Rockhurst High School

Exciting news from Richmond, VA at the 2026 NSDA National Speech & Debate Tournament... last night, Andrew Hayes '26 advanced to the Final Round in the Senate portion of Student Congress! That put Andrew among the top 20 competitors in the nation!

He will compete today in two three-hour sessions to debate a handful of bills and resolutions.

Among Rockhurst's eight National Tournament qualifiers, several are still competing in other events – stay tuned for updates.

Go Andrew - Rock State! AMDG

Rockhurst's Philanthropy & Engagement (P&E) Team recently had its 14th and final out-of-town alumni gathering of the 2025-26 fiscal year! The Rock again visited cities from coast to coast over the last year, reuniting hundreds of Hawklets.

This celebration was in Providence, RI at the home of Susan Martins-Phipps & Ron Phipps ’75. Pictured: President David Laughlin, Mike Schaefer '99, Ron Phipps '75, and Mickey Kerr '95.

The first out-of-town alumni event of the new fiscal year will be in Springfield, MO on July 15.

Learn more at https://www.rockhursths.edu/alumni/alumni-events/out-of-town-alumni-receptions AMDG

Congratulations to Max Buerge '27 who has committed to continuing his academic and athletic career at Quincy University!

Max was a do-it-all player on Rockhurst Lacrosse's stout defense in the 2026 season. The Hawklets allowed just 4.0 goals per game while going 12-1 in LAKC matchups. In 13 games played in his junior season, Max tallied 17 ground balls and seven takeaways; he also scored a goal and had two assists.

Max will be a key returner for the Lacrosse Hawklets in 2027 as The Rock looks to take back the title of LAKC Champions.

Way to go, Max - Rock State! AMDG

Three Baseball Hawklets were named to the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) Class 6 All-State Team! This is the most Rockhurst honorees in a season since 2015.

Owen Hughes '27 (2nd Team Utility), Peter Nickson '27 (Hon. Men. Infield), and Carter Scott '27 (Hon. Men. Utility) all played key roles in The Rock's success this year. The Hawklets ended with a record of 26-17, winning a District Championship and just the third State trophy in program history with a 4th Place finish!

This trio of juniors at the top of the lineup combined for 123 hits, 74 RBIs, 93 runs, and 60 stolen bases.

Way to go, Hawklets - Rock State! AMDG

Rockhurst High School is represented well at this week's National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament in Richmond, VA!

Eight Hawklets will be competing – four in Congressional Debate and four in World Schools Debate.

Senator Tim Kaine '76 helped kick off Congress this morning by sharing some advice with all student competitors, swearing in the student representatives and senators before they took the floor, and meeting our four Hawklets in Congress!

Good luck to our eight Rock Speech & Debate competitors at NSDA Nationals! Go Hawklets - Rock State! AMDG

The school year may be over, but the impact of a Rockhurst education lasts a lifetime!

Your gift to the Eyrie Fund, in honor of the close of the academic year, will help provide future Hawklets with life-changing opportunities and lasting bonds.

Please consider making a special school-year-end gift by June 30! AMDG
https://www.rockhursths.edu/school-year-end-gift-supporters

Congratulations to seven Baseball Hawklets selected to the All-District Team! They helped lead Rockhurst to 26 wins – tied for the most in program history – and the third Final Four appearance ever for Rock Baseball.

• Bodie Arthur '26 - 54.1 IP, 7-6, 2.70 ERA, 48 K, 9 BB
• Davis Long '26 - .352 AVG, 31 H, 23 RBI, 13 BB
• Matthew Gillespie '27 - 52.1 IP, 4-3, 2.80 ERA, 56 K, .225 BAA
• Owen Hughes '27 - 47.1 IP, 4-2, 3.10 ERA, 50 K, .189 BAA; .395 AVG, 1.052 OPS, 32 H, 2 HR, 22 RBI, 30 R, 21 SB
• Peter Nickson '27 - .324 AVG, .893 OPS, 44 H, 15 2B, 24 BB, 25 RBI, 37 R, 26 SB
• Carter Scott '27 - .348 AVG, .875 OPS, 47 H, 27 RBI, 26 R, 13 HBP
• Robby Teasdale '28 - 38.0 IP, 3-0, 1.65 ERA, 23 K, 4 BB, 1.00 WHIP

Way to go, Hawklets - Rock State! AMDG

An amazing spring sports season officially came to an end on Saturday as the Baseball Hawklets finished 4th in the Class 6 State Tournament, winning the program's first State trophy since 2010! A quick recap of the spring... all six earned State/League trophies!
• Track & Field - State Champs
• Golf - State Runner-Up
• Tennis - State Runner-Up
• Lacrosse - LAKC Runner-Up
• Baseball - 4th at State
• Volleyball - 4th at State

And congratulations to Carter Scott '27 for being selected as our Kissick Construction Week 13 Athlete of the Week! Carter capped off his junior season going 4/6 at the plate across the two Final Four games with a triple and three runs scored for the Hawklets. In 2026, Carter led Rockhurst in hits (47) and RBIs (27). His 47 hits were the most by a Hawklet in a single season in the last 20 years.
Way to go, Carter - Rock State! AMDG

STATE BOUND!!

Rock Baseball was sent off to State with help from the Baseball families and our Football Hawklets! Rockhurst (26-15) takes on Blue Springs South (26-10) in the State Semifinals at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. Vianney (31-10) and CBC (25-16-1) will play in the other Semifinal. The 3rd Place Game is Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and the State Championship is at 1:00 p.m.

Go Hawklets - Rock State! AMDG

Blessings for safe travels and playing to their God-given talent!

The Baseball Hawklets and their families gathered in the Sacred Heart Chapel this morning for a team Mass celebrated by Fr. Stephen Kramer, SJ, before Rock heads to Ozark for the Final Four.

Grateful for the opportunity to play together one more weekend! AMDG