grove Braves Location: Council Grove, KS Season: 2021 Head Coach: Butch Hayes Record: 1-8 League: Flint Hills Season: 2015 Head Coach: Nate Teichgraeber Record: 6-3 Season: 2009 Head Coach: Jim Colins Record: 6-4 League: Flint Hills Season: 1984 Head Coach: Joe Buchanan Record: 4-5 Season: 1982 Head Coach: Joe Buchanan Record: 2-7 Dirks status with the USD 417 Board of Education is unclear. According to Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin, Dirks was not arrested as the incident was a misdemeanor that occurred outside the view of law enforcement.. 5 Centralia (4-0). Garrett Urban, a state wrestling champion, has delivered huge games at running back. Zane Turner added 152 on the ground. One of the losses was to eventual undefeated Class B champion Americus. Francis Scott Key had gone through nine losing seasons in the decade before Thompson was hired, but the program went 7-4 his final season in 2021. accounts, the history behind an article. Over the years, three other Wilsey athletes earned medals at the state track & field meet: Loren Johnson, third place, Class BB mile run, 1964; Dan Parks, runner-up, Class B javelin throw, 1954; and J. Smith, fourth place, Class B mile run, 1953. Council Grove's stats have been entered for the 23-0 win vs. Mission Valley on 9/9/2022 7:00 PM. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Wins Apart of at CG: 28 as a Coach, 16 as a Player, Graduate: Council Grove High School c/o 2012, Kansas State University c/o 2016. 1 Cunningham (4-0), Labette Bank Southeast Kansas Athletes of the Month: Parsons FB. 2021 Football Preview. Sophomores JD Tyson and Dane Winters finished with 13 and 11 tackles, respectively. My father had attended high school in Americus for all but his senior year (1932-33) when he had to transfer back to Council Grove because his parents lost their farm during the Great Depression. In non-district action, Council Grove opened with three straight shutouts for the first time since 1974. NV is 0-3 in those contests, including 25-24 against Tescott this season. Burlingame trailed entering the fourth quarter before senior dual threat quarterback Colby Middleton scored from nine yards out with 7:52 left. Saturday Oct 22. or anything. On Friday, Lakin defeated Cimarron, 2-0. 1 Mill Valley (4-0), No. Lakin moves to 4-0. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Elk Grove football coach Osei leaving for Kankakee Sometimes that is the perception, but it's not true here. 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They stayed in the moment and competed till the end and always believed. Council Grove vs Osage City | Football | 10/21/2022 | MaxPreps The Golden Decade, Part 2 | Gaz | emporiagazette.com RC defeated Silver Lake, 44-28. "We did not have one kid ineligible all season. 3 Topeka Hayden (4-0), No. At seasons end, Wilsey got on a roll, climaxed by winning the Class BB state tournament at Dodge City. COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (WIBW) - An assistant football coach is facing battery charges after one of his players said the coach pushed him during practice. A magazine showcasing the progress of our community. This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. Head Coach: . On 9/9, the Council Grove varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Mission Valley (Eskridge, KS) by a score of 23-0. On Friday, Junction City won, 28-21, against Bishop Carroll. Simecka is a former collegiate player at Benedictine and Washburn as a fullback/linebacker and also played Semi-Professional football in Topeka. The Cardinals defeated Bennington, 34-20. Kpreps 2022 Potential Breakout Teams Kpreps.com. Those four teams went a combined 12-23 in 2021. 2 Wichita Collegiate (4-0), No.1 Andale (4-0), NR Holcomb (4-0), NR Hugoton (4-0). 2 Ashland and has allowed just 43 points this season. Ellsworth has three straight shutouts. Address: 129 Hockaday St Council Grove, KS. He serves as a Chemistry Teacher, Head Track Coach, Head Summer S&C Coach, and Powerlifting Coach at Council Grove as well. Reddick has compiled an incredibly detailed online history of Council Grove football that would rival most collegiate sports information programs. Beloit has its big line paced by Grady Seyfert, the reigining 2A Defensive Player of the Year. 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. He recorded a school record 363 yards rushing yards and three touchdowns. 2-Way First Team All-League/District/State Linemen. 3 Bishop Carroll on Friday. The Bearcats had four wins in the last two years combined. 