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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...

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.  

Rock Talk for Dec. 6

Liam Daly, Prep News TV December 6, 2024

Let Liam Daly catch you up on many of the things happening in the closing month of the semester with this Rock Talk.  

Junior Riley Teeven and senior Jonathan Greco wait for their numbers to be called to return to the ice during their game against Wichita on Nov. 24, 2024. Rockhurst lost both weekend games, and remain winless on the season.

Who to Watch in Winter Sports

Ted Truebner, Editor December 2, 2024

With winter sports under way, new teams and new standouts are ready to step into the spotlight. Basketball, wrestling and hockey are all looking for greater success. As a club sport, the hockey season...

Senior Brady Maher (gray shirt) gives directions to the student team during the Faculty/Student Basketball Game on Feb. 27, 2024. Maher was one of members of the basketball team who led the student team. For the first time in a long time, the students emerged victorious in the contest, 39-34.

Photos: Students Top Faculty in Annual Mission Week Basketball Game

March 1, 2024

For the first time in a long time, the faculty were unable to emerge victorious in the annual Mission Week Faculty/Student Basketball Game, falling 39-34.   Photos by P.J. Migliazzo, '24 and...

Rock Talk Podcast for Feb. 29, 2024

Eli Rourke, Prep News February 29, 2024

On this Rock Talk Podcast, Prep News' Eli Rourke talks with a pair of sophomore starters on the varsity basketball team, Max Moylan and Cohen Robinson, as the team prepares to open district play. They...

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...

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...

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...

Rock Talk for Dec. 8, 2023

December 8, 2023

   

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...

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