The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Senior Bryce Jackson breaks a tackle from two Capital City Defenders on his third touchdown of the game Sep 17. Photo by Parker Boone

Bruins football wins in high-scoring affair

Ana Manzano September 20, 2020

The bruins football team won a high scoring game against the Capital City Cavaliers Sept. 18. They played on an unusually empty field, on an atypically cool night, against a team they had never faced in...

Sophomore Lucy Sadewhite runs to home base at the girls softball game Tuesday, Sept. 15. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Bruins softball continues undefeated season

Parker Boone September 17, 2020

In a fast one-sided game the Bruins softball team took on Jefferson City in a five inning game where RBHS took the win 10-0, September 15. In the first three innings of the game, both teams struggled...

Abby Hay (10) catches the ball pitched to her by Ella Schouten (12). Only being a sophomore Hay’s talent shone through making her the starting catcher for varsity softball. Hay caught the entire game with no errors. Photo by Emma Hake.

Bruins softball defeats Capital City in tight victory

Ana Manzano September 15, 2020

In a tense game, the Bruins eventually won their match against Capital City High School (CCHS) 2-1, bringing their record to 5-0. Both teams championed strong pitchers that struck out batters for the first...

Senior Max Vanetta talks to senior Marquis McCaster during the fourth quarter at the Bruins football game Friday, Sept. 11. Vanetta sustained an injury in the first quarter, but returned to cheer his team on later in the game. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Bruins football wins in 60 minute roller coaster

Parker Boone September 12, 2020

In a game loaded with turnovers from both sides, RBHS football eventually made up for their mistakes in a 23-21 victory over the Jefferson City Jays on September 11th. Entering the match, the Bruins were...

Senior forward Lucas Godon looks for the next play at the boys soccer senior night game Wednesday, September 9. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Bruins soccer overcomes Helias on senior night

Ana Manzano September 10, 2020

Conditions were seemingly perfect for a game of soccer on Wednesday, Sept. 9 as the boys’ soccer team took on Helias Catholic High School (HCHS). Skies were overcast so no direct sunlight obstructed...

Adjusting her batting stance senior Maren Jones (P/1B) prepares to swing at the ball. Jones managed to  run to batters in and score one run with one hit on the night Sep 8.”There’s certainly added pressure to get your teammates in, but I try to bring the same approach and confidence I do for any at bat.”

Bruins softball beat Spartans in dominant fashion

Parker Boone September 10, 2020

Going into an important regular season game  the RBHS Varsity softball team showcased their consistency against Battle High School Tuesday September 8. After just six innings, the girls won off of “run-rule”,...

Sophomore Lily Dudley hits a cross-shot against CHS at the girls volleyball game Tuesday, Sept. 8. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Girls’ volleyball dominates CHS in three set landslide

Ana Manzano September 10, 2020

The main gym was buzzing with energy the afternoon of the first day of virtual schooling as the girls’ volleyball team played against California High School (CHS). The Bruins won the game in straight...

Photo by Ana Manzano

Boys’ tennis faces new challenge

Ryan Choe March 29, 2020
The RBHS boys tennis team prepares for their new season after losing all six of their varsity members and look to defend their state title.
Photo by Audrey Snyder

Archery club targets more involvement

Ryan Choe March 25, 2020
RBHS has multiple sports and clubs, including an archery club. Ryan Choe covers how the club started and how it works by interviewing members of the group.
Photo by Camryn DeVore

COVID-19 halts multiple sports seasons

Ryan Choe March 18, 2020
The Missouri State High School Activities Association canceled the remainder of the Class 4 and Class 5 state basketball tournaments and suspended the spring sports season through April 12.
Junior Xavier Sykes jumps over a member of the Lakers team at the sectionals game Wednesday, March 11. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Boys’ basketball wins sectionals, moves on to quarterfinals

Ana Manzano March 14, 2020

Sometimes eight minutes can make all the difference in the world, at least it did for the boys’ basketball team at their sectionals game Wednesday, March 11. After two overtime periods, The boys won...

Current RBHS Athletic director and assistant principal David Egan, left, and current civics studies teacher Michael McGinty, right, converse during a meeting. (Photo by Audrey Snyder)

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.
Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All Bearing News Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest