by Maria Gerbic Johnny Quinn, member of the U.S Bobsled Team and ex-football and track star, gained immediate media attention after he posted a picture on Twitter that quickly went viral. The picture he took was of a destroyed bathroom door. Quinn was trapped inside for several minutes and pounded on the bathroom walls, desperate to get the attention of his teammates. His panicked call … Continue reading Johnny Quinn: Olympic Bobsledder and Internet Celebrity

by Bridget Richard Writing on the sports beat for your local newspaper does not mean only discussing touchdowns and lay-ups. There are a plethora of other off-beat sports, as well. And especially with the debate of whether or not playing video games competitively is a sport or not, it’s important to remember what already is considered a sport. Never, fear– according to listofsports.com, cheerleading is counted … Continue reading Did You Know? Interesting Official Sports

by Bridget Richard Curling is the tragically forgotten Olympic sport. Amongst the heated hockey tournaments and ski jumps, the enticing and epic game of curling is usually shoved aside. This year, two teams of four are training and preparing for their biggest battle yet at the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Armed with the classic stone and broom, the two American teams are perfecting their strategy and … Continue reading Thrilling News in Curling

New York Giants player Victor Cruz is said to have a concussion after attempting to receive a pass by Eli Manning and landing on his head during their game on Sunday, December 15 against Seattle. With only two more games this season, Cruz’s head injury may keep him from playing again this season. Students at BHS need to be aware of the danger of concussions … Continue reading Giants player faces concussion

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