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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...

'Best Concert We've Had So Far': Singers Relish Strong Spring Show

‘Best Concert We’ve Had So Far’: Singers Relish Strong Spring Show

Lukas Pitman, Editor March 21, 2023

In their third concert of the school year, Rockhurst’s Choral Program put on a dazzling performance, singing a wide variety of old classics and new favorites during a crowded Rose Theatre performance...

Clubs Face Uncertain Future as Participation Falls

Clubs Face Uncertain Future as Participation Falls

Lukas Pitman, Editor March 10, 2023

Coming out of the pandemic last year, Rockhurst made a huge push to bring back school spirit and student engagement. Pep rallies came back in full force, and students could finally pack the stands...

Rockhurst Run Comes Up Short in District Championship Game

Rockhurst Run Comes Up Short in District Championship Game

Tate Slaymaker, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

The Rockhurst basketball season came to an end March 6 after a 55-39 loss to Lee’s Summit West in the MSHSAA Class Six District Six Championship at William Chrisman High School. The Hawklets defied outside...

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:...

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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:...

Panel Emphasizes Importance of Maximizing High School Experience

Julian Garcia, Staff Reporter November 28, 2022

A panel of current Rockhurst Seniors shared their experiences and advice on Nov. 16 at the Making High School Count event for freshmen and sophomores, put on by the College Counseling Department. This...

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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