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Coach Michael Dierks keeping an eye on things on a cross country race day.

Dierks Crosses Finish Line as A.D.

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

For the first time in more than a decade, Rockhurst now has a new leader of the athletic department. Michael Dierks, head athletic director for the past 10 years, announced his retirement from the position...

One Quarter Down…

Jackson Sifers, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

From syllabus week...to first quarter grade reports. Rockhurst students and staff say it felt like it went by quickly. Even though the days might have felt like they whipped by in a flash, the first 25%...

Junior offensive lineman Andrew Sprague lifts junior running back Aidan Ryan in celebration after Ryan scored a touchdown during Rockhursts 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...

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