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Varsity point guard Hailey Reynolds ‘26 anticipates the rebound at Mountain Vista High School during the game against th...
02/15/2025

Varsity point guard Hailey Reynolds ‘26 anticipates the rebound at Mountain Vista High School during the game against the Golden Eagles Feb. 8. Despite being down in the first half, the girls managed to win the fourth quarter with a final score of 52-48. “I’m looking forward to playing Vista because it’s a big rivalry and a double header. I’m also excited to get back at them from our losses at the beginning of the season,” Reynolds said. “Our team has been working on strengthening our defenses and playing together. If we just play together and play good basketball, we can win this game by quite a lot.”

Media by: S. Parker
Reporting by: S. Parker



📸:
1. Hailey Reynolds 26’
2. Hailey Reynolds 26’, Anna Spielmann 26’, Mallori Spielmann 26’, Brooke Harding 25’
3. Nikki Sloan 28’, Cleo Melville 25’, Emerson McDonald 26’, Anna Spielmann 26’, Stephanie Housecamp
4. Anna Spielmann 26’, Mallori Spielmann 26’
5. Anna Spielmann 26’, Mallori Spielmann 26’
6. Brooke Harding 25’, Alyssa Goode 25’
7. Alyssa Goode 25’
8. Faith Miller 27’, Brian Lamb, Erin Weinberg 25’
9. Emerson McDonald 26’, Brooke Harding 25
10. Anna Spielmann 26’, Brooke Harding 25’, Cleo Melville 25’, Nikki Sloan 28’, Maddie Schreifer 28’, Emerson McDonald 26’

Varsity guard Jacob David ‘27 prepares to shoot the ball during the game against the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles at 7 p...
02/13/2025

Varsity guard Jacob David ‘27 prepares to shoot the ball during the game against the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. According to MaxPreps, David scored 26 points, ending in a loss for the Jags 82-69 L. The Jags’ record is now 3-3 in the 6A/5A Continental League. “I see us upsetting Regis at [the] Regis [game] and making a deep run in the playoffs,” David said. The Jags’ next game is Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the jungle against Legend High School.

Media by: T. Braucher, P Huston
Reporting by: T. Braucher



📸
1. Jacob David ‘27, Kasen Lehman ‘25, Avery Vasquez ‘27
2. Kai Valentine ‘26, Andrew Abner ‘25
3. Jack Christensen ‘28, Kai Valentine ‘26, Avery Vasquez ‘27
4. Nick Burke ‘25, Kasen Lehman ‘25, Kai Valentine ‘26, Andrew Abner ‘25, Damian Fischer ‘26, Akhilesh Devamadhavan ‘25
5. Jacob David ‘27
6. Kasen Lehman ‘25, Andrew Abner ‘25

Douglas County School District (DCSD) announced a 90-minute delay for tomorrow, Feb. 12. The delay was called Tuesday ev...
02/12/2025

Douglas County School District (DCSD) announced a 90-minute delay for tomorrow, Feb. 12. The delay was called Tuesday evening in a district-wide notice. The delay was called in due to forecasted low temperatures across the district tomorrow.

Media by: D. Lee
Reporting by: D. Lee

At the girls swim state championship, Cailee Turk ‘27 races the 100 butterfly at Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center Feb 6...
02/08/2025

At the girls swim state championship, Cailee Turk ‘27 races the 100 butterfly at Veterans’ Memorial Aquatic Center Feb 6. Turk swam a personal best of 59.3, placing 17th overall. “My game plan was to go fast on my underwaters because that’s where I get ahead the most and I felt good about all of mine today. I’m so glad I finally got under one double-o,” Turk said.

