Bearing News

Girls’ golf finishes fourth at state, noteworthy feat in RBHS athletics

Maddie Orr • October 28, 2019

Girls' golf shot a total score of 360 on the first day, battling extreme win and cold, then came back to shave 24 strokes on day two for a total score of 696, narrowly missing a third-place finish by three strokes. The championship took place at Silo Ridge Country Club in Bolivar, Mo.

Girls participate in Powderpuff tournament

Multiple Authors • December 1, 2018

RBHS' annual Powderpuff competition results in a win for seniors.

Runners race across nation, spread hope against alcoholism

Jacob Sykuta • January 8, 2018

Darin Dorsett and huband Brian Dorsett run across the country after battling adversity.

Athletes push through mental blocks, retain positive mindsets

January 6, 2018

Multiple factors can cause mental barriers such as negative self-talk, in which an athlete believes they are not capable of achieving a goal. These negative thoughts can automatically pop into someone’s mind and derail him or her from multiple psychological standpoints.

Concussion policy keeps players safe

Ben Kimchi • January 4, 2018

With between 1.6 and 3.8 million athletic concussions a year, the Centers for Disease Control categorizes them at an epidemic level, with an estimated 300,000 of those concussions sustained by high school athletes.

Athletes benefit from team leaders

Maddie Murphy • December 30, 2017

Team leaders can either be appointed by the coach or naturally take the position, whichever it is, an effective team leader is able to earn the trust and respect of the team in order to improve the athletes' skill and camaraderie.

Esports on the rise; a new team forms

Ryan Choe • November 13, 2017

Esports is the latest addition to RBHS this year. Head Coach Kyle Reznicek aims to recruit and inspire students through League of Legends.

Booster Club helps raise funds for needed facilities

Grace Dorsey • September 30, 2017

CPS Booster Clubs keep equity among high school sports, yet sometimes teams have to take initiative to get new equipment or facilities. The softball team's dads pitched in money to help the team gain better facilities.

Athletes sport new team colors

Alexis Walker • May 14, 2017

After four years, the transition from high school athletics to a collegiate setting could have been overwhelming, but Truman State University freshman Emily Harl said it was one she was willing to make. As...