Troy at Blue Valley Randolph
10.16.26
TROY: 18-22-6=46
BV-R: 0-0=0
Scoring Summary
1Q: T-Lane Hartman 25 yard pass from Kaston Jasper (run fail)
1Q: T-Kaston Jasper 8 yard run (pass fail)
1Q: T-Bryer Ferris 11 yard pass from Kaston Jasper (pass fail)
2Q: T-Colt Jensen 10 yard pass from Kaston Jasper (pass fail)
2Q: T-Colt Jensen 5 yard pass from Kaston Jasper (Colt Jensen run)
2Q: T-Lane Hartman 67 yard pass from Kaston Jasper (Jasper to Jensen)
3Q: T-Tucker Jarrett 14 yard pass from Kaston Jasper (no attempt)
Turnovers: Troy 0, BV-R 2 (1 fumble lost, 1 INT)
Team Stats:
Rushing: Troy 11-53; BV-R 26-128
Passing: Troy 20-28-297; BV-R 9-18-66
Troy Individual Stats
Rushing: Bryer Ferris 3-16, Kaston Jasper 6-28, Tucker Jarrett 1-2, Colt Jensen 1-7
Passing: Kaston Jasper 20-28-297-6 TD-0 INT
Receiving: Lane Hartman 7-164, Colt Jensen 8-40, Riley Grable 1-39, Bryer Ferris 2-28, Tucker Jarrett 2-26
Defense-tackles (other)
Jace Johnson 2, Riley Grable 8, Colt Jensen 2, Lane Hartman 5 (1 INT), Tucker Jarrett 8, Kaston Jasper 1 (1 fumble recovery),Bryer Ferris 10, Ty Horner 9, Malique Doss 1, Masson Kessler 3
Pic 1- Tillie Keller Serves the ball
Pic 2- Tillie Keller receives a serve
Pic 3- The team celebrates
Pic 4- Dalaynee Turner follows the ball to the line
Pic 4- Left to Right- Callie Pierce, Mara Kretzinger, Jill Woodruff, Sydnee Ashburn, Cassidy Hall, Coach Kelli Rodgers, Tillie Keller, Ava Marriott, Dlayanee Turner, Michelle Frost
The Troy High School Lady Trojan junior varsity volleyball team wrapped up its season with an impressive showing at the Northeast Kansas League Tournament in Valley Falls, finishing with a 3-2 record. While the wins were exciting, it was the team's determination, teamwork, and incredible growth throughout the season that truly stood out.
The Lady Trojans opened tournament play with a hard-fought three-set victory over Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MHMA). After taking the first set 25-21, Troy struggled in the second, falling 11-25. However, the Lady Trojans refused to back down, regrouping and battling their way to a 15-12 victory in the deciding set.
Troy faced tough competition in its next two matches, falling to Jefferson County North 6-25, 10-25 and Oskaloosa 21-25, 23-25. Despite the setbacks, the Lady Trojans continued to encourage one another, stay positive, and compete for every point.
Rather than allowing the losses to define their day, the Lady Trojans came back stronger. Troy defeated McLouth in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-18, before closing out tournament play with another impressive victory over Riverside, 25-15 and 25-21.
The most impressive part of the tournament wasn't simply the three victories. It was the way the Lady Trojans played together as a team. They communicated, supported one another, fought through difficult moments, and never gave up. Their ability to bounce back from adversity demonstrated just how far this group has come since the beginning of the season.
Head Coach Kelli Rodgers couldn't be prouder of the team's progress.
"The improvement from the beginning of the season to now has been absolutely incredible," said Coach Rodgers. "These girls have worked so hard, and to watch them come together, trust each other, and play as a team has been one of the most rewarding parts of coaching. They never quit, even when things weren't going their way. They kept fighting, kept encouraging each other, and found ways to be successful. I am beyond proud of every single one of them, and I truly believe big things are coming for Trojan Volleyball."
One player who deserves special recognition is senior Tillie Keller, whose leadership, positive attitude, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Lady Trojan volleyball program.
Throughout the season, Keller demonstrated what it means to be a leader. Whether encouraging teammates after a difficult play, working hard during practices, or maintaining a positive attitude when facing challenges, she consistently set an example for the younger players.
Her willingness to work hard and support those around her helped create a team atmosphere built on encouragement, trust, and determination.
"Tillie has been such an important part of this team," Coach Rodgers shared. "She comes in with a positive attitude, works hard, and leads by example. She has been someone the younger girls can look up to, and I couldn't ask for a better example of what it means to be a Lady Trojan. Her leadership and dedication have meant so much to this program."
As the JV season comes to a close, the Lady Trojans have plenty to celebrate. Their 3-2 tournament performance was a reflection of the hard work, growth, and perseverance they demonstrated throughout the year.
What began as a group of players learning to work together developed into a team that trusted one another, battled through adversity, and refused to quit. Their improvement from the first practices of the season to their final tournament was nothing short of remarkable.
With a strong group of young players continuing to develop and a foundation built on teamwork and determination, the future of Lady Trojan volleyball looks incredibly bright.
Class:
1A
Site:
Cheney Lake - Spring Creek Playground
Address:
16000 NE 50th St, Cheney, 67025
General Admission:
No Charge
Fan Entry:
Turn left into the park. At the first stop sign take another left. At the second stop sign another left and this will take you directly to the race area.
Wheelchair Accessible Entry:
All roads and sidewalks are very accessible for wheelchairs. Going off of the pavement creates an issue for this meet.
