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NBA Playoffs Update

by Calvin Edlund, Staff Writer

September 18, 2020

The conference finals of the NBA playoffs are about to kick off and so far the playoffs have been interesting to say the least. In the west, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to win it all but the Denver nuggets who have managed to upset two series now are looking to come out as the underdogs again. On the east side ...

Before You Go: Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Playoff Game

Promotional post featuring the rank of Rock Canyon and Rocky Mountain's basketball teams. They face off Feb. 26, 2020 in a playoff game. Design by Amanda Brauchler

by Zach Lipfield, Reporter

February 26, 2020

The Boys Varsity basketball team plays Rocky Mountain high school tonight at home. The game is the first ...

Ben Gardner '20 practices blocking for a one-hand tip Feb. 20, 2019. Gardner had done Men's Volleyball for all three of the trials years.

SPRING Into the Spiking Season

February 24, 2020

The boys volleyball 2020 season is starting. All physicals must be turned in to Lori Rommel, the Athletics...

A photo illustration of Kobe Bryant playing in a game against the Wizards. Photo originally by Alexandra Walt (labeled for use with modification on Flickr). Photo illustration by Megan Tuin '21.

How Do You Choose to Remember Kobe Bryant?

February 5, 2020

This week, the Lakers collected the trinkets and tributes left at the makeshift memorial for a fallen...

David O’Keefe ‘23 bursts through the “Go Jags!” banner in the gym during his team’s introduction at the First Annual Unified Basketball Game Jan. 22. In the past, the Unified Basketball team’s basketball hoops were trash cans, but their equipment was upgraded with adapted basketball hoops for optimum accessibility for all students. “We’re trying to change the culture of Unified Basketball. Every day, it’s a challenge for them to be heard, to be respected and to compete in sports, but they push themselves every day past all those challenges,” Unified Basketball Coach Jerome Price said.

A Slam Dunk for SSN Programs: The First Annual Unified Basketball Game Recap

January 24, 2020

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Annihilate the Tailgate

The student section anticipates a three pointer during the Wednesday night Sweet Sixteen game, Feb. 28, against Eaglecrest High School. After a hard-fought game and one overtime, Rock Canyon boys varsity basketball won the game 65 to 64. (March 1, 2018)

by Lily Hansen, Reporter

January 14, 2020

Jan. 14 Rock Canyon’s Student Council is hosting a tailgate party in the commons at 5:30-6:30 pm. There...

One of the Guys

Josie Manning ‘22 kneels with her team for an injured player during the Homecoming football game at Echo Park Sept. 20. Manning and her teammates lost the game against Mountain Vista 24-12.

by Ben England and Peter Leensvaart

November 7, 2019

Softball, volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading, soccer and football. All of these seem like women’s...

Kade Ramsey '20 and Sean Hicks '20 burst through the homecoming banner and sprint on to the field at Echo Park for the Homecoming Game Sept 19. This game against Arapahoe High School ended with a score of 24-12. “We're losing the game so far, but our school spirit is strong,” Shwetha Suresh ‘22 said.

We Will…We Will…Block You: Homecoming Game Recap

September 30, 2019

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On the Field: Powder Puff Photo Recap

After Molly McEowen handed her the ball, Jenna Lakomy runs an offensive play for the senior team Sept. 18. Lakomy and the seniors did not win their final game against the juniors.

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor In Chief

September 18, 2019

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Spencer Gill ‘20, Justin Petterle ‘20, Nick Krob ’20, and Peyton Vali ‘20, players for the boy’s baseball team pose with firefighters that rescued them from the elevator they were trapped in at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, New Mexico Sept.13. They jumped vigorously to music in the elevator and accidentally triggered the emergency brake, which left them captive in the elevator for one hour. “Nobody was really scared because it was pretty funny and we could see everyone in the lobby laughing at us and taking pictures,” Vali said.
Photo submitted by Spencer Gill.

Unexpected Elevator Experience Bonds Baseball Players

September 15, 2019

Trapped between floors two and three, Spencer Gill ‘20, Justin Petterle ‘20, Nick ...

Attempting to return a serve, Varsity Tennis Doubles player Jo Jo Pearson ‘21 reaches to strike the ball across the net to the other team. Sept. 5. It was about 94° on the court throughout this match.
“My favorite part of this match was when it got close and both people on both teams, have to truly dig deep to win the match,” Pearson said.

Boys Varsity Tennis Creates a Racket on the Court

September 13, 2019

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McCune brought his bike to the school parking lot Aug. 27. He brought the bike on his car to show to his friends at school.

Mountain Biking: Get to know the club

September 4, 2019

Amid the seemingly endless variety of clubs and sports to participate in this year, mountain biking s...

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