Media by: A. Cook
Reporting by: A. Cook



📸:
1. Cailee Turk ‘27
2. Lily Zhang ‘26
3. Teagan Wetzel ‘27
4. Teagan Wetzel ‘27
5. Peyton Willner ‘27, Elizabeth Lemeshewsky ‘25

During the Unified Team v. The Alliteration All-Stars basketball game, Sam Dizmang ‘25 is honored along with seniors Mar...
02/07/2025

During the Unified Team v. The Alliteration All-Stars basketball game, Sam Dizmang ‘25 is honored along with seniors Mark Larson ‘25, Leanne Mackzum ‘25 and John Gunther ‘25 Feb. 4. The Unified team plays an annual basketball game against a department of staff as a way to honor their seniors and bring the school together. The Unified Team won 44-8W. “When I play, I get happy or excited and it clears my head,” Mark Larson ‘25 said.

Media by: Q. Barton, R. Benson
Reporting by: Q. Barton, R. Benson



📸:
1. Sam Dizmang ‘25, JoLynn Duris
2. Mark Larson ‘25, Karen Whitney
3. Paisley Barela ‘25, Eva Hellvig ‘25, Maya Amerlan ‘25, Gigi Fiorelli ‘25
4. Leanne Mackzum ‘25
5. Steve Abram ‘26
6. Hailie Novy ‘28, Kristi Rathbun

Varsity guard Kasen Lehman ‘25 goes for the shot during the basketball game against the ThunderRidge Grizzlies in the Ju...
02/06/2025

Varsity guard Kasen Lehman ‘25 goes for the shot during the basketball game against the ThunderRidge Grizzlies in the Jungle Jan. 31. The game ended in a loss for the Jags 62-56L. According to Max Preps, the game brought the Jags to an 8-9 record. “It was a great atmosphere. Everybody showed out. I wish we could’ve won, but it was great. We’re learning from our losses we just go to get some more wins,” Lehman said. The Jag’s next game is Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. against the Golden Eagles at Mountain Vista High School.

Media by: S. Sow, Q. Barton
Reporting by: S. Sow, Q. Barton



📸:
1. Kasen Lehman ‘25
2. Jacob David ‘27
3. Damian Fischer ‘26, Shiv Meredy ‘25, Avery Vasquez ‘27, Nick Burke ‘25, Andrew Abner ‘25, Jacob Lessman ‘25, Akhilesh Devamadhavan ‘25,
4. Davis May ‘26
5. Jacob David ‘27
6. Nash Leonard ‘25, Kyler Cole ‘25,Emmett Green ‘25
7. Bryan Andrews
8. Davis May ‘26
9. Avery Vasquez ‘27
10. Jacob David ‘27
11. Cooper Ellwood ‘26
12. Nash Leonard ‘25, Kyler Cole ‘25
13. Kasen Lehman ‘25
14. Jacob David ‘27
15. Nash Leonard ‘25, Kyler Cole ‘25, Emmett Green ‘25, Sam Berger ‘25

WORKPLACE WEDNESDAY: ESPN’s Jeff Legwold works with period four Rockmedia students Evan Jensen 26, Gavin Green ‘25 and E...
02/05/2025

WORKPLACE WEDNESDAY:
ESPN’s Jeff Legwold works with period four Rockmedia students Evan Jensen 26, Gavin Green ‘25 and Emerson Leddick ‘26 in the RCTV studio Feb. 5. Legwold works for ESPN as a senior sports writer, and came to talk to media students and provide insight about his career in sports media and journalism. “Lack of preparation is was dooms you,” Legwold said. “One big takeaway for me from today was definitely that if you have a passion for it, just try it, but you’re going to have to put in quite a bit of effort, especially as a female in the news industry,” Photography Editor Quinn Barton ‘26 said.

Media by: S. Parker
Reporting by: S. Parker, R. Benson, D. Lee



📸: Geoff Brachler ‘26, James Bogue ‘27, Emerson Leddick ‘26, Gavin Green ‘25, Evan Jensen ‘26

Varsity cheer captain Payton Shank ‘25 celebrates Senior Night with her parents and brother during halftime of the baske...
02/05/2025

Varsity cheer captain Payton Shank ‘25 celebrates Senior Night with her parents and brother during halftime of the basketball game against the ThunderRidge Grizzlies in the Jungle Jan. 31. Shank plans to study sports marketing and continue cheering in college. “I have been cheering for RC all four years, and I will miss the friends I have made and being able to compete with them,” Shank said.

