Aaron Hernandez: Verdict is Out

By: Harmony Takhar Aaron Hernandez, previous New England Patriots player, was sentenced to natural life in prison without the possibility of parole on a count of first-degree murder of his former friend, Odin Lloyd. He was also guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm. This trial has been ongoing since 2013 and a verdict was finally reached on April 15, 2015. He had pleaded not … Continue reading Aaron Hernandez: Verdict is Out

Athlete of the Week: Anna Starkey

By: Rachel Heinz Athlete of the Week: Anna Starkey Sport: Softball Position: Left Field/ Second Base When did you start playing softball? I started when I was 7 years old because my brother played baseball and I wanted to play it too. What makes you love playing softball? It’s more relaxed than sports such as soccer and football, but it is still exciting to play and … Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Anna Starkey

Bellbrook Students to Play College Athletics

By: Rachel Heinz Bellbrook High School’s graduating class of 2015 will be sending 9 highly talented students to further their education while playing college athletics. Monica Hennen will be playing soccer for Wright State University. “I am most looking forward to the traveling aspect of college athletics. I think it’s a great opportunity for college students to see landmarks and cities throughout the United States … Continue reading Bellbrook Students to Play College Athletics

March Madness 2015 Goes to Duke

By:Harmony Takhar March Madness took place from March 17-April 6 2015. The winner this year was Duke. The prediction was that University of Kentucky was to win, as they were the champions last year and there team was stacked with phenomenal players. There was a suggested 49% chance for Kentucky to be the champs this year. Kentucky still managed to reach the final four, but … Continue reading March Madness 2015 Goes to Duke

UD Flyers Basketball Overcomes Adversity

By Maria Gerbic The University of Dayton Flyers Men’s Basketball team is wrapping up a successful regular season with a 23-7 record. Under leadership of head coach Archie Miller, Flyers overcame major adversity when two of their star players, Devin Scott and Jaylin Robinson, were kicked off of the team for what has been revealed as multiple campus thefts. Both players had already been dealing … Continue reading UD Flyers Basketball Overcomes Adversity

Bellbrook Wrestling Heads to State

By Maria Gerbic As the winter sports season comes to a close, Bellbrook Wrestling is preparing to send four athletes to Columbus March 12-15 for the OHSSA state tournament. The athletes who placed at districts are Cameron Kelly, Ben Schram, Tyler Wiederholt, and Max Neiling. The four competed at districts March 7 and placed in each individual weight class. Seniors Ben Schram and Cameron Kelly, … Continue reading Bellbrook Wrestling Heads to State