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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...

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...

Rock Talk Podcast w/ Brady Maher

George Effertz, Prep News TV November 21, 2023

On this Rock Talk Podcast, Prep News TV's George Effertz talks with senior guard Brady Maher about the upcoming basketball season.  

Sophomore Luke Franke looks down on his conquered foe, junior Joey Bonino, during trash can jousting on Sept. 8, 2023. Franke and the sophomores would go on to win the event by beating the freshmen in the finals during the pep assembly.

From Karaoke to Trash Can Jousting, Pep Assembly Brought the Hits

Jackson Sifers, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

The Hawklet walked into confession in the Sacred Heart Chapel. He couldn't talk, so he passed notes to the priest to confess his sin. But this sin wasn't one he had already committed. It was one he...

Braden Lamley

Hawklets Basketball Enters Offseason with Growth Mindset and Big Goals

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter April 3, 2023

The basketball Hawklets young team showed a lot of heart throughout the season. They got off to a slow start, beginning with a 2-7 record. However, they found a way to finish their season on a four-game...

Hayden Spachman’s Week Three Athlete of the Week Social Media Post

Backstory Behind Rockhurst’s “Athlete of the Week”

Tate Slaymaker, Staff Reporter March 13, 2023

Each week, Rockhurst's social medias highlight the accomplishments of Hawklet student-athletes. It's something the athletic department started last school year as a way to "help highlight our student-athletes...

More Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Raytown in Upset to Open Districts

More Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Raytown in Upset to Open Districts

March 9, 2023

Seventh-seeded Rockhurst upset the two-seed Raytown to open district play on March 1, 2023. The Hawklets led by 11 at halftime en route to a 71-55 win.   (Photos by Barrett Brewer)   Related:...

Hayden Spachman

Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Raytown in Upset to Open Districts

March 7, 2023

Seventh-seeded Rockhurst upset the two-seed Raytown to open district play on March 1, 2023. The Hawklets led by 11 at halftime en route to a 71-55 win.   (Photos by Matthew Kelly)   Related:...

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