by Meghna Kumar A ubiquitous challenge faced by many high school students is balancing homework with sports. Staying up late, studying for exams, and simply focusing after an arduous day of practice is difficult, and the consensus seems to be that success can only be achieved in one or the other: that you must choose between being an excellent athlete or an exceptional student. But … Continue reading Finding the Balance: School and Sports
by Meghna Kumar Bellbrook’s Mens Tennis Team recently competed in the Chaminade-Julienne Doubles Tournament on Saturday, May 4. Bellbrook finished the tournament tied in total match points with Milton Union, currently ranked ninth in the state of Ohio for Men’s Tennis, but after playing a series of three head-to-head matches Bellbrook claimed the CJ Doubles Tournament Title for the second year in a row. Bellbrook’s second doubles team … Continue reading Bellbrook Men’s Tennis Competes at Doubles Tournament
by Meghna Kumar Beginning on June 13 and ending on July 13, 2014, Brazil will hold the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup will kick off with a match between Brazil and Croatia in the Arena de Sao Paolo, also known as the Arena Corinthians. Thirty-two teams from all around the world compete in the games, but only one will win the 18 carat … Continue reading Brazil to Hold FIFA World Cup in 2014
by Harmony Takhar A match Saturday, May 3 occurred for boxers Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. However, Amir Khan allegedly signed a contract back in December to fight Mayweather. Mayweather says that he had no intention to fight Khan and he would prefer to fight someone for “a better match.” Khan and Mayweather have had Twitter fights about … Continue reading Amir Khan and Floyd Mayweather Fight Decision
by Harmony Takhar About two weeks ago there was an upset over NBA Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling’s rant on not wanting Magic Johnson at the Clippers game. Sterling’s racial comment has resulted in the ban of Sterling from the NBA and a push by NBA commissioners to sell the Clippers to a new owner. There have been many questions of whether or not Johnson would … Continue reading Magic Johnson on Buying the Clippers
by Harmony Takhar Spring is here once again and all basketball fans know what that means: the NBA playoffs. The following teams made the 2014 playoffs: Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Memphis Grizzlies. … Continue reading 2014 NBA Playoffs
by Emily Bunsold Spring has finally sprung in Bellbrook, and for the girls’ softball team, this officially means that it’s game on! The girls have been hard at work, putting in 110% in their practices to do their best in games. So far, their record is 5-7, and with the tough competition they’ve been put up against, they’re doing awesome so far! For Bellbrook sophomore, Nicole Licher, … Continue reading Spring = Softball!
by Meghna Kumar On Thursday, April 17, Bellbrook High School hosted the Golden Eagles Invitational for Track and Field. The Bellbrook Girls team ranked second overall, while the Boys team was ranked third overall. Oakwood High School ranked first for Girls and Valley View ranked first for the Boys. Though these rankings seem simple, they are achieved only through hard work and determination. The track … Continue reading Bellbrook Hosts Golden Eagle Invitational
by Mitch Powers March Madness has begun, and with it comes the chance to win a billion dollars from Warren Buffet, upsets, upsets of the people who didn’t win a billion dollars, and the improper use of the term bracket. According to Purdue OWL: “If the context of your quote might be unclear, you may add a few words to provide clarity. Enclose the added … Continue reading Uninformed Opinion: The Madness has Begun
by Allison Petkoff The Virginia Cavaliers beat the Duke Blue Devils on Sunday. The final score was 72-63. This game moves the Cavaliers on in the NCAA tournament. Before this game Duke was ranked number 7 and Virginia was ranked number 6. Because of these ranks the game would appear to be a good competition, but the Cavaliers won by 9 points, which is considered … Continue reading Virginia Beats Duke and Receives ACC Title
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