Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline announces departure

By: Dominic Hummel A major shift is coming to the Ohio State football program as offensive coordinator Brian Hartline has officially announced he will be leaving the Buckeyes to become the next head coach at the University of South Florida, for a six year contract. The news broke just days after Ohio State wrapped up its regular season, creating a wave of reaction among fans, … Continue reading Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline announces departure

The new bowling team follows the same dynamic as the swim team

By: Aly West The past few years the Bellbrook Swim and Dive Team have been a secondary sport for students during the off season of their main sports. Often the swim team seeks participation with no prior experience required, while participants find it fun for the social and exercise aspect.  Josiah Wolverton, a senior at Bellbrook High School, plays on the men’s soccer team, competes … Continue reading The new bowling team follows the same dynamic as the swim team

Girls basketball returns for the 2025-2026 season

By: Alexis LeMieux The girls basketball started the season undefeated with dominant wins over Notre Dame Academy, Newark, Oakwood, and Monroe. With the start of the new season, there is a lot to look forward to. “I am most looking forward to the Waynesville game,” junior Lucy Warner said. “Waynesville is one of our biggest rivals, so the game is always intense and very close. … Continue reading Girls basketball returns for the 2025-2026 season

Ohio State and Michigan gear up for the rivalry of the year

By: Dominic Hummel In Ann Arbor, Michigan, two rival teams will go head-to-head to determine which is the best on Saturday, November 29. Dubbed “The Game,” it is one of the most anticipated matchups in college football. Every year, fans of each team tune in to watch. Both teams have been successful throughout the year, Ohio State being 10-0 and Michigan being 8-2 as of … Continue reading Ohio State and Michigan gear up for the rivalry of the year

New athletic facility plans to strengthen student programs

by Sean Markland Bellbrook High School is preparing for a major step forward in its athletic programs with plans for a new athletic facility that will expand opportunities for student athletes and strengthen the school’s sports community. According to Bellbrook’s athletic director, Charlie O’Dell, the idea for the new facility came from one issue: space. “The biggest thing is the weight room is too small,” … Continue reading New athletic facility plans to strengthen student programs

Social media is changing women’s college basketball 

By: Nora Scarbro Social media in sports is becoming more of an essential rather than just another thing to help with publicity. A big part of using social media is the players themselves gaining a platform or social recognition. For example, what has been deemed the “Caitlin Clark effect” has arguably changed the entire trajectory of women’s college basketball for good. Clark was a former … Continue reading Social media is changing women’s college basketball 

Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

By: Aly West Looking out into the stands, often little to no students show up to watch and support their friends at sports events outside than football and basketball. This is what led to Josh Craig, a business teacher at Bellbrook High School, to work towards increasing student attendance at games with his marketing class.  During the course, students do research towards a marketing report … Continue reading Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

Popular NBA figures caught in federal gambling investigation

By: Dominic Hummel A recent investigation became public and put the NBA fans and sports betters in shock. The investigation revealed a link between rigged poker games, illegal betting schemes, and the arrest of the Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. According to NBC News, “The extraordinary federal takedown led to the arrests of more than 30 people … Continue reading Popular NBA figures caught in federal gambling investigation

Winter sports starting to heat up at Bellbrook High School

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

Fall sports celebrate successful seasons overall

By: Alexis LeMieux As winter approaches, the fall sports are beginning to wrap up to make room for winter sports. Each fall sport ended with great accomplishments with games, meets, matches, and performances. Senior Lena Underbakke has been running cross country since her freshman year. Her team was able to end up as the league runners up, district champions, while also finishing 8th place in … Continue reading Fall sports celebrate successful seasons overall