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. The team is not associated with USD 417 Morris County, although the incident happened at the Council Grove High School practice facility. Senior Rex Johnson is solid out of the backfield with 36 catches for 244 yards and four scores. Ty Leedy finished with 10 carries for 82 yards and two TDs. There will be paper copies available on site at screening as well. This year, Cunningham opened with a 38-30 victory against No. 1 Southeast of Saline rolling, a 4-0 start from Ellsworth and solid starts/bounce-backs from Ellsworth and Beloit. Ellsworth is 4-0 under veteran coach Josh Homolka and has allowed just six points all season. 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. Heights is quietly 3-1 after a 27-0 home win against Basehor-Linwood, which is currently ranked No. Tonganoxies Colton Brusven rushed for 191 yards and two scores. NV has remarkably played three one-point games in the last five contests. Coffeyville is at Wamego this week in a matchup of 4-0 teams. 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Ellis defeated Johnson-Stanton County, 60-0, for its first win this year. Council Grove defensive coordinator Derron Reddick grew up in CG and enjoyed a strong football career. Edmiston reportedly sank the winning shot with only seconds left in the World Senior Games in Utah just like in high school at Americus. His next-oldest brother, a rural mail carrier, was a resident of Americus most of his life, and Dads nephew was a sophomore reserve (who seldom played) on the great Americus team of 1961. Senior Sean Anderson was an all-state linebacker and entered this season with 240 career tackles. Also in 2A, No. Eudora, which moved into the rankings at No. So far, its a team that you need to start considering on the 3A East to make a run. That showed Friday when eight-man newcomer Lyndon beat Cair Paravel, 28-24. He loves his hometown more than anything. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Last year, the Thunder became the first team in state history to open 0-4, and then win nine straight and capture the state championship. For 2022, CG dropped down to 2A and returned the bulk of its team, along with senior speedy all-purpose threat Ethan Burton, a Division II Arkansas Tech commit. Kansas High School Athletics Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. A football program with mediocre results (182-210-4) from 1956-98, Center Grove is coming off back-to-back 14-0 seasons in Class 6A, winning the third and fourth state championships in school . Graduate: Hayden High School, Benedictine College. They also said Dirks is accused of giving false information to Council Grove officers during the investigation. See the Council Grove Braves Varsity Football coach information, news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com All-Time Roster - Council Grove Braves Football (Council Grove, KS) The contest was played in Colby. The Trojans are 14-1 in that stretch, including a 35-0 road win versus Frontenac in a game that essentially wrapped up the CNC title. Along with football duties, Finch serves as a Teacher, Assistant Baseball Coach, and Assistant S&C Coach at Council Grove High School. Greenwood - Eric Moore embarks on his 23rd season as football coach at Center Grove with a much different outlook than any of his previous 22 years. Be Nice. 1 Axtell ran its winning streak to 17 games with its 56-0 win against Linn that ended at halftime. The Scots switched to the newly formed Meadowlark Conference, which primarily encompasses the Kansas City-Kansas schools. My dad and I used to go to the annual tourney, which was played in the large metal Quonset-hut building in the middle of Wilsey. Cheylin junior quarterback Logan McCarty finished 19 of 28 for 373 yards with five touchdowns. Junction City entered this season with 13 winning seasons in the last 14 years. Tyler Little has Division I offers and is a top-15 recruit all classes, per 247 Sports. On 10/14, the Council Grove varsity football team won their home conference game against Eureka (KS) by a score of 42-6. Council Grove battled hard in the postseason and lost to Silver Lake. Coach John Goff, who looked more like a short, stubby, pulling guard in football (which he had been in college) was a good basketball coach. Council Grove Football - Top 11 QB Seasons (Individuals) - Google Hugoton is 4-0 for the first time since 2009 with a 47-6 win versus Colby. 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.