AHS Rocket Launch

Spring Sports at Assumption

Lucy Waldridge and Sydney Doyle • April 15, 2024

This spring, Assumption athletics has been busy with four different sports in full swing. Captains from our Assumption lacrosse, softball, track and tennis teams each got an opportunity to tell the Assumption...

Amazing Assumption Athletes: AG Gibson

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer • April 15, 2024

Assumption athletics have always excelled due to the high level of talent produced at the high school level. But, while the rest of the Assumption community enjoyed the highly anticipated Mission Week...

Assumption Senior Taryn Morris Making History

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer • February 13, 2024

On February 6, Assumption High School senior Taryn Morris achieved a special accolade after scoring her 1,000th career point against Butler High School. This achievement was very special for Morris, as...

Team Pink: Preparation for the Big Day

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer • January 30, 2024

Pink and White. The most anticipated game of the year where four schools that battle it out in the name of cancer research. But what will this year look like for Team Pink? I spoke to 2nd-year head coach,...

Aiming High: A Glimpse into Archery

Erin Hynes, Online Media Editor • January 25, 2024

Archery is one of the many sports offered at Assumption, and even though archery often goes largely unnoticed, our team performs well consistently. The season runs through winter, with practices starting...

Welcoming New Coaches to the AHS Community

Lucy Waldridge, Ava Adams, and Sydney Doyle • December 12, 2023

As the winter sports season begins, some teams are under new leadership this year. This upcoming basketball season is looking a little different for the Rockets. Following the exit of the former...

Assumption Fall Athletes Signing Day

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer • December 4, 2023

In October, the Rocket Launch highlighted three fall athletes in depth on their journey to the collegiate level. On November 8, Assumption celebrated the 15 fall athletes who signed to further their athletic...

Thanksgiving Football Predictions

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer • November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without the National Football League. The stage is set, so let’s see how Assumption students predict the outcomes for these six teams on this special holiday! 12:30...

Goal, Swish and Homerun: Life of an Assumption Tri-Sport Athlete

Lucy Waldridge • November 17, 2023

Life for any high school athlete is difficult, but what about a tri-sport athlete! Well, Assumption High School as their very own super athlete, Junior Lauren Campisano. In her third year of athletics...

A Look into Assumption Field Hockey, Soccer and Cross-Country 2023 Seasons

Ava Adams, Sports Writer • October 31, 2023

Our field hockey, soccer and cross-country teams have been training hard this fall season. The fall sports are slowly coming to an end with a strong finish. We talked to seniors from each of the three...

Bonding with the AHS Golf and Volleyball Teams

Lucy Waldridge, Sydney Doyle, and Lydia Hubbs • October 4, 2023

This month, we highlighted Assumption’s golf and volleyball teams on WAHS: The Rocket Launch. We reviewed their success and how it’s directly related to their relationships away from competition. After...

Fall Athletes Committed to Their Future

Lucy Waldridge, Sports Writer • September 28, 2023

The college application for most seniors is a stressful time. This process may come easier for some students at Assumption, primarily those who are choosing to continue their sport at the collegiate level. While they still must apply, similarly to their peers who don’t participate in athletics, the number of colleges to focus on is only one. Check out some of our fall committed athletes who have taken the next step in their athletic journey.