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Kayla Cheadle named inaugural BN Athlete of the Week

Kayla Cheadle named inaugural BN Athlete of the Week

Brett Stover January 28, 2014

There are two truths in the sporting world. Everyone wants to be first. Secondly, everyone wants to be the best. These two words are interchangeable at times, yet both descriptions have very different...

Flutist practices in RBHS music wing. Photo by Morgan Berk

Large snowfall around Springfield causes date change for all-state band auditioning

Brett Stover December 12, 2013

In a last-minute decision by the Missouri Bandmasters Association, they postponed All-State Band auditions until Saturday, Dec. 21. Initially scheduled for last Saturday, Dec. 7, inclement weather in...

The Bruins kickoff return team meets with special teams coach Jamie Scholten. Rock Bridge beat Fort Zumwalt West 28-19 for the District Championship on Friday night.
Photo by Erin Kleekamp

Football Prediction: state championship edition

Brett Stover November 28, 2013

Can the Bruins upset the top-ranked Wildcats to take home the title? Rock Bridge (8-5) vs Blue Spring (13-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday Nov. 29 in the Edward Jones Dome (St. Louis) Spread: Wildcats by 18.2 Overview: Raise...

Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Bruins overcome 6 picks, earn state ‘ship berth

Brett Stover November 23, 2013

20 years is the charm: Bruins advance to state finals with 36-33 win over Hawks You're not going to the state championship until I get there. Those were the words Alex Ofodile said to his father, Rock...

Senior WR Zach Reuter stands on the field during the Bruins season-opening win over DeSmet.

Football Preview: state semifinals edition

Brett Stover November 22, 2013

[heading]Are the Bruins the 'Team of Destiny?'[/heading] Rock Bridge (7-5) vs Hazelwood Central (12-0) 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 22 at Sells Field Spread: Hawks by 2.1 Overview: Hazelwood Central hasn't lost...

Football Preview: district finals edition

Football Preview: district finals edition

Brett Stover November 14, 2013

[heading]Rock Bridge vs Fort Zumwalt West: What you need to know[/heading] No. 6 Rock Bridge (6-5) at No. 4 Fort Zumwalt West (8-3) 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 15 at FZW Spread: Bruins by 13 Overview: Neither...

Colonel Renata Williams handcuffs Betty Quick, a suspect in this investigation, and takes her into custody for further questioning and investigation.

RBHS team places first in District Constitution Project, advances to state

Ashleigh Atasoy November 14, 2013

For the first time in its history, RBHS placed first in the district Constitution Project against Helias High School. Competing in the first annual statewide competition, the team reported on a crime...

Sally Rider, 17, is questioned by Brett Stover, prosecuting attorney. Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

Court case declares defendant innocent

Emily Franke November 12, 2013

Betty Quick was found innocent today in a court case at Cole County Court House in Cole County, MO. By Anna Wright and Emily Franke For a summary of the court case, click here For a more detailed report...

Brett Stover, prosecuting attorney presents closing statement. Photo by Brittany Cornelison.

Jury finds suspect not guilty for second degree assault

Brittany Cornelison November 12, 2013

Defendant Betty Quick, 18, was found not guilty by the jury today, Nov. 6, at the Cole County Court House in Cole County, MO. Six days prior to the trial, there was an automobile accident involving Quick...

Junior, Alex Ofodile, runs the ball down the field in the fourth quarter to try and come back.

Bruins maul Jays, exact revenge for last week’s loss

Brett Stover November 2, 2013

[heading]Columbia Rock Bridge 48, Jefferson City 18[/heading] Revenge is a dish best served...hot? The Bruins (5-5) didn't take long finding the Jays' (6-4) endzone in their district quarterfinal matchup...

Junior Alex Ofodile runs the ball up the field, soon to be driven out of bounds.

Football Preview: Playoffs Edition

Brett Stover November 1, 2013

[heading]Rock Bridge vs Jefferson City: What you need to know[/heading] UPDATE: Despite reports that he would start, RBHS QB Logan Twehous was out for the game with a concussion. #6 Rock Bridge (4-5) vs....

Student View: Government Shutdown

Student View: Government Shutdown

Sam Mitten October 17, 2013

Fewer than 24 hours ago, with a 285-144 vote in the House of Representatives and an overwhelming 81-18 vote in the Senate, Congress moved to end the government shutdown and passed a bill on to the President...

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