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Junior Jeb Koetting and senior Thomas Coppinger (40) team up to tackle the Lees Summit West ball carrier during Rockhursts 31-8 rout of the Titans in their district contest on Nov. 3, 2023.

Photos: Rockhurst Throttles Titans

November 9, 2023

Rockhurst took on Lee's Summit West in each team's first game of districts on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The Hawklets defense largely shut down the Titans attack, while the Rockhurst offense rolled up 31 points...

Senior quarterback Ethan Hansen rolls to his right looking for a receiver during the varsity game against SLUH on Oct. 13, 2023. Hansen would throw for 242 yards and three touchdowns on Senior Night in leading the Hawklets to a 40-22 win. I trust my teammates to make plays when I give or pass them the ball and people wanted to make plays...so props to my teammates.

Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Against SLUH

October 19, 2023

In their last home game of the season, Rockhurst pulled away from Jesuit rival St. Louis University High (SLUH) to take the 40-22 win on Oct. 13, 2023. The win put the Hawklets' record at 7-1.  

Principal Father Vincent Giacabazi addresses those gathered for the dedication of the Jack Nestor 34 Outdoor Classroom & Lab on Sept. 25, 2023.

Photos: Jack Nestor ‘34 Outdoor Classroom Dedicated

September 28, 2023

On Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 Rockhurst students, faculty, staff and benefactors all gathered before school for the dedication of the Jack Nestor ‘34 Outdoor Classroom. Work to revamp the space was completed...

Senior running back Aidan Ryan bursts through the line on his way to one of his four touchdowns against Blue Springs South. The Hawklets won 47-10 on Sept. 1, 2023 to improve to 2-0 on the young season.

Photos: Rockhurst Runs Over Blue Springs South

September 8, 2023

Rockhurst ran their record to 2-0 on the young season by running over Blue Springs South 47-10 on Sept. 1, 2023.   Photos by Andrew Zaragoza  

Senior Henry Kemp won the face-off and races toward teammates as SLUH defenders try to knock the ball free. The Hawklets controlled most aspects of the April 30, 2023 matchup--especially after the 1st quarter--en route to a 15-2 win.

Photos: No Luck Needed as Rockhurst Smashes SLUH

May 1, 2023

Rockhurst lacrosse beat SLUH 15-2 on April 30, 2023.  

More Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Raytown in Upset to Open Districts

More Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Raytown in Upset to Open Districts

March 9, 2023

Seventh-seeded Rockhurst upset the two-seed Raytown to open district play on March 1, 2023. The Hawklets led by 11 at halftime en route to a 71-55 win.   (Photos by Barrett Brewer)   Related:...

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Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Raytown in Upset to Open Districts

March 7, 2023

Seventh-seeded Rockhurst upset the two-seed Raytown to open district play on March 1, 2023. The Hawklets led by 11 at halftime en route to a 71-55 win.   (Photos by Matthew Kelly)   Related:...

Senior Brian Humphrey smiles at the student section while everyone sings the Rockhurst alma mater following the Hawklets 62-31 win over Lincoln Prep on Feb. 17, 2023. It was the last home game of Humphreys Rockhurst career.

Photos: Rockhurst Doubles Up Lincoln Prep in Final Home Game of Season

February 21, 2023

Photos from Rockhurst's 62-31 win over Lincoln Prep on Feb. 17, 2023.

Senior Tate Slaymaker laughs as classmate Hayden Spachman cuts his hair during the Mission Week Board Game on Feb. 10, 2023. The cut turned out a bit uneven, but seniors still won the competition en route to winning the Board Game overall.

Photos: Mission Week Board Game Hair Cut Competition

February 17, 2023

The hair cut competition was one element of the Mission Week Board Game. The seniors came out victorious despite what would objectively be described as an uneven cut.     Related - Photos:...

Junior Charles Long (along with his classmates who are not pictured) strains to keep the seniors from winning the tug of war match during the Board Game on Feb. 10, 2023. The seniors would win this matchup as well as the overall Board Game competition.

Photos: Mission Week Board Game Tug of War

February 17, 2023

A tug of war competition between classes was one part of the Mission Week Board Game. A total weight limit for participants was imposed on all the grades. While the juniors, sophomores and freshmen...

Slideshow: Pep Rally Ahead of East Game

Slideshow: Pep Rally Ahead of East Game

February 2, 2023

Check out some of the images from the pep rally in advance of the varsity basketball game against Shawnee Mission East on Jan. 27.

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