Nothing. Copyright 2021 WIBW. There was a problem saving your notification. Those were the first two years of the state football playoffs; unfortunately, Council Grove was denied the opportunity to be in the Kansas playoffs by a complicated, convoluted point system that the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) drastically altered after a couple of years of complaints by member schools and fans. This season, Burlingames pass defense has held teams to 24 of 52 passing for 125 yards with five interceptions. He said the decision was due to a desire to spend more time with his wife and two kids, and he began contemplating it during "the later part of the season.". Dirks, an assistant coach according to Council Grove Police, is accused of pushing an 11-year-old player to the ground after that child and Dirks son got into an altercation. LaMarcus Allen delivered 130 yards and a pair of touchdowns. 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. However, the league had trouble breaking through the upper echelon. The contest was played in Colby. Dirks status with the USD 417 Board of Education is unclear. 1 Axtell (4-0); No. Wins Apart of at CG: 12 as a Coach, 16 as a Player, Graduate Council Grove High School c/o 2012, Fort Hays State University c/o 2023. The schools are just 11 miles apart. All entered districts 2-1 or better. Oakley tight end Brayden Cunningham, a returning first team all-Mid-Continent League player, delivered five catches for 140 yards and three touchdowns. 4 Eudora (4-0), Atchison (4-0), Wamego (4-0), Coffeyville (4-0). Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Council Grove Police to give a statement. Coach Jeff Slater talked with SIK last week and noted he believed our ceiling is growing., We are solid in eight spots, Slater said. Author Keith Pickett is a 1966 graduate of Council Grove High School. SJA won the 4A crown the last two seasons and lost four Eastern Kansas League games both falls. In addition to Cheylins big win, Cunningham won at No. Council Grove Football - Top 11 QB Seasons (Individuals) Top 11 Quarterback Seasons Based on APV A player qualifies for this if they played a majority of their snaps that season at the. Longtime coach Beau Sarwinski has never had a losing record in his 15 seasons with the Bulldogs. Andale is quickly closing on the fifth-longest winning streak in Kansas football history. Sophomores JD Tyson and Dane Winters finished with 13 and 11 tackles, respectively. Matt Allibone is a sports reporter for GameTimePA. 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Darrell Harkness, an outstanding baseball player, Council Grove's first basketball coach under the new Unified 417 School District and later the head football coach, was a Wilsey graduate. Undefeated Teams: NR Jayhawk-Linn (4-0), No. KVOE reports that Dirks son and that child got into an altercation just before he pushed him. Cheylin held a 530-492 edge in total yards against Northern Valley. 1 Andale rolled again in a 57-8 victory versus Smoky Valley and bumped its winning streak to 42 games. On 10/28, the Council Grove varsity football team won their home playoff game against Fredonia (KS) by a score of 48-8. 3 Kingman (4-0), NR Chaparral (4-0), NR Lakin, No. St. James Academy defeated 4A No. No. Eli Jones, who had an impressive freshman season in basketball, took over at quarterback. 1 Manhattan (4-0); No. In an odd game, Scott City and Thomas More Prep-Marian were tied at 14 after three quarters in Hays. I came to the realization was putting my own prioritizes over the prioritizes of my kids. We'd love to hear eyewitness 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. (Check out more this week on SIK as Scott City is the American Implement Team of the Week). McPherson beat previously undefeated Circle, a surprise team, 35-15 behind four rushing touchdowns from Jaytin Gumm. KMC defeated Westminster, 63-24, a Colorado team. Plus, HP has a top-15 all-classes recruit in all-purpose threat Tre Richardson. Saturday Oct 29. If guys needed extra time in the classroom we worked with them. Council Grove defensive coordinator Derron Reddick grew up in CG and enjoyed a strong football career. He completed 28 of 39 passes for 323 yards. My brother, a member of the Council Grove squad, loved it because he was able to play a double schedule of games that winter. The question for the Vikings later on in the year will be defense and line play against better competition. Ellsworth is 4-0 under veteran coach Josh Homolka and has allowed just six points all season. 1 Cunningham (4-0), Labette Bank Southeast Kansas Athletes of the Month: Parsons FB. NV has remarkably played three one-point games in the last five contests. 