Media by: S.Sow
Reporting by: S. Sow, E. Brooks

#2025

📸: Payton Shank ‘25, Allison Arro ‘25, Avery Wiese ‘25, Ella Oates ‘25, Abbey Broussard ‘25, and Macy Reid ‘25, Shea Thompson ‘25

Tommorow, the Unified Team takes on the English Department “Alliteration All-Stars” in a basketball game during seminar ...
02/04/2025

Tommorow, the Unified Team takes on the English Department “Alliteration All-Stars” in a basketball game during seminar Feb. 4. The theme is white out, so come support your fellow Jaguars after your period five class at 9:15 a.m. “Honestly, I think the English Department is going to get smoked so hopefully we can put up a fight,” English teacher Danielle Towle said.

Media By: B. Cartwright
Reporting By: B. Cartwright

Varsity guard Kasen Lehman ‘25 prepares to pass the ball against Heritage in the jungle at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. “I thought th...
02/01/2025

Varsity guard Kasen Lehman ‘25 prepares to pass the ball against Heritage in the jungle at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. “I thought the game went alright, we got the win but we should’ve played much better,” Lehman said. The Jags won the game with the final score 67-58W. “I had a pretty good game but I could’ve played better and made more opportunities for my teammates.” The Jags’ next game is tonight at 7 p.m. in the jungle against Thunderidge. 

Media by: E. Brooks, S. Sow 
Reporting by: E. Brooks

During the Continental B League Championship, Julia Salas ‘26 provides support for Josie O’Meara ‘26 after her 200 yard ...
01/29/2025

During the Continental B League Championship, Julia Salas ‘26 provides support for Josie O’Meara ‘26 after her 200 yard individual medley at Heritage High School Jan. 25. The team placed fifth overall out of nine teams, scoring 53 points. “My favorite thing about this season was the team and the people I met,” Irelyn Bell ‘28 said. “They were so supportive and kind to me.”

Media by: M. Dysart
Reporting by: M. Dysart

Varsity point guard Cooper Ellwood ‘27 shoots in the jungle against the Chaparral High School Wolverines at 7 p.m. Jan 2...
01/26/2025

Varsity point guard Cooper Ellwood ‘27 shoots in the jungle against the Chaparral High School Wolverines at 7 p.m. Jan 24. The Jags are 1-1 in the 6A/5A Continental League. “I feel good about the game, everyone expected us to get blown out and we were up most of the game. As a team we just need to keep improving and playing together and running towards winning. Definitely see this as a growing point as Chap is a really good team and we proved we can compete and have chances to win. The most challenging portion of the season I would say is the beginning when not everyone knows their roles and how to play together as a team, but now that we are starting to understand it more and more we continue to show improvement,” Ellwood said.

Media by: Q. Barton
Reporting by: Q. Barton

Zach Verebelyi ‘27 works on his 15-minute creative building project in period three yearbook Jan. 24. This exercise was ...
01/25/2025

Zach Verebelyi ‘27 works on his 15-minute creative building project in period three yearbook Jan. 24. This exercise was to teach yearbook staff about collaborations and the relevancy of deadlines when creating the yearbook. “Originally we were aiming to make a plane, but we switched gears and turned it into more of a spaceship idea,” Shane Verebelyi ‘27 said.

