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Josh Muhirwa (11) protects the ball against a Hickman player. RBHS won against Hickman on Feb. 13.

RBHS varsity basketball dominates, beats Hickman High School 62-46

Crew Norden, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

RBHS varsity basketball defeated Hickman High School (HHS) in the Providence Bowl Tuesday, Feb. 13 with a final score of 62-46. Stands were packed as the Bruins took the court Tuesday evening to face...

RBHS varsity boys basketball raises defense to best HCHS, 61-52

RBHS varsity boys basketball raises defense to best HCHS, 61-52

March 3, 2022

To finish out the final game of the regular season, the RBHS varsity boys basketball team enjoyed a close game and victory against Helias Catholic High School (HCHS), Feb. 25. In the opening four minutes...

Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener

Boys basketball defeats Marshall in home opener

Ketti Horton, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

RBHS boys basketball executed a strong win over Marshall High School (MHS) Monday, Nov. 29th. This was the home opener for the Bruins, and, because COVID-19 restrictions were eased, this included a full...

Senior forward Carlos Brown sits on the bench, while a medic inspects his ankle. Brown sustained an injury in the last quarter, and had to sit out the rest of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Boys’ basketball defeats Capital City, reflects on improvements for future games

Anjali Noel Ramesh January 15, 2021
The RBHS varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Capital City high school in a home game Tuesday Jan.5. After pulling an early lead 20-12 by the end of the first quarter, the Bruins maintained their edge throughout the rest of the game, winning 71-46.
Junior Xavier Sykes jumps over a member of the Lakers team at the sectionals game Wednesday, March 11. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Boys’ basketball wins sectionals, moves on to quarterfinals

Ana Manzano March 14, 2020

Sometimes eight minutes can make all the difference in the world, at least it did for the boys’ basketball team at their sectionals game Wednesday, March 11. After two overtime periods, The boys won...

Senior guard Charles Wilson looks for someone to pass too after picking up his dribble in the corner of the court.
Photo by Camryn DeVore.

Bruins win district championship for fourth year in a row

Camryn DeVore March 8, 2020
The boys' basketball team defeated Battle High School 52-49, becoming district champions for the fourth year in a row and will play in sectionals March 11.
Leaping towards the basket, senior guard Charles Wilson gets the ball shoved out of his hands. Wilson would get the foul call and go on to make both his free throws.
Photo by Camryn DeVore.

Adding to their winning streak, Bruins defeat SCHS in district semifinals

Camryn DeVore March 6, 2020
The boys' basketball team defeated Smith-Cotton City High School 76-60 in its first district game. The Bruins will play against Battle High School March 6.
Senior guard Charles Wilson blows past a Helias Defender in the fourth quarter of the game. Wilson has become a key part of the Bruins offense in the past year.

Boys’ basketball celebrates seniors, takes on Crusaders

Camryn DeVore March 1, 2020
During last Friday's game, the varsity boys' basketball team celebrated its seniors and defeated Helias High School 57-48.
WE GOT NEXT: (Clockwise from front left) Senior Eryn Puett (photo by Camryn DeVore), RBHS alum and current player for Missouri State University Isaiah Mosley (photo by Camryn DeVore), RBHS alum and current professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury Sophie Cunningham (photo by Madelyn Stewart), senior Charles Wilson (photo by Ana Manzano), junior Xavier Sykes (photo by Ana Manzano).

Rewriting the record books

Maddie Orr February 14, 2020
Maddie Orr covers the outlook, goals and growth of the RBHS basketball programs. Both programs look to expand their legacies.
Senior Evan Bentinganan scores a layup at the boys' varsity basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 10. "The season has been great so far," Bentinganan said. "Our lows include 3 losses early on in the season but we’ve won 14 straight so most of it has been highlights, especially our tournament wins." Photo by Ana Manzano.

Boys’ varsity basketball dominates Kansas City High School

Ana Manzano February 12, 2020
The Bruins had a powerful start and settled comfortably into a 43-29 lead against Northeast Kansas City High School, ultimately securing a 93-59 win.
Junior guard John Powell shoots the ball during the team's pre-game warm-up. Photo courtesy of John Powell.

Boys’ basketball advances to semifinal round of Fort Zumwalt North tournament

Anjali Noel Ramesh January 30, 2020
On Tuesday Jan.28, the RBHS varsity boys basketball team competed in the quarterfinal round of the Fort Zumwalt North Tournament against Francis Howell North in St. Peters, MO. After a two-hour game, the Bruins were able to defeat the Francis Howell Vikings, with a final score of 77-43. 
Senior Cooper Deneke shakes his teammate's hand as he is announced as one of the starters of the game Tuesday, Dec. 7. The team faced off against Battle, and walked into the game with a 5-3 record. Photo by Ana Manzano.

After tight game, boys’ varsity basketball takes win over Battle

Ana Manzano January 9, 2020

After a close JV game, the energy in the main gym was electric as students and parents waited for the boys' varsity basketball game to start on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The Bruins defeated Battle High School (BHS)...

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