1 Southeast of Saline (4-0), No. The team is not associated with USD 417 Morris County, although the incident happened at the Council Grove High School practice facility. In its first season of eight-man football, Lyndon held off Cair Paravel, 28-24. Council Grove High School has announced the hiring of Butch Hayes as the new head football coach of the Council Grove Braves. (stadium/gym names): NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. TMP entered the fourth quarter with zero yards of total offense, though had a pair of non-offensive scores from senior Kade Harris. That is especially true in District 2 where the top-five squads: 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. See the Council Grove Braves Football news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com . 1 St. Thomas Aquinas, 24-20, and launched back up into 4A state title contender status. Coffeyville has continued to be a surprise team under coach Deonta Wade. In Hayes first three falls, Council Grove won a total of five games. Dagen Dean, with MIAA offers, recorded 95 receiving yards and two scores. 5 Centralia (4-0). He faces charges of Battery and Interference with law enforcement. An 11-year-old boy told police his assistant coach, Adam Dirks, pushed him to the ground during youth football practice. Check out the players that topped the YAIAA statistical leaders list this past fall, York Suburban snaps 36-year-old playoff victory drought, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Last season, Kingman went to the 2A state semifinals, its best showing in 49 years. Don't knowingly lie about anyone In the last two years, Beloit has started slowly in the regular season, especially in 2020 when it was 2-6 entering the playoffs. Council Grove's stats have been entered for the 23-0 win vs. Mission Valley on 9/9/2022 7:00 PM. The five teams turnarounds and huge close wins formed the foundation for a wild Week 4. 2 Ashland and has allowed just 43 points this season. Ellis defeated Johnson-Stanton County, 60-0, for its first win this year. Lakin moves to 4-0. State Association: Kansas State High School Activities Association. 1, though then dropped out of the rankings with three straight losses, albeit to EKL teams. Donahue has not played in a full game all season. Thank you for reading! The Cardinals defeated Bennington, 34-20. 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. Little (6-foot-4, 235) delivered 206 rushing yards. 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 Live Games. The NCAA has been off to a great first month with No. 2 Smith Center. The offensive line opened holes for 60 rushes for 400 yards and six scores in a 42-13 win versus Independence. He loves his hometown more than anything. 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. Council Grove Police are asking people who witnessed the incident to give statements by calling 620-767-5200. This team tonight showed they are willing to fight through anything, Reddick told SIK late Friday. Beloit won 38-22 and improved to 2-2. Coach Reddick returns in his 3rd year as the Defensive Coordinator for the Braves and 6th year overall. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 2:44. To fill the hole caused by no junior-varsity players, District 417 came up with the novel idea of Council Groves freshman team representing Wilsey in junior-varsity games. See the Council Grove Braves Varsity Football coach information, news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com This week, he completed 19 of 28 passes for 200 yards with two touchdowns against one interception. 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. 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. 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. On 10/14, the Council Grove varsity football team won their home conference game against Eureka (KS) by a score of 42-6. 0 Followers Latest News Friday Nov 4. 1 Mill Valley (4-0), No. He dreamt of nights like Friday throughout his life, an epic 20-14 district-opening home win versus Humboldt. Showers early, then clearing with ample sunshine by the afternoon. Head Coach: . Longtime Norton coach Lucas Melvin was on the SIK All-Access Show last week. He rushed 20 times for 150 yards, along with a touchdown. Another conference school, Burns (later consolidated with Peabody), had been the Kansas small-school champ in 1953. No. All rights reserved. Senior quarterback Isaac Detweiler continued his remarkable career with seven of 10 passing for 149 yards with four touchdowns. COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (WIBW) - An assistant football coach is facing battery charges after one of his players said the coach pushed him during practice. Links: Maxpreps. Keep it Clean. He played just the first quarter and one minute into the second quarter. The Emporia Community Guide has the information you will be interested in. I couldnt be more proud.. Highland Park entered this season with a losing streak that stretched back to 2014. 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 NV is 0-3 in those contests, including 25-24 against Tescott this season. Highlights of teams from Adams, Franklin, Lebanon and York counties. 