Media by: T. Braucher
Reporting by: T. Braucher

In Jeffrey Nichols’ period four General Chemistry, Renya Schymik ‘26 and Zoe Shipley ‘27 work on a lab to test chemical ...
01/24/2025

In Jeffrey Nichols’ period four General Chemistry, Renya Schymik ‘26 and Zoe Shipley ‘27 work on a lab to test chemical reactions Jan. 22. The class is currently on their predicting products unit learning about balancing reactions and figuring out what type of reaction. “Today, we are doing a lab to test chemical reactions, the different types of reactions like decomposition,” Schymik said. “We’re learning how to balance equations and what happens to the elements, and how they turn into different elements.”

Media by: D. Avila
Reporting by: D. Avila, J. Depew

To celebrate the 2024-2025 Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) 5A Pom champions, varsity dance team captai...
01/23/2025

To celebrate the 2024-2025 Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) 5A Pom champions, varsity dance team captain Gianna Peterson ‘25 showcases the trophy Jan. 23 in the jungle. With a win this year, the Jags became back-to-back state champions, bringing them to a total of seven state championships. “It was a full circle moment since winning state my freshman and junior year as well, but what made the senior year win so much more special was to have a team so determined, selfless and passionate that I wouldn’t have wanted any other team to share my senior year with,” Peterson said.

Media By: B. Cartwright
Reporting By: B. Cartwright

Varsity center Mallori Spielmann ‘26 defends the ball during the game against Cherry Creek High School in the jungle at ...
01/21/2025

Varsity center Mallori Spielmann ‘26 defends the ball during the game against Cherry Creek High School in the jungle at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. Spielmann scored eight points and two assists. “The game was a little frustrating because we started doing very good but ended up letting them come back. I think this game will be good in helping us learn how to deal with pressure in a game and how to continue to play well the whole time,” Spielmann said. The Jags lost 55-69 L.

The team’s next game is against the Chaparral High School (CHS) Wolverines Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.

Media by: Q. Barton, B. Gosnell
Reporting by: Q. Barton

Douglas County School District (DCSD) announced a 90-minute delay for tomorrow, Jan. 21. The delay was called at 1:16 p....
01/20/2025

Douglas County School District (DCSD) announced a 90-minute delay for tomorrow, Jan. 21. The delay was called at 1:16 p.m. in an email to staff members. The delay was called in due to forecasted low temperatures across the district tomorrow. “I feel happy about the delay because I like sleeping in,” Asmi Patil ‘26 said.

Media by: D. Lee
Reporting by: D. Lee

In a regular season matchup against Cherry Creek High School, varsity forward Andrew Abner ‘25 covers his face after a 7...
01/19/2025

In a regular season matchup against Cherry Creek High School, varsity forward Andrew Abner ‘25 covers his face after a 78-82 L Jan. 15. The Jags went into quadruple overtime before giving up four unanswered points to Cherry Creek, resulting in their seventh loss of the season. “That was the first time in all of our lives that we went to four overtimes and we had to go through a lot of adversity and even though the outcome wasn’t what we wanted, we got better,” Abner said.

Media by: B. Cartwright
Reporting by: B. Cartwright

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On Feb. 15, varsity defenseman Sam Ballantine was mic’d up for the varsity boys ice hockey Senior Night game. Before the game, the team recognized the five seniors on the team: defenseman and captain Hunter Berven, forward Maxx Menzies, forward Grant Siroky, defenseman Sam Ballantine and defenseman Hayden Whitesell. The team played against Dakota Ridge High School (DRHS) for their final game of the season and beat them 4-0 W. “Being mic’d up on Senior Night was one experience that I will definitely not forget,” Ballantine said. “Senior Night definitely made me realize how much hockey means to me as it is rapidly coming to its end. Hockey has been a major part of my life ever since I was little and its time is fading. I’m ready for the playoffs, I am just gonna go out there and give it all I have as it could be the last hockey game I play.” Media by: A. Wenger Reporting by: A. Wood and A. Wenger #rockcanyonhighschool #rcrockmedia #rockmediaonline #therock #rchs #dcsd #douglascounty #castleview #hockey #senior #micup #seniornight #varsityhockey #wintersports

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