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Bearing News

Letter of intent: Track and cross country coach Neal Blackburn
looks over his daughter, Aliyah Blackburn‘s shoulder,
who will run at Bradley University next year. Photo courtesy of Jamie Blackburn

Athletes sport new team colors

Alexis Walker May 14, 2017

After four years, the transition from high school athletics to a collegiate setting could have been overwhelming, but Truman State University freshman Emily Harl said it was one she was willing to make. As...

The EEE (Extended Educational Experiences) room provides space for tennis bags. Photo courtesy by Ryan Choe

Freshmen athletes provide depth for future

Ryan Choe May 8, 2017

February 18, 2017 is a day the girls’ swimming and diving team will remember for years to come. That day freshman Ansley Barnes and her teammates waited for the team results to appear during the state...

Photo credit to Lee Jin-man / AP

Michael Phelps’ legacy sparks inspiration

Faaris Khan April 27, 2017
Legendary athletes are present in every sport. In swimming, however, the legacy of former Olympian Michael Phelps creates a new meaning to inspiration.
Lady Bruins to compete at Independence Invite

Lady Bruins to compete at Independence Invite

Skyler Froese December 16, 2016

After several high-impact seniors graduated, the girls’ swim team has been largely left to juniors. These girls will have to prove their leadership and mettle in their first individual meet Dec. 16 to...

Photo by Abby Blitz

Bruins take third at state championships

Ann Fitzmaurice November 5, 2016
The Bruins placed third at the state championships on Nov. 5, capping off the 2016 season. Read about it here.
Girls' swimming makes splash in road to second straight state title

Girls’ swimming makes splash in road to second straight state title

Skyler Froese February 22, 2016
The RBHS girls' swimming team locked up their second state title in as many years this past weekend, winning with a total of 260 points.
Last Chance meet serves as tuneup for girls' swimming

Last Chance meet serves as tuneup for girls’ swimming

John Flanegin February 14, 2016
The RBHS girls' swimming team dominated the annual Last Chance meet, winning nine of the meet's eleven events.
Senior Althea Felton looks to dive into the pool during the Springfield invitational.
photo by Skyler Froese

Girls swimming rallies to third place after coach’s firing

Jenna Liu January 30, 2016

Just a day after the school district fired RBHS, Hickman High School and Battle High School head coach Laura Wacker for comments she made at Friday's practice, the RBHS girls swim team took third place...

Boys’ swimming more than ready to take state title in upcoming championship tournament

Skyler Froese November 6, 2015

After a major upset over defending state champions, Rockhurst, at the CoMo invitational, the Bruins are ready to face the Hawklets once again but this time at the state tournament. The team will race at...

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