All Sports Program 2017-18 by Rockhurst High School's Publications

ROCKHURST

ALL SPORTS PROGRAM 2017-18

table of contents Cross Country

Football

Soccer

28 Swim & Dive

48 Basketball

112 Baseball

Tennis

Wrestling

130 Golf

154

142 Lacrosse

166

176

Track & Field

188

198

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FInd a Way This year's program was designed with head football coach Tony Severino's phrase "find a way" in mind. These words resonate with any Rockhurst football player and carry over to other Hawklet teams, classes, and co-curricular groups. To "find a way" means putting in work in the off-season, doing whatever it takes to make yourself better, and representing Rockhurst in the best way possible. Any comments about the book can be sent to the All Sports Program team of Robbie Haden and Michael Dierks at allsports@rockhursths.edu. 9301 State Line Road, KCMO 64114 816-363-2036

The All Sports Program is put together in order to promote the 11 athletic programs under the Athletic Department. The revenue helps underwrite the costs of these programs. Special thanks to our advertisers for supporting the ROCK. Also thanks to the coaching staffs for providing much of the information. Special thanks to the incoming freshmen and families for their help in selling ads. Thanks also to designer Curran Steck â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13, photographer Steven Austin and Raven Printing for their help in producing this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program.

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Board Chair Capital Campaign Stats • 12 new financial aid funds have been created, adding $1 million to the endowment • 150 donors have made gifts between $1,000 and $60,000 • 1 donor gave $1.8 million through a bequest • 3 benefactors have committed more than $1 million each • 18 supporters have offered more than $100,000 each • 20 donors have pledged more than $50,000 each • 100 percent of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff have contributed

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I welcome you to the new and improved Rockhurst High School. On October 7, 2017, we will dedicate the Hawklets Center, a multi-purpose student and alumni facility located on the lower campus. The Hawklets Center replaces the old fieldhouse, built in 1962 when the Rock moved to its State Line location. The Hawklets Center will be home to student-athletes in Fall sports (football, soccer and cross-country) as well as Spring sports (lacrosse and track and field), and provide much-needed space for coaches and trainers. The second floor of the Hawklets Center also will be used for gatherings of students, alumni, faculty and staff. The practice field, adjacent to the Hawklets Center, is being expanded and turfed, creating greater flexibility for football, soccer, track and field and baseball practices. These improvements on the lower campus complement the concurrent projects on our upper campus, which include the construction of a Learning Commons and additional interactive classrooms. It is, indeed, an exciting time to be part of the Rockhurst community. On July 1, 2017, Rev. William T. Sheahan, SJ, began his service as Interim President of RHS, pending the arrival of David Laughlin as the school’s 17th President in July 2018. At St. Louis University High, Fr. Sheahan participated in wrestling and track, and at the Rock he has helped coach sprinters and hurdlers on the track team, in addition to serving as team chaplain for the varsity soccer team. “Jesuit education has always sought to educate and form the whole person,” says Fr. Sheahan. “Rockhurst’s accomplished athletic tradition continues to have an exceptionally important role in developing our students not only into athletes, but into conscientious, committed and caring young men. I am so grateful to all of our athletic directors, coaches, trainers, parents and alumni for their support our Jesuit mission.” With your support, we will continue to build upon the Rock, in academics, in mission, in service, and in all co-curricular activities, including athletics. Sincerely yours,

Jonathan R. Haden

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CLASS OF 1975

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President Dear Friends, Beginning in Renaissance-era Europe, the Jesuits started sponsoring schools. And recalling the athletic training that characterized Greek and Roman education, Jesuit schoolmasters insisted upon offering to students opportunities for athletic competition. Through rigorous physical training, repetitious practice of new athletic skills, as well as coaching and mentorship from wise and caring adults, student-athletes would grow in ability, confidence and maturity. More important than whether or not they received accolades for their performance, Jesuit students were taught to reflect upon the invaluable life lessons that they would take away from competition. As a Jesuit-sponsored school, Rockhurst High School provides our students with competitive sports activities for those very same reasons. We believe that athletic competition offers our students special opportunities to develop new skills, to gain confidence and to mature physically, intellectually, morally and even spiritually. Sports involvement goes a long way in forming our young men into competent, conscientious and caring “men for others.” We are especially grateful to our athletic directors, coaches, trainers and other dedicated adults who make this formation possible. We hope your visit to our campus is enjoyable and that you will let our staff know if and when we may assist you. Please join us in praying for the health and safety of all student-athletes engaged in today’s competition.

Sincerely yours,

Rev. William Sheahan, SJ

INTERIM PRESIDENT

Mission Statement Rockhurst High School serves the greater Kansas City area by educating Ignatian leaders, MEN FOR OTHERS, in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory tradition. In the spirit of Saint Ignatius Loyola, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and desciplined environment, as one who is open to growth, strives for academic excellence, is religious, loving and committed to justice through service.

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Principal Vision Statement Rockhurst High School will be sought out and recognized for its ability to educate men-for-others. Rockhurst High School will, in the Jesuit tradition, foster lifelong friendships based on enduring principles and Ignatian values. It will be nationally and locally recognized as the best value-added education because of its success in developing community leaders for an increasingly diverse world.

Welcome to Rockhurst High School. I especially welcome our visitors and guests. Rockhurst has a strong tradition of excellence in athletics. I believe that our athletic program plays an important role in our goal of educating young men, in the Jesuit tradition, to be leaders. Athletic competition provides a means for our students to identify and develop their God-given talents. Participation in our athletic program teaches our student athletes to work hard, become part of something greater than themselves, practice good sportsmanship, and deal with success and disappointment. Being part of a team and working together creates enduring memories of life at Rockhurst; these memories will last a life time. I offer my sincere thanks to Mr. Michael Dierks, Athletic Director, his assistants, Mr. Kevin McGill and Mr. Greg Buckman, and to the coaches, managers, trainers, team physicians, parent volunteers, and statisticians. Our superb program would not be possible without the tireless dedication of these individuals. I am also grateful to Coach Dierks, Mr. Robbie Haden ‘09 and Mr. Curran Steck ‘13 for their tremendous effort in publishing this year’s edition of the All Sports Program. As an alumnus of the class of 1981, many of my memories of life at Rockhurst are of joining my classmates as we cheered for the Hawklets. I look forward to, once again, cheering on the Hawklets with students, parents, friends, alumni, past parents, and fans of Rockhurst. Thank you for your dedication to Rockhurst High School.

Sincerely yours,

Greg Harkness PRINCIPAL

CLASS OF 1981

rockhurst admissions Admission Information To apply for admission to Rockhurst High School, contact the Admission Office to obtain an application packet. This includes all the forms necessary for applying to Rockhurst. Once all materials are turned in, the admissions committee reviews each application to determine how Rockhurst can best serve the applicant and his family. Open House Rockhurst hosts an Open House each year to give young men in grades six through eight and their families a chance to tour the school. The Open House allows the families to see the school’s facilities and meet with current faculty and students. This year's Open House will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017. Visit Program The Visit Program is another great way for prospective eighth graders to get a sense of a typical day at Rockhurst. Each participant spends a day “shadowing” one of our freshman through his daily class schedule. Shadow visits are scheduled on most Thursdays and Fridays from October through March. Select Mondays and Wednesdays will also be available in the fall. Visitors report to the Admissions Office at 7:50 a.m. and stay until the end of the regular school day. As an added bonus, lunch is on us! Visit the admission section on our website to schedule a shadow day. Placement Test Every student who plans to enroll in any Catholic high school in either Kansas or Missouri must take a standardized placement test. The test will be administered at Rockhurst High School at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 and Saturday, January 6, 2018. Results of the test will be used to identify potential candidates for honors classes and also help the admission committee determine summer school attendance. Financial Aid Rockhurst annually awards $2.4 million in financial assistance to its students. The financial aid awarded to students varies according to individual merit and financial circumstances. Aid awards are determined after taking into account an analysis by an independent agency of the family’s need, the applicant’s academic performance, and his enthusiasm for a Rockhurst education. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and other donors, Rockhurst awards scholarships to many of our incoming and returning students. With few exceptions, scholarship awards are based strictly upon merit and financial need. Aid eligibility requires that a family file a financial aid statement with the Director of Admission and Financial Aid, but no separate application is necessary to receive scholarships. In addition to need-based scholarships, an incoming freshman may qualify for one of four different academic scholarships based on his composite score on the high school placement test. To be eligible for either scholarship, an eight grader must have: - B+ average in his seventh and eighth grade years - Received a positive teacher’s recommendation - Taken the placement test at Rockhurst High School Academic scholarships ranging from $500 - $2,000 are awarded to incoming freshmen who achieve a composite score between the 96th and 99th percentile on the High School Placement Exam.

Admissions Calendar 2017-18 Open House

Sunday, Oct. 29 2017 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Completed Application Due Dec. 15, 2017

Financial Aid Applications Due Dec. 15, 2017

Placement Test

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 or Jan. 6, 2018 Check in at 8 a.m. McGee Hall Testing begins at 8:30 a.m.

School Recommendation and Transcript Due January 16, 2018

Decision Letters Mailed February 16, 2018

Enrollment Contract Due

March 9, 2018

Class of 2019 Registration

March 5 or 7, 2018

Qualifying Exams

April 28 and May 5, 2018

Questions? Contact the admissions department at 816-363-2036

Rockhurst

athletic department Kevin McGill Asst. Athletic Dir.

Greg Buckman Asst. Athletic Dir.

Paul McGannon Athletic Trainer Mr. Paul McGannon brings 30 years of experience and has joined the Rockhurst faculty and staff full-time. Previously he was at Sports Rehab doing athletic training coverage and as part owner of the company. A graduate of the Rock (`72) Paul went on to earn his BA at Rockhurst University and his MA

Rick Staihr Ticket Manager

in Science Athletic Training from Central Missouri University. His biggest sports influence was being part of the 1985 World Champion KC Royals. An avid hockey fan, Mr. McGannon is a part of NHL21 Civic Group, which attempts to bring NHL games and ultimately an NHL franchise to Kansas City. Mr. McGannon and his wife have three sons: PT, Brian and Kevin.

Sportsmanship It is the desire of Rockhurst High School that good sportsmanship be practiced by students, players, coaches and fans. Acts such as throwing items on the playing surface, participation in vulgar cheers, participation in cheers against referees, etc., will be considered offensive to RHS as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t teach good sportsmanship. Violators will be escorted from the game and could be banned from attending future Rockhurst activities. Please support your school in a manner that will reflect positively on both you and your school. 12

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athletic director One of the missions of co-curricular school activities is to serve as an extension of the classroom. There are strong lessons to be learned in athletics. Lessons include setting and maintaining high standards of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in our schools and our society. It is up to us to provide the direction and constant vigilance under which good sportsmanship can prosper and have a positive impact on our children, the leaders of tomorrow. We feel the need to stress the type of exemplary behavior that should be exhibited by all coaches, players and spectators at our events. The value of the lessons learned by exhibiting good sportsmanship will last a lifetime. If we ever lose sight of that, then athletics is not worth sponsoring. The positive actions of a coach, athlete or spectator at an event can influence how our school is perceived in our own community and the communities of those schools we meet on the field of play. Sportsmanship, quite simply, translates to citizenship for our young men and women and all those involved with the interscholastic program. Through our programs young people learn and practice RESPECT â&#x20AC;Ś respect for self and respect for others. We are asking for your support in this effort by emphasizing to your son what is expected of them at an athletic event as a competitor or spectator. After all, such events are an extension of the school day, and we should expect the same type of respectful behavior exhibited in the athletic arena as we do in the classroom. We urge you to ask your children to demonstrate self-control and self-discipline and at the same time, enjoy the games. Finally, we ask you to set a good example when in the stands at an event. It is only through these efforts that we can clearly communicate what is acceptable behavior. We hope that your positive example will help set the tone for those around you so we may all enjoy the games our athletic teams are involved in. Sportsmanship starts with you! When you purchase a ticket to an athletic event, you are given the privilege to view the action and to voice your support of our teams. We want that support to be in a positive tone. Simply put; let the coaches coach, the players play and the officials officiate. While in the stands tonight, cheer for the Hawklets and make us proud! We look forward to serving you this year and appreciate your continued support of Rockhurst athletics.

Thanks!

Michael Dierks

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CLASS OF 1991 13

Athletic facility

renovations The Hawklet Center - Summer 2017 This space will be valuable to student-athletes, coaches, alums, parents, and students as it provides many improvements over the current space. Thanks goes to administration, Board of Trustees and the Advancement Office for making this a reality in terms of fundraising and vision. The project is was completed in August 2017. Here are some of the highights of the 2-story, 16,000 square foot project:

Exterior

May Family Ticket Booth

• 2 locker rooms • Updated and enlarged training room • Multipurpose room for film and team meets, alumni gatherings, retreats, large class needs • Coaches offices and locker areas • Much needed storage • Visitor side restrooms

• Outdoor deck for shade and watching games • Turf practice field that connects to west of 2nd level of building (off deck) • New ticket booth and central entrance into Dasta • Heritage Hall and Hall of Fame spaces

Coaches Lounge

Brian Anselmo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 Friendship Commons

New Locker Rooms

Multipurpose Space

Training Room

Practice Field - 2017

Middle Field (Mackey Field) - 2015

Renovated Press Box - Summer 2015 In 2015, the athletic department oversaw improvements to facilities. This included turfing the field behind the Loyola Center for improved practice and lower-level game expereinece, and expanding the press box above the home bleachers at Dasta Memorial Stadium.

2-Tiered Seating

Indoor Hallway

state championships The goal of each Rockhurst team is to earn a banner that will be hung and celebrated in either the performance gym (1st place) or the Loyola Center (2nd and 3rd place). Since the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first State Championship in 1932 (basketball), Rockhurst has placed in the top-three at State 129 times - almost all coming after the 1960s.

Swim & Dive

Tennis 1975 (1st) 1976 (1st) 1982 (3rd) 1983 (1st) 1986 (2nd) 1989 (3rd) 1995 (3rd) 1996 (1st) 1997 (1st) 1998 (1st)

Golf

1974 (1st) 1976 (1st) 1977 (3rd) 1978 (2nd) 1979 (3rd) 1984 (1st) 1991 (1st) 1996 (2nd) 1997 (2nd) 1998 (1st)

1999 (1st) 2000 (1st) 2001 (1st) 2002 (1st) 2003 (1st) 2004 (1st) 2005 (1st) 2007 (1st) 2008 (2nd) 2009 (1st)

2010 (2nd) 2011 (3rd) 2012 (2nd) 2013 (1st) 2014 (1st) 2015 (1st) 2016 (2nd) 2017 (3rd)

2005 (1st) 2006 (1st) 2006 (1st) 2007 (1st) 2008 (1st) 2009 (1st) 2010 (1st) 2011 (1st) 2012 (1st)

2013 (1st) 2014 (1st)

Football 1999 (1st) 2000 (1st) 2002 (3rd) 2003 (3rd) 2004 (2nd) 2005 (1st) 2006 (1st) 2007 (3rd) 2008 (1st) 2009 (1st)

2010 (1st) 2011 (2nd) 2012 (1st) 2013 (2nd) 2014 (3rd) 2015 (2nd) 2016 (2nd) 2017 (1st)

1969 (2nd) 1971 (1st) 1973 (2nd) 1981 (1st) 1982 (2nd) 1983 (1st) 1986 (1st) 1987 (1st) 1989 (2nd)

1999 (2nd) 2000 (1st) 2002 (1st) 2007 (1st) 2010 (1st) 2014 (2nd)

Soccer

Basketball

1987 (3rd) 1988 (2nd) 1989 (2nd) 1991 (3rd) 1994 (3rd) 1998 (1st) 1999 (1st) 2001 (3rd) 2002 (2nd) 2003 (3rd)

1932 (1st) 1949 (2nd) 1970 (2nd) 1971 (3rd) 1986 (2nd) 1987 (1st) 1989 (1st) 2000 (3rd) 2005 (3rd)

2004 (2nd) 2005 (3rd) 2006 (3rd) 2007 (1st) 2008 (1st) 2010 (1st) 2013 (1st) 2015 (3rd) 2016 (2nd)

2007 (2nd) 2013 (1st)

Track & Field

Cross Country

1975 (1st) 1976 (1st)

2011 (2nd) 2015 (2nd) 2016 (1st)

Lacrosse

2001 (2nd) 2003 (1st) 2006 (1st) 2007 (2nd) 2008 (1st) 2009 (2nd) 2010 (1st) 2011 (1st) 2014 (1st) 2017 (1st)

Baseball 2004 (2nd) 2010 (3rd)

1st Place finishes: 72 2nd Place finishes: 34 3rd Place finishes: 23

ROCKHURST HALL OF FAME The Rockhurst High School “Sports Hall of Fame” honors alumni, coaches, and friends who have had a major impact of the school’s athletic tradition. Given The Rock’s storied heritage of sporting excellence in the Midwest, selection to the Sports Hall means recognition among the “best of the best” in Midwestern athletic history. The Sports Hall was established in 1991 by legendary coach and athletic director, Al Davis, Jr., along with his devoted student and friend, Mike Lillis ’56. Since the Charter Class of five men was inducted, the Sports Hall has grown to 111 members, including one of the largest classes to ever be inducted this year. Honorees were determined by a Selection Committee that carefully reviews nominations by Alumni Class Captains, as well as recommendations from the public at large, before submitting a slate to Rev. Terrence Baum, SJ, president of Rockhurst High School, for his blessing. Formal induction ceremonies occur each year during the Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Category

#of Members

Alumni 100 Baseball 4 Basketball 24 Coach 11 Football 57 Friend of the program 3 Golf 2 Multi-Sport 39 Soccer 5 Tennis 5 Track & Field/CC 9 Wrestling 2

Members of the Sports Hall have distinguished themselves in many ways and were considered for a variety of reasons to be honored. A breakdown of some of the categorical point-of-interest include:

hall of fame members The page now turns on the remarkable story of athletics at the Rock to this year’s class. Once again, the honorees represent a standard of excellence that sets Rockhurst High School apart from some of the top programs in the nation. Paul D. Ammatelli ‘82 (2012) W. Robert Aylward ‘45 (2006) Louis Robert Bauers ‘63 (2003) Eric Berg - Coach (2012) Brad E. Budde ‘76 (2004) Peter C. Brown ‘76 (2012) Doug Bruce ‘67 (2008) Patrick J. Caldwell ‘61 (2007) Michael Chonko ‘88 (2016) David B. Cone ‘81 (2005) John Cooper ‘87 (2011) Jeffrey S. Crippin ‘76 (2004) Jerome C. Culver - Coach (2006) Chris Cummings ‘72 (2009) Chris Damico ‘89 (2015) Alton Davis, Jr. - Coach (1998) Michael Ertz ‘85 (2013) Tom Freeman ‘83 (2010) Robert Gamble ‘89 (2014) J. Randall Gardner ‘72 (2011) Christopher J. Garlich ‘75 (2004) Ronald L. Geldhof - Coach (2004) Alex George ‘55 (1998) James Gleeson ‘29 (1991) Mark J. Goodspeed ‘75 (2004) Joseph B. Groner ‘64 (2004) Louise Grovenburg - Parent (2006) Eddie Halpin - Coach (1991) Mark Hanrahan ‘76 (2013) Chris Heller ‘89 (2014) Travis Huenfeld ‘91 (2016) John Hungerford ‘84 (2014) Thomas W. Jantsch ‘77 (2004) Timothy C. Jantsch ‘77 (2004) Timothy G. Johnson ‘80 (2005) Tom Knox ‘88 (2013) Jerry L. Krause ‘56 (2012) William J. Krizman ‘76 (2012) Matthew Krull ‘94 (2016) Len LeCluyse ‘43 (1992) Bill Lillis ‘76 (2009)

Helm W. Lillis ‘50 (2007) T. Michael Lillis ‘56 (2004) Thomas Lillis ‘49 (1998) Michael Long ‘84 (2014) Pat Mason ‘17 (1991) Ken Mayer ‘65 (2009) Paul McGannon Sr. ‘44 (2005) Raymond “Red” McKee ‘25 (1991) William J. McMahon ‘37 (2012) Edward Mehrer ‘56 (1998) Brian T. Meyers ‘72 (2012) Paul Migliazzo ‘82 (2008) Carelton “Mickey” Miller ‘81 (2013) Steven B. Mingori ‘62 (2007) Harold Mitchem ‘86 (2013) Christopher Muehlbach ‘73 (2003) Matt Muehlbach ‘87 (2014) Thomas F. Muehlbach ‘64 (2004) Sean Mulcahy ‘72 (2009) Owen Murphy ‘32 (1992) Jerome C. Overton ‘55 (2006) Phil Poppa ‘70 (2015) David C. Poskin ‘78 (2005) Chris Powell ‘90 (2015) Rick Pribyl ‘66 (2008) Thomas M. Raimo ‘55 (2007) Kenyon Rasheed ‘87 (2011) Edward Reardon ‘33 (2003) Edward “Jay” Reardon ‘76 (2004) Jerome J. Reardon ‘69 (2012) Kerry Reardon ‘67 (2002) Jack Reichmeier ‘49 (1992) Alonzo Robinson ‘53 (2005) Matt Roney ‘93 (2016) James J. Ryan - Coach (1998) W. Stephen Ryan ‘59 (2007) Tim Ryan ‘87 (2010) Todd Schieffer ‘90 (2015) Don Schilling ‘61 (2009) Shawn Schmelzle ‘88 (2011) Tony Severino - Coach (2008)

Inductees are listed in alphabetical order with graduation year. The year in parenthesis is their induction year.

Raymond Sonnenberg ‘30 (1992) McCasey Smith ‘98 (2015) Timothy “Ryan” Smith ‘96 (2016) Virgil D. Staponski ‘67 (2007) John A. Steck ‘40 (2006) Janet Cauley Stephenson - Parent (2003) Thomas L. Stephenson ‘67 (2012) Mark Stipetich ‘71 (2010) Cecil Stockdale ‘76 (2004) John “Red” Sullivan ‘26 (1991) Mark Teahan ‘78 (2003) Joseph Teasdale ‘53 (2003)

Pat Tierney ‘66 (2009) Beach Tuckness - Coach (2001) Brad Tyrer ‘82 (2011) Mark Van Keirsbilk ‘85 (2011) Kevin E. Wall ‘70 (2012) James Whitaker ‘63 (1998) William T. Whitaker ‘77 (2004) Bob Williams ‘48 (1992) John A. Williams ‘50 (2006) Kevin Wyatt ‘82 (2010) Vic Zahner ‘27 (1992)

new hall of fame inductees Christopher Russell ‘87 Chris Russell of Rockhurst High School’s great Class of 1987 was a force on both the offensive and defensive lines in the mid80s. Chris was a key member of the 1986 State Championship team that forced five shutouts in 12 games, and allowed just 5.4 points per game total. Chris also helped anchor the 1984 squad that gave up a school-record low of 23 points in the regular season. He was a three year starter at offensive guard and defensive line, although Coach Tony Severino said that Chris was athletic enough to play fullback. A true team player, Chris was selected by his fellow Hawklets and coaches as the 1987 Edward F. Bukaty Award winner, given to the Rockhurst player who displays the greatest leadership both on and off the field.

Sean Doyle ‘99 Sean Doyle of the great Class of 1999 was a playmaker on both sides of the football who rarely left the field for Rockhurst for three years. As just a sophomore, Sean led The Rock in both tackles and interceptions out of his linebacker position. As a junior, he again led the team in tackles and also in points scored, with 103, as fullback. And of course, his senior year he led in points, as well as notching 139 tackles – still the 4th most in program history. Combined, he has the most career tackles of any Hawklet to put on the uniform. Sean was a three-time All-State selection, and his senior year won the most prestigious honor in Kansas City: the Simone Award. He was acknowledged as a top all-around football player in the city for two seasons. In the spring, he added three years of varsity baseball. Sean continued his football career at the University of Missouri, where he earned First-team All-Big 12 honors and led the conference in tackling one season.

Brandon Shelby ‘00 Brandon Shelby of the great Class of 2000 can still be found listed numerous times in the Rockhurst football record books. Brandon was a fixture on the field beginning his sophomore years as the kickoff return man. He wouldn’t leave the field for the next two years. As a junior he led Rockhurst in rushing with nearly 1100 yards and starred as a defensive back, which earned him All-State honors. Then there was Brandon’s senior season. During the 1999 season, Brandon doubled his junior year rushing output, totaling 2181 yards – the school record that still stands today. He added 31 rushing touchdowns as part of his 192 points scored that season – which is 2nd in school history, while average 9.2 yards per carry. His efforts landed the Hawklets in the State Championship game. Brandon’s historic season earned him SuperPrep All-American status, as well as the Simone Award. He would go on to a college career as a defensive back at the University of Oklahoma.

