by AJ Nichols For the first time in school history, Bellbrook football is ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Division III state poll. The Golden Eagles earned the top spot after starting the 2026 season with a perfect 5-0 record. The ranking is another milestone for a team that has spent the offseason working toward a different kind of season. After finishing 6-4 last … Continue reading Bellbrook Football makes history with No. 1 ranking
by AJ Nichols The Bellbrook High School boys soccer team has started the 2026 season strong, opening the year with a 5-1-2 record. As of September 14, the Golden Eagles sit in second place in the Southwestern Division of the Southwestern Buckeye League. Bellbrook has already picked up wins against strong opponents, including Tipp City and Chaminade-Julienne. The Eagles have relied heavily on a strong … Continue reading Bellbrook boys soccer starts hot in their 2026 season
by A.J. Nichols Since early September, the U.S. administration has initiated strikes on boats trying to enter the U.S. through the Caribbean, alleging they were carrying numerous drugs. The initial strike on September 2 sank a speedboat the U.S. said was smuggling drugs. Eleven people aboard died, and an alleged second strike was ordered to kill survivors, according to reports. Dominic Hummel is a senior … Continue reading U.S. military destroys boats in the Caribbean
By: A.J. Nichols The United States Mint ended production of the penny coin on November 15 after 232 years. The penny was first made in 1792 featuring a woman with flowing hair symbolizing Liberty. The penny evolved with different people or symbols until 1909 when Abraham Lincoln appeared and remained on the penny until 2025. Debbie Franz and Josh Craig teach finance and business classes … Continue reading United States Mint to end production of the penny
By: A.J. Nichols As the temperature drops, wrestling, basketball, swimming and diving heats up as they start practices this week after a great fall sports season. Cross Country made a state championship appearance that included the boys team, and Morgan Dalton and Elsie Bruckhart representing the girls team. Varsity football made a playoff appearance but suffered an unfortunate loss to Alter High School in the … Continue reading Winter sports starting to heat up at Bellbrook High School
by AJ Nichols A lawsuit filed against the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) on October 15 concerns name, image, and likeness (NIL) for high school athletes. The lawsuit was led by Wayne High School football player Jamier Brown and his family. Brown is a top prospect in the 2027 class of Ohio State. “Like what’s allowed in other states, I want to be able … Continue reading OHSAA debating the future of NIL for high school athletes
By A.J. Nichols Bellbrook men’s soccer is currently 13-2-2 this season, and is looking to make a deep run in this year’s playoffs. “I would say one of our biggest strengths this year is the amount of returning starters on the team,” junior Noah Kosins said. “We only lost two starting seniors last year, and the experience of our team has helped us win big … Continue reading Bellbrook men’s soccer preparing for playoffs
by AJ Nichols Imagine a grueling week of practice that involves running, lifting, and hard workouts all to prepare for one race that can get you closer to your goals. That’s just another week for cross country runners Olive Varvel and Caden Fromm. Varvel and Fromm both run for the Bellbrook High School cross country team and have high hopes for the season. Varvel is … Continue reading Cross Country is a sport of time
by A.J. Nichols The Belbrook Boys golf team is off to a good start as they have placed well in multiple tournaments this season. Luke Wehner and Harrison Koesters are juniors at Bellbrook High School and play golf for the school. “I think the team’s chemistry is the strongest because all of us are friends and love to compete with each other,” Wehner said. “I … Continue reading Bellbrook boys golf held together by a tight group of friends
