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More Photos: Rockhurst Rolls SLUH to Close Regular Season

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October 29, 2025
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Junior defensive back Blake Thomas pulls St. Louis University High quarterback Kyren Eleby down for the sack during the second half of their game on Oct. 24, 2025. Despite giving up three inches and 100 pounds in size, Thomas took Eleby down to force a SLUH punt.

In the last game of the regular season, Rockhurst rolled over their cross-state Jesuit rival St. Louis University High on Oct. 24, 2025. The Hawklets led 28-7 at halftime en route to a 35-14 win.

The victory gave Rockhurst a 7-2 record heading into district play against William Chrisman on Oct. 30.

 

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Junior running back Cash Lewandowski points at a camera after scoring the last of his three touchdowns in the game against St. Louis University High on Oct. 24, 2025. Lewandowski single-handedly outscored SLUH, who could only muster 14 points, while the Hawklets put up 35.
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