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Junior Nolan Roeder in the midst of a jump serve during practice on March 1, 2024.

Volleyball Looking for Success Even Amidst Season of Change

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

With spring sports at Rockhurst now well underway, the one facing arguably the biggest change is volleyball. This year, boys volleyball officially became a Missouri State High School Activities Association...

Basketball Hawklets Ready to Take Flight in Postseason

Basketball Hawklets Ready to Take Flight in Postseason

Eli Rourke, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Rockhurst basketball flies into district play Thursday riding a three-game winning streak and nine of their last ten. The team used elite defense and a balanced scoring attack to secure a two-seed in the...

Maeson Tunley flanked by his parents during the National Signing Day ceremony on Feb. 7, 2024. Tunley signed to play for Southwest Baptist University. He will join teammate Myles Carson in Bolivar, Mo.

15 Athletes ‘Sign On’ to Continuing Their Athletic Careers in College

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Fifteen senior Hawklets signed their letters of intent to take their athletic careers to the next level the afternoon of Feb. 7, 2024. Rockhurst held a signing ceremony in the performance gym to celebrate...

Sophomore Kevin Sullivan puts up the wide open 3-pointer during the game against St. Thomas Aquinas on Feb. 2, 2024. Sullivan had a team-high 11 points--including two 3-pointers--in the Hawklets 52-38 win over the Saints.

Hawklets Pull Away from Saints in Second Half

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter February 9, 2024

The Rockhurst varsity basketball team shook off a sluggish start and pulled away from rival St. Thomas Aquinas in the second half to claim the 52-38 win on Feb. 2, 2024. Sophomore Kevin Sullivan led the...

Thinking of (and Preparing for) Spring...

Thinking of (and Preparing for) Spring…

Charlie Porto, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow on Friday, and, for the first time in four years, didn't see his shadow. According to tradition, that means an early spring. Here at Rockhurst, the season always...

Coach Michael Dierks keeping an eye on things on a cross country race day.

Dierks Crosses Finish Line as A.D.

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

For the first time in more than a decade, Rockhurst now has a new leader of the athletic department. Michael Dierks, head athletic director for the past 10 years, announced his retirement from the position...

2023 Football Season in Review

Sam Accurso, Prep News TV December 15, 2023

Prep News TV's Sam Accurso takes a look back at the most successful football season in five years at Rockhurst and looks ahead to what it will take to maintain it.  

Rock Breakdown: Wrestling – Lee’s Summit North Invitational

Bobby Clemons, Prep News TV December 14, 2023

Prep News TV's Bobby Clemons breaks down some of what he saw from Hawklet wrestlers at the Lee's Summit North Invitational.

Senior guard Luke Johnson cuts in front of a Staley player during their Blue Springs School District Tournament game on Dec. 9, 2023. Rockhurst came back from a double-digit deficit in the 3rd quarter to tie the game, but fell short 49-41.

Hawklets Make Championship Game, But Come Up Short in BSSD Tournament

Eli Rourke, Staff Reporter December 12, 2023

The Rockhurst basketball team placed second in the Blue Springs School District Basketball Tournament this past weekend, losing in the championship game to the reigning state champion Staley Falcons. The...

A Perfect Way to Go Out

Liam Daly, Prep News TV December 11, 2023

Prep News TV's Liam Daly takes a look back at the soccer team's perfect season and what this year's senior has accomplished during their time at the Rock.  

Sophomore Kevin Sullivan evaluates his options as the Ruskin defense collapses on him during the first game of the season on Nov. 28, 2023. Sullivan would lead the Hawklets in scoring with 22 points in his first varsity start. Rockhurst would win going away 73-49.

Basketball Hawklets Look to Ride Balance, Toughness and Chemistry to New Heights

Eli Rourke, Staff Reporter December 8, 2023

As the season gets rolling, the basketball Hawklets will look to get over the hump after a district runner-up finish last year. The Hawklets will look for eight seniors and five underclassmen to contribute...

Senior Thomas Coppinger raises the football in triumph after scoring a touchdown against Bishop Miege on Sept. 22, 2023. Rockhurst jumped out to an early lead and held on 21-14 to claim the rivalry game.

Making the Transition From Fall to Winter Sports

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Studies have shown that playing multiple sports helps athletes develop unique physical skills, but those who participate in sports in back-to-back seasons are also faced with unique challenges. The...

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