By Samantha Schulz Every year for the Powder Puff game, people from the senior class can sign up to participate in cheerleading in front of the student section while the seniors play football. Typically, members of the boys’ cross country team volunteer and get to do their own halftime show and learn all the sideline cheers. They wear old cheer uniforms, including the tops, skirts, … Continue reading Boys’ cheerleading team takes on Powder Puff

by Claire Cutting Bellbrook women’s soccer kicked off this season winning four games in the Southwestern Buckeye League (SWBL), and eight games overall. Behind the victories, there is a team with one big goal: state champions. “We always want to win state,” senior Julia Fleck said. “It’s always a long-term goal for us as a team.” Four-year varsity goalie, Jordan Frantz, agrees with Fleck. “No … Continue reading Bellbrook women’s soccer team has big dreams

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 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