Bearing News

McGinty to replace Egan as athletic director, assistant principal

Ryan Choe • March 14, 2020

On July 1, 2020, Michael McGinty will replace David Egan as the RBHS athletic director and assistant principal. Egan will become the new Columbia Public Schools athletic director.

Girls’ track puts in hard work for districts

Jared Geyer • May 11, 2018

After lots of hard work and preparation, the girls’ varsity track team gets ready to compete with its contemporaries at the district meet. The girls varsity team along with the boys compete on May 12, at Waynesville High School for the district meet.

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.

Track teams prepare for Fort Zumwalt meet

Emily Oba • March 23, 2018

The boys' and girls' track teams will compete at the Fort Zumwalt Jaguar Invitational on Saturday, March 24.

Runners prepare for upcoming track season

Jared Geyer • December 15, 2017

Though track season doesn't start for months, runners are preparing by meeting and setting goals. The season officially begins in March.

Bruins begin postseason

Deabreon Cobbins • May 11, 2017

The regular season for track is coming to an end as the team heads into Saturday’s district tournament at Lee’s Summit High School. Coach Neal Blackburn has a great amount of confidence in his Bruins’...

Nutrition to play role in athletic performance

Ji-Sung Lee • April 10, 2017

With spring sports in full swing, many athletes find that staying away from sweet treats help them perform their best. Others believe that treating themselves after a good performance or game is fine as long as it is kept in moderation.

Track and field succeeds with high marks

Ji-Sung Lee • April 6, 2017

As the end of season approaches, the sport's athletes continue to compete for qualifying times and personal bests.

Spring tryouts pose challenges for athletes

Ji-Ho Lee • April 4, 2017

Student athletes practice to beat the cut of tryouts and talk about the struggles, butterfly nerves, and excitement they face pre-season.

Activities decrease violence problems

Alexis Walker • February 25, 2017

For freshman Jackson Orr, football is more than a sport where touchdowns and field goals bring him satisfaction. It’s the idea that through physical activities he can relieve stress and improve his...

Shonekan siblings motivate, encourage each other to success

Ji-Ho Lee • November 11, 2016

RBHS has several sibling athletes who perform at high levels, but The Shonekans are all track record breakers. Read about the success and tensions between the siblings.

Renovations begin for soccer, football and track stadium

Ji-Sung Lee • November 8, 2016

Since the end of the fall season, the soccer, football and track facilities have already seen the beginning of a construction project, which will renovate and upgrade facilities.