Derek Wathan ‘95 Derek Wathan of the great Class of 1995 was one of the first Rockhurst baseball all-stars after it returned to the school as a varsity sport in the late-80s. Derek was a rare four-year starter and could, and did, play everywhere on the field – until manning shortstop full-time his junior and senior seasons. In the 1995 season, Derek led the Hawklets to one of the best post-season runs in Rockhurst history, finishing with a 14-4 record. He was notorious throughout the region, earning All-Metro and All-State honors his final two seasons. As a senior, he was selected as the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year, and Rockhurst head coach Scott Schriner acknowledged Derek as the best high school player he had ever seen. Derek went on to play at the University of Oklahoma before being picked in the 2nd round of the MLB Draft and enjoying a 10-year career in professional baseball, mostly in Triple-A.

Andy Metzler ‘00 Andy Metzler of the great Class of 2000 was a catalyst to Rockhurst’s domination of Missouri tennis that lasted more than a decade. During a stretch when The Rock won nine consecutive State Titles, Andy was instrumental in four of them. As a freshman, Andy played his way onto the varsity and qualified for the State Quarterfinals in doubles. As a sophomore, he tallied a 12-2 singles record and a 25-2 doubles record, ultimately finishing 2nd in State doubles. Andy worked his way to being the top Hawklet in the program as the number one singles player. His junior season ended with a 2nd place singles finish at State, before his individual Championship his senior season. He finished Rockhurst as part of four team titles. Andy signed to play tennis at the University of Kansas before transferring to the University of North Carolina to finish his collegiate career.

Paul Winkeler - Coach Paul Winkeler may not have graduated from The Rock, but he has earned his blue and white since joining the Rockhurst faculty and coaching staff in 1999. Coach Wink took over the reins of the swim & dive program in 1999 with the sport a “mystery” to him, as had zero experience. So he took what had been considered an individual sport and brought in a team mentality. And the results began to show. In his first years, Rockhurst went from 20th to 8th to 6th to 4th to 5th, before winning the school’s first swim and dive Championship, and just the second Kansas City school to ever do so. Following that first State Title in 2005, Coach Wink led his teams to 10 more consecutive championships, ending with an unprecedented 11 straight before stepping down in 2015. He was selected as the Missouri Coach of the Year seven times and produced 17 individual State Champions, along with 14 State Champion relay teams. He also coached 35 All-Americans and 29 Academic All-Americans. 23

beyond athletics... college counseling As a college preparatory high school, Rockhurst is committed to helping students discover collegiate opportunities and programs that meet oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic, spiritual and social needs. Each student who graduates from RHS has the ability to succeed in a college or university setting. The academic foundation instilled by our faculty is the greatest bridge afforded to our students as they make the transition into collegiate studies. Thanks to the context in which our students learn - both in the classroom and through co-curricular activities - each graduate is able to embrace new settings, relationships and disciplines through a myriad of lenses. The philosophy of the College Counseling Office is to understand and serve the specific needs of each student while enabling him to find a suitable and satisfactory match for his college experience. Through comprehensive programming, which introduces students to the world of college early in their Rockhurst experience, our students receive personal interaction and education opportunities throughout the year. Ownership of the college selection process belongs to each of the students, while we gladly assist with their exploration, application and matriculation. With over 3,200 colleges and universities in the United States, there is a suitable place for each and every graduate. RHS students attend colleges all across the national with the largest percentage concentrated in the Midwest. 15% of our 2017 graduates are attending a Jesuit college or university this fall.

College Acceptances Arizona State University* Auburn University Avila University Babson College Belmont University Benedictine College* Bethany College* Boston College* Boston University* Bowling Green State University Buena Vista University Butler University California Polytechnic State University* Carthage College* Case Western Reserve University* Chapman University Chicago State University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Coe College College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Colorado School of Mines* Columbia College, Chicago* Cowley Community College* Creighton University* Davidson College DePaul University* Drake University Drury University Duke University Elon University Emory University

Florida State University Fordham University* Furman University Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Gonzaga University Goucher College Grinnell College Gustavus Adolphus College Hamilton College Highland Community College* Howard University* Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University, Bloomington* Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis* Iowa State University* Johnson County Community College* Kansas City Kansas Community College* Kansas State University* Kenyon College* Lafayette College Lehigh University Lewis and Clark College Lindenwood University* Longview Community College Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University* Loyola University, Chicago* Loyola University, Maryland Loyola University, New Orleans Marquette University* Maryville University Miami University, Oxford*

Missouri State University* Missouri University of Science and Technology* Murray State University New York University Northeastern University Northwest Missouri State University Northwestern University* Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences Occidental College* Ohio University Oklahoma State University* Oxford College of Emory University Pittsburg State University* Pomona College Providence College Purdue University Regis University* Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Rockhurst University* Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Louis University* Savannah College of Art and Design* Seton Hall University* Sewanee, University of the South Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Southern Methodist University* St. Olaf College* Syracuse University Temple University Texas A & M University Texas Christian University*

The George Washington University* The University of Alabama The University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Arizona The University of Georgia The University of Oklahoma* The University of Tampa The University of Texas, Dallas* Truman State University* Tulane University* United States Air Force Academy* United States Military Academy* University of Arkansas, Fayetteville* University of California, San Diego* University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Central Missouri* University of Central Oklahoma* University of Colorado, Boulder* University of Colorado, Colorado Springs University of Connecticut University of Dayton* University of Denver* University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas* University of Kentucky University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst* University of Michigan* University of Minnesota, Twin Cities* University of Mississippi University of Missouri, Columbia*

University of Missouri, Kansas City* University of Nebraska, Lincoln* University of North Dakota University of Notre Dame* University of Pittsburg University of Portland University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco* University of South Carolina* University of Southern California* University of St. Andrews, Scotland University of Tulsa* University of Utah* University of Washington* University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University Villanova University* Wake Forrest University* Washburn University* Washington and Lee University* Washington University in St. Louis* Western Michigan University* Westminster College* Wichita State University William Jewell College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University* *Colleges Attending

ACT Avg

% Attending Catholic Institutions

National Merit Finalists

National Merit Semifinalists

National Merit Commended

19%

Rockhurst

pep band

Front row, from left; Dayron Gromowsky, Noah DeHardt, Ethan Carolina, Nick Bertrand, Adam Albritton, Miles Rivard, Michael Navato; second row, Leo Gajewski, Carter Lange, Luke Brown, Drew Newman, Ian Mulkey; third row, Mr. Brandon Hord, Andy Wilson, Charlie DeLong, Nate Lemke, Dennis Meyer, Mr. Andrew Wilson

cross country

Photo by Steven Austin

Cross country

First state championship defined by will to improve each year Never settle. That has been the theme for the Rockhurst cross country team over the last decade. In 2007 Rockhurst qualified for State as a team – a celebrated feat for the program at the time. The Hawklets now expect to be at State every year (and have); and for the last six years, they have improved each season. The 2016 season marked a new milestone in the program’s growing tradition: a rest atop the State – the Hawklets raced their way to the school’s first state title. Back in 2011, the Rock team finished in 2nd place. In the following four seasons, Coach Michael Dierks ’91 and his Hawklets placed 7th, 7th, 5th, and 2nd, before earning the cherished championship. The title came in Coach Dierks’ 20th season as head coach. “Being the first Rockhurst team to win the State Championship represents every single runner that’s been willing to put on the singlet,” said Coach Dierks. “We can’t thank them enough for being the building blocks for this success.” Coming off of that 2nd place finish in 2015, the cross country team sensed that it could

be a championship contender. The Hawklets would return their top two runners from the State meet – John Luder ’17 and Danny Toomey ’17. “We knew there might be something special there for our senior year,” said Luder. “And then all the hard work we put in when no one was watching finally paid off.” The season, though, was not all smooth sailing. The Hawklets had to battle injuries throughout the year. This required runners outside of the top five or

seven to step up when they were called upon. top 14 en route to another victory. Toomey missed the first two meets of the But at State, anything can happen. There season, and several weeks of training, due are 172 runners who toe the line together to a stress fracture. Varsity runners Branden and bump and elbow their way through the Schaff ’17 and Tom Seitzer ’19 also missed 5,000-kilometer course on Oak Hills Golf time with injuries. Course in Jefferson City. But once “State Series” (Districts, SecWhen the race ended, Coach Dierks knew tionals, State) rolled it was a close finish, around, the Hawklets but actually didn’t We knew there might be someprepped for a shot at think Rockhurst thing special there for our setheir ultimate goal. had won. It was a nior year. And then all the hard The Rock flexed its gut-wrenching few muscle at Districts, minutes while offiwork we put in when no one was held at Lake Jacomo, cials tallied the final watching finally paid off. which is regarded as scores. one of the toughest Then the cele- John Luder ‘17 courses in the area. bration began – the In cross country, each varsity team fields sevHawklets had won the school’s first State en runners, and the top five finishers’ places Championship by just seven points. The unare added up to determine the team score; sung hero was Will Oltjen ’17, who had not the lowest score wins. Rockhurst’s top five even been in the top seven a few weeks earall finished in the top 10, led by Luder’s 2nd lier; he was Rockhurst’s fourth finisher and place finish in 15:58 for the 3.1-mile race. solidified The Rock’s win. Sectionals was much of the same; Coach But the Hawklets aren’t settling – it’s time Dierks’ squad had its top five all finish in the to repeat.

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head coach michael dierks Entering his 23rd year at the school, Head Coach Michael Dierks relies upon his runners to be self-motivated and passionate. He recognizes that it is the internal drive which must motivate endurance athletes. In his 21 years as the head coach, the program has qualified for the state meet 11 years (including the past 9 in a row). They have also advanced past the district meet in all but 3 of his seasons. As a runner at the University of Notre Dame, Coach Dierks has brought a strong pack running philosophy to the program. He is also in his fifth year as the school’s athletic director.

cross country Stats 2016

!Sectional Championships

State Championships Name *J. Luder *D. Toomey T. Seitzer W. Oltjen B. Schaff A. Connor P. Campbell

5K Tm. 15:41.5 16:08.3 16:21.1 16:34.4 16:40.2 16:41.7 17:00.3

Pl. 3rd 20th 32nd 52nd 60th 63rd 97th

Avg/Mi 5:03.7 5:12.4 5:16.5 5:20.8 5:22.6 5:23.1 5:29.1

Name *J. Luder *D. Toomey *T. Seitzer *P. Campbell *A. Connor *W. Oltjen *B. Schaff

5K Tm. 16:11.5 16:23.0 16:45.8 16:49.9 16:51.2 16:59.2 17:12.7

Pl. 3rd 4th 10th 13th 14th 24th 29th

Avg/Mi 5:13.4 5:17.1 5:24.5 5:25.8 5:26.2 5:28.8 5:31.1

Top 15 5k Times from 2016

!District Championships

Name J. Luder D. Toomey T. Seitzer A. Connor W. Oltjen B. Schaff P. Campbell N. Schloegel M. Goeke S. Hutto W. Reboulet Z. DeLong D. Cordova L. Hupke M. Ingle

Name *J. Luder *A. Connor *D. Toomey *T. Seitzer *B. Schaff *P. Campbell *N. Schloegel

5k Time 15:41.5 16:08.3 16:21.1 16:33.3 16:34.4 16:40.2 16:43.5 17:05.7 17:16.1 17:19.9 17:24.0 17:29.9 17:38.5 17:51.6 17:51.7

Location State State State Districts State State KC Classic Aquinas Districts Aquinas KC Classic Aquinas Aquinas Grandview Districts

Blue indicates returnee * Indicates individual qualifier/All-State ! Indicates team advances

5K Tm. 15:58.1 16:33.3 16:40.8 16:41.1 16:44.2 17:09.6 17:16.3

Pl. 2nd 4th 7th 8th 10th 15th 97th

Avg/Mi 5:09.1 5:20.4 5:22.8 5:22.9 5:23.9 5:32.1 5:34.3

Cross Country

SEASON RECAP 2016 Quad - LSW, LSN, RayPec 1st out of 4 with 40 pts Aquinas 1st out of 10 with 56 pts Forest Park 2nd out of 29 with 134 pts Grandview 1st out of 7 with 20 pts Rim Rock 5th of of 42 with 285 pts KC Metro Championships 3rd out of 23 with 83 pts Kearney 2nd out of 25 with 37 pts Districts 1st out of 12 with 31 pts Sectionals 1st out of 8 with 36 pts State 1st out of 16 with 109 pts

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Varsity Cross Country 2017 Schedule Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Thur. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.

8/19 8/26 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/21 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/21 10/28 11/4

Blue-White-Red Intrasquad Quad: LSW, LSN, RayPec Aquinas Invitational Forest Park XC Festival Blue Springs Invitational Grandview Invitational (3:30pm) Rim Rock Farms K.C. Metro Championships Kearney District Championships Sectional Championships State Championships

Lake Jacomo MCC-Longview JCCC St. Louis, Mo. Lake Jacomo Swope Park Lawrence, Ks Ray-Pec Kearney, MO TBD TBD Jeff City, MO

Cross Country All-Time Team Tim Jantsch Tom Jantsch Matt Blake Jeff Bresette Stewart Gillin Patrick Fanning Hans Van Zanten Pat Robinson Hal Marsh Michael Schaefer Chris Brown Rory Donnelly Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Chris Winger Brennan Metzler Brian Graham

1977 1977 1985 1986 1987 1991 1992 1993 1995 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2003 2003

Patrick Tweedy Jeff Poskin Evan Daugherty Alex Dobens Michael Neisius Enrique Mejia Matt Neisius Zach Herriott Ryan McAnany Tanner Shuey

2004 2005 2008 2008 2009 2010 2010 2012 2012 2012

ROCK CROSS COUNTRY Golden Spike Award At the conclusion of each cross country season, team members and coaches vote for the senior who has best exemplified the following criteria for the Golden Spike Award: Brian Armstrong Rick Grady Patrick Fanning Hans Van Zenten Patrick Robinson Dustin King Hal Marsh Justin Deeken Vince Roebel David Wood Mike Schaefer Andrew Coughlin Chris Brown

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1998 1999

Chris Winger John Dollerschell Brennan Metzler Patrick Tweedy Jeff Poskin Matt Clifford Gallager Ring Jack Fletcher Evan Daugherty Michael Neisius Enrique Mejia Blake Campbell Ryan McAnany

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

FAITH SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP ATHLETICS Zach Herriott Van Schloegel Charlie Smith Carson Bode Sam Wilkerson John Luder

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Assistant coaches Stephen Kuehner Coach Kuehner is returning for his sixth year at Rockhurst. He graduated from SLUH (`08) where he ran cross country for three years. He has received a BA in Spanish and a BS in Psychology from Truman State University. He teaches Spanish. Highlights of his running career included completing his first marathon in December 2010 and running the Walt Disney World Marathon with his sister in 2012. Coach Kuehner coaches the JV level in cross country and is also the distance coach in track & field.

Ryan McAnany Coach McAnany (RHS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12) returns home to The Rock after spending last school year as an Alumni Service Corps (ASC) volunteer at St. Louis University High School. While a student-athlete at Rockhurst, Coach McAnany excelled in cross country as a three-year letterman and was selected as the 2011 Golden Spike Winner. He was also a varsity track and field letterman. He continued his running career at the University of Dallas. He will teach English and serve as the Yearbook moderator, while coaching cross country and track.

Jorge Taracido Having coached every level of the cross country team at some point since 1987, Coach Taracido, better known as Doctor, is the freshman coach once again this season. Doctor was born in Guines, Cuba and went to high school at Central High School in Springfield, Mo. After receiving a BA at the University of California (Pa.), he received both his Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Doctorate from the University of Missouri. He is retired from teaching in the classroom, but oftentimes helps out as a long-term substitute. Along with having a granddaughter, Maia, poetry, history and archaeology are a big part of his life.

Varsity

Cross Country

Front row, from left; Matthew Ingle, Andrew Connor, Michael Donnellan, Luke Hupke, Peter Campbell, Tom Seitzer, Wes Porter, William Reboulet; second row, Coach Ryan McAnany, Coach Michael Dierks, Coach Jorge Taracido, Coach Stephen Kuehner; third row, Max Goeke, Chip Schloegel, Cole Sirokman, Ben Legg, Max Lovick, Patrick Mullen

returning lettermen

Cross Country

Front row, from left; William Reboulet, Max Goeke, Chip Schloegel, Matt Ingle; second row, Tom Seitzer, Peter Campbell, Luke Hupke, Michael Donnellan, Andrew Connor

Cross Country

junior varsity

Front row, from left; Mark Hallier, Dylan Lawrence, Nick Collins, Pete Elbert, Nathaniel Bodde, Noah Cordova, Luke Rottinghaus, Colin Porterfield; second row, Coach Ryan McAnany, Joe Rozell, Garrett Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Declan Shea, Tommy Mitchell, Matthew Donnellan, Coach Jorge Taracido; third row, Coach Michael Dierks, Jamie Sullivan, Nathaniel Lueke, Brady McCarthy, Ben Parra, Will Tampke, Coach Stephen Kuehner; fourth row, Matthew Teahan, Patrick Loper, Mitch McKenzie, Max Pantaenius, Jack Spencer, Joe Massman

sophomore

Cross Country

Front row, from left; Will Roske, Ethan Tillmon, Nathan Hogan, Jack Stanley, Chris DeFlorio, Dylan Gray, Cole Williams, Ryan Connor; second row, Coach Ryan McAnany, Caleb Phillips, Brogan Patton, Jacob Borchert, Christoff Hauptmann, Joe Pereira, Ray Hamilton, Coach Jorge Taracido; third row, Coach Michael Dierks, Justin Hermes, Matthew Eilert, Watson Deacon, Henri Schroer, Nick Lovick, Brian Auld, Coach Stephen Kuehner

Cross Country

freshman

Front row, from left; David DiFranco, Drew Snyder, Topher Nelson, Travis Kalt, Alexander Schirk, Truman Graham, Sam Terrill, Ryan Lipp; second row; Coach Ryan McAnany, Nick Bertrand, Peter Bodde, Sam Kanatzar, Dennis Meyer, Pete Rottinghaus, James Reintjes, Sam Muehlebach, Coach Jorge Taracido; third row, Coach Stephen Kuehner, Justin Balling, Jackson Vanlerberg, Matthew Kelly, Joe Seitzer, Jack Harlan, Leo Gajewski, Coach Michael Dierks; fourth row, Alex Miller, Zach Legg, Luke Holliday, Landon Heegn, Dylan Lewellen, Aidan Callahan, Eric LaSala

managers

From left; Ben Keefe, Sam Spencer, Sam Torti, Max Connor (not pictured)

Cross Country

captains

From left; Jamie Sullivan, Tom Seitzer, Peter Campbell, Luke Hupke, Andrew Connor, Will Tampke

football

Photo by Steven Austin

football

Team’s ability to win in any fashion leads to Final Four berth The 2016 Rockhurst football team entered the season with a bad taste in its mouth following a 4-6 record the year before. The senior class made a decision after that 2015 season: leave the Rock Football program on a high note with a strong showing. “After that 4-6 record our junior year, our class of seniors wanted to leave a better legacy,” said 1st Team All-State defensive back Ross Elder ’17. “About fifteen of us were on the 2014 team that went to State and we saw what it took to get there. I think our success during the season really paid tribute to the work we put in during the offseason. And once the games started, we always seemed to find a way to win.” Powered by a hard-nosed defense and a versatile offense – often anchored by Chance May ’17 as quarterback and linebacker – they did just that. Finishing with a 9-3 record and a spot in the State Final Four, Rockhurst brought a high-energy performance each Friday night. The stingy defense allowed less than 13 points per game, while the offense nearly doubled that number.

A big part of each season is trying to build momentum in the opening games, and the Hawklets came out ahead in some close matchups. Following a week one blowout win over Columbia Rock Bridge, the team buckled down for a defensive struggle at Blue Springs South, in which The Rock hung on for a 14-7 victory. Coach Tony Severino’s squad then headed south to face Arkansas powerhouse Bentonville, an annual battle since 2012, and managed to pull

off a 24-21 overtime victory – just the second survived an overtime thriller over Park Hill for Rockhurst in the series. in Round 1, behind a three-touchdown effort The Hawklets shut out Ray-Pec and then from running back Brady McCanles ’18. looked ahead to a game that had been cirBoth sides of the ball showed out in the cled for over a year: Shawnee Mission East. next two playoff games, resulting in road For the first time since 1982, the Hawkwins over Kickapoo and Lee’s Summit West. lets and Lancers would meet on the gridOnly Kirkwood stood in the way of a Hawkiron. Fans from both lets trip to the State sides packed into Championship. I think our success during Dasta Memorial StaRockhurst held the season really paid tribute dium for the highKirkwood’s furious ly-anticipated rivalry offense in check, but to the work we put in during renewal. In a clasfell 17-24 to the eventhe offseason. And once the sic “win ugly” game tual State Champions games started, we always for the 2016 squad, in a close semifinal seemed to find a way to win. the Hawklets were game. The Hawkable to hold on for a lets’ only three loss- Ross Elder ‘17 26-20 victory. Rockes came to the other hurst capitalized just enough off of six East three Final Four teams. turnovers, led by a 95-yard pick-six by Elder. “It was just a great season for a great After suffering back-to-back losses to Blue group of guys.” said Coach Severino. “Each Springs and CBC, Rockhurst needed to reweek they found a new way to win, and realgroup with the playoffs just around the corly we were just one play away from making ner. A 49-6 pounding of Jefferson City was the State Championship.” a boost heading into Districts. The Hawklets

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head coach tony severino Coach Severino is entering his 35th season as head football coach. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he earned eight varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball. Receiving an athletic scholarship to Kansas State University, he completed his undergraduate while playing football there and later earned his Master’s at University of Kansas. He is married (Marilyn), with three sons - all Rockhurst High graduates. Coach Sev teaches Lifetime Sports, a student favorite. He feels that Rockhurst athletic histories impact the school’s traditions because of the pride everyone feels when they are successful; they never want to let down those who preceded them. 52

Football Stats 2016 Passing Name Chance May Derek Green

Atts Comp Yds TD Int 158 83 1351 10 10 39 18 358 4 4

Rushing (Top Rushers) Name Atts Yds Avg TD Brady McCanles 135 784 5.8 9 Chance May 136 480 3.5 7 Michael Pearl 52 226 4.3 Luke Kuklenski 27 130 4.8 1 Michael Johnson 26 123 4.7 1 Jack Powell 18 69 3.8 Cole Beshoner 12 65 5.4 Ross Elder 10 26 2.6 1

Scoring

Receiving

Name TDS FGS XPT TOT Brady McCanles 11 66 Eric Angrisano 5 33 48 Ross Elder 8 48 Chance May 8 48 Cole Beshoner 6 36 Michael Johnson 2 12 RJ Pascuzzi 1 6 Jacob Sykes 1 6 Chris Teahan 1 6

Name Rec Yds Avg TD Cole Beshoner 20 520 26.0 5 Chris Teahan 28 282 10.1 1 Ross Elder 13 275 21.2 4 Brady McCanles 16 243 15.2 2 Carter Selzer 6 150 25.0 Jack Powell 5 59 11.8 Cooper Krezek 2 46 23.0 Jacob Sykes 4 46 11.5 1 Michael Pearl 3 40 13.3

Punt Returns

Punting

Name No Yds Avg TD Ross Elder 3 44 14.7 Cooper Krezek 3 21 7.0

Name Atts Yds Avg Harry O’Neill 51 1810 35.5

Defenders (Top Tacklers) Name Tack Unast Scks Int Ty Simsheuser 116 83 5 1 Ross Elder 90 74 4 Harry O’Neill 85 64 1 1 Josh Lopez 79 55 1 Cameron Reller 74 54 6 Cole Beshoner 70 55 3 Kevin Crawford 63 43 1 Jacob Sykes 58 43 3 Chris Castrop 56 38 2 Josh Moore 45 34 2 Carter Selzer 35 26 2 Cooper Krezek 28 26 Joe Glaser 20 12 Jake Lynn 18 11 Cade Prins 17 11 Brady McCanles 16 13 2 1 Stephen Kitts 14 11 1 Chance May 12 8 1 Cole Smith 11 8 Blue indicates returnee

Kick-off Returns Name No Yds Avg TD Ross Elder 12 367 30.6 1 Brady McCanles 2 44 22.0 Cooper Krezek 2 31 15.5 Alex West 1 5 5.0

Frank Griffin

Statistician

Coach Griffin is in his 33rd year as statistician for the varsity squad. Growing up in New York, Coach Griff stayed in his home state to attend St. John’s University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Both of Coach Griffin’s sons attended Rockhurst, Michael ‘00 and James ‘03. He previously coached and was head of the Freshman football program

Football

SEASON RECAP 2016 Columbia Rock Bridge Won 41-6 BS South Won 14-7 Bentonville, AR Won 24-21 in OT RayPec Won 21-0 SM East Won 26-20 Blue Springs Lost 7-24 CBC Lost 3-10 Jeff City Won 49-6 District Rd. 1 v. Park Hill Won 21-14 in OT District Semi v. Kickapoo Won 26-3 District Champ. v. LSW Won 27-17 State Semis v. Kirkwood Lost 17-24

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Varsity Football 2017 Schedule Fri. Sat. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. Sat. Fri.

