Bellbrook Winter Guard Preps for WGI

by Bridget Richard Camryn Potter, a sophomore at BHS, talked to Eagle View News about the upcoming winter guard competition and their season so far. Q: How many different winter guard teams does Bellbrook have this year? Which one are you on? A: There are three groups in the Bellbrook Color Guard program, the Belles (Elementary), Bellbrook Jr. High Winterguard, and the Bellbrook Open Class … Continue reading Bellbrook Winter Guard Preps for WGI

Why Synchronized Skating Should Be An Olympic Sport

By Bridget Richard As an athlete, there is no comparable feeling to viewing the Olympics every two years. There is an always overwhelming sense of camaraderie, sportsmanship, national and international pride, and bewilderment from the capabilities of the human body. People young and old are humbled and inspired by stories of tragedy and triumph that take place through acts of physical exertion. So imagine my … Continue reading Why Synchronized Skating Should Be An Olympic Sport

Bellbrook’s Swim Team Succeeds at State

by Meghna Kumar Recently, Bellbrook High School’s Swim and Dive teams attended the state swimming championships. The competition is split into two sections, “There is a qualifying round and then finals,” sophomore swimmer Henry Wong explained, “for boys qualifying was on Thursday and finals on Friday,” February 27 and 28. After qualifying for finals, Wong swam the 200 free relay along with John Sampson, Drew Breese and … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Swim Team Succeeds at State

Marshawn Lynch: “I’m just here so I won’t get fined”

By Maria Gerbic Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch stirred up controversy with impatient reporters during Super Bowl XLV’s media day. Lynch rarely speaks to reporters and prefers his privacy.  He responded to each question he was asked with, “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” in order to boycott his requirement to speak to the press on Media Day.  The league fined Lynch $50,000 … Continue reading Marshawn Lynch: “I’m just here so I won’t get fined”

New Season Begins for Girls’ Basketball

by Caroline Wong This coming 2014-2015 basketball season is under the wing of head varsity coach Jason Tincher and assistant coaches Lynzee Johnson and Jeff Eckley. Below, senior Hannah Songer, a star varsity player, and freshman Gabby Boyer, a key player on the Junior Varsity team, share their insight on the teams this year. Hannah Songer Q: How does the team compare this year to … Continue reading New Season Begins for Girls’ Basketball

Ohio State Buckeyes Beat Michigan Wolverines 42-28

by Emily Engle (picture from Greg Bartram of USA TODAY sports) Saturday, November 29, the Ohio State Buckeyes played the Michigan Wolverines in their biggest rivalry game of the season and won, 42 to 28.  This brought the Buckeyes to a now 11 and 1 record, with their only loss being to Virginia Tech in the second game of the season. The game nearly passed … Continue reading Ohio State Buckeyes Beat Michigan Wolverines 42-28

Legendary Soviet Hockey Coach Viktor Tikhonov Dies

by Jackie Thompson Viktor Tikhonov, revered as one of the greatest names in hockey, died during the night on November 24 as a result of a prolonged illness. The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) reported that he had been receiving home treatment for an illness that had left him unable to walk in recent weeks. He was 84. Despite having lead the Soviet National Hockey team to … Continue reading Legendary Soviet Hockey Coach Viktor Tikhonov Dies