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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 ...

A student follows through during a game of bowling at Ward Parkway Lanes on Oct. 31, 2022.

Lifetime Sports Builds Pin-credi-bowl Memories for Seniors

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

There are many things to look forward to about senior year. Usually, a student’s class schedule is not at the top of that list. However, one class seems to interest Hawklet students above all others:...

2023 Football Season in Review

Sam Accurso, Prep News TV December 15, 2023

Prep News TV's Sam Accurso takes a look back at the most successful football season in five years at Rockhurst and looks ahead to what it will take to maintain it.  

Offensive players huddle up around head coach Kelly Donohoe during the first half of Rockhurst's game against SLUH on Oct. 13, 2023. The Hawklets would go on to win 40-22.

Hawklets Head into Districts Off Rare Double-Bye

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

The Hawklets’ football team concluded the regular season with a record of 8-1. This earned them the second seed in their district, a home playoff game, and a bye week to begin the playoffs. However,...

The football team stands with the yell leaders in front of the student section to sing the Rockhurst alma mater following their 40-22 win over SLUH on Oct. 13, 2023.

Hawklets Stop SLUH on Senior Night

Ted Truebner, Staff Writer October 22, 2023

Rockhurst football closed out their regular season in strong fashion, beating St. Louis University High School (SLUH) 40-22 on Oct. 13, 2023. The Hawklets controlled the game on both sides of the ball,...

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.  

Junior defensive back Luke Kuechler waits with his teammates to run out onto the field ahead of Rockhurst's game against Liberty North on Sept. 8, 2023.

The Story of the Stickers: How the Helmet Decals Motivate Players

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

If you happen to be at Severino Field on Friday night, you will notice many of the Hawklet’s classic white helmets covered with little stickers. These stickers have decorated the helmets of Hawklet football...

Football 'Springs' Into Full-Team Workouts for First Time

Football ‘Springs’ Into Full-Team Workouts for First Time

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter April 17, 2023

Football workouts are starting earlier than ever at the Rock. The Hawklets are taking advantage of a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) rule change that now allows all athletes...

Junior offensive lineman Andrew Sprague lifts junior running back Aidan Ryan in celebration after Ryan scored a touchdown during Rockhurst's game against Blue Springs on Oct. 7, 2022. Ryan scored two touchdowns and gained 120 yards on 21 carries.

Rockhurst Football Program Set to be Inducted into State Hall of Fame

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter April 10, 2023

When you think about a hall of fame, you might often think of great individuals. However, the whole Rockhurst football program will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame later this month. The...

Coaches from different sports have led student-athletes through a variety of speed and agility drills during the speed training sessions. They take place before school on most B-days.

They Feel the Need for Speed

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter January 31, 2023

Dozens of Hawklets have been waking up early over the past couple of weeks to improve their fitness, and, more specifically, their speed. The athletic department is hosting morning speed and agility training...

The Rockhurst football team high-fives fans after a crushing 49-42 loss to Park Hill on Oct. 28 in the first round of the playoffs. It was an emotional ending for seniors who donned their Hawklet uniform for the final time.

Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion for Hawklet Football

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

Rockhurst’s football season ended last Friday night in a high scoring shootout against Park Hill High School. What Rockhurst thought could be a long playoff run, halted in a heartbreaking 49-42 defeat...

Junior offensive lineman Andrew Sprague lifts junior running back Aidan Ryan in celebration after Ryan scored a touchdown during Rockhurst's game against Blue Springs on Oct. 7, 2022. Ryan scored two touchdowns and gained 120 yards on 21 carries.

Rockhurst Repels Blue Springs

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

The Rockhurst Hawklets triumphed over the Blue Springs Wildcats on the gridiron Friday night, holding off a late push from their long-time rival to win 35-21. Both Rockhurst and Blue Springs entered the...

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