Bearing News

Softball kicks off new season with Green and Gold game

Ann Fitzmaurice • August 24, 2018

With their first game of the season on Monday, the RBHS softball team prepares for the new school year with a Green and Gold scrimmage.

Athletes benefit from team leaders

Maddie Murphy • December 30, 2017

Team leaders can either be appointed by the coach or naturally take the position, whichever it is, an effective team leader is able to earn the trust and respect of the team in order to improve the athletes' skill and camaraderie.

Softball advances to semifinals

Emily Oba • October 6, 2017

Oct. 5, the Bruin's softball team won their district game against Grain Valley High School. They play in the semi-finals against Blue Springs South today.

Booster Club helps raise funds for needed facilities

Grace Dorsey • September 30, 2017

CPS Booster Clubs keep equity among high school sports, yet sometimes teams have to take initiative to get new equipment or facilities. The softball team's dads pitched in money to help the team gain better facilities.

District loss to Blue Springs South ends softball season

Ji-Sung Lee • October 9, 2016

On Oct. 8, the RBHS softball team had an unfortunate end to their season in the form of a heartbreaking loss against Blue Springs South in district play. Read about it here.

Softball shows success on home field for senior night

Cassidy Viox • September 27, 2016

Carrying the season’s momentum from the first pitch to the final play, the softball team ended their final home game of the season with an 11-6 victory over the Helias High School Crusaders. The Bruins...

Young softball line-up more family than team

John Flanegin • October 5, 2015

A lot can change in a year, especially in sports. This statement has never rung so true as this season for the softball team. The graduation of four seniors coupled with the loss of some of last year’s...

Devastated Bruins lose to Hickman on walk off

John Flanegin • September 11, 2014

The RBHS softball team (4-6) suffered a bitter loss to crosstown rival Hickman (6-1) on a cold Thursday night, 8-9. The conclusion was unexpected after the Bruins started strong out of the gates in the...

Softball takes another win in Pink-out game

Renata Poet Williams • October 5, 2013

RBHS varsity softball wins another home game for their Breast Cancer Awareness Pink-out game. The game against Hannibal ended early in 6th inning due to the mercy rule for the second night in a row with...

New schedule affects sports practices

Molly Mehle • October 5, 2013

With the addition of freshmen and sophomores along with the new start and end times, RBHS has undergone various changes that require necessary adjustments. Starting school an hour later than previous years...

Softball dominates, game ends early

Renata Poet Williams • October 4, 2013

Tuesday after school, varsity softball played against Sedalia Smith-Cotton. On the Bruin's Senior Night, RBHS lead throughout game, ending it early at the 5th inning because of the mercy rule with a final...

Softball team cruises to victory against Smithville

Graham Ratermann • September 27, 2013

[heading]Rock Bridge 16, Smithville 3[/heading] The RBHS softball team traveled 149 miles west on Interstate 70 to take on class three opponent Smithville on Thursday, Sept. 26. The team emerged victorious 16-3. Earlier...