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: 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

By: Evi Fromm Spring sports have begun to see shifts in the number of athletes who come out to play. While the track teams are seeing high numbers, other sports such as boys’ tennis, girls’ softball, and girls’ lacrosse are struggling to pull in enough athletes. Due to the change in the size of these teams, athletes have noticed that some of the team functions … Continue reading Spring sports see changes at BHS

by Reese McBride “Encouraging.” “Down for whatever.” “A dawg in the paint.” These are all ways that fellow teammates describe Bellbrook Men’s Basketball lone senior, Kellen Solomon.  Solomon has been playing with the Bellbrook Eagles for six years and has been playing varsity basketball for three of those years. This season, Solomon averaged 14.5 points a game with a total of 46 assists. He is … Continue reading Bellbrook sends off one basketball senior, Kellen Solomon

By: Evi Fromm Mia Nazarenus placed 6th and Connor Spriggs placed 12th at the state diving competition. Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools sent eight athletes to the state tournament in Canton this year. “Bellbrook has always had a good presence at the state meet,” swim coach Rob Johnson said. On Monday, February 19, junior Connor Spriggs participated in the Boys Division II diving meet. Spriggs began diving … Continue reading Bellbrook Swim & Dive goes to State