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The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.

Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports

Crew Norden, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

I have been an athlete for my whole life. I began organized sports at 3 years old , and have played travel or club sports since I was six. I started school sports when it started being offered in 8th grade....

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...

Photo of the empty gym at RBHS.

RBHS basketball season short of home games

Ava Beary, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

The RBHS boys and girls basketball teams’ seasons recently commenced with games beginning with the Green & Gold Scrimmage on Nov 14. and 16 respectively. Both teams combined, the Bruins are currently...

RBHS Girls' Tennis played matches Sept. 8.

Girls’ tennis defeats MICDS, Fayetteville

Jenna Lin, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

The RBHS Girls’ Tennis Team competed with the Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) and Fayetteville in the Columbia Duals on Friday, Sept. 8.  With a close 5-4 win against MICDS...

Jack Bower (12) dodges a tackle from an incoming defender. RBHS football wins 42-13 against Lutheran High School of St. Charles County, Sept. 30.

RBHS outskills LHS, overwhelming victory

Josiah Anderson, Sports, A&E Editor October 3, 2022

Following a strong victory over Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City, RBHS came out firing on all cylinders with a decisive 42-13 victory over Lutheran High School (LHS) Friday, Sept. 30.  After...

Senior left and center fielder, Lucy Sadewhite (12), smiles as her underclassman representative runs out to her.

RBHS softball wins 9-0 on senior night, reflects on current seniors

Fatimah Yousuf, Staff Writer October 1, 2022

The varsity softball team played against Rolla High School Thursday, Sept. 29. RBHS won 9-0 and in the 6th inning all the seniors were subbed out for the remainder of the game to honor their dedication....

Sophomore quarterback Louie Scardina returning to the sidelines amid a change of possession. Photo by Desmond Kisida.

Bruins football beats Smith-Cotton in one-sided game

Josiah Anderson September 9, 2021
In the first home game of the 2021 football season, the Bruins handed Smith-Cotton High School (SCHS) a 50-0 loss, demonstrating home field advantage. Coming off a tough loss to Staley High School (SHS) on Friday Aug. 27, the Bruins delivered a game full of both offensive and defensive plays in front of a roaring crowd, ending in a win for RBHS.
Photo by Desmond Kisida.

Overexposed: Sports/Action Photography

Parker Boone January 25, 2021

In this episode of "Overexposed" Parker Boone, Sophia Eaton, Desmond Kisida and Ana Manzano discuss what makes a sport/action shot compelling. The photographers emphasize the importance of telling...

Wearing number 1929, senior Matthew Hauser celebrates his Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) state championship victory with his teammates and classmates in the crowd. Hauser's point contribution pushed the RBHS boys team to first place in a tense meet.

Boys take home cross country title, girls get fourth in state championship

Shruti Gautam November 10, 2020

[penci_text_block block_title_align="style-title-left" custom_markup_1=""]as the runners lined up on the grass, family members stood in marked boxes six feet apart in the grass, holding their place next...

The girls' volleyball stands, watching Hannibal High School warm up at their game Thursday, Oct. 8. Photo by Ana Manzano.

RBHS Athletics deals with COVID-19 guidelines, game cancellations

Ana Manzano October 16, 2020

Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee released its guidelines and recommendations for sports and activities last summer amid the COVID-19...

Junior Andrew Copeland passes the ball to his teammate in the boys' varsity soccer game against Battle High School Tuesday, Oct. 13. Photo by Desmond Kisida.

RBHS varsity soccer tops Battle High School in unyielding victory

Desmond Kisida October 15, 2020

Away from their home field, the RBHS boys’ varsity soccer team played Battle High School Tuesday night Oct. 13. The Bruins wanted a win badly, said senior center-back Aaron Vandyke, and they got one,...

Senior middle hitter Kelly Barnes and senior outside hitter Emma Roush jump to block Hannibal High School's Bella Falconer at the varsity volleyball game Thursday, Oct. 8. Photo by Ana Manzano.

RBHS volleyball looks to postseason after defeating Hannibal High School

Ana Manzano October 9, 2020

The RBHS JV volleyball team stepped off the court after winning their game, and the varsity team quickly replaced them. As music blasted through the speakers the girls did their pregame dance, and warmups...

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