8/11 8/19 8/25 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/11 11/17

Blue/White Scrimmage Rock Bridge - Columbia Blue Springs South Bentonville, AR Raymore-Peculiar SM East Blue Springs Pomona, CO CBC Jefferson City First Round Playoffs Second Round Playoffs District Championship State Semi-Finals State Championship

Home Away (Battle High School) Home Home Home Away Away Home Home Away TBD TBD TBD TBD Missouri State University

6:45 PM 1:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM TBD

ROCK

Football Anselmo Special Teams Award Started in 2011, this award is given in memory of Brian Anselmo, class of 1999 who was a gifted athlete that used his powerful legs to become a kicker. Luke Arbanas Austin Ritter Nick Romano

2011 2012 2013

Luke Ritter Martin Radosevic Ross Elder

2014 2015 2016

Mike Lillis Award

Instituted in 1997 after the untimely death of graduate and long-time supporter, the Mike Lillis award is voted on by players to recognize the most outstanding lineman. Pat Kane Tim Hanrahan Mike Frey Nick Boyd Eric Vossman Dan Boyd Bryan Murphy Mike Walzcuk Sean Kitts Blaine Balderston Doug McFarland

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Clarke Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dowd Jalen Montgomery Cooper Kerns Kyle Murphy Joseph Gibson Tommy Sciara Andrew Grindstaff Claudio Martin Kevin Crawford

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Scholar Athlete Award The Scholar-Athlete award for a football player has been in effect since 1999. The award goes to the player that not only excels on the field, but also in the classroom. The award emphasizes the importance of academics throughout all Rockhurst programs. Mike Griffin Mike Day Rich Whitney Mark Munninghoff Jeff Koons Josh Karlin Sean Kitts Joe Camarata Alex Schoeck Chris Castelluccio Kyle Smith

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Ryan Karlin Alex Bales Tom Keller Andrew Krieger Jimmy Dixon Ivor Vinsant Carter Selzer

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Edward F. Bukaty Award The Edward F. Bukaty Award was given to Rockhurst by Alex George, Sr., in memory of Edward Bukaty. Mr. Bukaty was an avid supporter of Rockhurst. He suffered a heart attack and died while watching his son Joe play in the 1952 Lillis/ Rockhurst football game. Every season since the Bukaty Award was established, a senior is selected by the football coaches and players as the recipient of this prestigious honor. The criteria, set by Mr. Alex George and former head football coach Mr. Al Davis, is to honor the individual player displaying the greatest leadership both on and off the field. The award criteria also state that the individual should lead by example and should have the respect of both players and coaches. Since that time, 64 young men, including Joe Bukaty, have been selected for this special honor. Joseph Bukaty Peter Dougherty Joseph Moore Edward Mehrer Michael Messina Richard Corrigan Frank Duke Thomas Browne Don Schilling Howell Fancher Richard Brewster Charles Elmer Kenneth Mayer Patrick Tierney Tom Stephenson Patrick McMahon William Schoonover Phillip Poppa Mike Fagan Fred Nachbar Paul Kies Michael Park Chris Garlich Michael Orscheln John Welsh Pat Sanders Michael Raimo Timothy Johnson Carlton Miller

1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Brad Tyrer Patrick Coppinger Mark Reintjes David Lewis Anthony Hodes Chris Russell Pat Ryan Chris Holmes Tim Mauck Chris Sexton Mike Sonnenberg Tony Blevins Greg Bauer Brad Batz Michael Reardon Justin Dro Ben Capoccia T.J. Mandl Mike Frey Ryan Anderson Kevin Kane Marcus Perry Jeff Koons Terry McMahon David Belfonte Steve Jones Ivan Charbonneau Nathan Scheelhaase Sal Belfonte

1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Mark Boushka Alex Bales Henry Mascaux Luke Arbanas TJ Green AJ Taylor Chance May

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Football All-Time Team In 1970, Rockhurst and DeLaSalle played their 50th and final football game. A select committee from each school named an All-Time Football Team. Twenty years later, during the celebration of Rockhurst’s 75th year of football, the All-Time Team was updated. Rockhurst coaches have reviewed the many years of football teams and individual players and then honored additional players, naming them to the AllTime Hawklet squad yearly with the school criteria of having graduated five years out.

Dick Flucke Jim Hogan Red McKee Duck Scanlon Red Sullivan Ed Henke Vic Zahner Jim Gleeson Ray Sonnenberg Ritchie Sullivan Owen Murphy John Scanlon John Steck Joe Fagan Len LeCluyse W. Robert Aylward Thomas J. O’Brien Shad Garnett Bob Williams Jack Reichmeier John A. Williams Arlen Staab Joe Bukaty Alonzo Robinson Joseph Teasdale Alex George Joe Moore Jerry Overton Tom Raimo Pat Keating Mike Lillis Ed Mehrer Tim Gardner Don Schilling John McCambridge Jim Whitaker Charlie Elmer Joe Groner Thomas Muehlebach Kenneth Mayer Joe Spinello Pat Tierney Kerry Reardon Virgil Staponski Pete Santoro Mike Meyers Vince Nowak Jerry Reardon Phil Poppa Mike Fagan

1924 1925 1925 1925 1926 1927 1927 1929 1930 1930 1932 1938 1940 1941 1943 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1953 1953 1953 1955 1955 1955 1955 1956 1956 1956 1960 1961 1963 1963 1964 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1967 1967 1968 1969 1969 1969 1970 1971

Chris Cummings Brian Meyers Sean Mulcahy Kevin Hart Chris Garlich Mark Goodspeed Brad Budde Jeff Crippen Bill Lillis Cecil Stockdale Mike Lombardo Bill Whitaker John Hiatt Tim Johnson David Cone Wayne Evans Tony Fritz Jim Houston Paul Migliazzo Brad Tyrer Kevin Wyatt Tom Freeman Jim Davis Mike Long Mark VanKeirsbilck Dan Baker Merle Gardner Chris Russell Tim Ryan Jim Dorlac Kenyon Rasheed Pat Ryan Shawn Schmelzle Jason Tyrer Robert Gamble Chris Holmes Vince Hodes Mike McGlinn Chris Powell Travis Huenfeld Tony Blevins Kevin Kopp Kerry Scanlon Jim Tuso Matt Krull Shalom Tolefree Wes Kuechler Dan Adams Ryan Cummings Justin Dro

1972 1972 1972 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1979 1980 1981 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1985 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990 1991 1992 1992 1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1996 1996 1996

Jeff Severino Sean Doyle T.J. Mandl Brandon Severino Brandon Shelby Mike Frey Nick Boyd Jason Dunsworth Scott Edmonds Geoff Brown Kevin Kane Dan Boyd James Griffin Andrew Paterini Kevin Sears Kyle Teahan Jeff Koons Bryan Murphy Tony Temple DJ Hord Allan Smith Mike Walczuk David Belfonte Andrew Brooks Sal Capra Derek Hall Phillip Strozier Joey Camarata Conner Teahan Ivan Charbonneau Drew Temple Jack Euston Nathan Scheelhaase Keith Langtry Joe Geha Chris Castelluccio Sal Belfonte Dexter McDonald Jalen Montgomery Shane Lillis Mark Boushka Cooper Kerns Noah Pearl Michael Rose Christian Eatherly Trey Randle Kevin Berg Alex Bales Jordan Walker

1996 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

Assistant coaches Eric Berg Coach Berg is in his third decade of coaching football at Rockhurst. Coach Berg was a three-sport athlete at Rolla High School, including All-American in football and continued to play at the University of Missouri. At Mizzou he was named 2nd team All Big Eight and the most valuable player of both the Liberty and Hall of Fame Bowl games. He came to Rockhurst because he had the opportunity to pursue those things he really wanted to do with his life: coach, counsel and teach. He and his wife (Deb) have two daughters (Rachel & Laura) and two sons (Scott ‘09 and Kevin ‘12). He is defensive coordinator and coaches the linebackers.

Stephen Charbonneau Re-joining the coaching staff in 2012 after a tenure in 2000-02, Coach Charbonneau coordinates the special teams and coaches defensive backs. Competing in football, wrestling and track at Bishop Ward High School, he then went on to be a three-year starter and captain of the football team at Benedictine College, Kan. After earning his degree in Social Science, he has coached at several schools including: Bishop Sullivan, DeSmet, Seton Hall Prep, Delbarton and Rockhurst. He is a full time teacher in the theology department. He is married to his wife Joan and has two kids: Cecil and Nila.

John Morris Coach Mo has patrolled the sidelines, the court and the track since he has been at Rockhurst. He is in charge of the offensive line. A RHS grad himself (‘74), Coach Mo has been a part of the football coaching staff since 1984. His education after RHS includes a BA from St. Louis University and his MA from Loyola-New Orleans. A member of the theology department, he teaches Catholic Faith in Practice I & II. He and his wife Katy have three children: Kevin (RHS ‘04), Clare and Dan (RHS ‘11).

Mike Day A former collegiate football and basketball player, Coach Day has been coaching the varsity gridiron since 2011. An RHS grad (‘01) where he excelled in football, basketball and track, he went on to play football at K-State from 2001-02 and basketball at Rock U. from 2002-06. During his high school and collegiate careers he received several AllState and All-Conference honors. Coach Day will coach his fifth season as head track & field coach, overseeing the sprint events. A teacher in the math department, Coach Day was Rockhurst’s Scholar Athlete in the KC Star as a senior. He coaches wide receivers.

Assistant coaches Mike Sullivan Two-time state champion while at the Rock (class of ‘84), Coach Sully knows how to win. After RHS, he continued his education at University of Kansas to play football, but blew out his knee freshman year, later he went to Webster for his Master’s. He is in his 18th year at the Rock. He coached track & field for eight years, including four years as head coach (2005-08), and teaches both Honors and AP Chemistry. He married his wife Beth in 2008 and has two stepdaughters: Sarah and Mary Kate. He coaches running backs on varsity.

Billy Linscott Some of you might even remember the name as it was only back in 2008 when Coach Billy Linscott was a starting linebacker for the Rock. He started on the 2007 state championship team as well. Coach Linscott is the Assistant Dean and SGA moderator. He graduated from Wheaton College majoring in English Literature and holds a Minor in Bible/Theological Studies. While at Wheaton, Coach Linscott started his coaching career as well as a student assistant and getting moved up to an assistant coach before he graduated. He coaches varsity defensive line.

Brandon Severino A very familiar name to Rockhurst athletics, Coach Brandon Severino (RHS ‘99) was a standout football and basketball player in the late-90s, and the school’s all-time leading receiver. He is also the son of head football coach Tony Severino. He joined the Rockhurst faculty as a member of the Physical Education department in 2017, and will coach football, basketball, and track. Coach Severino is married to Emily and they have four children.

Jeff Crowe A former Rockhurst football letterman himself (Class of ‘86), Coach Crowe was re-united with the program in 1999, and is the current head coach of the sophomore team. Happily married with six kids: Jeff Jr., Mary, Joey, Carolyn, William and Rose. His interests outside of parenting include golf, tennis, waterskiing, wine and food. His grandfather was the class president of Rockhurst’s third class. He coaches at the sophomore level.

Assistant coaches Chris Doyle Coach Doyle brings his experience to the Hawklets after a spending most of his life in sports. He played linebacker at the University of Kansas from 1996-2000. Previous to that, he was a standout player for St. Thomas Aquinas. He has helped for many years with the summer football camps and formed a connection with the program when his brother, Sean, played for Rockhurst from 19951999. He is a homebuilder with Doyle Custom Homes - a family run business and holds a Bachelor’s in Pyschology. He is a sophomore level coach.

Jake Bradshaw Coach Bradshaw is new to the Rockhurst faculty, but has been an assistant varsity baseball coach for the last two seasons. He is now also the head coach of the Freshman A football team. Coach Bradshaw was a three-sport athlete for Oak Park (football, basketball, and baseball) and went on to play both football and baseball at Kansas City Community College and NW Missouri St. He is married to Brittany and they have three children and another expected in October.

Paul Bierne A Bishop Hogan, Rockhurst U. (for BA and MA) and UMKC (for MA) grad, he also apparently loves the Kansas City area. In high school, he played football, basketball, golf and baseball, going on to play two years of basketball at UMKC. Since coming to RHS in 1999, Coach Beirne has taught Ancient Civilizations and Economics. He has two children: Katie and Matt ‘14. If he wasn’t a teacher or coach, he says he would be a host of a home improvement show on PBS or HGTV. He coaches at the sophomore level in football.

Jim Monteil Coach Monteil comes to The Rock with nearly three decades of high school football coaching in Kansas City on his résumé. He spent the last 29 years at O’Hara High School, with 21 as Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach; he also spent time with the golf and wrestling programs. He will teach in the Math department, while coaching the Freshman A football team and track and field. Coach Monteil and his wife Shelley have two daughters.

Jamie Placht Serving as a member of the Alumni Service Corps (ASC), Coach Placht will give a year of service to Rockhurst High. He attended De Smet Jesuit High School before going on to play football at the University of Indianapolis and earn a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. Here at The Rock, he will be teaching Biology to freshmen. He is sharing his football knowledge as a freshman coach, and will also assist with baseball in the spring.

Tim Reidy Back at the Rock, Coach Tim Reidy continues working at his alma mater (Class of 2002) after teaching and coaching on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and at Tulsa. Coach Reidy holds a BA in History and American Studies from the University of Kansas and an MeD from the University of Notre Dame. He is teaching in the Social Studies department. He and his wife, Heather, have twin boys (Ryan and Padraig) and a daughter, Frances Grace. He coaches Freshman B football in the fall and is the head lacrosse coach in the spring. He is also the school’s archivist.

Jim Degraw Taking a break from his responsibilities as head coach of the baseball team, Coach DeGraw spends the fall as leader of the “Bandits” (freshman B team). He attended Washington High as a multi-sport athlete and went on to play collegiate baseball at Kansas City, Ks. Community College. He got his BA from University of Kansas and his MA from Baker. His classroom responsibility is U.S. History. Coach DeGraw and his wife, Martha, have two children: Mitch (RHS ‘12) and Macey.

Nick Vaughn A teacher and coach at Rockhurst for over a decade, Coach Vaughn dedicates his time to teaching Biology and coaching Freshman B team football and varsity baseball. A native of Lee’s Summit, he attended Lee’s Summit North, UMKC for his BA and Webster University for his MA. Coach Vaughan is married to Lisa and they have two daughters, Amelia and Claire. He enjoys watching sports, playing softball, golf, volleyball and Texas Hold ‘Em with friends. Coach Vaughn cannot pick one favorite coaching memory because each year new memories and bonds form with players.

Front row, from left; Lance Shelton, Clint Purcell, Jacob Poletis, Cooper Krezek, Reed Levi, Jack Eckels, Jordaan Atsangbe, Conner Raby, Davion Price, Derek Green, Danny Stegall; second row, Josh Moore, Luke Boehm, Jalan Crayton, Chris Castrop, Sam Tatum, Cameron Patton, Joseph Coit, Carter Elder, Thomas Netterville, Sam Schudy, Bo Redford, Matt Powell, Mitch Tarwater, Nick Smrt; third row, Michael Johnson, Damon Ross, Ryan Kruel, Luke Looney, Ty Simsheuser, Daniel Tartaglia, RJ Pascuzzi, Matt O’Keefe, Eric Angrisano, Alex Danzo, Joseph Dull; fourth row, Ethan Baranoswki, Brady McCanles, Tommy Eckels, Kenan Blakey, Jeff Keller, Tucker Atwood, Ben Cadenas, Mason Whitcomb, Jack McLiney, Samuel Johnson, Micah Nelson, Drake Weber, Brett Gibbar; fifth row, Jack McInerney, Jake Vance, Jaxson Wentworth, Will Hansen, Michael Blanck, Sawyer Crawford, Andrew Nessim, AJ Cordes, Robert Froeschl, Thomas Finn, Simon Williams, Mike Kuklenski, Tim Glaser; sixth row, Joe Glaser, Will Franke, Will Bartek, Jake Scheuler, Jack Murphy, Joe Kelly, Tonyo Grandison, Danielson Ike, Jordan Reyes, Joe Barry, Luke Beshoner; seventh row, Dan Haake, Joe Littrell, Will Kasyjanski, Harry O’Neill, Jacob Sykes, Andrew Stafford, Johnny Pascuzzi, Jack Hulsing, Gabe Whipple, Owen Lawson, Mick Lenz; eighth row, Mr. Paul McGannon, Coach Billy Linscott, Coach Brandon Severino, Coach Eric Berg, Coach Tony Severino, Coach John Morris, Coach Mike Sullivan, Coach Mike Day, Coach Stephen Charbonneau

Football Varsity

Coaching records Year 1916 1917 1918 1919-25 1926-35 1936-40 1941-45 1946-48 1949-50 1951 1952-75 1976-82 1983-

Coach Charlie Alan Louis Gainey Doc Nigro Pat Mason Ed Halpin Martin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Godfrey Kobets Ralph Cormany Gerry Connelly Dick Deitchman Al Davis* Jerry Culver* Tony Severino*

Totals

Years at RHS 1 1 1 7 10 5 5 3 2 1 24 7 34

W 5 2 1 27 52 27 34 20 12 5 154 63 318

L 2 3 1 17 21 10 6 6 4 4 66 16 81

T 0 2 1 6 6 3 1 1 1 0 13 0 1

Winning % 71.4% 28.6% 33.3% 54.0% 65.8% 67.5% 82.9% 74.1% 70.6% 55.6% 66.1% 79.7% 79.5%

100

720-237-35 72.6%

*Denotes member of the Missouri Coaches Hall of Fame

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returning lettermen

Front row, from left; Michael Johnson, Eric Angrisano, Damon Ross, Jordaan Atsangbe, Joseph Coit, Luke Boehm, Brady McCanles, Cooper Krezek, Ty Simsheuser; second row, Joe Glaser, Josh Moore, Matt O’Keefe, Drake Weber, Jack Eckels, Sam Tatum, Chris Castrop, RJ Pascuzzi, Thomas Finn; third row, Derek Green, Will Bartek, Joe Kelly, Jack Murphy, Harry O’Neill, Jacob Sykes, Jaxson Wentworth

offensive backs

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Front row, from left; Ryan Kruel, Eric Angrisano, Michael Johnson, Jordaan Atsangbe, Joseph Dull, Luke Boehm; second row, Matt Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Derek Green, Ty Simsheuser, RJ Pascuzzi, Brady McCanles

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linemen

Front row, from left; AJ Cordes, Michael Blanck, Thomas Finn, Jordan Reyes, Sawyer Crawford, Andrew Nessim; second row, Jaxson Wentworth, Tommy Eckels, Will Franke, Joe Glaser, Andrew Stafford; third row, Will Bartek, Danielson Ike, Jack Murphy, Joe Kelly, Jacob Sykes, Jake Scheuler

linebackers

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Front row, from left; Ryan Kruel, Joseph Dull, Brady McCanles, Tucker Atwood, Eric Angrisano; second row, Drake Weber, RJ Pascuzzi, Harry O’Neill, Tommy Eckels, Matt O’Keefe, Ty Simsheuser

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defensive backs

Front row, from left; Damon Ross, Thomas Netterville, Joseph Coit, Conner Raby, Jordaan Atsangbe, Jack Eckels, Sam Schudy; second row, Carter Elder, Josh Moore, Cooper Krezek, Sam Tatum, Davion Price, Chris Castrop

receivers

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Front row, from left; Thomas Netterville, Damon Ross, Joseph Coit, Sam Schudy, Conner Raby, Sam Tatum; second row, Carter Elder, Cooper Krezek, Josh Moore, Drake Weber, Chris Castrop; third row, Jack Eckels, Joe Littrell, Davion Price, Harry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

varsity managerS

Mick Lenz, Ethan Easley (not pictured), Gavin Miller (not pictured)

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sophomore team

Front row, from left; Steven Burdge, Griffin Lanning, Brendan Safly, Christian Elmore, Nathaniel Winkelbauer, Hayden Parise, Peter Andersson, Max Williams; second row, Seamus Hellings, Montgomery Rhodes, Jimmy Olson, Teddy O’Neill, Alex Danzo, Chuck Ingram, John Welsh, Valentin Basham, Keelen Lynch; third row, Braden Grindstaff, Casey O’Halloran, Quinn Reller, Jon Lampton, Ray Ritchey, Nate Ciocca, Quin Roney, JT Vohs, Tommy Ismert, AD Vickery; fourth row, Jack Kenney, Ajay Mitra, Nicholas Carollo, James Fellow, Slayton Smith, TJ Anderson, Aidan Patton, Henry Krebs, Kevin Egan; fifth row, John Duffy, Robbie Legg, Judson Dull, Trevor Yocum, AJ Lopez, Cody Metcalf; sixth row, Will Keller, Brett Owen, Jake Ruff, Jack Koenig, Kyle Krumm; seventh row, Coach Paul Beirne, Coach Chris Doyle, Coach Jeff Crowe

Front row, from left; Daniel Allison, Garrett Amundsen, William Auch, James Barry, Zachary Beil, Luke Berghoff, Matthew Betts, Edward Booth, Spencer Brown, second row, Jaylon Campbell, Robert Connell, Jack Cusick, Nathan D’Alesio, Michael Dahir, Aidan Davis, Izak Easley, Adward Frazier, Malik Freese, Austin Fulton; third row, Joshua Geisel, Tanner Grote, Jackson Haggerty, Andrew Hare, Brett Harris, Andrew Hathaway, Max Heilman, Richard Heos, Vinny Hodes, Thomas Holmes; fourth row; Cashius Howell, Bobby Hummel, Mach Ianni, Jack Kelly, Bo Kelso, Adam Livingston, Miles Love, Michael Lueke, Ryan Lawlor, Jackson Mayer, Max Miroslaw; fifth row, Jake O’Brien, John O’Brien, Mark O’Donnell, Edgar O’Farrell, George Oswald, Hayden Parsons, Jackson Pickard, Josh Pickett, Bradley Poletis, Jack Scanlon, Noah Schmitz, Wilson Selzer; sixth row, Trent Severino, Sal Shepherd, Jake Shepherd, Hamilton Staton, Joe Simmons, Bo Sprague, Jacob Steele, Jackson Suggs, Jack Sullivan, Jacob Surles, Joe Tartaglia; seventh row, Kevin Tarwater, Augustine Viles, Charles Wenzel, Andrew Williams, Zach Wirtz, Sam Wright, Otto Zin, Mac Zoog; eight row, Coach Nick Vaughn, Coach Tim Reidy, Coach Jim DeGraw, Coach Jake Bradshaw, Coach Jamie Placht, Coach Jim Monteil

Football freshmen teams

Series Record De LaSalle 1918-1970 32-13-5 KCKS Catholic/Ward 1916-1978 26-18-3 Southwest 1925-1995 26-3-5 Blue Springs 1981-2016 28-22-0 Lee’s Summit 1919-2012 24-1-0 Paseo 1926-1963 23-11-2 St. Agnes/Miege 1957-1984 21-6-1 Jefferson City 1976-2016 25-15-0 Columbia Hickman 1971-2015 22-9-0 Liberty 1917-2013 18-7-0 Pem Day 1916-1959 16-1-1 North Kansas City 1941-2001 16-6-0 Lee’s Summit North 1996-2014 15-0-0 Hogan 1943-1963 13-0-0 Southeast 1938-2001 13-2-0 Raytown South 1966-1993 13-6-0 Raytown 1955-1999 13-7-1 Oak Park 1973-2005 12-1-0 Northeast 1930-1952 12-3-0 Blue Springs South 1995-2016 16-6-0 Glennon 1943-1954 11-1-0 St. Benedict/Maur Hill 1927-1960 11-2-1 Joplin 2002-2011 10-0-0 Redemptorist 1943-1954 10-1-0 Grandview 1979-1993 9-0-0 St. Thomas Aquinas, KS 1991-1999 9-0-0 Lillis 1943-1954 9-0-3 Westport 1929-1972 9-1-0 O’Hara 1971-1981 9-1-1 SM West, KS 1974-1990 9-6-0 Immaculata 1933-1941 8-1-0 SM East, KS 1963-2016 9-3-0 St. Jos Cath/Christ. Bro. 1916-1949 8-5-3 KC Central 1924-1997 8-7-1 SM Northwest, KS 1981-1988 7-0-0 Kapaun/Mt. Carmel, KS 1957-1986 7-2-0 Ruskin 1964-1978 7-3-0 Truman 1966-1995 6-0-0 Van Horn 1969-1990 6-0-0 Columbia Rock Bridge 1981-2016 11-1-0 St. Louis Sumner 1973-2001 6-2-0 Hazelwood Central 1981-2010 5-0-0 Springfield Kickapoo 1989-2000 5-0-0 Garden City, KS 1996-2001 5-1-0 St. Pius X 1962-1974 5-1-0 SM North, KS 1946-1980 5-2-0 William Chrisman 1921-1993 5-6-0 Park Hill 1982-2016 5-0-0 St. Peter/Helias 1942-1948 4-0-0 Topeka Cath./Hayden 1923-1960 4-0-0 Wyandotte 1973-1986 4-0-0 St. Mary’s, KS 1922-1930 4-1-0 KC East 1930-1982 4-1-1 Argentine 1916-1941 4-4-0 Ft. Smith Northside, AR 1987-1997 4-6-1 St. Joseph Central 1983-1989 3-0-0 Winnetonka 1981-1989 3-0-0 Hutchinson, Ks. 2008-2013 5-1-0 Carrollton 1919-1926 3-4-0 Central AC 1917-1918 2-0-0 Dallas Jesuit, TX 2002-2003 2-0-0 Fayetteville, AR 1989-1990 2-0-0 Gulf Shores Acad., TX 2002-2003 2-0-0 Hickman Mills 1987-1989 2-0-0

