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Senior forward Callen Eskew shoots a free throw during the third quarter of the rivalry game against Shawnee Mission East on Jan. 31, 2024. Eskew led the Hawklets in scoring with 16 as Rockhurst controlled the game against the Lancers and pulled away to win 68-52.

Hawklets Use Dominant 4th to Take Down East for Third-Straight Season

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

Rockhurst basketball squared off, yet again, against one of their biggest—if not the biggest—rival, Shawnee Mission East, on Jan. 31. With Rockhurst hosting, in front of a filled-to-the-brim crowd,...

Junior Kevin Sullivan elevates for the dunk during the second half of Rockhurst's big win over Lee's Summit North on Dec. 16, 2024. Sullivan contributed 10 points as the Hawklets won by 25.

Rock Basketball Has Sights Set Higher in 2025

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

When the confetti fell in 2013, the Rockhurst Hawklets basketball team hoisted the Missouri state championship trophy. Since then, it has been a grind to return to that standard. The Hawklets have coupled...

The Rockhurst cross country team and coaches pose for a picture with their  trophy after winning the Missouri Class 6 cross country championship on Nov. 8, 2024.

Cross Country Runs Off Historic Season in 2024

Charlie Porto, Editor December 19, 2024

The 2024 season was a record-breaking, historic one from the Rockhurst cross country team. First, came yet another district championship, won by a dominant 81 points with five runners placing in the top...

CFP & Heisman Podcast – Final Picks

Ethan Erwin, Prep News TV December 13, 2024

Prep News TV's Ethan Erwin runs through game picks for Army-Navy as well as the College Football Playoff, and checks in on the Heisman Trophy race. Plus, he gets guest analysis from a new Hawklet each...

Rock Fantasy Football Podcast – Awards Season!

Sammy Miceli and Brayden Rischer December 13, 2024

Sammy Miceli and Brayden Rischer give news and notes to help your fantasy football team, and they tell you who will be cash or trash for Week 15. They also hand out their regular season awards, and make...

Senior Henry Acorn raises his hands in victory as he nears the finish line of the Missouri Class 6 cross country championship on Nov. 8, 2024. Acorn finished first, more than eight seconds ahead of the nearest competitor.

One of a Kind: How Henry Acorn Separated Himself from the Rest of Rockhurst’s Storied Runners

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Thousands of student-athletes have played a sport at Rockhurst High School. The rich tradition of grit and passion fostered through athletics dates back to the founding of the school in 1910. Nearly 115...

Sit-Down with Coach Thomas

Henry Hahn, Prep News TV December 11, 2024

As the basketball season gets rolling, Prep News TV's Henry Hahn talked with head coach Billy Thomas about the identity of this year's team, as well as which player(s) could actually give him a game.  

Baklanov’s Impact Ripples Through Rockhurst Swim and Dive

Baklanov’s Impact Ripples Through Rockhurst Swim and Dive

Jake Bond, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

As the Rockhurst swim and dive season drew to a close at the St. Peter’s Rec-Plex on Nov. 15, one of the most remarkable careers in program history also came to an end. Andrew Baklanov ended his time...

Head coach Paul Winkeler urges his team on during Day 2 of the Missouri Class 2 swim and dive championship on Nov. 15, 2024. Rockhurst would finish second as a team.

Aquahawks Fall Short in Quest for 5-Straight Championships

Ted Truebner, Editor December 6, 2024

Rockhurst swim and dive fell just short of completing the five-peat at the Missouri Class 2 state championship Nov. 14-15. They still made history, though, posting the most-ever points for a runner-up...

CFP & Heisman Podcast – Week 15

Ethan Erwin, Prep News TV December 6, 2024

Prep News TV's Ethan Erwin runs through game picks for conference championship weekend and checks in on the Heisman Trophy race. Plus, he gets guest analysis from a new Hawklet each week.     Disclaimer:...

Rock Fantasy Football Podcast – Week 14

Sammy Miceli and Brayden Rischer December 6, 2024

Sammy Miceli and Brayden Rischer give news to help your fantasy football team for Week 14 and make their picks for the players you should cash in with or trash.   **Disclaimer: The views expressed...

Rockhurst Tips off Season With 68-43 Win at Lee’s Summit West

Rockhurst Tips off Season With 68-43 Win at Lee’s Summit West

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The 2024-2025 Rockhurst basketball season began with a convincing 68-43 win on Dec. 3 at Titan Fieldhouse. Senior forward Callen Eskew went for 20 points and five rebounds, while sophomore backup Kemper...

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