Rossville aims for championship after close loss in 2025

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:52 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Rossville aims for championship after close loss in 2025

Summary

Rossville football begins its 2026 season on September 4 against Perry-Lecompton. The Bulldawgs are motivated by their 35-34 loss to Sterling in the Class 1A state championship last year, which marked their sixth appearance under head coach Derick Hammes. Junior quarterback Landen Lewis and senior running back/linebacker Cael Horgan are determined to turn past disappointments into success this season. Hammes emphasizes that the team's identity will focus on executing assignments and a hard-nosed playing style, seeking to elevate their performance in pursuit of a title.

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•Rossville lost to Sterling in the 2025 state championship game.
•The team finished the season with an 11-2 record.
•Junior Landen Lewis and senior Cael Horgan lead this year's squad.
•The Bulldawgs kickoff their season on September 4.
•Head coach Derick Hammes stresses a physical playing identity.

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3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Rossville embracing hard-nosed identity in 2026

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ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – The standard remains the same for Rossville football entering a new season: compete for championships. The Bulldawgs came about as close as possible to adding another trophy to the program’s collection in 2025. Rossville reached the Class 1A state championship game before falling to Sterling, 35-34. Rossville finished the season 11-2, making […]
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