KC Lincoln Lincoln East, NE Minnetonka Olathe North, KS Park Hill South Raymore-Peculiar Rosemount, MN SM South, KS Warrensburg Wichita Northwest, KS Lincoln Southeast, NE Edmond Santa Fe, OK Becker, MN Center DeSoto Dowling, IA E. St. Louis Lincoln, IL Edina, MN Harrisonville Haskel Henderson Basic, NV Hopkins, MN Joliet Catholic, IL KC Sumner, KS Lathrop Lindbergh Manuel Osawatamie, KS Pattonville Poplar Bluff Smithville St. Louis University High Waterloo West, IA Ctry. Club Dist. AC Desmet Higginsville Mehlville Mullen, Colo. Springdale, AR Abilene, TX KCKU Prep Norborne Odessa Excelsior Springs Evangel Christian, LA Gardner Hazelwood East Joplin Parkwood Marshall McCluer McLouth Overland Aurora, CO Richmond Bentonville, AR Helias Webb City Springdale Har-Ber Francis Howell CBC Kickapoo LS West Kirkwood

1955-1956 2-0-0 1983-1984 2-0-0 2007-2008 2-0-0 1998-1999 2-0-0 2000-2001 2-0-0 2010-2016 4-1-0 1994-1995 2-0-0 1987-1988 2-0-0 1923-1924 2-0-0 1994-1995 2-0-0 1991-1993 2-1-0 2007-2007 1-0-0 2006-2006 1-0-0 1985-1985 1-0-0 1920-1920 1-0-0 1982-1982 1-0-0 1987-2013 2-1-0 2002-2002 1-0-0 1922-1922 1-0-0 1947-1947 1-0-0 2000-2000 1-0-0 2001-2001 1-0-0 2002-2002 1-0-0 1965-1965 1-0-0 1916-1916 1-0-0 2002-2002 1-0-0 1929-1929 1-0-0 1939-1939 1-0-0 2000-2000 1-0-0 1985-1985 1-0-0 1926-1926 1-0-0 1983-1983 1-0-0 1991-1991 1-0-0 1916-1917 1-1-1 2005-2007 1-1-0 1920-1922 1-1-0 1999-2007 1-1-0 2008-2009 1-1-0 1984-1988 1-2-0 2005-2005 0-1-0 1919-1919 0-0-1 1922-1922 0-0-1 1923-1923 0-0-1 1917-1917 0-1-0 2003-2003 0-1-0 1917-1917 0-1-0 1989-1989 0-1-0 1975-1975 0-1-0 1925-1925 0-1-0 1969-1969 0-1-0 1922-1922 0-1-0 1995-1995 0-1-0 1932-1932 0-1-0 2012-2016 2-3-0 2014-2015 2-0-0 2014-2015 0-2-0 2014-2015 1-1-0 2014-2014 1-0-0 2014-2016 0-2-0 2016-2016 1-0-0 2016-2016 1-0-0 2016-2016 0-1-0

Blue denotes 2017 Opponent

season by season Charley Allen - 1 yr. 1916 K.C.KS. Cath Pem-Day Argentine Ctry.Cl. Dist. AC Lathrop St. Joseph Cath. Pem-Day

5-2-0

26 - 0 24 - 0 30 - 6 31 - 2 21 - 6 0 - 21 0 - 12

Louis Gainey - 1 yr. 1917 Olathe Central AC Gardner Central AC Excelsior Springs Ctry.Cl. Dist. AC Ctry.Cl. Dist. AC

2-3-2 0-0 6-0 6 - 20 12 - 0 0-2 0-0 2 - 13

Dr. D.M. Nigro - 1 yr. 1918 K.C.KS. Catholic Pem-Day DeLaSalle

1-1-1 0 - 26 43-14 6-6

Pat Mason - 7 yrs. 27-17-6 1919 Lee’s Summit Liberty Pem-Day Carrollton Olathe K.C.K.U. DeLaSalle

1920 Higginsiville Argentine DeSoto Lee’s Summit Carrollton Liberty DeLaSalle

1921 Lee’s Summit Carrollton Pem-Day Chrisman Argentine DeLaSalle

1922 Pem-Day McLouth Olathe

3-3-1 18 - 0 0 - 27 14 - 12 6 - 12 0 - 27 6-6 6-2

4-2-1 77 - 7 0 - 10 20 - 14 21 - 7 0 - 27 21 - 19 7-7

3-2-1 33 - 0 13 - 0 76 - 0 6-7 0 - 13 7-7

3-3-2

21- 0 6-7 0-7

Rosedale Higginsville Harrisonville St. Mary’s Norborne

1923 Rosedale Pem-Day Topeka Catholic Odessa Warrensburg Lee’s Summit Carrollton St. Mary’s

1924 Central Rosedale Argentine Olathe Warrensburg Carrollton DeLaSalle

1925 Marshall Carrollton Christian Bros. Olathe Southwest Argentine DeLaSalle

0-0 7- 21 23 - 6 7-6 6-6

7-0-1 13 - 0 26 - 0 95 - 0 6-6 95 - 0 110 - 0 55 - 13 20 - 2

3-4-0 7 - 19 20 - 14 0 - 26 3-0 7-6 0-6 0 - 14

4-3-0 6 - 12 0-6 69 - 0 19 - 6 39 - 6 6 - 12 25 - 0

Ed Halpin - 10 yrs. 52-21-6 1926 Smithville Olathe Southwest Paseo Carrollton DeLaSalle Christian Bros.

1927 Rosedale Southwest St. Benedict’s Paseo K.C.KS. Catholic Christian Bros. Argentine DeLaSalle

1928 Southwest Paseo St. Benedict’s K.C.KS Catholic St. Mary’s DeLaSalle

5-2-0 47 - 0 6 - 12 6-0 20 - 7 13 - 6 0 - 13 20 - 10

7-1-0 0-4 13 - 6 39 - 7 6-3 27 - 0 44 - 0 13 - 0 20 - 7

4-2-0 0-6 25 - 12 0-6 32 - 0 21 - 6 12 - 7

1929

6-2-1

1930

7-1-0

Paseo Manuel Argentine Westport K.C.KS. Catholic Southwest St. Benedict’s St. Mary’s DeLaSalle

St. Mary’s KC East Westport Southwest DeLaSalle Paseo Christian Bros. Northeast

0 - 13 32 - 6 13 - 0 12 - 0 6-0 7- 7 31 - 0 16 - 0 6-0

0-6 35 - 0 25 - 12 31 - 0 13 - 7 26 - 7 25 - 0 14 - 0

1931

5-2-1

1932

2-5-1

Northeast KC East Christian Bros. Ward Southwest Paseo DeLaSalle Liberty

Paseo KC East Liberty Christian Bros. Richmond Ward Northeast DeLaSalle

1933

Paseo Central Immaculata Christian Bros. Ward Northeast Liberty KC East DeLaSalle

1934 Paseo Immaculata Christian Bros. Northeast Liberty Ward Central

7-0 6- 6 7 - 13 20 - 0 12 - 0 25 - 7 56 - 0 6 - 12

12 - 19 7 - 18 6-7 7-7 0 - 26 0 - 13 29 - 7 13 - 0

7-1-1-A 18 - 0 2- 7 39 - 0 14 - 0 0-0 20 - 6 7-0 13 - 7 28 - 7

2-4-1 0-7 14 - 0 0-0 6 - 20 0 - 20 0 - 12 12 - 6

season by season 1935

Paseo Southwest Ward Northeast Liberty DeLaSalle Central Immaculata Christian Bros.

7-1-1-A 9-6 13 - 0 13 - 7 19 - 0 0-6 32 - 12 20 - 0 13 - 6 7-7

Martin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe - 5 yrs. 2710-3 1936 Immaculata Northeast DeLaSalle Ward Central Christian Bros. Liberty

1937

Chrisman Immaculata Liberty DeLaSalle Northeast Christian Bros. Ward Central

1938

Paseo Southeast Immaculata Northeast Central Christian Bros. Ward DeLaSalle

1939

Paseo Osawatamie Central Immaculata DeLaSalle Maur Hill Northeast Christian Bros. Ward

1940 Paseo Central Immaculata Southwest Northeast Southeast DeLaSalle Ward

4-2-1 20 - 6 25 - 0 21 - 6 0-7 7-7 7 - 14 24 - 7

5-3-0-A 6 - 13 25 - 7 13 - 6 13 - 0 19 - 6 7-0 6 - 13 0-6

5-2-1-A 6-7 20 - 7 14 - 6 12 - 6 0 - 20 12 - 0 7-7 13 - 0

8-0-1-A

6-0 32 - 6 33 - 0 25 - 0 28 - 0 23 - 0 20 - 0 39 - 6 14 - 14

5-3-0 13 - 0 0 - 14 7 - 13 13 - 0 21 - 0 28 - 0 47 - 0 6-7

Godfrey Kobets -5 yrs 34-6-1 1941

Paseo Argentine DeLaSalle Immaculata Northeast Maur Hill NKC Central Ward

1942 Paseo DeLaSalle St. Peter Maur Hill NKC Central Ward

1943 Paseo Hogan Glennon Redemptorist St. Peter NKC Lillis Chrisman DeLaSalle

1944

Paseo Glennon Redemptorist Hogan NKC DeLaSalle Lillis Chrisman

1945

Paseo Glennon Redemptorist Hogan NKC DeLaSalle Lillis Ward

7-2-0-A 31 - 7 25 - 0 20 - 6 24 - 6 25 - 7 42 - 7 0-7 0 - 13 13 - 0

7-0-0 37 - 12 26 - 12 25 - 13 26 - 6 12 - 7 33 - 6 12 - 0

6-2-1 12 - 12 34 - 6 26 - 13 18 - 6 26 - 0 7-0 28 - 12 8 - 34 0 - 19

6-2-0-B 13 - 0 34 - 6 26 - 6 52 - 6 6 - 12 54 - 12 7-0 0 - 31

8-0-0-B 14 - 6 32 - 0 35 - 0 37 - 0 27 - 12 46 - 0 19 - 0 32 - 6

Ralph Cormany -3 yrs. 20-6-1 1946

Paseo Ward Redemptorist Hogan NKC DeLaSalle

7-2-0-B 14 - 0 6 - 26 47 - 0 30 - 0 13 - 19 19 - 7

Lillis Shawnee Mission Glennon

1947

19 - 18 21 - 7 31 - 13

9-0-0-B

Paseo Haskell Glennon Redemptorist Hogan St. Peter Maur Hill Lillis DeLaSalle

25 - 6 34 - 12 25 - 6 52 - 7 26 - 13 26 - 12 13 - 12 13 - 6 20 - 0

1948 Christian Bros. Paseo Glennon Hogan St. Peter Maur Hill Lillis De LaSalle Pem-Day

4-4-1

7 - 28 7 - 12 2 - 13 13 - 8 31 - 12 13 - 19 0-0 39 - 6 18 - 0

Gerry Connelly -2 yrs. 12-4-1 1949

Paseo Christian Bros. Glennon Pem-Day Redemptorist Maur Hill Hogan Lillis DeLaSalle

1950 Paseo Northeast Glennon Redemptorist Hogan Maur Hill Lillis DeLaSalle

7-1-1-B 26 - 0 12 - 26 34 - 7 25 - 0 13 - 7 26 - 14 6-0 19 - 19 26 - 2

5-3-0

6 - 22 6 - 12 27 - 6 30 - 0 19 - 6 13 - 0 14 - 13 14 - 15

Dick Deitchman - 1 yr. 1951 Paseo Glennon Redemptorist Hogan Ward Northeast Lillis Pem-Day DeLaSalle

5-4-0

6 - 13 7-0 0-6 19 - 6 0-7 14 - 7 20 - 14 21 - 7 7 - 33

season by season Al Davis - 24 yrs. 154-66-13 1952

Paseo Glennon Redemptorist Hogan Ward Pem-Day Lillis DeLa Salle (C)Northeast

1953

Paseo Redemptorist Hogan DeLaSalle Ward Lillis Glennon Pem-Day (C) Southeast

1954

Paseo Hogan DeLaSalle Lillis Ward Glennon Redemptorist Pem-Day Southeast

1955 Raytown Paseo Southeast Pem-Day Westport KC East Ward DeLaSalle Lincoln

1956 Westport Paseo Pem-Day Southeast Ward Central Raytown DeLaSalle Lincoln

1957

Westport Paseo Pem-Day

6-2-1-B 13 - 13 33 - 7 14 - 0 32 - 0 0 - 18 12 - 7 25 - 7 20 - 6 3 - 14

5-3-1-B

12 - 13 15 - 14 26 - 6 26 - 6 3 - 21 20 -20 45 - 0 32 - 0 13 - 48

9-0-0-B 34 - 0 43 - 0 20 - 13 39 - 6 20 - 14 47 - 0 39 - 0 40 - 0 41 - 6

6-2-1 7 - 26 0-6 19 - 6 26 - 0 55 - 6 26 - 0 34 - 19 6-6 18 - 0

5-4-0 31 - 12 27 - 13 27 - 12 12 - 40 32 - 19 7 - 20 6 - 26 13 - 16 34 - 12

3-4-1 12 - 0 12 - 20 13 - 13

Ward Raytown DeLaSalle St. Agnes Kapaun

7 - 21 20 - 33 12 - 6 26 - 13 13 - 19

1958

7-3-0

Southwest Paseo Pem-Day Hayden Ward Maur Hill DeLaSalle Miege Central Raytown

1959

Southwest Ward Raytown Maur Hill Paseo Pem-Day Hayden DeLaSalle Miege

1960 Paseo Southwest NKC Hayden Ward Maur Hill Raytown DeLaSalle Miege Westport

1961 Miege NKC Maur Hill Ward Raytown DeLaSalle Paseo Kapaun Southwest

1962 Paseo NKC Ward Miege Raytown DeLaSalle Sumner Kapaun Southwest St. Pius X

40 - 6 21 - 13 33 - 22 19 - 6 6 - 13 34 - 13 28 - 7 14 - 35 20 - 13 18 - 19

6-2-1 17 - 14 7 - 21 19 - 19 27 - 13 34 - 6 34 - 7 21 - 0 33 - 6 13 - 14

8-2-0

26 - 6 6-7 6-0 58 - 0 20 - 0 19 - 0 0 - 14 45 - 27 13 - 6 18 - 14

5-2-2 6-2 6-0 0-0 6-7 0 - 47 0 - 41 33 - 6 28 - 26 13 - 13

6-4-0 31 - 13 6 - 20 6-7 14 - 0 13 - 6 0 - 13 31 - 0 7 - 12 18 - 7 19 - 0

1963

8-1-0

1964

3-7-0

1965

5-4-0

1966

6-2-1

Paseo St. Pius X NKC Ward Miege DeLaSalle SM East Hogan Southwest

Westport St. Pius X NKC Ward Miege DeLaSalle Ruskin SM East Southwest Kapaun

Westport St. Pius X Ward Miege DeLaSalle Ruskin SM East Sumner Kapaun

Southwest Chrisman Kapaun Ward Miege Raytown South Ruskin NKC DeLaSalle

6 - 13 26 - 7 18 - 0 7-0 27 - 0 27 - 0 6-0 32 - 0 14 - 6

13 - 20 6-7 13 - 14 13 - 12 0 - 14 14 - 31 0-7 0-7 18 - 13 14 - 12

27 - 0 20 - 0 0 - 28 26 - 27 0 - 14 21 - 7 27 - 35 20 - 12 34 - 14

6-6 34 - 0 42 - 19 0 - 20 40 - 0 14 - 0 19 - 13 13 - 7 13 - 19

1967

5-4-0

1968

4-4-2

Southwest Chrisman Kapaun Ward Miege Raytown South Ruskin NKC DeLaSalle

Southwest Chrisman Kapaun Ward Miege Raytown South

13 - 0 34 - 0 34 - 12 20 - 25 0 - 14 19 - 6 13 - 26 19 - 0 6 - 13

7-7 6 - 21 14 - 7 13 - 8 31 - 7 9 - 25

season by season Ruskin Truman NKC DeLaSalle

19 - 6 14 - 26 14 - 33 0- 0

1969

9-3-0

Southwest Chrisman Van Horn Ward Miege Raytown South Ruskin Truman NKC DeLaSalle * Central ** McCluer

13 - 7 20 - 0 28 - 3 12 - 0 28 - 6 7- 8 14 - 0 14 - 0 27 - 0 27 - 34 33 - 14 0 - 21

1970

7-2-1

Southwest Chrisman Van Horn Ward Miege Raytown South Ruskin Truman NKC DeLaSalle

7-7 7 - 13 35 - 0 20 - 0 9-8 12 - 0 0 - 24 31 - 0 24 - 21 34 - 0

1971

Southwest Westport Van Horn Ward Ruskin Miege Truman Raytown South O’Hara Col. Hickman

1973

Southwest Ward Van Horn O’Hara Miege Junction City

20 - 6 38 - 7 6 - 14 35 - 6 28 - 18 7- 12

1974

7-2-1

SM North SM West Ward O’Hara Miege Col. Hickman St. Pius X Southwest Wyandotte Raytown South

27 - 7 26 - 0 40 - 0 28 - 0 6-6 13 - 14 35 - 21 28 - 13 62 - 7 0 - 28

1975

7-4-0

Raytown South SM North SM West Ward O’Hara Miege Col. Hickman Southeast SM East Southwest * Joplin Parkwood

34 - 8 19 - 14 14 - 15 27 - 0 26 - 13 25 - 16 21 - 44 38 - 6 6-7 40 - 6 28 - 41

11-0-0

Southwest Westport Van Horn Ward Ruskin Miege Truman Raytown South O’Hara * Col. Hickman ** Beaumont

1972

St. Pius X Wyandotte Col. Hickman Raytown South * Oak Park ** St. Louis Sumner

14 - 13 21 - 0 21 - 0 33 - 0 20 - 6 31 - 13 50 - 7 41 - 21 44 - 8 21 - 0 20 - 14

6-3-1

7 - 21 16 - 12 20 - 14 13 - 9 26 - 13 14 - 16 17 - 14 14 - 12 7- 7 7 - 33

10-2-0 14 - 0 14 - 12 14 - 12 28 - 0 27 - 7 40 - 7

Jerry Culver - 7 yrs. 63-16-0 1976 Raytown South SM North SM West Ward Southwest Miege Col. Hickman Southeast SM East O’Hara * Jefferson City

1977

Raytown South SM North SM West Ward Southwest Miege Col. Hickman Southeast SM East O’Hara

8-3-0 13 - 0 20 - 7 0-7 35 - 7 28 - 6 30 - 3 7-0 32 - 7 12 - 7 7 - 10 3 - 12

5-5-0

0 - 13 0 - 28 18 - 20 9 - 12 40 - 6 19 - 15 7 - 12 15 - 0 22 - 15 21 - 0

1978

8-2-0

1979

8-1-0

1980

9-3-0

Raytown South SM North SM West Ward Southwest Miege Col. Hickman Southeast SM East O’Hara

SM North SM West SM East Southwest Miege Southeast Grandview Col. Hickman O’Hara

Raytown SM North SM West SM East Southwest Miege Grandview Southeast Col. Hickman O’Hara State District Raytown Raytown South

1981

Raytown Oak Park SM Northwest SM East Southwest Miege Blue Springs Col. Hickman O’Hara Winnetonka Raytown South Col. Rock Bridg Hazelwood Central

1982

Raytown Oak Park SM Northwest SM East KC East Miege Blue Springs Col. Hickman Dowling

7 -14 16 - 19 7- 6 20 - 2 49 - 0 27 - 10 10 - 9 14 - 3 13 - 7 28 - 6

41 - 0 13 - 15 7-6 21 - 0 36 - 0 31 - 0 14 - 6 17 - 6 10 - 0

6 - 17 24 - 7 29 - 7 36 - 9 36 - 8 14 - 7 16 - 6 28 - 0 6 - 30 34 - 9 24 - 7 0 - 14

12-1-0 44 - 6 32 - 6 7-0 27 - 0 47 - 0 7-0 0 - 20 16 - 13 42 - 0 7-6 27 - 0 7-3 35 - 14

13-1-0 21 - 0 21 - 13 10 - 7 34 - 14 69 - 14 48 - 12 24 - 7 34 - 7 24 - 21

season by season Park Hill Lee’s Summit Grandview Jefferson City St. Louis Sumner

47 - 22 21 - 0 28 - 3 36 - 0 22 - 32

Tony Severino - 34 yrs. 318-81-1 1983

Raytown Oak Park SM Northwest Lincoln East SM West Miege Blue Springs Col. Hickman St. Joe Central Park Hill State District *Lee’s Summit State Quarterfinals *Grandview State Semifinals *St. Louis U. High State Finals ***Hazelwood Central

1984

Springdale, Ark Oak Park SM Northwest Lincoln East SM West Miege Blue Springs Col. Hickman Lee’s Summit State District Blue Springs

1985 Oak Park Lee’s Summit Wyandotte Blue Springs Center SM West Southeast Col. Hickman Poplar Bluff Jefferson City

1986

Oak Park Lee’s Summit Wyandotte Blue Springs Kapuan/Mt. Carmel SMWest Col. Hickman Jefferson City

12-2-0

27 - 0 13 - 0 13 - 6 29 - 7 0-3 11 - 0 28 - 0 7 - 12 54 - 0 44 - 0 22 - 0 14 - 3

13 - 10 13 - 7

8-2-0

3-7 14 - 0 23 - 0 14 - 7 3-0 26 - 0 6-3 31 - 0 14 - 6

17 - 18

6-4-0

35 - 12 0-7 26 - 8 10 - 14 21 - 0 0-6 44 - 0 7 - 12 34 - 7 28 - 7

11-1-0

35 - 0 23 - 0 28 - 7 28 - 0 42 - 0 28 - 8 35 - 0 7 - 20

State District Lee’s Summit State Quarterfinals Grandview State Semifinals Jefferson City State Finals Hazelwood Central

1987

Ft. Smith Northside Lee’s Summit SM Northwest Blue Springs Springdale, Ark. SM West SM South Col. Hickman Lincoln E.St. Louis State District Lee’s Summit State Quarterfinals Hickman Mills State Semifinals Jefferson City State Finals Hazelwood Central

1988

Ft. Smith Northside Lee’s Summit SM Northwest Springdale, AR SM West SM South No. Kansas City Winnetonka St. Joseph Central State Sectional Ruskin State Quarterfinals Park Hill State Semifinals Jefferson City

1989

Ft. Smith Northside Lee’s Summit Springfield Kickapoo Fayetteville, Ark. SM West Jefferson City NKC Winnetonka St. Joe Central State Sectional Hickman Mills State Quarterfinals Park Hill State Semifinals Jefferson City State Finals Hazelwood East

35 - 6 33 - 0 20 - 7 13- 10

12-1-0

25 - 20 17 - 0 24 - 7 41 - 7 15 - 22 14 - 0 24 - 0 35 - 3 59 - 0 42 - 10 42 - 0 18 - 16 7-0

10-1-1

29 - 29 34 - 12 35 - 0 41 - 21 41 - 6 34 - 13 28 - 0 29 - 3 52 - 6 19 - 0 47 - 15 0 - 36

10-3-0

3 - 28 31 - 0 33- 17 26 - 0 46 - 0 7 - 10 49 - 0 64 - 7 55 - 26 41 - 0 35 - 3 34 - 31 14 - 28

1990

Ft. Smith Northside Springfield Kickapoo Fayetteville, AR SM West Jefferson City Van Horn Raytown South Raytown Grandview State Sectional Blue Springs

1991

Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Springfield Kickapoo Blue Springs Waterloo, IA., West Lincoln, NE, SE Jefferson City Raytown South Raytown Grandview State Sectional Blue Springs

1992

Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Springfield Kickapoo Blue Springs Chrisman Lincoln Southeast Jefferson City Raytown South Raytown Grandview State Sectional Blue Springs

1993

Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Lincoln SE, Neb. Blue Springs Chrisman Jefferson City Raytown South Raytown Grandview State Sectional Blue Springs State Quarterfinals Liberty State Semifinals Jefferson City

1994 Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Southwest Wichita Northwest

7-3-0

0-9 27 - 0 41 - 0 49 - 7 0 - 14 56 - 0 46 - 6 35 - 6 20 - 7 8 - 11

6-5-0

17 - 23 42 - 21 35 - 0 21 - 28 21 - 14 0 - 14 0 - 13 36 - 14 26 - 20 28 - 7 21 - 28

9-2-0

38 - 13 45 - 0 49 -0 17 -0 63 - 6 21 - 17 14 - 21 31 - 0 29 - 9 36 - 0 0-3

9-3-0

13 - 16 49 - 12 16 - 14 14 - 3 33 - 3 6 - 22 64 - 18 34 - 6 39 - 12 21 - 6 49 - 22 6-7

