Bearing News

LGBTQ athletes find community within athletics

Bailey Stover • February 25, 2020

LGBTQ athletes share their coming out stories and discuss how the athletic community accepted and alienated them during their lives.

Boys’ basketball defeats St. Joseph Lafayette

Maddie Murphy • December 15, 2018

The boys’ basketball team has set the tone for the rest of the season with another dominant win against St. Joseph Lafayette Saturday, Dec. 15. The Bruins came out on top with a 79-47 win, improving...

External conditions impact track performances

Ann Fitzmaurice • April 29, 2018

Throughout the early months of 2018 the strong shift in temperature and precipitation not only impact whether or not to wear a jacket, but also the performances of track athletes.

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.

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.

Bruin Football decimates Francis Howell Central

Cam Fuller • October 21, 2017

After a 54-0 lead at halftime and behind a huge performance by special teams, the RBHS Football team routs Francis Howell Central in a 61-6 win. With this, the Bruins are catapulted into the next round of playoffs.

Coaches explain the process of cutting players

Emily Oba • April 17, 2017

Coaches say the hardest part of their job is cutting players off their team. When looking for a new team, coaches don't just look at skill, but coachability, attitude and how the athlete fits into the team.

Student athletes’ schedules hindered by late school start time

Nikol Slatinska • October 4, 2016

Student athletes ponder the effects of RBHS's late start time on their schedules.

Not Getting Paid to Play

Margaret Pingelton • May 24, 2016

With the changing times, football, among other things, isn’t what it used to be. It’s still an intense sport adored by many, an American pastime and something to bond over. But one major factor is...

Athletics continue dominance

Kennedy Grieman • May 18, 2016

As sports seasons pass, bruins keep up a tradition of excellence and support.

Students struggle to manage time

Emily Oba • May 16, 2016

Time is many student athletes’ worst enemy when it comes to school. There is never enough time when it comes to finishing homework, studying for an upcoming test or sleeping. According to a Harvard School...

Fantasy sports build camaraderie, competition for friends

Ji-Ho Lee • November 10, 2015

With football season in full stride and the NBA shooting into gear, November and December are busy months for sports fans. The dedication shown by followers, however, is much more than tailgates and watch parties.