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Coach Billy Thomas talks with his team during a timeout in Rockhurst's game against Lee's Summit North on Dec. 16, 2025. The Hawklets beat the Broncos 73-48 to move to 6-1 on the season.

Playoff Preview: Rockhurst Returns to State Playoffs with Unfinished Business

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Rockhurst basketball kicks off their state postseason journey Friday night. The Hawklets are looking to hoist the state championship trophy for the first time since 2013. In advance of their state quarterfinal...

Junior Cohen Robinson sizes up what to do next after senior Callen Eskew set a screen for him during their March 5, 2025 opening game of districts against William Chrisman. The Hawklets were too much for the 3-24 Bears, winning 76-34.

Rockhurst Tips Off Districts with Dominant 76-34 Win

Ivan Burns, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

In the opening round of the Missouri Class 6 District 6 playoffs, Rockhurst dismantled William Chrisman 76-34 on March 5, 2025. Rockhurst was heavily favored in the matchup featuring the No. 1 seed...

Rock Talk Podcast for Feb. 29, 2024

Eli Rourke, Prep News February 29, 2024

On this Rock Talk Podcast, Prep News' Eli Rourke talks with a pair of sophomore starters on the varsity basketball team, Max Moylan and Cohen Robinson, as the team prepares to open district play. They...

Basketball Hawklets Ready to Take Flight in Postseason

Basketball Hawklets Ready to Take Flight in Postseason

Eli Rourke, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Rockhurst basketball flies into district play Thursday riding a three-game winning streak and nine of their last ten. The team used elite defense and a balanced scoring attack to secure a two-seed in the...

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...

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:...

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