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Head coach Ryan Day stands in front of the Ohio State Football Team. (Fair use Sports Illustrated)

Ohio State football expectations high after last year’s success

Kellen Diffley, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

The Ohio State football team is currently ranked number one in college football, and  coming off of last year’s national championship, expectations for this season are at an all-time high. After...

Senior Everett Lynch and sophomore Owen Comes converse before their race.

Cross country standouts seconds away from breaking school record

Ari Kopp, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Breaking a school record is never easy, but senior Everett Lynch and sophomore Owen Comes believe they are within reach of the boys cross country record of 15 minutes, 46 seconds for a 5k.  “Hopefully,...

The logo of the Bexley Gridiron Club. (Fair use Bexley Gridiron Club)

New digital newsletter sparks interest among football fans

Charlie Magee, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

The Bexley Gridiron Club has launched a new digital newsletter for the 2025-26 football season, featuring stories by student reporters covering high school, middle school and youth teams. Volunteer...

Athletic Hall of Fame inducts four new members

Adam Merzel, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Four alumni athletes–Beverly Greene Weston, Wendy Sweney, Shelby Cheses and Leah Levey Balay–as well as coach Scott Dempsey, were inducted into the Bexley Athletic Hall of Fame during a celebratory...

Members of the boys soccer team listen to directions from their coach on the Cassingham field.

Boys soccer team bounces back after injuries to key players

Quinn Simons, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

During the Aug. 30 Jonathan Alder 0-0 draw, the boys soccer team lost three key players due to in-game injuries. Over the next few games, multiple defenders, midfielders and strikers also went out. The...

Seniors pursue athletics, academics at the next level

Eli Rosen, Emma Schiff and Allison Lefkowitz May 15, 2025

Samantha Jay: Capital University After many years of dedication and receiving numerous offers from universities, Capital University’s athletic and academic program seemed like the perfect place for...

Student-athletes commit to compete at Division l level

Eli Rosen, Emma Schiff and Allison Lefkowitz May 15, 2025

Marius Garcia: University of Pennsylvania Years of dedication, pressure from many and long hours in the gym have finally paid off for senior Marius Garcia as he has committed to further his academic...

Senior Reed Solar drives past a defender in an overtime game against Bishop Watterson March 28 at home.

Boys lacrosse seniors provide depth through experience

Emma Schiff, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Last season, the boys lacrosse team relied on only one senior to guide success and authority on the field, but with a senior class of 13 players this year, the team is equipped for a shift in leadership.  Head...

High stakes fandom: underage students gamble on sport games

Eli Rosen, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

Teenagers are diving into the world of sports betting nationwide, risking more than just their allowance as online gambling is becoming easier to access. A survey of 200 Bexley High School students...

Pro/Con: Is technology necessary for sports to make games more fair?

Lilah Solove and Zoe Geldis April 17, 2025

Pro By Lilah Solove / Staff Reporter As technology rapidly expands into the sports world, many sports such as basketball and tennis have started to implement AI technology into their...

Column: College basketball One-and-Done policy is outdated, needs to adapt to changes

Preston Parker and Bella McMaster March 13, 2025

Most athletes have the dream of making it to the professional level, spending countless hours of effort and training to get better and better each day. With the addition of One-and-Done, this dream is...

Monus and Drummond win states, girls swim team places third

Monus and Drummond win states, girls swim team places third

Miranda LaBine, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Sophomore diver Jackson Monus and freshman swimmer Katie Drummond are state champions, and the girls swim team finished third in the State Championship Feb. 17-21. Monus won his second consecutive...

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