What made the difference for Bellbrook Women’s Basketball?

by Lauren Redfern During the 2017-2018 Girls Basketball Season, Coach Jason Tincher preached to the team that the season is comparable to writing a book. While the book ended one chapter short on Friday, March 16, the Golden Eagles comprised a story that will be talked about for years to come. At one point during the the season the team had a record of 8-7. … Continue reading What made the difference for Bellbrook Women’s Basketball?

NCAA Teams under Investigation

by Lauren Redfern During the last few weeks the NCAA has been in the headlines for negative events. Men’s Basketball is at the center of the FBI Investigation. Multiple schools have been found for misconduct related to recruiting violations. The reports surfaced after the University of Louisville lost the appeal to the NCAA and was officially stripped of their 2013 National Championship for breaking several … Continue reading NCAA Teams under Investigation

A win away from a trip to State

by Lauren Redfern “One Win, One Chance and One Team” has been the theme for the Bellbrook Lady Eagle basketball team. The girls are preparing to play their 6th game of the postseason this Friday, March 9 versus the AP ranked 4th team in the state, the Tippecanoe Red Devils. The Red Devils and Golden Eagles have not played each other yet this season, but the … Continue reading A win away from a trip to State

Unique Hanukkah Traditions

by Lauren Redfern The evening of December 12 marked the start of Hanukkah for those of Jewish culture. The Jewish holiday lasts for 8 days and nights. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the ancient story goes like this: after a group of Jews took back the temple, they found only enough oil there to light the temple for one night. Miraculously, the oil … Continue reading Unique Hanukkah Traditions

Bellbrook’s Top 20 Christmas Songs

by Lauren Redfern The  Christmas season brings decorations, food, presents, traditions and music. Many people enjoy Christmas themed music so much, that it is all they listen to during December. With help from the 2017-2018 Yearbook Staff,  we created a Top 20 Christmas Song Playlist. Next time you are cuddled up in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate, turn on some … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Top 20 Christmas Songs

How to Make Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

by Lauren Redfern The holiday season is in full swing and with the holidays comes delicious food. Instead of taking the usual veggie tray to the annual party consider making Gingerbread Cookies that all your friends will love. Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup molasses 1 egg 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground … Continue reading How to Make Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

Golden Eagles win SWBL All Sport Title

by Lauren Redfern As the school year comes to an end, the sports seasons does as well. Bellbrook High School is in the Southwestern Buckeye League also referred to as SWBL. BHS offers over 20 varsity sports, with 20 competing for SWBL championships. The league has an All-Sports Trophy which is awarded to the school with the best score of rankings. For example, each season … Continue reading Golden Eagles win SWBL All Sport Title

Athlete Highlight: Bekah Vine

by Lauren Redfern The Girls Soccer team won the District Championship for the second year in a row. Senior goal-keeper and Captain Bekah Vine was a huge part in both District titles. Meet Bekah Vine: Grade: 12 Sports: Soccer and Basketball Favorite Soccer Memory: Winning districts back to back Junior and Senior year. Most Memorable Game or Play: tieing Alter or winning Districts in PKs … Continue reading Athlete Highlight: Bekah Vine

Fall Sports End Their Seasons at BHS

by Lauren Redfern Girls Cross Country won the SWBL Championship for the second year in a row, lead by freshman Avarie Faulkner running at 19:07 to place third. Not far behind in fifth was junior captain Elise Kemper. Fellow classmates Cara Fine and Minami Ford placed eighth and ninth running under the 20 minute mark. Rounding out the top ten was freshman Emily Pelfrey. Sophomore … Continue reading Fall Sports End Their Seasons at BHS

Golden Eagles soar at the BIT

By Lauren Redfern On September 23, Bellbrook played host to the 36th annual Bellbrook Cross Country Invitational. Over 500 runners took on the very challenging course. Four different races took place: high school boys, high school girls, and middle school boys and girls. High school runners find themselves running 3.1 miles through 6 river crossings, up multiple hills, and around hairpin turns. Runners from other … Continue reading Golden Eagles soar at the BIT