The RBHS girls' tennis team capped off an excellent performance in the sectional tournament with a blowout victory against Liberty High School Oct. 8.

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

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.

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...