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. Two athletes who had an immediate impact at Council Grove were juniors Dana Falen (in basketball and track) and Doug Gant (in football and basketball). The Cougars had zero turnovers, NV four, which Husky coach Marvin Gebhard called the difference.. He recorded more than 100 receiving yards, along with a touchdown. Cooper Hajek, with multiple NAIA offers for defense, delivered four carries for 128 yards and four touchdowns. Cunningham paced six-man in scoring defense in 2021. Burlingame, with experienced seniors and a great sophomore class, defeated Chase County, 26-24. Ashland scored late to widen the margin. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. Undefeated Teams: No. Coffeyville is at Wamego this week in a matchup of 4-0 teams. 2022 Council Grove Braves Football Team Class 2A Record 6-1 (4-0 FHL) (3-0 2A 2) League Flint Hills League Head Coach Butch Hayes Home Location Legion Stadium The 2022 Council Grove Braves Football Team represents Council Grove High School in the 2022 2A Football Season. I think positively of the people there, and I have good relationships there. On 9/23, the Council Grove varsity football team won their home conference game against Humboldt (KS) by a score of 20-14. Football coach faces battery charges for pushing 11-year-old. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. 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. 3 Topeka Hayden (4-0), No. 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. Reddick has compiled an incredibly detailed online history of Council Grove football that would rival most collegiate sports information programs. For the year, Donahue has 682 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. 2 Nemaha Central (4-0), Ellsworth (4-0), No. 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. 5 in 4A. USD 417 PreK Screening March 23-24. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Last season, Andover led 5A in scoring defense. Kaden Seamster finished with 170 receiving and 71 passing yards with a score. Every season has super long days and nights, and I need to focus on my family. On Friday, junior Jeremy Colbert finished with 192 yards and four scores. "I needed some time to regroup. 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. Andale is 65-2 under coach Dylan Schmidt. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. After Friday, they are a collective 14-2. Berndt returned and delivered 162 rushing. COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (WIBW) - An assistant football coach is facing battery charges after one of his players said the coach pushed him during practice. This week, Council Grove has another big test with surprise 4-0 West Franklin. 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. Head Coach: Butch Hayes. 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. Zane Turner added 152 on the ground. Quarterback Jace Wunderlich went 14 of 27 passing for 250 yards and four scores. The Chargers enjoyed their best season since the 90s last year. Where does your school play their home games? 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. 2022-23 St. James Academy Thunder Girl's Basketball Team, 2022-23 Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves Girl's Basketball Team, 2022-23 St. Thomas Aquinas Saints Girl's Basketball Team, 2022-23 Spring Hill Broncos Girl's Basketball Team, 2022-23 Bonner Springs Braves Girl's Basketball Team, 2022-23 FL Schlagle Stallions Girl's Basketball Team, 2022-23 Highland Park Scots Girl's Basketball Team, represents Council Grove High School in the. 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. On 10/7, the Council Grove varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Marion (KS) by a score of 46-15. . PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 5 Basehor-Linwood, 27-0, and 1A Wabaunsee issued a huge turnaround in a 40-38 win against No. That included three tackles for loss, two sacks from junior JP Harris. He is a former Top 11, All-State player for Council Grove and was a member of 2 Playoff teams. 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 There is no bad blood. Norton scored 182 points last season. Council Grove defensive coordinator Derron Reddick grew up in CG and enjoyed a strong football career. Moving to town or visiting? 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. The closest margin is 17 points. Topeka Hayden is the likely 3A East favorite with wins against Olpe and Silver Lake. Edmiston reportedly sank the winning shot with only seconds left in the World Senior Games in Utah just like in high school at Americus. Burlingame defeated Chase County, 26-24. Prior to his career at Council Grove, Hayes was the winningest coach in Ellis High School Football history and an assistant high school football coach at Rock Creek and Minnesota. 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. The 2022 Council Grove Braves Football Team represents Council Grove High School in the 2022 2A Football Season. They stayed in the moment and competed till the end and always believed. Some of the concern I had in the offseason, I feel like seniors have stepped up in those roles and have performed really well.. You have permission to edit this article. Coach Hayes is entering his 4th year at the helm of the Council Grove High School Football program. Other than Council Grove, Reddick has also served as Head Coach at Rural Vista and Assistant Coach at Rossville and Wamego. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. 2 Maize (4-0), Highland Park (4-0). 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. A junior, Younger is well-known for his wrestling and is a 3-2-1A state runner-up. 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. McNew has 1,095 yards in the first month. He exceeded 1,000 rushing yards last season. Other than football, Hayes serves the district as a JH Math Teacher, Assistant High School Track Coach, and Assistant Summer S&C Coach. Hayes has served as defensive coordinator at Rock Creek High School for the past two years and was the head coach of the Ellis High School Football team . Kansas High School Athletics Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Conway Springs Brayden Kunz delivered 331 rushing yards and six scores in a 43-13 win against Medicine Lodge. 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. Thompson took over a Spring Grove program coming off one of the best seasons in school history. 2 Canton-Galva (4-0), NR Beloit-St. Johns/Tipton (4-0), No. Junction City has captured three in a row and defeated 5A No. Be Nice. He led the Ellis Railers, as their head coach, to 5-straight District Championships from 2007-2011. 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. St. James was 0-8 all-time versus the Saints, including 14 total points in the last three meetings. Morris County Fair Fashion Revue Results, CLICK HERE TO READ COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN. Thompson said the petition had nothing to do with his resignation and that he had already decided he would be stepping down. Similar to Council Grove, Burlingame and Scott City, Cheylin held on late for the key win. School: Council Grove High School. Dirks is also a member of the Morris County school board. 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The Cougars lost, 50-28, at home versus No. ", Dig into the stats:Check out the players that topped the YAIAA statistical leaders list this past fall, District 3 football highlights: York Suburban snaps 36-year-old playoff victory drought. He and his teammates faced Cottonwood Valley League freshman teams and then played against older Quad-County sophomores and juniors in completing Wilseys junior-varsity schedule. Undefeated Teams: NR Waverly (4-0); No. First time unbeaten since 2013 after four weeks. What is your schools vision/mission statement? Oakley quietly took control of District 8 with a 22-7 home win versus Plainville. Should the case go to trial and Dirks is convicted, he could be subject to removal by a recall petition effort. Find content for all Council Grove Braves' Football teams covered by MaxPreps over the years. On Friday, he was highly pleased Burlingame allowed just 98 yards in the second half against Chase Countys high-octane offense. 3 Bishop Carroll on Friday. Council Grove High School has announced the hiring of Butch Hayes as the new head football coach of the Council Grove Braves. 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. Mascot: Braves. Dwight Rural High School (Morris County) had back-to-back state championship teams in Class BB in 66 and 67. The Bearcats had four wins in the last two years combined. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Burton caught two receiving touchdowns, including the game-tying touchdown pass. Share with Us. On 9/30, the Council Grove varsity football team won their away conference game against West Franklin (Pomona, KS) by a score of 21-0. accounts, the history behind an article. 5 Cheylin edged No. The Wilsey seniors who wished to finish their high school career at the school were allowed to do so. No. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Heights is quietly 3-1 after a 27-0 home win against Basehor-Linwood, which is currently ranked No. Council Grove is 4-0 for the first time since 2016 and is a victory away from its first winning season since 17. Assistant Coach Derron Reddick Contact: derronreddick@cgrove417.org / 620-767-2172 . Simecka is a former collegiate player at Benedictine and Washburn as a fullback/linebacker and also played Semi-Professional football in Topeka. Council Grove battled hard in the postseason and lost to Silver Lake. The Braves, named as a Potential Breakout Team this summer, have quadrupled last seasons win total and stand at 4-0. He delivered eight rushes for 78 yards. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. That is not the case in 2022. The Scots are 4-0 for the first time since 1995. Spring Grove athletic director Jeff Laux declined to comment, saying the school does not discuss personnel issues. On Friday, Junction City won, 28-21, against Bishop Carroll. Council Grove Football Program Established in 1895. 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. Spring Grove was not the favorite in any of those matchups.