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Rock Ramblings – Week of Oct. 28

Michael Boersma October 28, 2024

Rock Ramblings is a feature that let's us get to know our Rockhurst family a bit better. Students, staff and faculty are interviewed randomly about a variety of topics.  

Coach Donohoe Previews Lee’s Summit West

Ethan Erwin, Prep News TV September 20, 2024

Prep News TV's Ethan Erwin talked with head coach Kelly Donohoe ahead of the football team's matchup with Lee's Summit West. Here are some of the things they cover: Key for this week’s game ...

Sophomore Blake Thomas celebrates after scoring his third touchdown of the game during Rockhurst's 42-25 win over Olathe North on Sept. 13, 2024.

Loose & Thomas Connect 3 Times, Rockhurst Flies Past Olathe North

Ted Truebner, Editor September 19, 2024

The combination of a balanced offensive attack featuring a new explosive quarterback-wide receiver connection and a defense that forced three turnovers propelled Rockhurst football to a dominant 42-25...

Athletes to Watch for the Fall Sports Season

Athletes to Watch for the Fall Sports Season

Ted Truebner, Editor September 6, 2024

Fall sports are underway, and each of the four saw a turnover in their rosters, with some facing more significant roster changes than others. The class of 2024 had a very heavy presence in fall sports....

Sophomore Gray King brings the ball up court for the students during the Faculty/Student Basketball Game on Feb. 27, 2024. Gray hit a couple of big shots for the students, helping them beat the faculty for the first time in a long time.

Students Take Staff to School in Mission Week Basketball Game

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The Rockhurst students accomplished the near-impossible feat of beating the teachers in this year’s annual mission week basketball game. The senior-led squad won 39-34. This feat is rarely achieved,...

Senior quarterback Ethan Hansen rolls to his right looking for a receiver during the varsity game against SLUH on Oct. 13, 2023. Hansen would throw for 242 yards and three touchdowns on Senior Night in leading the Hawklets to a 40-22 win. "I trust my teammates to make plays when I give or pass them the ball and people wanted to make plays...so props to my teammates."

Photos: Rockhurst Rolls Against SLUH

October 19, 2023

In their last home game of the season, Rockhurst pulled away from Jesuit rival St. Louis University High (SLUH) to take the 40-22 win on Oct. 13, 2023. The win put the Hawklets' record at 7-1.  

The game pieces for each class pose together for a photo before the Board Game begins on March 10, 2023. (Left to right) John Tancona, Tate Scanlon, Drew Mozena, Gray King and Nico Rodriguez Martinez

Seniors Make the Right Moves, Convincingly Win Mission Week Board Game

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter March 2, 2023

During a week when Rockhurst really emphasizes the "Men for Others" mantra, one of the highlights is often a board game. But this isn't just any board game. It features life-sized game pieces as well as...

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