6-3-0

7 - 24 19 - 0 42 - 0 24 - 0

season by season Rosemount, MN Jefferson City Blue Springs Lee’s Summit Truman

1995

Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Southwest Rosemount, MN Wichita Northwest Aurora, CO, Overland Jefferson City Blue Springs Lee’s Summit Truman State Sectional Blue Springs South

1996

Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Blue Springs Liberty St. Louis Sumner Garden City, KS Jefferson City KC Central Lee’s Summit No. Raytown State Sectional Blue Springs State Quarterfinals Oak Park

1997

Ft. Smith Northside St. Thomas Aquinas Blue Springs Liberty St. Louis Sumner Garden City, KS Jefferson City KC Central Lee’s Summit No. Raytown State Sectional Blue Springs

1998

St. Thomas Aquinas Blue Springs Lee’s Summit Olathe North, KS St. Louis Sumner Garden City, KS Jefferson City Lee’s Summit No. North Kansas City Raytown State Sectional Blue Springs So. State Quarterfinals

27 - 26 21 - 27 24 - 40 25 - 7 21 - 7

8-3-0

27 - 14 35 - 6 57 - 14 27 - 12 35 - 0 28 -31 0-7 7-6 19 - 16 39 - 7 7 - 10

8-4-0

12 -21 35 -14 30 -37 42 -10 42 - 8 41 -42 35 -28 44 - 6 42 -12 48 - 0 42 - 7 7 - 17

8-3-0

26 -23 37 - 6 18 -25 14 -17 56 - 0 47 -13 30 -17 49 - 0 27 -21 49 -21 6 -20

12-1-0

37 - 3 31 -13 42 - 0 21 - 0 29 - 0 45 - 6 35 -14 31 -14 37 - 7 46 - 8 49 -14

Columbia Hickman State Semifinals Jefferson City

43 -16 21-28

1999

St. Thomas Aquinas Blue Springs Lee’s Summit Olathe North, KS St, Louis Sumner Garden City, KS Jefferson City Lee’s Summit No. North Kansas City Raytown State Sectional Blue Springs South State Quarterfinals Liberty State Semifinals Jefferson City State Finals Mehlville

2000

36 - 6 28 - 7 34 - 0 7 - 15

14-0

Oak Park Blue Springs White Bear Lake, MN Henderson Basi, NV St. Louis Sumner Garden City, KS Jefferson City Park Hill South North Kansas City Southeast State Sectional Liberty State Quarterfinals Blue Springs State Semifinals Springfield Kickapoo State Finals Pattonville

2001

12-2

48 -13 52 -35 40 - 6 28 - 0 41 -18 34 - 6 21- 27 30 - 6 43 - 0 56 - 16

27 - 6 21 - 14 36 - 30 44 - 0 49 - 0 24 - 8 24- 14 35 - 0 42 - 6 35 -14

2003

Blue Springs So Blue Springs Gulf Shores Acad., TX Evangel Christian, LA Liberty Dallas Jesuit Jefferson City Lee’s Summit Lee’s Summit No Joplin State Quarterfinals Blue Springs

2004

26 -14

Blue Springs Columbia-Hickman Blue Springs South Oak Park Jefferson City Liberty Lee’s Summit Lee’s Summit North Joplin State Sectionals Blue Springs State Quarterfinals Col. Hickman

23 - 7

2005

20 - 17 20 - 16

9-2

Oak Park Blue Springs Hopkins, MN St. Louis Sumner Garden City, KS Jefferson City Park Hill South North Kansas City KC Southeast State Sectional Oak Park State Quarterfinals Blue Springs

19 - 14 7 - 21 45 - 0 71 - 0 40 - 3 24 - 0 43 - 3 42 - 0 64 - 14

2002

13-0

Blue Springs So. Blue Springs Gulf Shores Acad., TX Joliet Catholic, IL

Edina, MN Dallas Jesuit, TX Jefferson City Lee’s Summit Lee’s Summit No Joplin State Sectional Blue Springs State Semifinals Rock Bridge State Finals Lindbergh

34 - 14 16 - 31

34 - 7 24 - 14 42 - 7 28 - 9

Blue Springs Col. Hickman Blue Springs South Abilene, TX Oak Park Jefferson City Liberty Lee’s Summit Lee’s Summit North Joplin State Quarterfinals Liberty State Semifinals DeSmet

2006

Becker, MN Blue Springs Liberty Jefferson City Columbia Hickman

35 - 22 28 - 9 49 - 7 43 - 14 42 - 7 49 - 13 21 - 7 46 - 13 41 - 7

8-3

42 - 35 31 - 37 48 - 6 19- 20 52 - 6 45 - 23 21 - 7 24 - 0 47 - 0 37 - 16 7 - 24

9-2

9 - 29 14 - 7 41 - 13 48 - 10 28 - 10 24 - 6 44 - 0 31 - 0 39 - 14 28 - 0 7 - 10

10-2

37 - 17 37 - 6 27 - 0 14 - 33 42 - 7 47 - 12 47 - 7 49 - 6 34 - 0 48 - 8 19 - 12 39 - 59

6-3

28 - 14 7 - 24 34 - 21 41 -32 44 - 6

season by season Columbia Rock Bridge Joplin Lee’s Summit North State Sectionals Blue Springs South

14-21 37 - 14 35 - 7

2007

13-0

Edmond Santa Fe Blue Springs Liberty Jefferson City Columbia Hickman Columbia Rock Bridge Minnetonka Joplin Lee’s Summit North Blue Springs South Blue Springs State Semifinals DeSmet State Finals Mehlville

2008

Blue Springs So. Hutchinson Blue Springs Mullen, Colo. Jefferson City Col. Hickman Minnetonka Lee’s Summit L. S. North Joplin State Sectionals Blue Springs State Quarterfinals Blue Springs So.

2009

7 - 27

21-7 21-14 47-21 55-21 37-0 56-13 21-13 35-0 35-0 27-21 42-17 67-7 28-9

10-2

42-14 28-21 21-28 31-21 35-27 41-0 38-7 35-0 56-14 68-7 48-0 9-14

9-3

Blue Springs South Hutchinson, Kans. Blue Springs Mullen, Colo. Jefferson City Col. Hickman Jefferson City Lee’s Summit Lee’s Summit North Joplin State Sectionals Liberty State Quarterfinals Blue Springs

35-13 27-55 17-3 7-17 20-13 27-14 33-19 42-20 46-14 49-19

2010

14-0

35-14 21-23

Blue Springs 7-6 Hutchinson, Kans. 29-28 Blue Springs South 24-17 Liberty 41-0 Col. Rock Bridge 40-21 Col. Hickman 34-13 Jefferson City 34-10 Raymore-Peculiar 14-6 Lee’s Summit North 35-7

Joplin State Sectionals Blue Springs South State Quarterfinals Blue Springs State Semifinals Ft. Zumwalt West State Finals Hazelwood Central

2011

41-0 31-23 7-0 42-6 10-7

10-2

Blue Springs 35-20 Hutchinson, Kans. 35-20 Blue Springs South 16-3 Liberty 34-14 Col. Rock Bridge 35-6 Col. Hickman 21-0 Jefferson City 30-33 Raymore-Peculiar 34-0 Lee’s Summit North 71-10 Joplin 38-7 State Sectionals Blue Springs South 10-9 State Quarterfinals Blue Springs South 7-28

2012

2013

9-3

East St. Louis 20-12 Bentonville, Ark. 7-24 Blue Springs 24-38 Hutchinson, Kans. 35-31 Blue Springs South 28-0 Liberty 30-0 Col. Rock Bridge 38-21 Jefferson City 16-6 Col. Hickman 34-7 First Round Playoff Lee’s Summit 37-7 Second Round Playoff Raymore-Peculiar 38-7 District Championship Blue Springs 11-14

6-4

East St. Louis Bentonville, Ark. Blue Springs Hutchinson, Kans. Blue Springs South Liberty Col. Rock Bridge Jefferson City Col. Hickman First Round Playoff Blue Springs South

19-14 21-24 7-22 41-7 27-6 24-34 47-28 20-16 21-6

2014

12-2

8-11

Columbia Rock Bridge 49-14 Webb City 14-40 Bentonville, AR 17-16 Springdale Har-Ber 46-22 Blue Springs South 42-0 Blue Springs 14-13 Columbia Hickman 42-6 Helias 40-10

Jeff City

34-17 First Round Playoff Lee’s Summit North 43-14 Second Round Playoff Kickapoo 41-0 District Championship Blue Springs 34-29 State Semifinal Francis Howell 25-20 State Championship CBC 24-31

2015

4-6

2016

9-3

Columbia Rock Bridge 26-7 Webb City 20-49 Bentonville, Ark. 13-24 Springdale Har-Ber 21-49 Blue Springs South 27-37 Columbia Hickman 50-0 Helias 35-25 Jefferson City 20-55 First Round Playoff Raymore-Peculiar 21-24

Columbia Rock Bridge 41-6 Blue Springs South 14-7 Bentonville, Ark. 24-21 Raymore-Peculiar 21-0 SM East 26-20 Blue Springs 7-24 CBC 3-10 Jefferson City 49-6 First Round Playoff Park Hill 21-14 Second Round Playoff Kickapoo 26-3 District Championship LS West 27-17 State Semifinal Kirkwood 17-24

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A top team in the nation, Hawklets fall short in penalty kicks Another year, another deep run in the State Tournament for the Rockhurst Soccer Hawklets. It’s much easier said than done, but The Rock somehow manages to play its way into the Final Four seemingly every year. It seems that way because the program has reached the Final Four in all but three seasons since 1998. These runs all have one thing in common: Head Coach Chris Lawson at the helm. He is currently in his 24th year as coach. “Our program philosophy focuses on player and team development, chemistry, buying into roles, using our strength of schedule, analyzing game video to build upon strengths, while recognizing areas individually and collectively we need to improve upon,” said Coach Lawson. “Getting to the Final Four and having the chance to compete for a title is the by-product of the development process we’ve had in place.” The 2016 season was no exception. Following a regular season that notched 21 wins versus just four losses, the Hawklets won their first four playoff games, including three shutouts, to land themselves in the coveted Final Four.

But the regular season should not be overlooked. The team fired off 11 straight wins to start the season, and by mid-September was the number one ranked team in the country, according to USA Today. During that stretch, the defense allowed just three goals and also won the Blue Valley Northwest “Top Dawg” Tournament. Game 12 on the season was a nationally-recognized matchup. The Hawklets faced Marquette University High School in the annual Jesuit Classic.

Marquette was also ranked in the top five. Academy. He made the decision to rejoin In a well-played game by both sides, the Rockhurst for his senior year. Hawklets fell 2-1 and were handed their first He would go on to be named the Missouri loss of the long season. Offensive Player of the Year and an All-AmerThe team immediately put it behind them ican by the National Soccer Coaches Assoand looked ahead to the next game. They ciation. bounced back, winning six of their next sevCatenacci, along with another All-State en, including the Jefselection, Smith, ferson City Classic. guided the HawkGetting to the Final Four and A strong core lets past Columbia having the chance to compete group of seniors Rock Bridge 2-0 in helped manage the the State Semifinal for a title is the by-product of team’s composure game. the development process we’ve and expectations Earning a spot had in place. throughout the sucin the Championcessful season. ship, the Hawklets - Coach Lawson The seniors of the once again squared Class of 2017 had been part of the Final Four off against CBC. The teams had seen each runs in each of the three years before, and other twice in the regular season and split had learned what it took to get back. Players the series. After regulation and two sudden such as Matthew Smith, Nick Moyer, and Nadeath periods, the score remained tied at 1-1 vardo Bailey led the way. and went to penalty kicks. CBC managed to The Hawklets were also given a major squeak past The Rock in a memorable match. re-addition to start the season: Gianni CatCoach Lawson has another tough regular enacci ’17. Catenacci was part of the 2013 season schedule planned for the 2017 HawkState Champion team as a freshman, then lets, highlighted by hosting the Jesuit Classic, left the program to play for the Sporting KC to hopefully prepare them for a playoff run.

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head coach chris lawson

A three-sport athlete at Sacred Heart High in Sedalia, Coach Lawson decided to focus on soccer after high school. He went on to play goalie at State Fair Community College and Park University. Now in his 24th year heading Rockhurst soccer and 23rd as a Social Studies teacher, he has two sons - Mel (class of ‘09) and Owen, (class of 2020). One of his favorite coaching memories was seeing Owen dog pile with the players after winning the ‘07 and ‘08 state titles. He believes that very few schools have attained the type of traditions that Rockhurst has and holds in academics, co-curriculars and spiritual retreats consistently on a state or national level. Coach Lawson teachers Senior American Government and is the Social Studies department chairperson.

soccer Stats 2016

Goalkeeping

Midfielders Name G. Catenacci G. Marty J. Pileggi M. Roberts K. Ruark C. Schieffer

GP 30 23 6 22 30 31

Goals Assts Points 17 11 45 6 9 21 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 14 20 3 3 9

GP 30 31 26 28 13 23 30 6

GP 9 30 8

GA Saves Shutouts 0 5 23 125 13 0 5

GP 26 17 30 18 30 30 26

Goals Assts 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 2 2 4 0 2

Defense

Forwards Name J. Amey N. Bailey F. Barry D. Bright P. Browne I. Cherry W. Crowe D. Dale

Name J. Ebersole N. Moyer S. Nugent

Goals Assts Points 9 3 21 4 6 14 20 5 45 4 1 9 0 1 1 3 2 8 7 6 20 0 0 0

Name L. Bailey M. Elbert J. Hiss J. Merckens M. Rall M. Smith B. Zorn

Points 3 0 2 6 2 8 2

Blue indicates returnee

Soccer

SEASON RECAP Pembroke Hill Won 4-1

26-5 Gateway Classic vs. Quincy Won 3-2 in OT

Ray-Pec

Columbia Hickman

Won 6-0

Won 5-1

Liberty

Jeff City Classic vs. Chaminade

Won 4-0

Won 1-0 in OT

SM West

Jeff City Classic vs. Kickapoo

Won 1-0 in OT

Won 3-1

BS South Tourney vs. LSW

Aquinas

Won 2-0 BS South Tourney vs. BSS Won 4-0 BS South Tourney vs. St. Pius X Won 11-1

Lost 1-3 LSN Won 1-0 Midwest Showcase vs. CBC Won 2-1 St. James

BVNW “Top Dawg” vs. BVNW

Lost 0-2

Won 3-0

Jeff City

BVNW “Top Dawg” vs. LS

Won 2-0

Won 2-1

Olathe East

BVNW “Top Dawg” vs. BVW

Won 3-2 in OT

Won 2-0

Districts vs. Raytown

SM Northwest

Won 6-0

Won 2-0

Districts vs. Truman

Jesuit Classic vs. Marquette

Won 4-3

Lost 1-2

Sectionals vs. BSS

Jesuit Classic vs. Gonzaga DC Won 2-0 Gateway Classic vs. Francis Howell Won 2-1 in OT Gateway Classic vs. CBC Lost 1-2 in PK’s

2016

Won 1-0 Quarterfinals vs. Park Hill South Won 1-0 State Semis vs. Rock Bridge Won 2-0 State Championship vs. CBC Lost 1-2 in PK’s

Soccer All-Time Team While our soccer program has been quite successful since its days beginning in the winter, the All-Time Team is a recent addition to recognize individual players who were hallmark players and instrumental to the success of the program in their eras. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school soccer career warrants consideration. The player must be five years out from graduation. Congratulations to these important players and thanks for your talents, toughness, tactical skill, and much more. Rick Pribyl Joe Hilboldt Chip Corrigan Tom McKay Jim Mosqueda Jeff Johnson Mike Chonko Tom Knox Todd Riley Chris Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico Keith Jarmusch Chuck Reid Todd Schieffer Brett Darby Scott Siegel Kevin Charcut Nick Finn Matt Benben Bryan Charcut Sean Walker Jason Cole Michael Robards Dan Watson Matt Herald Brian Siegel Matt Jewett Joe Burns Jason Woods Matt Darby Jim Davey Brett Coppage Lance Snodgrass

1966 1974 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1988 1988 1989 1989 1989 1990 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 1997 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

Brendan Matthews Ryan Raybould Jarrett Devereaux Charlie Peters Will John Mike Comiskey Robbie Borchardt Daneil Kerley Cole Mayer Seth Sinovic Eric Sweetin Drew Pavlovich Jordan Raybould Alex DeZeeuw Justin Koehler Peter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Tom Sorrentino Alex Sweetin Christian Krueger Austin Trees Luke Snyder Alex Male Tj Lawless Felipe Navarro Bryan Jantsch Dustin Abnos Nick Lewis Doug Stevenson Adam Stingo Grant Wilson Derek Schrick John Mehl

2001 2001 2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012

R O C K

Varsity Soccer 2017 Schedule Fri. 8/18 Tue. 8/22 Thur. 8/24 Mon. 8/28 Tue. 8/29 Tue. 9/5-9 Mon. 9/11 Tue. 9/12 Thur. 9/14 Mon. 9/18 Fri. 9/22 Sat. 9/23 Thur. 9/28-30 Wed. 10/4 Fri. 10/6-7 Tue. 10/10 Thur. 10/12 Mon. 10/16 Wed. 10/18 Mon. 10/23 Thur. 10/26 Tue. 10/31 Sat. 11/4 Fri. 11/10 Sat. 11/11

Pembroke Hill Ray-Pec Park Hill South Liberty Shawnee Mission West Blue Springs South Tourney Blue Valley NW Lee’s Summit Blue Valley West Shawnee Mission NW Marquette University TBA Go4Goal Tourney Columbia Hickman Jeff City Classic St. Thomas Aquinas Lee’s Summit North St. James Academy Jefferson City Districts Round 1 Districts Round 2 Sectionals Quarterfinals Semifinals State Championship

Away 4:30pm Away 6:30pm Away 6:30pm Away 6:30pm Home 7:30pm Away TBD Away (BVNW) 7:00pm Away (BVNW) 7:00pm Away (BVNW) TBD Home 7:30pm Home 3:00pm Home 11:00am Away (Burlington, IA) TBD Home 7:00pm Away (179 Soccer Prk) TBD Home 7:30pm Away 6:30pm Home 7:30pm Away TBD Home TBD Home TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Away (WWT Park) TBD Away (WWT Park) TBD

ROCK soccer Each year the soccer team awards athletes for their performance both on the field, as a teammate and in the classroom. The Golden Boot is for the best offensive player, The Bryan R. Bolden award goes to the top role player and Solid As a Rock goes to top defensive minded player.

Bryan R. Bolden Award Nick Taylor John Molle Kyle Fitzgerald Scott Ferguson Michael Wiggins Miguel Mejia Matt Betterman Joe Madden Nick Simcox Alex Higbie

2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005

Conor Lewis Danny Riesmeyer Michael Murphy Garret Carman Paul Pisani Adam Stingo Brad Miller Brandan Krueger Andy VanBuskirk Sam Joseph

2006 2007 2008 2008 2009 2010 2010 2010 2011 2012

Alex Caffrey Sam Joseph Lukas Kenney Jack Saladino Eric Smith Donovan Siro Alex Siro Mitchell Roberts

2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Kyle Mclagen Robert Dewitt Jordan evans C. McLagan K. Schieffer Gianni Catenacci

2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016

Brendan Marquart Robert Kelly Ben Seitzer Ryan Lewis W. Boatman Michael Rall

2012 2013 2013 2014 2015 2016

Golden Boot Award Brendan Matthews Charlie Peters William John Robby Borchardt Eric Sweetin Jordan Raybould Peter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Justin Koehler Peter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Alex Sweetin Bryan Jantsch Doug Stevenson Derek Schrick Jim Brazeal

Solid As A Rock Award Jarrett Devereaux Matt Ferguson Mike Comiskey Seamus McLaughlin Cole Mayer Dan Kovac Drew Pavlovich Kelly Mercer Justin Koehler

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2006 2007

Alex DeZeeuw Austin Trees Felipe Navarro Danny Cunningham Bret Raybould Kyle Huber Jon Feder Grant Wilson John Mehl

2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2011

Assistant coaches Scott Huber Coach Huber is the coach of the freshman squad. After stepping in last season to coach a second freshman team due to the large numbers of students who came out to play, he has now transitioned to the head coach of the only freshman team this season. He is a past parent and has plenty of experience coaching club soccer. Coach Huber is energetic, organized and passionate about teaching and coaching so it is a great fit.

Seth Sinovic The name should be familiar as Seth Sinovic is a local celebrity in the soccer community. He is a Rockhurst alum who worked his way from being a standout high school player all the way to being on the roster for Sporting KC. Coach Sinovic played collegiately at Creighton and not only does he understand what it takes to play at the most competitive levels, he is a great ambassador of the game. A graduate of the Great Class of 2005, Coach Sinovic has spoken to the team and summer campers and is throwing his hat in the ring on the coaching side and we are excited that he asked to come back to his alma mater las season.

Brian Dugan Coach Dugan is spending the 2017-18 year volunteering in the Alumni Service Corps (ASC) at Rockhurst. He is a graduate of St. Louis University High School, and then St. Louis University this past spring. While at SLUH, he was part of the soccer program for two years. Now at The Rock, Coach Dugan will teach two sections of Sophomore Scripture and assist with the soccer and baseball programs, along with working with Rockhurst’s Hurtado Scholars.

Bryan Jantsch Coach Jantsch (RHS ‘10) is welcomed back to the Rockhurst soccer program as a volunteer assistant coach. He was part of RHS State Championships in 2007 and 2008. Individually, he was All-State his senior season and is a member of the All-Time Team. He went on to be 2nd Team All-Conference at Drake University. Now working as a medical device sales rep, Coach Jantsch is finding a niche in coaching, having also served as an assistant coach for St. Teresa’s in the spring.

Mike Wickenhauser In his 18th year as assistant varsity coach, Coach Wickenhauser is a former Jesuit high school player at DeSmet in St. Louis. Following college education at Northwestern University and Webster University, he joined Rockhurst as part of the Alumni Service Corp. Coach Wick is currently a candidate for his PhD at the University of Kansas. He teaches both sophomore and senior English courses and the department’s chair. He is married with a daughter, Ava and a son, Joseph. Coach Wick believes that Rockhurst’s tradtiton plays a role in each and every match they play.

Dirk Lawson The name Coach Lawson might sound familiar as he is the head coach’s younger brother but this is Coach Dirk Lawson’s first year as the JV coach. He previously coached youth soccer for 20 years. Coach Lawson was a four-year letterman and 2-time allstate selection at Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia, Mo. He played collegiately at Park Univ. and then went on to get his law degree at Boston University. Working as a financial advisor, he is married to his wife Aimee and they have three children; Grey ‘19, Grace and Carver.

Dan Salzman Returning to the staff for his 7th year Coach Dan Salzman graduated from Rockhurst High School in 2005. While at Rockhurst, Coach Salzman played soccer for four years and ran track for two years. He went to Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he played all four years on the Men’s Soccer team. He graduated from MS&T with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Economics. Coach Salzman married Marci Byrd, who also played for the MS&T Women’s Soccer Team. She was also the Graduate Assistant Coach for the Women’s Soccer Team. He coaches goalies at the varsity level.

