by Kate Barton Walter Thurmond is a National Football League player for the Seattle Seahawks and is suspended from playing for four games because of his recently discovered use of drugs, which are banned by the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse (non-PED). This is another major blow to the Seahawks after their recent loss of Brandon Browner to a groin injury. This topic … Continue reading Don’t Do Drugs or You’ll Get Dropped

By Kate Barton and Bridget Richard On November 15 at Bellbrook Middle School, many people gathered in support of the PINK basketball game that raised money and support for breast cancer. The PINK game is held every year in support of Gayle Joyner, a former Bellbrook resident who had breast cancer. Miami Valley Hospital and Ritter’s Frozen Custard sponsored the event. Admission was $5 and … Continue reading Basketball for Breast Cancer

By Kate Barton On their home turf in Fenway Park in Boston, the Red Sox won the world series against the St. Louis Cardinals on their sixth game, 6 to 1. After the game on Wednesday, October 30 ended, fans poured out of Fenway Park and celebrated. This is the Red Sox’s third title in ten years. Red Sox player Ellsury stood out in the … Continue reading A Win for Boston

by Casey Murphy The girls’ and boys’ cross country teams this season did remarkable. The weekend of October 13, both teams competed in the SWBL meet at Milton Union High School. The girls’ team placed second and boys placed third. This season both teams ran at several meets and performed proficiently, taking home many third, second and even first place finishes. “Each runner progressed very much … Continue reading Cross Country making its mark!

by Nick Martin The compacted dirt underneath your rubber sole. The pounding in your toe after stubbing it on the third root in the past five minutes. Both of these sensations are nothing compared to the main drawback of running long distances occasionally, hardly breathing through burning lungs (in other words nearing cardiac arrest). What else do you need than a butt-kicking route and a Taylor … Continue reading Opinion: Confessions of a Self-Proclaimed Runner

by Nick Martin It’s that time of year again; the air is colder, the weather is drearier, and, yes, the soccer State Tournament has come again. The Bellbrook boys’ soccer team has an impressive record of 12-3-1 and league record of 10-1-1, winning the SWBL record for the 22nd consecutive year. Despite losing most of their starters and major powerhouse Eric Lynch, who has become … Continue reading Boys Soccer Soars to District Final

by Adele Hardwick Bellbrook Swim Team season is starting up this winter and the swimmers are encouraging avid swimmers to be a part of this team. The sign up meetings have begun recently. The swimmers have high hopes for this season, since their past seasons have been very productive. Senior Eileen Robertson, officially taking the role of Varsity Captain for Bellbrook Swim Team, has high … Continue reading Bellbrook Team dives into successful season

by Adele Hardwick Adrian Peterson’s two year old son, Tyrese Robert Ruffin, passed away in the hospital on October 9 from an assault. Peterson found out what happened before a game, but he continued to play for the Vikings against the Carolina Panthers. Peterson had just discovered that he actually had a son two months before his death. The mother contacted him, asking for financial aid for … Continue reading Adrian Peterson has dedication through tough times

by Adele Hardwick Bellbrook Cross Country team had a meet on a Tuesday night so the coaches and the captains explained why staying hydrated is so important to having a successful race. Brad Miller, a Co- Captain explains, ”Staying hydrated is key because the water aids your muscles. When a runner is dehydrated they will get tired as well as have headaches so their running … Continue reading The Race is half the battle