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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.  

Head coach Billy Thomas gives instructions during the freshman portion of the first day of basketball tryouts on Oct. 30, 2023. After finishing second at districts last season, expectations are high in this year, Thomas' third year. "This year will be the culmination of [the first two years], because the players have fought injuries and they have bought into our culture. We’re looking forward to this year being the best year yet."

Thomas’ Basketball Journey Brings Him to ‘Culmination’ Year at Rockhurst

Eli Rourke, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

Year 3 of the Billy Thomas era is underway at Rockhurst. Tryouts began Oct. 30, about a month before the team's first game. Thomas' journey to this point is one of opportunity, humility and determination. He...

Basketball Looking to Build Off Last Year’s Showing–Even While Facing Losses

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter November 17, 2022

The Hawklets are making their way back onto the hardwood as basketball season is now underway. Rockhurst will be led by head coach Billy Thomas in his second year at the helm. The Hawklets are coming off...

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