Dan Shaver Starting his third year, Coach Dan Shaver will serve as the coach of the sophomore team. He is a product of Jesuit education including both St. Louis U. High and Rockhurst University. At SLUH, he was a two sport athlete as a soccer goalkeeper and track hurdler, and at RU, he graduated with degrees in Math, Secondary Education, and Philosophy. Prior to moving to the Rock to teach mathematics, he served as the varsity head coach at Bishop Ward High School for the past three seasons. Outside of school, he enjoys running and seeing movies with his wife, Claire. Coach Shaver is also moderator of the Yell Leaders.

varsity

Soccer

Front row, from left; Frank Barry, Kyle Ruark, Peyton Browne, Jackson Ebersole, Camden Schieffer, Christopher Meyer, Dylan Dale, Jake Hiss, George Marty; second row, Mr. Paul McGannon, Coach Brian Dugan, Mitchell Tran, Austin Krueger, Grey Lawson, Coach Michael Wickenhauser, Coach Chris Lawson; third row, Kyle Zieger, Braeden Vermillion, Isaiah Cherry, Jackson Merckens, Jacob Amey, Phillip Ehrnman; fourth row, Thomas Gansner, Max Frisch, Liam Bailey, Ben Tranbarger, William Crowe

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returning lettermen

Front row, from left; Kyle Ruark, Frank Barry, George Marty, Jackson Ebersole, Jake Hiss, Peyton Browne; second row, Jackson Merckens, Camden Schieffer, William Crowe, Liam Bailey, Isaiah Cherry, Jake Amey

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forwards

Soccer

From left; Dylan Dale, Thomas Gansner, Frank Barry, William Crowe, Peyton Browne, Jacob Amey

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midfielders

From left; Kyle Ruark, Braeden Vermillion, Max Frisch, Liam Bailey, Camden Schieffer, George Marty

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defenders

Soccer

From left; Kyle Ziegler, Jackson Merckens, Liam Bailey, Ben Tranbarger, Isaiah Cherry, Phillip Ehrnman, Jacob Hiss

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goalies

From left: Jackson Ebersole, Christopher Meyer

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junior varsity

Soccer

Front row, from left; Caden McLagan, Ilyes Ait, Nick Pileggi, Adrian Swindle, Henry Freeman, Rocco Deppe, Imani Dyke, Jack Morris; second row, Coach Dirk Lawson, Grady Schmitz, Andrew Valdivia, John Pileggi, Aidan Shea, Luke Brown, Lucas Dorrell, Nick Vergara; third row, Holden Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Brooks Dailey, Zach Aldaco, Max Goodwin, Mikey Cain, Jacob Johnson, Oscar Brandmeyer

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managers

From left: Mitchell Tran, Austin Krueger, Grey Lawson

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Sophomore team

Soccer

Front row, from left; Koby Murphy, John Ayala, Grant Auman, Cole Vacek, Sam Anielak, Vinnie Kuzava, Bariki Reavey; second row, Coach Dan Shaver, Jakob Kuehn, Ben Haukap, Brooks Davidson, Will Burke, Ethan Waterman, Jack Power, Josh Telford; third row, Stewart McCray, Michael Pace, Wesley Rupp, Danny Malone, Jake Water

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freshman team

Front row, from left; Eric Warnecke, Jack Morris, Andrew Tranbarger, Esteban Walton-Nunez, Jack Kasper, Cody Ngo, Nicholas Mazzarese, Braydon Tomasic; second row, Coach Scott Huber, Josh Frerker, Jackson Bergfeld, Grant Torch, Ben Connor, Aiden Brown; third row, Josh Kirby, Thomas Robey, Oggie Willard, Jacob Burrell-Kogo, Logan Quinn

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Captains

From left; Kyle Ruark, Camden Schieffer, George Marty

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Coaching records Year 1963-1966 1966-1968 1968-1969 1969-1970 1970-1973 1973-1974 1974-1993 1994-

Coach Mark McKenzie, SJ Len McCabe, SJ Roger Jackson Joe Stehno Jim Salter Woody Boian, SJ Ron Geldhof Chris Lawson

Totals

Years at RHS 3 2 1 1 3 1 17 23

W-L-T 13-4-4 12-2-0 14-2-0 7-1-2 27-6-5 9-3-3 270-75-39 506-141-24

Winning % 61.9% 85.7% 87.5% 70.0% 71.0% 60.0% 70.3% 75.4%

858-225-77 74.0%

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swim & dive

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Aquahawks committed to improving, despite programs growing throughout State Practices at 5:00 a.m., two-a-days, outside conditioning, pool length after pool length of laps. It sounds rigorous. And it is. But this is the dedication it takes to build a State Championship-caliber swim and dive team. This is especially true when other schools in the area, and throughout the State, begin to grow their swim and dive programs like Rockhurst did in the early-2000s. “Swim and dive continues to grow as a sport,” said Head Coach Bob Barth. “A few years ago there were only three club teams in all of Kansas City. Now there are eight.” The same growth seems to be throughout the state, and competition has stiffened. In the last two seasons, eight different teams have placed in the top-five at State; evidence that more and more teams are competing for top honors every year. In order to have a shot at the title, a team needs to qualify as many swimmers and divers as possible during the regular season, and then have them peak during State competition. Coach Barth focuses on a longer taper for his swim-

mers. This means that the swimmers lower the number of yards they swim per week as the season goes on, with the goal of preparing them for a big meet – namely, the State Championship. And the Aquahawks qualified a solid number of individuals for State, with 17 swimmers and divers earning spots to compete. The collection of Rock athletes rallied together for 95 points, good for a 9th place finish. A core of 2017 seniors such as Collin Nill,

Joseph Pennington, Joe Green, Kyle Kidder of all three relay teams and were lead examand Bobby Freeman led the squad. ples to the younger swimmers, along with Nill was the Aquahawk’s top swimmer, Kidder, a captain with Green. placing 3rd in the 100-yard backstroke and Pennington finished in the top-10 in the setting a new school record. He also was one-meter diving event during both his junior a key member of all three relays that comand senior seasons. peted at State: the 200-yard medley (4th), Highlights during the regular season in200-yard freestyle cludes wins at the (5th), and 400-yard five-team Staley Meet, Swim and dive continues to freestyle (10th). AlBlue Springs South grow as a sport. A few years though he had the Invitational, KC Clasago there were only three club ability to swim in sic, and a very strong any event, as shown 2nd place showing at teams in all of Kansas City. by his four years of the Springfield InvitaNow there are eight. State qualification, tional, which featured including winning 20 teams. They also - Coach Barth State in the 500won another Indeyard freestyle as a sophomore. But Nill was pendent League Championship (ILC) title. a team-first swimmer. Now, the Aquahawks will look for the “next “Collin was a six-time individual All-State men up” to take the program back where it Award recipient and member of the Elite seeks to be. Eight Club – meaning his senior year he qualReturning State qualifiers are Danny ified for State in all eight individual events Thompson ’18, Brian Hennessy ’18, Hayden in one season,” said Coach Barth. “Yet he Pribyl ’18, Luke Salido ‘18, Colton Walker ‘18, sacrificed chances at his own recognition to Henry Kasyjanski ’19, Jack Murphy ’19, AJ swim in all three relays to help the team.” Nardella ‘19, and Dylan Nill ’20. Green and Freeman were also members

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Relays *200 Medley Relay 1:36.54 C. Nill, J. Green, K. Kidder, B. Freeman (Placed 4th at state)

200 I.M.

*400 Free Relay 3:15.89 B. Freeman, D. Thompson, J. Green, C. Nill (Placed 12th at state)

Name Time *J. Green 2:05.52 *C. Nill 2:05.81 K. Marshall 2:12.53

*200 Free Relay 1:29.32 C. Nill, D. Thompson, J. Green, B. Freeman (Placed 5th at state)

200 Freestyle

100 Freestyle

Name Time *C. Nill 1:47.58 C. Walker 1:52.89 J. Green 1:54.14

Name Time *B. Freeman 48.69 *C. Nill 49.55 L. Salido 50.87

100 Butterfly

100 Breaststroke

Name Time *K. Kidder 54.38 *C. Nill 55.58 M. Orf 56.78

Name Time *J. Green 1:00.38 *C. Nill 1:02.58 H. Pribyl 1:04.26

Diving Name *J. Pennington *J. Murphy *J. Waris

500 Freestyle Points (11 dives) 472.75 pts 423.10 pts 418.55 pts

50 Freestyle Name Time *C. Nill 22.57 *D. Thompson 22.71 *H. Kazyjanski 22.76

Name Time *C. Nill 4:48.58 *D. Nill 4:58.37 C. Walker 5:10.77

Blue indicates returnee * Indicates All-State

100 Backstroke Name Time *C. Nill (School Record) 50.86 M. Orf 55.94 L. Salido 58.08

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SEASON RECAP 2016 South Rock Invite 2nd out of 12 Kearney Won 94-93 Staley Invite 1st out of 5 NKC Invite 3rd out of 8 Park Hill Dual Won 118-68 Park Hill Double Dual Lost to Park Hill 77-109 Beat Nixa 129-41 Beat Kickapoo 126-55 Blue Springs South Quad 1st out of 4 KC Classic 1st out of 12 Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit West Dual Won 186-128 Kickapoo Invite 2nd out of 7 Springfield Invite 2nd out of 20 ILCs 1st out of 9 State

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R O C K

Varsity Swim & Dive 2017 Schedule Tue. Sat. Tue. Sat. Sat. Sat. Tue. Fr/Sat. Fri. Sat. Tue-Thur. Fri/Sat.

8/22 8/26 9/5 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/26 10/6-7 10/13 10/14 10/24-26 11/3-4

Park Hill Dual BSS Invitational LS West Dual Staley Dual DeSmet Invitational Park Hill Double Dual BS South Dual KC Classic Kickapoo Dual Springfield Invite ILC’s State Championships

Congress Middle School Blue Springs YMCA LS Aquatic Center Gladstone Comm. Center St. Peter’s Rec-Plex Park Hill HS Blue Springs YMCA Henley Aquatic Center John H. Foster Natatorium John H. Foster Natatorium Central Academy of Exc. St. Peter’s Rec-Plex

4:00 PM TBD 4:00 PM TBD TBD TBD 4:00 PM TBD 4:00 PM TBD TBD TBD

Swim & Dive All-Time Team This list will grow quickly as the swim team’s top performers during this state championship streak become eligible for the All-Time team (must be 5 years from graduation). The team was recently created and with a young history, this list represents pioneers who helped establish the sport to the point where it is feared across the KC Metro area and the state of Missouri. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school swim & dive career warrants consideration. Matt Reintjes Trey Bowen Michael Reardon Michael Hess Charles Rhoades Kevin Teasdale Chris Clement Matt Neenan Jason Benson Matt Jones Chris Kearney Thomas Robinson Kevin Webster Drew Arensberg Steve Nelson Jonathon Benson

1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1998 1999 2002 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Matthew Benson Mick White Jacob Gansert Jack Rund Matthew Margritier Ford McLiney Neil White William Bredar Jacob Fisher Nick Foster Kevin Nelson Zach Pierce Matt Rusgis Andrew Swetnam Collin Thompson

2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

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swim & dive The Rockhurst Swim & Dive program recognizes many different levels in their team awards. Self evident in the purpose are the following: Rookie of the year, Diver of the Year, MVP, Team Spirit, Leadership, Most Improved, JV Swimmer of the Year. The Aquahawk Award of Excellence is the only award soley voted on by the swimmers and recognizes the person who represents the program best. The Ironman Award is given to someone who had to really push himself to achieve something special. The Award of Perseverance & Determination is similar but more focused on overcoming setbacks in a career.

Perseverance & Determination Andrew Lombardo Tyler Stanley Alex Lombardo Nicholas Hense Zach Cook Jack Hilliard

2009 2010 2010 2011 2012, 14 2012, 13

Brady Weinrich Drew Hagedorn AJ Iseman Oliver Hutchison Brian Hennessy Danny Tarwater

Top Diver Drew Arensberg Ford McLiney Willy Bredar Matt Rusgis

2006, 07 Zach Pierce 2008, 09, 10 David Knopke 2011 Joey Pennington 2011

2012 2012, 13 2013 2015 2016 2016

2011 2012, 13, 14, 15 2016

Spirit Phil Linville Chris Crawford Justin Brown Joe Roh John Fritzlen Chris Jury Joe Fritzlen

2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009

Leadership Thomas Wytock Phil Linville Jason Benson Kevin Webster Joe Vandenboom Steve Sharp Mick White Matthew Margritier Eric Jurgeson

2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Ironman Joey Martin Mick White Richie Enright Stephen Nelson Cal Bayer

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2006 2007 2007 2008 2009, 10

Eric Jurgeson Neil White Tyler Stanley Mitch Morrison Noah Ries Joe Green Mitch Orf

2009 2010 2011 2012, 13 2014 2015 2016

Tim Richards Alex Daly Grant Byers Zach Cook Sam Daly Trevor Weinrich Tommy Vopat Kyle Kidder

2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2016

Jake Scovell Noah Steilen Jordan Pierce Collin Nill Joe Green

2011, 12 2013 2014 2015 2016

Rookie of the Year Andrew Robinson Keaton Knott Vito Cammisano Jon Benson Griffin Peavey Ford McLiney Brian Tucci Alex Lombardo Pete Stanley

2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2009 2010

Alex Albracht Louis Behnen Zach Cook AJ Iseman David Knopke Collin Nill Bobby Freeman Paul Homuth Dylan Nill

2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

2004-6 2006 2007, 08, 10 2008, 09 2011

Louis Behnan David Knopke Alex Albracht AJ Iseman Collin Nill

2012 2012, 13 2013, 14 2015 2016

MVP

Thomas Robinson Kevin Webster Matthew Margritier Mick White Nick Foster

JV Swimmer of the Year John Fritzlen Patrick McGannon Clay Stanley Tyler Stanley Eric Jurgeson Jordan Pierce

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011, 12, 13

Trevor Weinrich Joe Green Danny Thompson Brian Hennessey AJ Nardella Mark Holewinski

2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 2016

Aquahawk Award of Excellance Pat Laughlin Ben Morrison Phil Linville Thomas Robinson Andrew Robinson Michael Wytock Stephen Nelson Matt Benson

2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009

Matthew Margritier Jacob Fisher Alex Lombardo Pete Stanley Alex Albracht David Knopke Cullen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dear Bobby Freeman

Most Improved Chris Crawford Nick Vignatelli Kevin Webster Drew Arrensberg Patrick Dyer Stephen Nelson Jack Rund Neil White

2004 2004 2005, 06 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009

Collin Thompson Tim Richards Max Allen Alex Hawn Joey Pennington Caden Gabel Jack Murphy

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 2016

2010, 11 2012 2013 2014 2014 2015, 16 2016

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Assistant coaches Bryce Kober Coach Bryce Kober joins the Hawklets for his 2nd season with the swim & dive program. He recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. He has coached for several youth programs up in North Kansas City and was an accomplished high school swimmer for Park Hill and also swam at Mizzou on the club team. Coach Kober holds a USA Swim Coaching Certification.

Steve Robbins Coach Robbins continues his Rockhurst coaching career as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dive coach. He previously coached at several other private schools (Notre Dame de Sion, Pembroke Hill and Bishop Miege). He works as General Manager at Willoughby Design and holds a degree from Princeton in Pyschology and English. While at Princeton he was named to the All Ivy and NCAA All American teams. In high school, Coach Robbins was a two-time Nebraska state diving champion and twotime all-american.

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Alan Ratermann Coach Ratermann continues as an assistant swim coach after joining the program last season after previously helping coach XC as an Alum Service Corps volunteer. He did such a great job at the Rock, that he was hired full-time to teacher English. Coach Ratermann graduated from Rockhurst University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Theology, and Nonprofit Leadership Studies. He ran cross country and track for SLUH (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11) and shares his passion for sport in general and working with anyone committed to excellence.

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all levels

Swim & Dive

Front row, from left; Tabor Hurt, Colin McCann, Luke Hanson, Mike Slaney, Michael Douglas, Thaddeus Wilson, Danny Miller, Tyler Wolf, Jack January, Keith Marshall, Mark Holewinski; second row, Coach Alan Ratermann, Jude Salido, Jack Murphy, Gus Brandmeyer, Ryan Mackey, Patrick McGeehan, Jack McAnany, Kevin Marshall, Coach Steve Robbins; third row, Coach Bob Barth, Colton Walker, Brian Hennessy, Daniel Thompson, Paul Knopke, Reece Manning, Drew Newman, Coach Bryce Kober; fourth row, Andrew Murphy, Caden Gabel, Loic Langlade, Tommy Tietjen, Jake Walker, Dylan Nill, Thomas Sojka; fifth row, Ryan Fitzgerald, Levi Banes, Hayden Pribyl, Henry Kasyjanski, AJ Nardella, Luke Salido, Chase Auman, Samuel Seymour

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returning lettermen

Front row, from left; Mark Holewinski, Colton Walker, Paul Knopke, Brian Hennessy, Daniel Thompson, Jack Murphy, Kevin Marshall, Mike Slaney; second row, Caden Gabel, Ryan Fitzgerald, Luke Salido, Henry Kasyjanski, AJ Nardella, Hayden Pribyl, Levi Banes, Dylan Nill

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Divers

From left; Michael Douglas, Jack Murphy, Luke Hanson

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captains

From left; Hayden Pribyl, Levi Banes, Daniel Thompson

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freshmen

Swim & Dive

Front row, from left; Tyler Wolf, Thaddeus Wilson, Gus Brandmeyer, Danny Miller, Jack January; second row, Reece Manning, Tommy Tietjen, Thomas Sojka, Loic Langlade; Jack McAnany

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manager

Paul Knopke

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basketball

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Athleticism carries Hawklets, gain valuable experience for new season High school basketball has just as much to do with attitude and effort as it does with talent. And that is the philosophy of Head Coach Pete Campbell ’89. He notes that the difference between a “good” program and a “great” program is the ability of the team to play as one unit and be successful on both sides of the ball. The 2016-17 basketball season featured a good team that was just unable to get over the hump and become a great team, as this Rockhurst team finished with a 13-14 record. The Hawklets came up just short in a few games that dictated the season. The Rock could not get the offense going in the annual rivalry game against Shawnee Mission East, which ended in a 54-49 defeat. And after a blowout win over Ruskin in the first round of Districts, Rockhurst suffered a last-second loss to top-seeded Raytown that ended the team’s year. Highlights on the season included a 2nd place finish in the Blue Springs South Tournament that featured a 6362 nail-biter win against Fort Smith Northside (AR) and an overtime victory over host

school Blue Springs South. In that tournament, Rockhurst’s top two players all year, Chris Teahan ’17 and Xavier Rhodes ’18 were named to the All-Tournament Team. The duo was also selected as members of the 2017 All-District Team. The 6’7” versatile Teahan led the squad in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points and 5.5 boards per contest. Rhodes, a speedy guard, added 13.7 points and more than four assists on

average. along with summer team camp and sumFeaturing a cast of now-juniors that have mer league, this group of Hawklets should spent a full year on the varsity, and senior feel more comfortable on the court alongleadership from Rhodes and Jake Thompside one another. son ’18, the Hawklets’ potential for success “Having all played varsity last season, in 2017-18 is quite high. Darrius Hughes, this year’s team has talent and great ability. Ahmad Louis, Tyler Nelson, Dalen Ridgnal, They can do things I have not seen at Rockand AJ White all saw hurst in a long time,” a lot of court time as said Coach CampWe come into this season sophomores – each bell. “It’s exciting having built some really good scoring more than to see the potential, chemistry, and with the ath100 points on the and I’m hopeful that season. All five will they realize that poletes we have, it should be be looked upon for tential.” easier for us to get the ball up much bigger roles Regardless of the floor faster, as juniors. the talent level that “We come into Coach Campbell has Xavier Rhodes ‘18 this season having on the court, it will built some really good chemistry, and with always come back to attitude and effort. the athletes we have, it should be easier for “This group of young men can do wonderus to get the ball up the floor faster,” said ful things if they pair that talent with great Rhodes. “I’m excited about my new role as attitude, great effort, and a team-first mena team leader and making everyone around tality,” he said. me better, whether it’s a practice or a game.” Now with a full season of playing together,

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head coach pete campbell Coach Campbell begins his fifth year as head coach after 18 years as an assistant. A Rockhurst grad (class of `89), he helped bring home a basketball state title in 1989; a feat made possible in part due to his game winning shot to make it out of the quarterfinals, and also in 2013 when he was the varsity assistant coach for the state championship team. He went on to get his BA from Mizzou and MA at Baker. He is married with three kids: Catelyn, and twins Emma and Will. Coach Campbell served as the athletic director for 6 years but has returned to the classroom and teaches freshman math. Without coaching or teaching, Coach Campbell says he would be broke - he can’t do anything else. 134

basketball Stats 2016-17

Individual Stats #

Athlete name Pts

2FGM 2FGA 3FGM 3FGA FTM

FTA

REB

STL

1 S. Thompson 57 8 21 12 51 5 7 26 46 37 19 3

X. Rhodes 355 102 203 24 103 79 147 91 110 84 55

4 J. Thompson 48 4 7 10 24 10 16 8 8 3 9 5

R. Elder

11 M. Teahan 17 1 2 5 8 0 1 2 0 1 1 14 T. Nelson 108 21 51 16 42 18 39 66 25 25 15 21 A. Louis 113 24 50 15 39 20 32 30 36 41 19 23 C. Teahan 389 96 206 50 136 47 64 148 40 53 30 25 D. Hughes 152 70 124 0 0 12 20 120 7 39 7 31 A. White 152 62 121 0 0 28 39 85 10 36 10 32 C. Selzer 100 44 81 0 0 12 24 58 8 19 6 33 J. Dwyer 6 2 2 0 0 2 5 4 2 1 1 44 D. Ridgnal 139 61 110 0 0 17 33 146 14 16 18

Blue indicates returnee

Team Stats

8.0 3.7 steals per game

blocks per game

34.2

rebounds per game

average points per game

49.6% 2pt field goal percentage

510

two point field goals made

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12.7 assists per game 135

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SEASON RECAP LS North

2016-17

13-14

Won 79-74 Liberty North Lost 48-63 Raytown Lost 51-62 BSS Tourney vs. Fortsmith Northside Won 63-62 BSS Tourney vs. BSS Won 66-63 in OT BSS Tourney vs. SLUH Lost 45-64 William Jewell Tourney vs. Oak Park Lost 58-67 William Jewell Tourney vs. Smithville Won 82-50 William Jewell Tourney vs. Lincoln Prep Won 51-50 Blue Valley Lost 60-74 Highland Shootout vs. Highland Won 80-34 LS West Lost 46-58 Liberty Tourney vs. St. Joe Lafayette Won 71-57 Liberty Tourney vs. LS North Lost 63-69 Liberty Tourney vs. Center Lost 64-70

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SM East Lost 49-54 Ruskin Won 72-60 William Chrisman Won 73-39 BS South Won 57-52 Creighton Prep Lost 65-72 Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit Won 60-40 St. James Lost 81-100 Columbia Rock Bridge Lost 60-67 Blue Springs Lost 64-66 Jeff City Won 58-56 Districts vs. Ruskin Won 86-55 Districts vs. Raytown Lost 37-39

Basketball All-Time Team First created in 1992 the Rockhurst Basketball All-Time team was formed to help celebrate 75 years of organized basketball. The team is now reviewed yearly for potential inclusions. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school basketball career warrants consideration.

George Korty Irving Damon Jim Hogan Jim Lamb Red Sullivan Dick Hale John Sheridan Jim Gleeson Al Nemecek Owen Murphy Les Spurck Jack Mulvihill Bill Hardy T. Michael Walsh Bob Williams Tom Lillis Helm Lillis John Williams Joe Teasdale Alex George Alex Himmelberg John Gorton Jim Selzer Pat Caldwell George Kopp Bob Bauers Ken Mayer

1918 1923 1925 1926 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1932 1934 1938 1943 1944 1948 1949 1950 1950 1953 1955 1956 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1965

John Hill John Kafka Kevin Wall Mark Stipetich Tom Bosilevac Mark Teahan Bill Pruett Anthony Augmon David Cone Steve Schmitz Joe Karl Harold Mitchem John Cooper Matt Muehlebach Chris Heller Patrick Hernandez Shawn Winn David Frey Tay Officer Mark Schloegel Mike Day Tom Komoroski John Mayberry Conner Teahan

1967 1968 1970 1971 1971 1978 1980 1981 1981 1982 1983 1986 1987 1987 1989 1991 1991 1993 1994 1996 2001 2001 2002 2007

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Coaching records Year 1918-28* 1929-36 1937-41 1942-46 1947-49 1950-51 1952-65 1966-74 1975-78 1979-91 1992-99 2000-13 2014-

Coach Pat Mason Eddie Halpin Martin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Godfrey Kobets Ralph Cormany Gerry Connelly Jim Ryan Marion Nickel Craig Cummings Doug Bruce Mark Bubalo Mark Nusbaum Pete Campbell

Total

Years at RHS W 10 97 8 91 5 42 5 40 3 56 2 25 14 213 9 150 4 39 13 244 8 122 14 284 4 50

L 41 38 41 47 20 21 138 76 45 106 95 110 58

Winning % 70.3% 70.5% 50.6% 45.9% 73.7% 54.3% 60.7% 65.8% 46.4% 67.9% 56.2% 72.1% 46.3%

1453-836 63.5%

*Missing 1922. If you have the basketball record for 1922, please contact the athletic department.

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Assistant coaches Matt Switzer Coach Matt Switzer graduated from Rockhurst High School in 2005. He was a twoyear letterman in both basketball and football while at the Rock. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and currently works at American Century Investments. Over the past seven years, Coach Switzer has helped coach several sports at the youth level. He assists on the varsity level.

John Morris Coach Mo has patrolled the sidelines, the court and the track since he has been at Rockhurst. He is in charge of the offensive line for the football team, and the JV squad for the basketball team. A RHS grad himself (‘74), Coach Mo has been a part of the basketball coaching staff since 1984. His education after RHS includes a BA from St. Louis University and his MA from Loyola-New Orleans. A member of the theology department, he teaches Catholic Faith in Practice I & II. He and his wife Katy have three children: Kevin (RHS ‘04), Clare and Dan (RHS ‘11).

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Brandon Severino A very familiar name to Rockhurst Athletics, Coach Brandon Severino (RHS ‘99) was a standout football and basketball player in the late-90s, and the school’s all-time leading receiver. He is also the son of head football coach Tony Severino. He joined the Rockhurst faculty as a member of the Physical Education department in 2017, and will coach football, basketball, and track. Coach Severino is married to Emily and they have four children. He assists on the varsity level.

Mike Day A former collegiate football and basketball player, Coach Day has been assisting the basketball program since 2016. An RHS grad (‘01) where he excelled in football, basketball and track, he went on to play football at K-State from 2001-02 and basketball at Rock U. from 2002-06. During his high school and collegiate careers he received several AllState and All-Conference honors. Coach Day will coach his fifth season as head track & field coach, overseeing the sprint events. A teacher in the math department, Coach Day was Rockhurst’s Scholar Athlete in the KC Star as a senior.