Parking Information:
We are going to have a bus drop off for the athletes, then funnel the buses to a separate parking area. The cars will be sent to the camp ground, parking lots, and areas along the road to park.
Wheelchair Accessible Parking Information:
There are handicap parking areas around the bathrooms where the substate will take place.
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
Event Start:
Good Luck Trojans!
Host Location: Herington High School - Hosted by Rural Vista
Activity: High School Volleyball - 1A D1 Regional Quad
Opponent/Date/Time: 10/20/2026 - Rural Vista, Troy, Frankfort and Onaga
High School Gym Elementary Gym
4:00 PM Rural Vista vs Frankfort Troy vs Onaga
5:00 PM Rural Vista vs Onaga Troy vs Frankfort
20 Minute Break 20 Minute Break
6:30 PM Rural Vista vs Troy Onaga vs Frankfort
Admission: $6 for students, $8 for adults - Prices set by KSHSAA. NO PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Dear USD 429 Parents , Guardians, and Patrons:
It won’t be long and the leaves will be changing, and the winds will be coming steadier out of the north. We have a few months before some wintery weather comes our way, but as we know living in Kansas, we will face some. We will be putting out some weather information and school cancelation information in the coming weeks.
The board of education will be reviewing our five-year strategic plan to discuss all our successes and the challenges. It is important to always recognize our successes and face our challenges head on. We will be looking for some input as we have these discussions. These are always great discussions to have as we learn a lot about ourselves and our schools. Kansas public school enrollment is on the decline and has been since Covid. Our district is not immune to this. Our focus will continue to be, how do we provide and sustain a quality education for your children. Declining birth rates, lack of housing, and parental choice all factor in to decreased numbers in schools. We don’t get much help in Topeka with many legislatures who obviously push an anti-public education rhetoric, reinforced by the laws they pass that hurt Kansas public schools. Regardless, we will continue to fight for public education.
As we wrap up fall activities seasons, I want to thank the student/athletes, coaches, parents, and community for support of these programs. I am going to paraphrase a conversation that was shared with me and then reiterated to me. A teacher whom we now employ, that taught in a much larger high school than ours said, “Troy has 20% of the students where I taught but offer 80% of the activities.” We hope all students find a way to be involved in our schools. We believe we provide the opportunity to do so.
Patrick E. McKernan
Superintendent of Schools
Troy USD 429
The Troy Lady Trojan volleyball team battled through four matches at the Riverside Tournament on Saturday, October 3, facing Riverside, Sabetha, Jefferson County North and Atchison County.
Troy opened the tournament against the host Riverside Cyclones in a closely contested three-set match. Neither team was able to win consecutive sets as the two teams battled from start to finish.
Riverside claimed the opening set 25-23, but Troy answered in the second set with a 25-23 victory to even the match. The deciding third set remained competitive, but the Cyclones pulled away to take the set 25-19 and win the match 2-1.
The Trojans then faced the Sabetha Bluejays in their second match of the tournament. Troy struggled to find its rhythm in the opening set, falling 25-10. The Trojans responded with a much stronger effort in the second set, but Sabetha ultimately held on for a 25-21 victory to earn the 2-0 win.
Troy's tournament run continued against Jefferson County North. The Trojans battled throughout the match and scored at least 18 points in each set. However, the Chargers came away with the 2-0 victory, winning 25-19 and 25-18.
In the final match of the tournament, Troy faced the Atchison County Tigers. The Trojans were able to break through and finish the tournament with a victory, defeating Atchison County 2-0.
The tournament provided the Lady Trojans with four opportunities to compete against quality opponents and make adjustments heading into the final stretch of the season. Troy battled through several competitive sets, including the three-set match against Riverside and the two close sets against Jefferson County North.
Despite dropping three of the four matches, the Trojans continued to compete and finished the tournament on a positive note with the victory over Atchison County.
With postseason play approaching, Troy will look to build on the experience gained at Riverside and use the tournament's challenges to improve consistency and finish the season strong.
Riverside Tournament Results
Riverside 2, Troy 1 — 25-23, 23-25, 25-19
Sabetha 2, Troy 0 — 25-10, 25-21
Jefferson County North 2, Troy 0 — 25-19, 25-18
Troy 2, Atchison County 0— 25-5, 25-12
The Troy Lady Trojans have experienced a mix of wins and tough battles on the volleyball court, as they work through a challenging stretch of their season.
The Lady Trojans picked up an impressive 2-0 victory over McLouth, winning the sets 25-18 and 25-12. Troy controlled the second set and finished strong to secure the straight-set win. The victory continued a positive stretch for the Trojans, who had won three of their previous four matches, bringing their season record to 12-12.
Troy also faced a tough challenge against Pleasant Ridge. In a competitive three-set match, the Lady Trojans battled back to even the match after dropping the opening set 25-22. Troy claimed the second set 25-23, forcing a deciding third set. Pleasant Ridge pulled away in the final set, winning 25-15 and taking the match 2-1. Despite the loss, the Trojans demonstrated their ability to compete in close matches and push their opponents to the limit.
In another matchup, Troy took on Maur Hill-Mount Academy but came up short in a two-set contest. Maur Hill won 25-17 and 25-19. Although the Trojans were unable to secure a set victory, they continued to fight, scoring at least 17 points in both sets.
The recent games have tested the Lady Trojans as they work to build consistency and finish the season strong. With competitive performances against tough opponents and a solid victory over McLouth, Troy continues to look for opportunities to build momentum.
As the season progresses, the Lady Trojans will look to carry the lessons from each match onto the court, focusing on teamwork, determination, and making the adjustments needed to compete against every opponent.
