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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...

The team poses for pictures with the district championship trophy after beating top-seed Lee's Summit North 24-21 on Nov. 10, 2023.

Hawklets Bottle Up Broncos When It Counts, Claim District Title

Prep News Staff November 17, 2023

The Hawklets arrived at Lee’s Summit North High School last Friday night for a highly anticipated game against the Broncos. They returned to State Line Road with a district championship trophy and a...

Senior quarterback Ethan Hansen and the rest of the offense await the play call during their district game against Lee's Summit West on Nov. 3, 2023.

Hawklets Overwhelm and Shut Down Titans for First District ‘W’ in 4 Years

Eli Rourke, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Rockhurst scored early and often to convincingly beat Lee’s Summit West 31-8 in the Class 6, District 6 Semifinals on Nov. 3, 2023. The district playoff win was the first in the Donohoe era and the first...

The football team stands with the yell leaders in front of the student section to sing the Rockhurst alma mater following their 40-22 win over SLUH on Oct. 13, 2023.

Hawklets Stop SLUH on Senior Night

Ted Truebner, Staff Writer October 22, 2023

Rockhurst football closed out their regular season in strong fashion, beating St. Louis University High School (SLUH) 40-22 on Oct. 13, 2023. The Hawklets controlled the game on both sides of the ball,...

Tension and Triumph: Rockhurst Overcomes 28-0 Deficit to Beat Aquinas in OT

Timmy Ottomanelli, Staff Reporter October 13, 2023

A four-score deficit. A furious comeback. Overtime. A blocked kick to end it. The rivalry game between Rockhurst and St. Thomas Aquinas was not short on tension or triumph--for the Hawklets, at least. Despite...

Hawklets Control Lines, Re-Take Bragging Rights from Rival Miege

Gus Moseley, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Beating a rival is always a big deal, but topping a roughly 40-year rival in front of the most energetic and raucous crowd of the season might serve as the cherry on top. Rockhurst emerged victorious...

Junior defensive back Luke Kuechler waits with his teammates to run out onto the field ahead of Rockhurst's game against Liberty North on Sept. 8, 2023.

The Story of the Stickers: How the Helmet Decals Motivate Players

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

If you happen to be at Severino Field on Friday night, you will notice many of the Hawklet’s classic white helmets covered with little stickers. These stickers have decorated the helmets of Hawklet football...

Kuechler’s Kick Lifts Hawklets Over Bentonville

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

The Hawklets took the show on the road last Friday as they handed Bentonville (Ark.) their second loss of the season, and improved to 3-1 on the year. A swing of Logan Kuechler’s right leg made the difference...

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  

Coaches from different sports have led student-athletes through a variety of speed and agility drills during the speed training sessions. They take place before school on most B-days.

They Feel the Need for Speed

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter January 31, 2023

Dozens of Hawklets have been waking up early over the past couple of weeks to improve their fitness, and, more specifically, their speed. The athletic department is hosting morning speed and agility training...

The Rockhurst football team high-fives fans after a crushing 49-42 loss to Park Hill on Oct. 28 in the first round of the playoffs. It was an emotional ending for seniors who donned their Hawklet uniform for the final time.

Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion for Hawklet Football

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

Rockhurst’s football season ended last Friday night in a high scoring shootout against Park Hill High School. What Rockhurst thought could be a long playoff run, halted in a heartbreaking 49-42 defeat...

Junior offensive lineman Andrew Sprague lifts junior running back Aidan Ryan in celebration after Ryan scored a touchdown during Rockhurst's game against Blue Springs on Oct. 7, 2022. Ryan scored two touchdowns and gained 120 yards on 21 carries.

Rockhurst Repels Blue Springs

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

The Rockhurst Hawklets triumphed over the Blue Springs Wildcats on the gridiron Friday night, holding off a late push from their long-time rival to win 35-21. Both Rockhurst and Blue Springs entered the...

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