Max Magee Coach Max Magee is entering his second year at Rockhurst as both a Theology teacher and Director of Service. If his name sounds familiar it is because he was at Rockhurst before as an Alumni Service Volunteer. After a short stint in Colorado, Coach Magee has returned and will be helping with the golf and basketball programs. He is a graduate of St. Louis University High School where he competed in cross country and track. Then went on to the University of Missouri-Columbia to earn his degree in Sociology. He is coaching the sophomore team.

Paul Beirne Coach Beirne began his basketball coaching at the Rock working with the sophomore team and then moved up to JV and varsity, but now has stepped up to coach the freshmen A team. A Bishop Hogan, Rockhurst U. (for BA and MA) and UMKC (for MA) grad, he also apparently loves the Kansas City area. In high school, he played football, basketball, golf and baseball, going on to play two years of basketball at UMKC. Since coming to RHS in 1999, Coach Beirne teaches Ancient Civilizations and Economics. He has two children: Katie and Matt (RHS ‘14). If he wasn’t a teacher or coach, he says he would be a host of a home improvement show on PBS or HGTV.

Scott Duschen Seventeen years with a whistle and clipboard, Coach Duschen will once again be assisting the freshman teams. Hailing from West Waterloo, Ia, he attended the University of Iowa and then UMKC for his Master’s degree. Before coming to the Rock, he spent 7 years as the girl’s head basketball coach, five as head football coach and 12 as assistant boy’s basketball coach at Bishop Hogan. Along with being the assistant principal for academic affairs, he teaches Advanced Algebra II. Coach Duschen has two children, both state champions in high school, Michael (RHS `06) and Emily.

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wrestling

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All-American brothers graduate, leave program excited for new leaders The Rockhurst wrestling program will look for new Hawklets to step up and undertake the role as team leaders, both on and off the mat. The team will need to fill that void, which was left by the graduation of twin brothers Cameron and Colin Valdiviez ’17 – the two most accomplished wrestlers in Rockhurst history. The twins combined for eight State qualifications, more than 300 wins, more than 200 pins, and three individual state championships. They were also selected by their teammates as team captains for their senior seasons. “Without doubt, we are a better program by having two outstanding role models in Cameron and Colin Valdiviez. They raised the bar by showing the effort and lifestyle commitment it takes to be a State Champion and earn All-American honors,” said Head Coach Armand Aaron. “Hopefully our younger wrestlers were paying attention and realize that being a champion is attainable.” During the 2016-17 season, Cameron and Colin were on a mission to both

repeat as state champs in their respective weight classes, following individual titles in February 2016. They both worked their way to the State Finals, and Cameron won the 126-pound division, while Colin lost in a close match in the 132-pound division. They finished their seasons with records of 45-2 and 49-1 records, respectively. “Wrestling for the Hawklets was a great physical and intellectual learning experience for me,” said Cameron. “At the beginning of my high school

wrestling career, winning two State Titles last year, and we look forward to seeing who seemed almost unattainable. But through will make the leap to the varsity level.” good habits and a consistent work ethic, I According to Coach Aaron, the best way was able to accomplish my goals and exto prepare those younger guys is to plan a ceed expectations.” rugged schedule. Although it can be tough Cameron is continuing his wrestling caon a more inexperienced team, it will prep reer at the Air Force Academy, while Colin them for a chance at a postseason run. is wrestling at NorthThis includes western University. competing in the Being a senior on the wresThe Hawklets will 22-team Lee’s Sumtling team comes with a lot of look to a new leader mit Tournament and responsibility. I have to help this winter. One likely teams from all over candidate is Dawson Missouri that wreslead this team and push our Ervie ’18. Ervie was tle in the Winnetonka guys to the best wrestler they The Rock’s number Tournament. can be. three man last year Rockhurst is not - Dawson Ervie ‘18 and was a State expecting to replace Qualifier in the 152-pound class and finished the Valdiviez brothers, but rather is excithis junior campaign with a 25-18 record. ed about the opportunity that this group of Coach Aaron is excited about Ervie’s outwrestlers has to make their own mark on the look for this year, along with some other program for years to come. wrestlers in the program. “Being a senior on the wrestling team “We only have one returning State Qualificomes with a lot of responsibility. I have to er, but we have a number of guys who comhelp lead this team and push our guys to the peted at the varsity level and worked very best wrestler they can be. ” said Ervie. “I’m hard in the offseason to improve themselves really excited to get this season started and physically and technically,” said Coach AarI feel that we can exceed expectations this on. “We also had a talented freshman class year.”

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head coach Armand aaron Coach Aaron is entering his fourth year at Rockhurst and his 38th as a teacher and coach. The bulk of his career was with Christian Brothers schools in St Louis and Memphis, where his wrestling teams enjoyed considerable success. He attended Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita, KS and was named the scholar-athlete of his senior class. Coach has a bachelors degree in history, a masters in education, and teaches Junior Theology at Rockhurst. He and his spouse Roxanne have a daughter and son who they happily describe as “successfully launched”. In his free time, he enjoys hitting the links. 146

Wrestling Stats 2016-17

Most Wins

Most Takedowns

Name Wins Colin Valdiviez 49 Cameron Valdiviez 45 Dawson Ervie 25

Name Tkdwns Colin Valdiviez 168 Cameron Valdiviez 123

Individual Records

Most Pins

Name Wt. Record Colin Valdiviez 132 49-1 Cameron Valdiviez 126 45-2 Dawson Ervie 152 25-18

Name Pins Cameron Valdiviez 33 Colin Valdiviez 21

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SEASON RECAP Blue Springs Lost 15-58 Park Hill Dual Tourney Tied for 6th Staley/Kearney Lost 23-51 & 19-54 LS North Tourney 8th out of 16 Lee’s Summit Tourney Cancelled Lee’s Summit Lost 31-48 Louisburg Tourney 6th out of 11 LS West Lost 26-43 Fort Osage/Ruskin Lost 23-48 & Won 57-12 Winnetonka Tourney 10th out of 24 Liberty North/Raytown Won 48-18 & 43-27 BSS Tourney 5th out of 13 LS North Won 42-31 Super Districts 4th out of 15 State

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Wrestling All-Time Team Chris Garlich David Poskin Jim Paolozzi Mark Hickey Scott Johnson Travis Huenfeld Justin Rogers Greg Ford

1975 1978 1984 1987 1989 1991 1996 2004

Zach Anderson-Boland Tyler Reed Doug McFarland Alex Wurtz Chandler Smith Luke Tripp

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Assistant coaches Cody Gillenwater There is no doubt that Coach Gillenwater is passionate about the sport of wrestling and he brings plenty of experience in his fifth year at Rockhurst. He has been involved in the sport for over 25 years and most recently was at the University of Central Missouri as an assistant coach, even coaching at the national championship level. While in college he also competed at the national championships. In high school, he played football, wrestled and ran track for four years. He was even voted as the best athlete of the school. He holds a degree in Exercise Science.

Alex Rinas Coach Rinas is another alum from the great class of 2010. He has his nursing degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. This is his sixth year back coaching wrestling. While at Rockhurst Coach Rinas was a two-time team captain and is a bronze level certified coach. He enjoys coaching with his former head coach, Rich Wikiera, who continues to assist the team.

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Rich Wikiera Coach Wikiera is back in the saddle as a Hawklets wrestling coach. He has passionately served as head coach for two stints. Now as an assistant coach he will continue to dedicate his time and passions to wrestlers. He always works tirelessly to help promote wrestling at Rockhurst. In the classroom Coach Wikiera has taught science classes since 1981. He holds a BS from Rockhurst College and an MA from UMKC. He and his wife, Denise, have had several sons as Hawklets (Rich ‘98, Drew ‘02, Dan ‘07, Matt ‘14), and his daughter Lara graduated from St. Teresa’s.

Zach AndersonBoldand Coach Anderson-Boland brings his wrestling experience as a former Rockhurst standout, finishing 6th at state in 2005 and as a four-year letterman. He begins his sixth year as a coach back at his alma mater. During the day he is a Registered Nurse earning his degrees from the University of Missouri-Rolla (Bachelor of Biological Science) and UMKC (Bachelor of Nursing). He also was sports editor for the school paper while in Rolla and vice president of Kappa Sigma.

Jake Walker Rockhurst welcomes back Coach Walker into the wrestling program for his second year. He brings plenty of experience as a standout wrestler up in Nebraska where he went to Skutt Catholic. Currently Coach Walker is getting a degree in Biochemistry at Rockhurst University and wanted to stay involved in the sport. In addition to wrestling in high school, Coach Walker played football on their championship team.

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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Chandler Smith Luke Tripp Evan Rainen Drew Daniels Thomas Peterson Ben McCausland Cameron Valdiviez Colin Valdiviez

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Season of streaks ends in Districts, returnees ready for a post-season run Baseball is a mental sport. Whether it’s the major league, high school, or youth league, baseball comes down to moving on to the next pitch, inning, and game. The mental fortitude of the Hawklet baseball team was tested in 2017, as they played through two winning streaks, a losing streak, big wins, and tight losses. The season started off as well as possible, with Rockhurst winning all five games in the Metro Lead-off Classic, hosted by Liberty. The tournament champions beat Liberty North in extra innings, won close games over Blue Springs and Oak Park, and handily beat Park Hill and Liberty. “Coming into the season and winning the first five game was huge for our guys,” said Head Coach Jim DeGraw. “It set the tone that we planned on being a tough team all season.” The middle of the season featured notable wins over Shawnee Mission East, Bishop Miege, and a doubleheader win at Creighton Prep in Omaha. The regular season did not end ideally, as the Hawklets went on a seven-game slide just before Districts. After a 15-13 regular sea-

son, The Rock put behind any recollection of a losing streak and focused on the game ahead: Ray-Pec. Early in the season, Rockhurst faced Ray-Pec and was handed its worst loss of the season, by a score of 14-2. The Hawklets avenged that loss by beating Ray-Pec 5-3 and knocking the Panthers out of the playoffs. “That’s just baseball,” said Coach DeGraw. “You can get beat up on one day, and turn around the next day and get them right back. And our

guys did an excellent job of forgetting that key to the team’s success. first matchup against them, and only worryThe Hawklets will also rely on Christian ing about the game that was going on.” Franklin ’18 to provide experience and leadUnfortunately, the Hawklets’ season endership. Franklin has been the starting cened the next day in a 4-2 loss to Lee’s Sumterfielder since his sophomore year, and this mit, a team that would make the State Fipast season led the team in batting average nal Four. The loss was contributed to a few (.437), hits and RBIs. He is ready to see how costly errors, and a far the Hawklets can great game by the Tigo in his final year in As a senior, I see myself as a gers’ pitcher. It was the program. captain of the team – which a tough end for the “As a senior, I see means there’s more to it than senior group, which myself as a captain included seven playof the team – which just performing well. I want ers who would go on means there’s more to be a good role model for the to play at the colleto it than just perunderclassmen. giate level. forming well. I want But 2018 will mark to be a good role - Christian Franklin ‘18 a new season with a model for the unclean slate. Coach DeGraw will look upon derclassmen,” said Franklin. “And for us to returning players who now have a full seamake a run past Districts, we’ll have to have son of varsity baseball under their belts. He strong defense and pitching. The offense is expects the pitching staff, aided by Luke already there; it’s just a matter of performing Schafer ’19 and Zach Pitzl ’18, to be a big when the time comes.”

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In the spring of 2018 Jim DeGraw will begin his 27th season as the head baseball coach at Rockhurst High School. He has led Rockhurst to its only two state final four appearances in 2004 (state runner-up) and 2010 (third place) and an overall record of 349 wins and 176 losses. Coach DeGraw has coached 27 players who have gone to play Division I baseball and five who have played professionally including former first team high school All-American and current major leaguer John Mayberry, Jr. (Mets). There have been 26 all-state players that have played under Coach DeGraw. Rockhurst has been ranked as the number one team in the state of Missouri during the course of five different seasons during his tenure and is a regular in the state’s top ten rankings during the spring. Since baseball returned to Rockhurst in 1989, teams have won 12 district titles. Under DeGraw, Rockhurst has made the national rankings as well, appearing in the USA Today Top 25 (#24), Baseball America Top 25 poll (#21) and the Midlands Region Top 5 (#2) in 2004.

baseball Stats 2017 Hitting Name G AB H R RBI 2B 3B HR AVG BB OBP OPS A.J. Spinello 14 24 5 0 2 2 0 0 .208 9 .424 .716 Andrew Fox 23 62 21 7 17 6 0 0 .339 13 .475 .910 Chris Castrop 14 23 4 5 1 1 0 1 .174 6 .367 .714 Christian Franklin 25 71 31 18 22 5 4 1 .437 13 .535 1.197 Daniel Hammond 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 .250 .250 Darian Howard 12 31 7 3 1 1 0 0 .226 5 .351 .609 Hunter Sands 28 86 23 14 11 4 0 1 .267 10 .357 .706 Jack Burns 27 68 17 10 12 4 0 1 .250 6 .320 .673 Jackson Moore 23 64 17 1 9 4 0 0 .266 5 .319 .648 Jaxson Wentworth 10 20 4 2 2 0 0 0 .200 1 .238 .438 Jim Burns 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 .000 Joe Costanzo 10 24 2 3 0 1 0 0 .083 3 .185 .310 Luke Schafer 19 41 10 7 2 1 0 0 .244 4 .311 .579 Max Hewlett 29 95 28 20 15 6 0 1 .295 10 .364 .754 Sam Tatum 27 77 20 23 11 6 1 0 .260 17 .394 .757 Ty Dalinghaus 27 93 32 21 13 3 1 0 .344 9 .398 .800 Zach Pitzl 14 34 6 5 2 1 0 0 .176 4 .263 .469

Pitching Name Daniel Hammond Hunter Sands Jared Dunagan Jaxson Wentworth Jim Burns Joe Costanzo Luke Schafer Max Hewlett Nick Johnson PJ Murphy Ryan Suholaski Ty Dalinghaus Zach Pitzl

GP 6 4 8 5 2 6 8 5 9 3 8 3 11

W-L-SV 3-2-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-1-1 0-0-1 4-2-1 0-0-0 3-2-0 0-1-1 2-2-0

IP H ER BB K ERA 16.1 19 11 11 10 4.714 8.0 3 1 4 6 0.875 16.1 26 19 17 12 8.143 14.0 18 5 6 7 2.500 3.1 6 4 4 4 8.400 10.1 8 1 6 8 0.677 22.0 14 13 9 23 0.955 6.0 1 1 5 3 1.167 29.0 36 11 13 22 2.655 3.0 2 7 7 5 16.333 42.2 37 12 20 30 1.969 3.0 1 2 4 3 4.667 29.1 28 13 11 23 3.102

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.278

total team batting avg

Blue indicates returnee

2.99

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SEASON RECAP Metro Leadoff vs. Blue Springs Won 3-2 Metro Leadoff vs. Liberty North Won 7-6 Metro Leadoff vs. Oak Park Won 3-1 Metro Leadoff vs. Park Hill Won 11-1 Metro Leadoff vs. Liberty Won 8-2 Olathe NW Lost 7-8 Lawrence Lost 5-10 SM East Won 3-1 LS North Won 4-0 BS South Lost 3-12 BS South Won 12-4 Blue Valley Lost 1-7 Miege Won 13-8 Blue Springs Won 8-4

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Creighton Prep Won 6-3 River City Classic vs. Washburn Rural Won 4-3 River City Classic vs. Sapulpa Won 9-0 River City Classic vs. SMNW Lost 2-7 Mill Valley Lost 3-7 Olathe East Lost 1-8 Oak Park Cancelled Oak Park Cancelled Liberty Lost 1-2 St. James Lost 1-8 Fayetteville Lost 2-3 Bentonville Lost 10-13 Olathe South Won 6-5 Liberty North Lost 0-4

Ray-Pec

Districts vs. Ray-Pec

Lost 2-14

Won 5-3

Creighton Prep

Districts vs. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit

Won 3-2

Lost 2-4

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Assistant coaches Nick Vaughn A teacher and coach at Rockhurst for over a decade, Coach Vaughn dedicated his time to teaching Biology and coaching Freshman team football and baseball. A native of Lee’s Summit, he attended Lee’s Summit North, UMKC for his BA and Webster University for his MA. Coach Vaughn is married to Lisa and they have two daughters, Amelia and Claire. Coach Vaughn cannot pick one favorite coaching memory because each year new memories and bonds form with players and he doesn’t think he could pick a best because there are so many great ones.

Kevin McAdam Coach McAdam begins his 6th year as a guidance counselor at Rockhurst. Entering his 6th year as the JV baseball coach, Coach McAdam participated in baseball and basketball in high school. While working at Park Hill he coached freshman baseball. Coach McAdam holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Psychology with a minor in Coaching. He also has a Master’s degree from UMKC in Counseling and Guidance. He and his wife have one daughter, Ainslee.

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Paul Winkeler Coach Winkeler returns to Rockhurst Athletics after a two-year hiatus to focus on building the school’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum. He has taught and coached at The Rock since 1999, and is most known for his 16-year tenure as head swim & dive coach, during which he won 11 consecutive State Titles. Coach Wink will work in the spring with the baseball program, the sport he first loved, serving as the Freshman Team coach. He and wife Margaret have three children.

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Baseball All-Time Team With several Major League Baseball players in the program’s history it wasn’t too hard to begin an All-Time team for baseball (in 2009). The gap between 1960s and the late 1980s is because there was no program sponsored by the high school. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school baseball career warrants consideration. Alex George 1955 Kevin Sears 2003 Steve Mingori 1962 Brandon Doherty 2004 Joe Groner 1964 Jeff Koons 2004 Joe Spinello 1965 Ryan Bennett 2004 Joe Fahey 1965 Derrick McKinney 2004 Pat Tierney 1966 Kelly Quirk 2005 Rex Hein 1966 Mike Walczuk 2005 Doug Bruce 1967 David Belfonte 2006 David O’Keefe 1989 Aaron Meade 2007 Travis Huenfeld 1991 Jerry Mancuso 2008 Derek Wathan 1995 Jake Doller 2009 Mark Alexander 1999 Sal Belfonte 2010 David Manning 2001 Nate Goodwin 2010 Raymond Chang 2001 Joey Mancuso 2011 Ryan Anderson 2001 David Wiedeman 2011 Steve Murphy 2002 Andy Cheray 2012 John Mayberry Jr. 2002 Mitch Degraw 2012 Adam Pummill 2002 Henry Weiler 2012 John Sweeney 2002

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Consistency in playoffs leads to 14th state championship The magic number for the Rockhurst golf team: 305. The team score comes from the number of strokes in a round by the top four out of five team players. For the Hawklets, 305 earned them District, Sectional, and State Championships. Outplaying the field on the second and final day at State led to Rockhurst winning its 14th State title in program history, and the first since 2012. After the first day, the Hawklets found themselves in 2nd place, trailing Glendale by five strokes as the Falcons shot 300 and The Rock shot 305. Despite windy conditions, the Rockhurst team of Patrick Bessenbacher ’20, Rob Enright ’17, Ethan Packel ’17, Jake Propeck ’18, and Carson St. Clair ’18, battled back to shoot yet another 305, while Glendale slipped to a 313 on the day. The Hawklets were back on top after back-toback 2nd place finishes in 2015 and 2016. “We all knew that we had to play our best every round, and it just somehow managed to always end up with 305 at the top of the scoreboard,” said Propeck. “When we realized that we had shot

305 again on the second day of State, we were just simply amazed.” Individually, Propeck tied for 2nd, Enright tied for 5th, St. Clair tied for 15th, Bessenbacher tired for 30th, and Packel tied for 36th. The top three Hawklets each earned All-State honors. A strong regular season helped boost the team’s experience and confidence going into post-season play. The squad only dropped one dual match, and won the Lee’s Summit North Invi-

tational, Northland Invitational, Laker Invitanew Hawklet earned top individual honors. tional, and the Capital City Invitational. Each Packel shot even par for the win, and the tournament featured more than 20 competother three scorers all finished in the top-12. ing teams. Looking ahead, the 2018 Hawklets will The Hawklets also entered the Lawrence return three of the top five players. But in Invitational and the annual Champions Inorder to have a chance to repeat as Class 4 vitational in Terra Lago, CA. Although the champions, Rockhurst will need a handful of Rock was not able to new golfers to step win those trophies, up as team scorers. We all knew that we had to both served as opBut the group is play our best every round, portunities to face willing and ready and it just somehow managed top regional and to accept the chalnational talent, and lenge. to always end up with 305 at spend time playing “As with every the top of the scoreboard. from behind. year, seniors gradThis helped preuate and you lose - Jake Propeck ‘18 pare the squad for valuable players and the post-season, which began with Districts leaders, and this year was no exception. at Fred Arbanas Golf Course. The Hawklets Ethan Packel and Rob Enright were a huge cruised to a 27-stroke victory, with all five part of the team, and filling those spots will players finishing in the top-10, led by individbe difficult,” said Propeck. “But I have comual winner Propeck. plete confidence that we can find a way to The Sectional round at Paradise Point in fill the void and bring home another State Smithville was closer, but still ended in a Championship.” six-stroke win for Rockhurst. This time a

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Coach Mark Nusbaum is back! As a former Hall of Fame basketball coach for the Hawklets, he retired from teaching in 2015. He says that he missed the kids and many former players (golfers and basketball players) know what he brings to the table in terms of attitude and effort. Coach Nusbaum was a four-sport, nine-time lettermen at Marshalltown High School, IA. He taught and coached locally at O’Hara and Liberty before coming to the Rock and teaching mathematics. While he didn’t play golf in high school he has plenty of experience in managing the game, both the mental side and the team dynamics. He also sports a nine handicap. Coach Nusbaum now teaches math at St. Thomas Aquinas. He and his wife, Kris, have 2 sons (Drew and Jameson) and one daughter (Carly).

golf Stats 2017

9 Hole Avg. Name Avg. Jake Propeck 38.8 Rob Enright 39.0 Carson St. Clair 39.4 Michael Bessenbacher 39.5 Ethan Packel 40.0 Max Dalton 41.1 Thomas Benninghoff 41.1 Matt Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe 41.3 Frankie Stasi 41.9 Jacob Barnesberger 42.6

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SEASON RECAP 2017 BS-LS-LSN Quad Won shooting 324 LS North Invite 1st out of 21 shooting 318 SM East Dual Lost 5-11 Champions Invite 24th out of 49 shooting 958 Park Hill South invite Cancelled Northland Invite 1st out of 23 shooting 327 Laker Invite Won shooting 293 Pembroke Won shooting 152 Lawrence Invite 3rd shooting 298 Capital City Won shooting 311 BS South Tri Won shooting 157 Districts 1st shooting 305 Sectionals 1st shooting 305 State 1st shooting 610 (305 both days)

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Golf All-Time Team With 2 individual state champions and 14 team state championships, this team (created in 2009) is reserved for some of the best golfers not only in our school but in the state of Missouri. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school golf career warrants consideration. Bud McGovern James Haake Robert Goulet Wayne Pence Jerry Krause Mark Hanrahan John Howell Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chipâ&#x20AC;? Toth Pat Hanrahan Matt Holmes Gary Riani John Sinovic Bert Roney Matt Roney Michael Hoehn Jim Gates

1941 1943 1954 1955 1956 1976 1978 1979 1984 1984 1984 1984 1991 1993 1994 1996

Doug Albers Jason Hobick Fred Loeb Brent Kriegshauser Josh Polsinelli Kevin Ward Kirk Wood Mitch Kelly Ryan Davis Alex Nordholm Patrick Roth Tyler Trout Jason Schulte Matt Ledom Michael McGee Jason Huska

1997 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2005 2006 2009 2009 2012

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Assistant coaches Max Magee Coach Max Magee is entering his second year at Rockhurst as both a Theology teacher and Director of Service. If his name sounds familiar it is because he was at Rockhurst before as an Alumni Service Volunteer. After a short stint in Colorado, Coach Magee has returned and will be helping with the golf and basketball programs. He is a graduate of St. Louis University High School where he competed in cross country and track. Then went on to the University of Missouri-Columbia to earn his degree in Sociology.

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Kevin McGill Outside of his computer lab where he teaches Business Law, Coach McGill can be found at many sporting events. He is an assistant golf coach and is also the assistant athletic director. He is in his eighth year at Rockhurst. He grew up in Fremont, Neb. where he played four years of football, basketball and baseball and was a two-time AllState player in basketball. He then went on to play four years of hoops at Midland Lutheran College. Kevin is married to his wife Sara and they have two boys, Charlie and Keegan.

