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Veterans and Active Military Admitted Free to Sectional Football Games

Veterans and Active Military Admitted Free to Sectional Football Games

Press Release November 11, 2025

TOPEKA, Kan. – Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the third year, the Kansas State...

All lined up, locked in, and ready to make Mustang history again during the sub-state game that Rock Creek hosted on November 1, 2025.

Volleyball Makes Another Great Appearance at State

Camry Wilkens, Staff Writer November 6, 2025

On October 31, 2025, the Rock Creek volleyball team made another impressive appearance at the state tournament. The Mustangs opened play against Paola in a close match but fell in both sets (26–24, 25–21)....

Posing for a team picture, the Rock Creek Girl’s Golf team finished an outstanding 18-hole tournament in Holton, KS, and they continued to swing their way to success.

Putting Down Their Putters

Becca Easton, Weekly Editor October 28, 2025

Rock Creek High School girl’s golf wrapped up their season this year. With a third place regional finish earning the team their first ever trip to state where they took 11th place overall in 4A. These...

Graphic created in Canva by freshman Skylar Taylor

Active on the Mat

Skylar Taylor, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Wrestling isn't just a sport, it’s a test of endurance, mindset and heart. At Rock Creek High School, athletes step into the ring ready to grapple with not just opponents, but also their own limits....

Bull photo illustration was created using Pixler and Picabay by junior Chase Deweese

Rock Creek Should Saddle Up for a Rodeo Team

Chase Deweese, Contributing Writer May 14, 2025

Rock Creek High School students want the school to grab the reins on something new a rodeo team. More than just a new extracurricular activity, a rodeo team could offer students the chance to learn...

Last Second Shot, freshman Jaxon Kirby is seen shooting the final score of the game against KC Legends on April 12, 2024.

Rock Creek Student Eyes the Pitch: Beyond the Club

Jaillin Hodson, Contributing Writer May 14, 2025

Here at Rock Creek all athletics are valued. Just recently a new sport was added; boys and girls golf, which may leave room for more sports to come. Soccer is just one of the many sports students hope...

Pull. Aim. Fist Bump. Repeat. Senior Adian McKinney and sophomore Devon Helget share a fist bump as they rotate posts during a practice at Tuttle Creek Shooting Park. Every Rock Creek team member fist bumps each time they rotate.

Trap Team Sets Sights on Nationals and All-American Honors

Caleb Conrow, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

As the summer swings around many teams are finishing up their seasons, but for trap, the season is just starting to take aim. Devon Helget, a sophomore on the Rock Creek High School trap team, is...

Taking the field. Freshman Jacob Perkins prepare to play their opponent the Wamego Red Raiders on September 13, 2025.

Heart, Hustle, and Hard Work

Becca Easton, Contributing Writer April 30, 2025

The Rock Creek Mustangs have officially wrapped up another standout football season, charging through the competition to post an impressive 8-2 record. With the final whistle blown and the scoreboard set,...

Graphic designed by Amylyn Hodges using Canva.

Diamonds, Dirt, and Determination

Lillian Ross, Contributing Writer April 30, 2025

As new season of softball starts, it brings a new energy buzz of energy through the air! Softball season is in full swing. Cleats hit the dirt, gloves snap in practice, and the team gears up for another...

Chasing after a Wally! The Wilson family stands in front of their 1979 Chevy Malibu getting ready to run the track at the Heartland Motorsports Park.

Fueled By Adrenaline

Kaylee Wilson, Contributing Writer April 28, 2025

While many students spend their summers working jobs, traveling, or relaxing with friends, one local family hits the racetrack together — living life a quarter-mile (or in this case, an eighth-mile)...

Rock Creek short stop Peter Martinie (2) jogs onto the field ready to take his position. The junior brings hustle, heart and leadership to the Mustang lineup.

The Strike of the Season

Clarissa Torrey, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

The blazing sun beats down on the diamond as Rock Creek baseball players dig in at the plate and swing for another win. Leading the charge from the dugout is Coach Shane Sieben, the head of the Rock Creek...

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