by Kacy Solomon Seniors at Bellbrook High School have come together for this year’s Powder Puff athletes. Powder Puff is an event during Bellbrook Homecoming week where the girls become the (flag) football players and the boys become the cheerleaders. Purple and White are the two opposing teams playing against each other on the new stadium turf October 2 at 7:15pm to see who the … Continue reading Powder Puff practices prepare for the big game
By: Jordan Frantz In late August, former athletic trainer at Bellbrook High School Mandy Woll stepped down. Woll took on a new athletic training position at Milford High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. With Woll’s withdrawal, the school welcomed a new athletic trainer, Mason Cooksey. This is Cooksey’s first full time position. “I started working for Premier Health in June of 2024 as a floating athletic … Continue reading New athletic trainer joins Bellbrook staff
By: Jordan Frantz July 5, 2024 the renovations on the Bellbrook High School track and turf were complete. New track, new paint, and new turf provide the athletes a whole new experience. The old track and turf in the high school stadium was 16 years old. Typically track and turf lasts around 10-12 years. “The old turf wasn’t terrible, but definitely needed a refresh,” senior … Continue reading Fall athletes at Bellbrook High School appraise the new track and turf
By: Kacy Solomon Over the summer, Bellbrook High School students interested in playing football started going to lifting and practices in order to make the team. This year, the varsity football team has four captains, seniors Jude Omiatek, Johnnie Brown, Kelvin Okechukwu-Ozor, and AJ Bratka. Each captain was picked by head coach Jeff Jenkins. Jude Omiatek Originally, Omiatek’s dad got him into playing football. “I’m … Continue reading BHS football team announces their captains for the Fall 2024 season
by Claire Cutting The Bellbrook girls’ cross country team hit the ground running with new head coach, Ann Alyanak, who replaced former head coach Shelby Herlihy this season after coaching Bellbrook’s middle school team. Growing up in Bluffton, Ohio, Alyanak, attended Bluffton High School, running cross country and track, as well as playing basketball. “I had more success in running. That was my favorite,” Alyanak … Continue reading Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach
By: Evi Fromm Varsity lacrosse players and sisters Ashtyn and Ava Praeter have both committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers in college as they enter their senior year. The girls are two of three triplets that attend BHS, including their brother Aiden who plays on the men’s lacrosse team. Although they have not always gravitated to play the same sports, “It just kind … Continue reading Ashtyn and Ava Praeter are double the trouble on the lacrosse field
By Reese McBride Draft Week is officially over. This year in college football, there was so much to see. Quarterbacks were particularly popular this year, with six of them going in the first round. Media pages were also alight with fans who were either happy or confused about their team’s picks. However, not a lot of people were upset about the draft as a whole. … Continue reading 2024 NFL Draft is in the books
by Cate Eberly This Summer Olympic games are being held in Paris from July 26-Aug 11. Over the 29 Summer Olympics that have been held, the sports have constantly changed. Millions of eyes will be turned to sports many have not heard of, but a majority of high school students will only watch sports they partake in themselves. Bellbrook High School Sophomore, Symone Costner, a … Continue reading The Olympics shed light on sports at lower levels
By: Cate Eberly This year with the number of athletes on the team exceeding 100 members, the track team is home to a diverse group of athletes. Many members see running as their main sport. Bellbrook High School sophomore Luke Henley has been a member of the track team since his 7th grade year. Beyond track, Henley is a part of other sports such as … Continue reading The track team holds a place for any athlete
By: Evi Fromm This summer, from Memorial Day to July 4, the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools Stadium will be closed to the public for much-needed renovations. During this time, the field will get completely new turf and the track will be resurfaced. “Many parts of the track are lacking rubber and there are holes that mess up our spikes,” junior pole vaulter and cross country runner … Continue reading Bellbrook’s stadium slated for renovation
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