Bearing News

The long journey of a college recruit

Graham Ratermann • May 5, 2015

“It was relieving to have that weight off your shoulders of knowing where you are going to go and its all over,” Kreklow said

CPS Driver’s Education course gives confidence to new drivers

Nicole Schroeder • February 9, 2015

When senior Phoebe Boeschen first began learning to drive, it was not necessarily effortless from the beginning. Driving her parents’ Prius in her neighborhood and the State Farm parking lot, it took...

Boeschen, Bouchey kick off early signing period

Brett Stover • November 12, 2014

The early signing signing window for high school athletes opened today, and Seniors Phoebe Boeschen and Amanda Bouchey were the first from RBHS to sign this year. Bouchey, who played third base for the...

Freshman Dudley shines under pressure; tennis takes state title

Graham Ratermann • October 16, 2014

The Bruins won state, defeating St. Joseph's Academy 5-0.

Tennis returns to final four

Jenna Liu • October 16, 2014

A long, dark green banner hangs in a corridor at RBHS, with the words ‘Final Four’ inscribed in gold across the top. Right below is a list of nearly annual dates ranging from 1998 to 2013, for staggering total of 14 final four appearances in the last 15 years. Nearby is a single glass case with plaques and trophies claiming every inch of surface area.Therein lies the legacy of the RBHS girl’s tennis program; unassuming reminders that the Bruins have established themselves as powerhouses in the world of high school tennis.

Girls tennis throttles Kewpies, maintains friendships

John Flanegin • September 8, 2014

The girls varsity tennis team racked up another win on Monday after sweeping crosstown rival Hickman 9-0. The undefeated Bruins (9-0) were confident coming into the match-up against the 3-5 Kewpies, but...

‘Particle Fever’ Screening

Mikaela Acton • March 4, 2014

With Columbia Public Schools out for the day, the opportunity to attend the True/False Film Festival was perfect, so T.G.I.T.F was held for students to attend a screening of the short film Particle...

Girls’ tennis falls to Lee’s Summit North at state

Pen Terry • October 24, 2013

[heading]Lee's Summit wins state team title, Bruins finish as runner up [/heading] The strong desire of reaching state is something every sports team wishes to accomplish, but despite the girls tennis...

Girls’ tennis breezes through sectionals, prepares for state

Jay Whang • October 20, 2013

[heading]Bruins defeat Incarnate Word Academy 24-0 and Parkway Central 23-1, advancing to State.[/heading] Even in the breezy morning weather, the Bruin tennis team persevered through the Sectionals tournament....

Bruins’ doubles teams advance to state

Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Kafi • October 18, 2013

[heading]Doubles teams advance from individual regional's, while the singles players lose their matches.[/heading] The RBHS girls’ tennis team played Individual Regionals this past week, from Tuesday,...

Girls tennis dominate despite rescheduling

Jilly Dos Santos • September 10, 2012

The girls’ varsity tennis team proved a little rescheduling did not throw them off today, Sept. 10. The Bruins defeated both Branson (7-2) and Edwardsville (5-4) in the Columbia Quad Duals on the Bethel...