![In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5019-1200x900.jpeg)
![The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_4906-1-1200x1057.jpg)
![English teacher Colleen Lamb grades College Prep English assignments during period two Nov. 10. Lamb, who has been teaching for 27 years, decorates her classroom with posters and handmade college flags from her senior students. Everything I enjoy about English happens primarily in the classroom, Lamb said. So, thankfully, the college [I worked at] had a teaching program, and I was able to do my post-grad work for free while I was working [there].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1158-1200x900.jpeg)
![At Prairie View High School, the winterguard team poses with their plaque after winning first place at their competition Feb. 24. This was the second time they won first place this year, this time with a score of 74.190 points. “I [love being] a witch, but my favorite [part of the show] is the trios, it’s so cool,” Heather Strickland ‘27 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRARIE-VIEW-BY-MARGO-SANFORD-e1709531739910-1200x910.jpg)
Volleyball Secures the Continental League Championship
October 26, 2016
Ranked #1 in the state, RC Girls Volleyball took on #3 ranked Mountain Vista, Oct. 25 in a riveting match that would determine the champions of the Continental League. In the continuation of an ongoing rivalry, both teams were unwilling to show leniency. Points were given back and forth, the teams being very evenly matched.
The first set was won by the Eagles, whereas the Jags were able to rally back and win the second. The next two were back and forth as well, making the score 2-2. The opposing student sections were enjoying the competitive environment, chanting back in forth in accordance with the game.
When the fifth and final set began, the level of excitement increased, along with the tension. Though the Eagles started off strong by creating a distance in the points, team captain Skylar Lane ‘17 made every attempt to maintain positivity. Every point required more effort than normal, but every word of encouragement and every move of physical exertion worked in favor of the Jags.
The sizable student section rushed the court just moments after Harley Freeseman ‘17 got the winning kill. With screams of excitement from the RC fans and sighs of disappointment from those opposing, Rock Canyon volleyball was able to secure the win against Vista in circumstances very similar to those of the previous year.
The match was an especially important one for the volleyball program, as it was both Senior Night and what ended up being the win that gave them the title of League Championships – for the first time in school history. With one one game remaining in regular season, the team is working harder than ever to prepare for the playoffs and the eventual state competition in hopes of achieving first in the 5A division.
