By: Jordan Frantz Winter Color Guard is a competition sport full of costumed performers. These performers put on routines that involve tricks and tosses with rifles, flags, and sabres as well as dance choreography.   Bellbrook High School’s Winter Color Guard team, however, does more than just perform. “We tell a story to the audience,” junior member and tarp captain Jaelynn Nooks said.  The team has … Continue reading Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

By: Jordan Frantz Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is not someone who takes competition lightly. Whether Dean is slamming school records or earning a trip to the Swim and Dive State Championship, she is always finding a way to succeed. Dean is setting the bar high early for the future of Bellbrook Swim.  Dean is currently the record holder of four school records. She owns the … Continue reading Freshman swimmer Michelle Dean is in a league of her own

By: Alexis LeMieux At any boys and girls basketball games, you’ll see cheerleaders supporting the court athletes with chants and stunts. The sideline cheerleaders are part of a team known as Game Day cheer. There are a lot of different parts to Game Day cheer. “Game Day is true cheer, designed to get crowd involvement, and uses a lot of different props for that to … Continue reading Game Day cheerleaders wrap up their 2025 season

By: Evi Fromm Luke Kennard graduated from Franklin High School in 2015. During his high school years, he was forced to be reckoned with on the football field and basketball court, giving Bellbrook coaches a run for their money.  “He was the most talented player that we played against in my coaching experience of over 20 years,” former varsity basketball coach Perry Caldwell said. “We … Continue reading Franklin High School dedicates its new gymnasium to alumni and NBA player Luke Kennard

By: Kaylee Simmons The gym buzzed with excitement. Student fans dressed in jerseys for the ESPN spirit theme, prepared to celebrate the graduating seniors.  The annual winter sports senior night was held at 7:15 p.m. on January 31.  Bellbrook played Monroe in an intense game. The final score was 60-59, with Monroe winning.  “Senior night is a night for seniors to come in front of … Continue reading Winter senior night offers a chance for senior athletes to shine

by Caroline Polen When Ohio State defeated Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship on January 20, the game gained about 22.1 million views, making it the most-watched non-NFL sporting event.  When students and staff at BHS were asked their thoughts on the game, their answers varied. “We only root for the Buckeyes,” English Language Arts teacher Julie Giles said. “We are so happy … Continue reading Bellbrook High School reacts to Ohio State winning the College Football National Championship

By:Jordan Frantz Senior Austin Webb surpassed 1,000 career points on December 28. The Eagles traveled down to Hilliard Davidson High School in Columbus, where Webb only needed one point to reach 1,000.  Webb scored the first points of the game by hitting a 3 pointer. This basket made Webb a member of the 1,000 point club. The Eagles ended up losing the game; however, Webb … Continue reading Senior Austin Webb achieves the 1,000 point milestone 

By: Kaylee Simmons Weight rooms in schools are becoming a much bigger thing now. There are now more students and sports that use the weight room at school. “I think everyone’s understanding the value of strength training for their own personal fitness,” Charlie O’Dell, the athletic director at Bellbrook High School, said. “I think everyone understands that having a strong foundation or strength for your … Continue reading BHS is building a better weight room through private donations