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Maeson Tunley flanked by his parents during the National Signing Day ceremony on Feb. 7, 2024. Tunley signed to play for Southwest Baptist University. He will join teammate Myles Carson in Bolivar, Mo.

15 Athletes ‘Sign On’ to Continuing Their Athletic Careers in College

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Fifteen senior Hawklets signed their letters of intent to take their athletic careers to the next level the afternoon of Feb. 7, 2024. Rockhurst held a signing ceremony in the performance gym to celebrate...

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.  

Senior Thomas Coppinger raises the football in triumph after scoring a touchdown against Bishop Miege on Sept. 22, 2023. Rockhurst jumped out to an early lead and held on 21-14 to claim the rivalry game.

Making the Transition From Fall to Winter Sports

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Studies have shown that playing multiple sports helps athletes develop unique physical skills, but those who participate in sports in back-to-back seasons are also faced with unique challenges. The...

Junior Jeb Koetting and senior Thomas Coppinger (40) team up to tackle the Lee's Summit West ball carrier during Rockhurst's 31-8 rout of the Titans in their district contest on Nov. 3, 2023.

Photos: Rockhurst Throttles Titans

November 9, 2023

Rockhurst took on Lee's Summit West in each team's first game of districts on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The Hawklets defense largely shut down the Titans attack, while the Rockhurst offense rolled up 31 points...

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,...

Hawklets Control Lines, Re-Take Bragging Rights from Rival Miege

Gus Moseley, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Beating a rival is always a big deal, but topping a roughly 40-year rival in front of the most energetic and raucous crowd of the season might serve as the cherry on top. Rockhurst emerged victorious...

Kuechler’s Kick Lifts Hawklets Over Bentonville

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

The Hawklets took the show on the road last Friday as they handed Bentonville (Ark.) their second loss of the season, and improved to 3-1 on the year. A swing of Logan Kuechler’s right leg made the difference...

Rockhurst's defense waits for Blue Springs South's offense to line up before a play during their game on Sept. 1, 2023. The Hawklets beat the Jaguars 47-10 en route to starting the season 2-0.

From 49 to 0, Improvement on ‘D’ a Key to Strong Start for Hawklets

Jackson Sifers, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

The Friday night lights are an iconic scene for many high schools all across the United States. It's no different at Rockhurst, a school that has historically been a part of big games that have generated...

Braden Lamley

Hawklets Basketball Enters Offseason with Growth Mindset and Big Goals

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter April 3, 2023

The basketball Hawklets young team showed a lot of heart throughout the season. They got off to a slow start, beginning with a 2-7 record. However, they found a way to finish their season on a four-game...

Rockhurst Run Comes Up Short in District Championship Game

Rockhurst Run Comes Up Short in District Championship Game

Tate Slaymaker, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

The Rockhurst basketball season came to an end March 6 after a 55-39 loss to Lee’s Summit West in the MSHSAA Class Six District Six Championship at William Chrisman High School. The Hawklets defied outside...

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:...

Hayden Spachman

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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