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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,...

Lee’s Summit Takes Down Rockhurst, Ending Season in Yet Another Close Loss

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Lee’s Summit ended Rockhurst’s 2024 football season Nov. 8 in a 17-14 battle at Bud Hertzog Stadium. Missed opportunities and a late interception left the Hawklets just a few points short once again...

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...

Senior guard Luke Johnson cuts in front of a Staley player during their Blue Springs School District Tournament game on Dec. 9, 2023. Rockhurst came back from a double-digit deficit in the 3rd quarter to tie the game, but fell short 49-41.

Hawklets Make Championship Game, But Come Up Short in BSSD Tournament

Eli Rourke, Staff Reporter December 12, 2023

The Rockhurst basketball team placed second in the Blue Springs School District Basketball Tournament this past weekend, losing in the championship game to the reigning state champion Staley Falcons. 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...

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