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Senior-laden squad refuses to lose, Hawklets back as LAKC Champions During the lacrosse season, Head Coach Tim Reidy ’02 schedules a handful of outof-town matchups. Of course, the Hawklets would like to win every game they play, but Coach Reidy intentionally pits his team against strong competition to ready them for the main goal: win the LAKC League Championship. In 2017, that goal was completed, as the Hawklets won the league title for the first time since 2014. A key to the success was again playing teams from outside of the area. After a 6-0 start against Kansas City opponents, the Hawklets traveled to St. Louis to square off against three of the top programs across the state. In a two-day span, The Rock fell to DeSmet 13-8, beat Chaminade 14-5, and lost to St. Louis University High 158. All three teams would go on to play in the Final Four of the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association. “My college coach use to always say that in order to be the best, you have to play the best,” said Coach Reidy. “So as a program, we always try to take a regional or national trip each season to compete

against some of the best teams that area has to offer.” The Hawklets then returned home for another stretch of games against fellow LAKC teams. Over those four games, Rockhurst tallied 67 goals and allowed just 22. They moved to 10-0 in league play. Coach Reidy’s team again hit the road and traveled to Georgia for three more games against stiff competition. The Hawklets would lose all three to Marist High School, Johns Creek,

and Wesleyan School, but again gained that lead diminished in the 4th and East tied valuable tough-play experience heading into the game with six minutes left. the final stretch of the season. A Matt Schrader ’17 goal on a pass from Three more victories rounded out a perfect Nate Allison ’17 was the game-winner with 13-0 regular league season. But the Hawkfour minutes remaining, solidifying the 10-9 lets weren’t celebrating – not after the 2016 win. Sullivan was named MVP. season, when they also had an undefeatIt was the perfect ending for the big group ed regular league of seniors. season but suffered “We had seniors an overtime loss in who bought into It was very important to have the LAKC Semifinals. working togethsuch strong leadership by the The 19 seniors on er since they were seniors, and it most certainly the 2017 team knew freshmen. They put led to our success. that an undefeatin the work during ed regular league the season and the Brady Guck ‘18 season didn’t mean off-season and held anything. each other account“It was very important to have such strong able for four years,” said Coach Reidy. “They leadership by the seniors, and it most cerwere on a mission last year to accomplish tainly led to our success,” said Brady Guck nothing short of a championship.” ’18. In order to repeat, the Rockhurst players The Hawklets cruised to 16-3 Quarterfinal know they have to replicate, and even go and 22-9 Semifinal wins. The stage was set beyond, the type of effort that the 2017 team for a Championship matchup with Shawnee demonstrated. Mission East, the defending champions. “We graduated 19 seniors, so we need to Behind a strong defensive performance return better and stronger to have another led by goalie Jake Sullivan ’17, the Hawklets dominant conference season,” said Maurice had a 9-5 lead late in the 3rd quarter. But Freese ’18.

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lacrosse Stats 2017

Goaltending Name J. Sullivan D. Ammatelli

Pos G G

Svs 174 51

Goals 129 39

Sv% .574 .566

Scoring and Defense Name GP GB's Shots Goals Goals% Assists Points H. Donnelly 22 46 78 41 .526 36 77 R. Slaymaker 22 98 82 46 .561 20 66 B. Guck 21 52 72 46 .639 26 72 N. Allison 22 22 32 11 .344 15 26 N. Didier 22 39 7 2 .286 4 6 R. Dakan 22 39 58 25 .431 13 38 F. Rowland 22 30 1 0 .000 1 1 M. Freese 22 90 10 3 .300 7 10 C. Prins 21 22 4 3 .750 0 3 M. Schrader 22 55 84 39 .464 17 56 J. Riley 22 70 6 1 .167 1 2 C. Redmond 18 20 14 5 .357 10 15 S. Mohajir 22 52 86 42 .488 14 56 W. Crowe 21 18 37 15 .405 1 16 M. Crowe 20 19 1 0 .000 1 1 T. Rasmussen 20 16 20 6 .300 1 7 M. Ornduff 21 29 13 4 .308 5 9 S. Nulton 21 22 41 21 .512 15 36 T. Hodes 16 19 10 4 .400 2 6 T. Eckels 22 93 17 6 .353 0 6 C. Smith 17 30 1 0 .000 1 1 L. Kuklenski 21 31 12 1 .083 4 5 W. Muehlebach 22 63 23 11 .478 7 18 M. Rall 19 11 22 6 .273 0 6 D. Thompson 12 12 3 0 .000 0 0

Team Stats

15 goals per game

8.4

46% shooting

.57

percentage

goals allowed per game

faceoff percentage

9.1

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assists per game

1135

total ground balls

51.6 ground balls per game

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SEASON RECAP LS West

2017

17-5

Won 20-8 Olathe South Won 16-3 SM South Won 20-2 Blue Valley Won 13-5 LS North Won 24-1 Blue Valley West Won 20-6 DeSmet Lost 8-13 Chaminade Won 14-5 SLUH Lost 8-15 SM East Won 14-10 Blue Valley North Won 16-6 Aquinas Won 14-5 Olathe East Won 23-1 Marist Lost 10-15 Johns Creek Lost 9-16

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Wesleyan Lost 8-17 Pembroke Hill Won 17-9 Northland Won 19-8 Mill Valley Won 17-2 LAKC Quarterfinal vs. BV North Won 16-3 LAKC Semifinals vs. Blue Valley Won 22-9 LAKC Championship vs. SM East Won 10-9

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Reed Slaymaker 2016 Harrison Donnelly 2017 Reed Slaymaker 2017

Connelly Award

The Connelly Award is given to the Defensive Most valuable player. Mark Olshefski Joe Ferber Michael Reintjes Greg Meyer Crawford Collins John Schmidtlein

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Brooks Elder Andrew Dakan Charlie Naylor Jake Enenbach John Riley Jake Sullivan

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McGilley Award The Matthew C. McGilley Award is given annually in memorial of Matt McGilley, Class of 1995, one of the founders of Rockhurst Lacrosse who was killed by a drunk driver in 2000. The McGilley Award is given to a senior lacrosse player who exemplifies the spirit of Rockhurst Lacrosse both on and off the field. Phil Duncan Collin Koranda Cole dimond Mike Euston Pete Jokisch Cory Vandyke Peter Hannapel Peter Hannapel Carl Novick Jason Coleman Reilly Hannapel

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Chad Maple David Herring Connor Flanagin Peter Muehlebach Daniel Connor Emerson Hodes Alex Lackey Connor Prochnow Henry Bins Connor Law Cole Smith

2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Lacrosse All-Time Team The newest sport for the school has still been competitive as the sport continues to grow nationally and more significantly on a local level. The program was a club sport initially before becoming a varsity sport in 1997. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school lacrosse career warrants consideration. Matt McGilley Patrick McGilley Sean Connelly Peter McGilley Ryan McLaughlin Aaron Clevinger Pat Connelly Jon Lecuyer Tim Reidy Pete Jokisch Andrew Elmer Cory Van Dyke Brendan Arthur Michael Adkins Matt Gotschall Peter Hannapel

1995 1997 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005

Carl Novick Chris Rhoades Jason Coleman Schaffer Degen Brent Sear Spencer Walsh Colin Looby Kevin Looby Paul Reintjes Terry Smith David Herring Connor Flanagin Scott Brown Crawford Collins Peter Muehlebach

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Assistant coaches Ryan McLaughlin Coach McLaughlin will be in his fourth season as a coach with the Hawklets. He is an alumnus of the Class of 1998. He has coached in the youth leagues since 2002. Returning to his alma mater, Coach McLaughlin will serve as varsity defensive coordinator. He graduated from Marquette with a Bachelor’s in Economics and Marketing. He played club lacrosse for Marquette. He works in investments for Central States Capital Markets. He is married to Laura. Coach McLaughlin coaches the varsity defense.

Tim Hannon Coach Hannon has been part of the lacrosse coaching staff at Rockhurst High School since the program began in the spring of 1995. A former lacrosse player and graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, Coach Hannon has been heavily involved with the development of youth lacrosse In 2014, Coach Hannon was voted the assistant coach of the year for Lacrosse Association of Kansas City (LAKC). In May 2015, Coach Hannon was inducted into the 2015 U.S. Lacrosse Great Plains Hall of Fame. Outside of coaching lacrosse, Coach Hannon is Vice President-Producer for CBIZ Insurance Services, Inc. He and his wife, Deborah have one child, Zach (RHS ’13).

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Hunter Anderson Coach Hunter Anderson began playing lacrosse in high school and first met Coach Reidy when they played together on the Missouri All-Star team. After high school he continued playing lacrosse at the University of Kansas. He has coached at Prairie Village Lacrosse Club, Blue Lions Elite Lacrosse, and Blue Valley North. When he is not coaching at Rockhurst, Coach Anderson enjoys duck hunting, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his wife, Andrea. He coaches the varsity offense.

Luke McLellan Coach McLellan (RHS ‘00) rejoined Rockhurst Lacrosse last spring, after assisting with the program from 2008-2011 and then taking a break. He will work this season as an assistant coach for the Freshman and JV teams. In the classroom, Coach McLellan teaches Theology classes, and is also the moderator for the ever-growing Outdoors Club. He is married to Jaime and they have two children.

Mark Bayhylle A Glastonbury, Conn. native, he attended Xavier High School before heading to the Midwest to enroll at University of Kansas. At KU, he played club lacrosse and continued his love by coaching at RHS before he got a job at the school. Soon he was hired to work in the Computer Services Department at the Rock. In 2009 Coach Bayhylle was named the Missouri Division I Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year. He is currently coaching the freshman team but has coached all levels. He and his wife have three boys: Jackson, Logan and Tommy.

Brian Sullivan Brian Sullivan is in his fifth year as an assistant coach for Rockhurst. Coach Sullivan went to Gettysburg College where he was Captain of his team, Mid Atlantic Conference Player of the Year as well as a twotime All-American Goaltender. A past parent, Coach Sullivan is the Founder of Precise Innovation - a company which invented GPS tracking watches/sportsband to help parents locate their active children. This season he will be coaching the goalies.

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Rivalry with Rock Bridge continues as team earns another top-three finish For the 23rd consecutive year, the Rockhurst tennis team put itself in the position to earn a State Championship plaque. Every spring since 1995 has included a Hawklet team in the Final Four of Missouri Class 2 tennis, the largest class. All but one of those years has resulted in a top-three finish. The 2017 team finished the season in 3rd place, as they were knocked into the consolation bracket in the semifinals by Columbia Rock Bridge, which would go on to win its second straight title. “The rivalry with Rock Bridge is real,” said Graham Colombo ‘18. “It seems like we play them every year at State.” And for the last decade, they have. The two schools have faced off in the semifinals or finals every year since 2008. The 2017 matchup went in favor of the Bruins. Following that semifinal loss to Rock Bridge, the Hawklet team regrouped and focused in on hanging another banner in the gym at Rockhurst – an honor reserved for teams that finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd at State. A dominant 5-0 victory over Parkway Central ensured that

the 2017 team would be enshrined on the walls of the Loyola Center. Major assets to the bronze medal team included the doubles tandem of Henry Goeke ’17 and Collin Klumb ’18, which made a run to the semifinals in the doubles tournament. Donovan Walsh ’19 was a top singles player who played his way into the quarterfinals of the singles tournament. Head Coach Zach Frisch ’05 once again led the Hawklets; he has held that role since 2012. A former

Rockhurst player turned head coach, Coach notched against Pembroke Hill and MICDS Frisch knows first-hand what it takes to alin St. Louis. low a program to constantly make the Final The best preparation for State came in the Four. various tournaments Rockhurst entered. The “What makes us a great program is the team finished in the top three of the Pemcommitment of the players and coaches to broke Hill Tournament, Blue Valley Northwest get a little bit better each and every day,” Tournament, and the Tournament of Champisaid Coach Frisch, a ons hosted by MICDS. member of the RockGaining tournaWhat makes us a great hurst Tennis All-Time ment-style experiprogram is the commitment Team. “The players ence against tough of the players and coaches to are constantly lookopponents helped ing to improve both ready The Rock for get a little bit better each and during practice in the postseason, every day the season, as well which began swimas after practice and mingly with 5-0 team - Coach Frisch in the off-season.” victories in Districts An important way to help improve during and Sectionals against Blue Springs South. the season is to plan a regular season The tenth playoff match against Rock schedule that challenges players, and can Bridge in as many years was a difficult debuild their confidence even in losses. feat for the Hawklets, but the returning playNone of those regular season losses, ers are ready for another shot in 2018. though, came in dual matches. The Hawk“They’re definitely the favorites on paper, lets played their way to an 8-0 record bebut we can still compete with them,” said fore entering Districts. Notable wins were Colombo.

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Tennis Stats 2017

Singles Records Match Play Collin Klumb Henry Goeke Owen Dixon Donovan Walsh Nathaniel Bodde Graham Colombo Nick Hare

12-3 13-2 11-0 13-2 13-1 11-3 11-2

Doubles Records Collin Klumb Henry Goeke Owen Dixon Donovan Walsh Nathaniel Bodde Graham Colombo Nick Hare

23-4 23-4 23-5 22-3 21-2 22-6 22-3

Blue indicates returnee

Team Stats

consecutive years Hawklets have been in Final Four

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SEASON RECAP Blue Valley NW

2017

Won 11-1 Blue Valley North Won 11-1 Park Hill Won 7-2 Pembroke Hill Tourney Finished 2nd Miege Won 21-1 Park Hill South Won 9-0 BVNW Tourney Finished 3rd out of 15 Mary Institute and STL Country Day Won 7-2 Tournament of Champions 2nd place Liberty Won 9-0 Blue Valley West Cancelled Pembroke Hill Won 8-1 Districts Beat Belton 5-0 Beat LS West 5-0 Sectionals Beat BSS 5-0

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Quarterfinals Beat Liberty 5-0 Semifinals Lost to Rock Bridge 0-5 3rd Place Beat Parkway Central 5-0

Tennis All-Time Team Tennis is the most successful sport at Rockhurst in terms of state championships (15 first place finishes), including a 10-year streak, so members on this All-Time team have dominated courts all over. Some include state record holders as well. Submission for membership to the squad can be submitted to the Athletic Director or head coach, with credentials as to why their high school tennis career warrants consideration. Robert Riley Lonnie Taylor Joe Ruysser Pete Brown Bill Krizman Tom Grier Fred Azar Jim McPhilliamy Mark McLiney Pat Looney Warren McDonald Grant Ramsey Ryan Smith Jon Osgood Casey Smith Scott Martin

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Andy Metzler Ryan Osgood Sam Davidson Brad Martin Ryan Reid Zach Frisch Jose Guerra Reid Martin Guerin Smith Patrick Tooey Jack Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty Andrew Edmonds Sam Crawford

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Assistant coaches Evan Niebur Coach Niebur is in his third year as a tennis coach. His first year at Rockhurst, he volunteered as part of the Alumni Service Corp. This is his second year as a full-time Theology teacher and will continue helping the tennis team. Coach Niebur graduated from Regis University with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Religious Studies. He went to St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High School in Colorado where he played soccer. He played ultimate frisbee at Regis.

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Team works through unseen hurdles, celebrates two All-State performances Track and field Head Coach Michael Day ’01 starts every season by telling his athletes that he loves the sport because it is the most pure form of athleticism. It is about who can run the fastest, jump the highest or furthest, and throw the furthest. It would seem like a sport that has little to do with luck – but that’s not always the case. According to Coach Day, injuries and the random “bad races” are products of bad luck. The Hawklets did their best to push through a bit of both during the team’s 2017 campaign. Two senior sprinters that had been on the State Series team in 2016, Navardo Bailey and DeWayne Bright, missed crucial training weeks in the season due to nagging foot and knee injuries. This affected their ability to be in top form for the postseason meets. Senior distance runner Branden Schaff also had his season cut short due to injury. Another bit of bad luck came from District and Sectional realignments. For the 2017, both groupings were realigned by the Missouri State High School

Activities Association (MSHSAA), and suddenly Rockhurst was placed in perhaps the toughest District in Missouri. It would be a District with three teams that would go on to place in the top-10 at the State Championships. “Of course you want to be able to have the best shot at getting through to State, but you can only worry about the things you are able to control,” said Tom Seitzer ’19, a top middle and long distance runner. “And what we were able

to control was how we raced – not against were ready to go. Luder placed 4th in the whom.” 1600-meter at 4:19.5 and Toomey finished The Hawklets relied on a strong group of 3rd in the 800-meter with a PR of 1:56.6. returning All-State runners to lead the team The other State-qualifying event, the 4x800 throughout the season. Ross Elder ’17 had relay finished in 11th place. finished top-eight as part of the 4x100 and Although it’s not an official event in Mis4x200 relays in 2016; Danny Toomey ’17 souri, the 4x1600 relay is run at the Kanwas a sub-2:00 runsas Relays, and ner in the 800-meter the Rockhurst team Of course you want to be able the year before; and of Luder, Toomey, to have the best shot at getJohn Luder ’17 was Schaff, and Peter ting through to State, but a top distance runCampbell ‘18 broke ner in the State and the school record you can only worry about the had placed 6th in the and finished 2nd in things you are able to control. 1600-meter as a juthe race at KU. nior. Looking ahead to - Tom Seitzer ‘19 But a string of 5th 2018, Coach Day is place finishes at Districts and Sectionals as optimistic as ever about the future. ended some Hawklets’ seasons early, as “The returning lettermen are definitely the only the top four finishers qualify for the next most exciting part of the upcoming season. meet. We have a super talented junior group with The 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 all suffered great leadership from some of our returning tough 5th place finishes at Districts or Secseniors,” said Coach Day. “I have high extionals, as did Luder in the 3200-meter, Elder pectations for this year’s group.” Hawklets to look out for include sprinters in the 200-meter, and Padraig Flanagan ’17 Joe Coit ’19 and Micah Nelson ‘19, and middle/ in discus. long distance runners Campbell and Seizter. The events that did qualify for State, though

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A former collegiate football and basketball player, Coach Day brings his knowldege, passion and athleticism to the track program. An RHS grad (‘01) where he excelled in football, basketball and track, he went on to play football at K-State from 2001-02 and basketball at Rock U. from 2002-06. During his high school and collegiate careers he received several All-State and All-Conference honors. Coach Day will coach his 10th season in track, 5th as head coach and he is in charge of the sprint events. He coached the school’s 4X100 relay team to win it’s third straight state championship. Now a teacher in the math department, Coach Day was Rockhurst’s Scholar Athlete in the KC Star as a senior.

track & Field Stats 2017 Track Events 100 METER DASH Ross Elder Joe Coit

3200 METER RUN *John Luder 9:29.88 Branden Schaff 9:44.98

*4X400M RELAY 3:28.57 Barrett Zorn, Ross Elder, Micah Nelson, Navardo Bailey

200 METER DASH Navardo Bailey 22.82 Ross Elder 22.85

110M HIGH HURDLES Harry O’Neill 16.83 Frank Nastasi 16.84

*!4X800M RELAY 7:59.06 Tom Seitzer, Zach DeLong, Danny Toomey, John Luder

400 METER DASH *Micah Nelson 51.69 Navardo Bailey 52.95

300M INT. HURDLES Frank Nastasi 43.62 Joe Coit 44.01

800 METER RUN *!$Danny Toomey 1:56.61 Gunnar Gregory 2:01.82

4X100M RELAY 43.52 Joe Coit, Ross Elder, Clint Purcell, Cole Beshoner

#4X1MILE RELAY 18:11.09 Danny Toomey, Branden Schaff, Peter Campbell, John Luder

1600 METER RUN *!$John Luder 4:19.52 Danny Toomey 4:33.87

*4X200M RELAY 1:28.48 Joe Coit, Cole Beshoner, Ross Elder, Navardo Bailey

11.46 11.49

Field Events

DISCUS Padraig Flanagan Kevin Cardenas

149-05 124-11

TRIPLE JUMP Kenan Blakey Da’Vion Price

SHOT PUT Jacob Sykes Padraig Flanagan

47-2.5 46-4.5

LONG JUMP Michael Johnson 20-09 Harry O’Neill 19-07

JAVELIN Padraig Flanagan Jacob Sykes

138-8 120-10

POLE VAULT Ryan Holmquist 10-6 Nate Gamble 10-6

HIGH JUMP Josh Moore Charlie Gage

40-6.25 39-9

5-11 5-8

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2 all-state

individuals

new school record

sectional qualifiers * Denotes sectional qualifier, ! Denotes state qualifier, $ Denotes All State performance, # Denotes school record. Blue indicates returnee

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SEASON RECAP 2017 Ron Ives/Liberty Invite 2nd out of 11 with 97 pts Rusty Hodges/BSS Invite 8th out of 17 with 43 pts SM South Relays 6th out of 12 with 57 pts Hillcrest Invite No Team Scores Kept Al Davis/Mike Lillis Rock Relays 4th out of 8 with 93 pts KU Relays No Team Scores Kept Aquinas Invite 4th out of 12 with 71.5 pts Districts 3rd out of 8 with 100.5 pts Sectionals 8th out of 16 with 39 pts State 25th with 11 pts

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field Most Valuable Player

Each year the coaching staff votes to recognize the Track & Field’s most Outstanding Athlete of the Year “Honoring those who gave their all”. This award considers: Team Spirit, Leadership, Academics, Faith, Academics, Athletics. The winners are: Adam Flack Sean O’Donnell Dan McDonough Dan Cooper Jack Jones Brennan Metzler Jed Burey Chris Fencl D.J. Hord Michael Duschen Andrew Bush Ivan Charbonneau

2000 2001 2002 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Robbie Haden Michael Williams Zach Herriott Zach Herriott Alex Lombardo Mitch Koeppen Carson Bode Patrick Bowen John Luder Austin Wike John Luder Ross Elder

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017

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Track & Field All-Time Team From several individual state champions and relay teams to the glory years of the 1970s, the track & field program continues to develop disciplined, passionate and talented athletes. Formed in 2009, the list below and in the future represents the best of the best at Rockhurst where the sport draws over 100 participants yearly. Don Schilling Jim Mayer Thomas Muehlebach Chris Muehlbach Mark Goodspeed Chris Garlich Jay Reardon Cecil Stockdale Thomas Franke Tim Jantsch Tom Jantsch Lester Ratcliff Tim Ryan Rob Haake Pat Murphy Chris Holmes Tim Mozee Mark Nuebauer Michael Dierks Jonathan Macklin Justin Dro

1961 1961 1964 1973 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1977 1984 1987 1988 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1994 1997

Rob Reiter Rory Donnelly Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Dan McDonough Jack Jones Jed Burey Patrick Tweedy D.J Hord Connor McDonough Michael Duschen Ivan Charbonneau Robbie Haden Nathan Scheelhaase Jack Shuss Jamal Jones Noah Pearl Zach Herriott Tanner Shuey Sam Maassen Kevin Jantsch

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Assistant coaches Jim Monteil Coach Monteil is jumping into the track program for the first time this upcoming season as an assistant coach. He comes to The Rock with nearly three decades of high school football coaching in Kansas City on his résumé. He spent the last 29 years at O’Hara High School, with 21 as Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach; he also spent time with the golf and wrestling programs. He will continue to teach in the Math department, while coaching the Freshman A football team and track and field. Coach Monteil and his wife Shelley have two daughters.

Martin Radosevic Coach Radosevic is in his third year at Rockhurst High School. A graduate of Urbana University (OH) he earned Academic All-American as well as All-Conference honors in football. He attended Havana Community High School (IL) where he was a three-sport standout in basketball, football and track. He has coaching experience in baseball, basketball, football and track and coached his two oldest sons to a state baseball title in 2008. A teacher of mathematics, he and his wife, Lori, have three boys, Martin Jr. ‘15, Maguire ‘17, and Maddux.

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Stephen Kuehner Coach Kuehner is returning for his fifth year at Rockhurst. He graduated from SLUH (`08) where he ran cross country for three years. In college he received a BA in Spanish and a BS in Psychology from Truman State University. He teaches Spanish. Highlights of his running career included completing his first marathon in December 2010 and running the Walt Disney World Marathon with his sister in 2012. Coach Kuehner coaches the JV level in cross country and is also the distance coach in track & field.

Robbie Haden Starting his third year as a track & field coach, Coach Haden is no stranger to the Rock. As a member of the great class of 2009, Coach Haden was a multi-sport standout. He was a three-year lettermen in cross country and he played basketball, but he was best known for his track accomplishments. After a couple years of doing the triple jump, Coach Haden found a home in middle distance. He is the school record holder in the 400m and was a state caliber runner in the 200-400-800. He is a member of the program’s All-Time team. Coach Haden is the school’s Director of Communications.

Michael Dierks A self-professed track junkie, Coach Dierks has been a part of the track & field program over the course of two periods (1996-2004 and from 2009-present). He gave up his head coaching job in 2012 yet still assists with the middle distance runners. He has coached numerous all-state athletes and overseen an increase in participation over the years. Coach Dierks focuses on training the athlete’s mechanics and stength and stamina. He has worked with many talented assistants to help the program compete at a local and state level. He holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and works as the Athletic Director.

Scott Linz In his fifth year at the Rock, Coach Linz was a multi-event athlete at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, OH and then went on to compete at KU his freshman year. He graduated from KU with a BS in Accounting and later a BS in Nursing. For the last six years, Coach Linz has worked at Children’s Mercy Hospital in the Pediatric ICU. He has run two marathons, enjoys working out and golfing in KC and is the proud owner of Cassius, his boxer. He focuses on jumping events.

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