Rossville finishes runner up in Class 2A volleyball

The Rossville Bulldawgs entered the 2A state volleyball tournament as the 8 seed. They were swept in their first pool play match by the defending state champs and top seed Ellinwood, 25-17, 25-14. They bounced back sweeping St. Mary's Colgan, 25-22, 25-21. 

The final match of the day was against Wabaunsee, a win and into the semis type game. The Dawgs promptly swept them 25-14, 25-16.

On championship Saturday, Rossville drew two seed and 40-4 Moundridge. Set one was back and forth, with the Wildcats scoring 10 of the last 13 to take set one 25-20. But Rossville wouldn't go away, taking a thrilling set two, 25-20. The third set had everything, but Rossville closed it out and won 25-23 to get a rematch with Ellinwood in the state title game. 

The Eagles came out on fire and dominated the Dawgs in straight sets however, 25-9 and 25-14. Ellinwood repeats as champs and caps off back to back 47-0 seasons. Their 94 match win streak is the 4th longest in state history for high school volleyball and the longest active win streak in America for high school volleyball. 

Rossville finishes runner up, tying their best finish in school history, also doing so in 1997. They finish the season with a record of 22-23.