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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...

Column: College basketball One-and-Done policy is outdated, needs to adapt to changes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

Spring Sports Preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Spring Sports Preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Cory Phillips and Emma Schiff March 13, 2025

Baseball Although junior Luke Deister said last baseball season wasn’t the strongest, he expects a winning record this year. "There are three new coaches this year," he added. "They've brought...

Pro/Con: Are Barstool accounts beneficial for school athletics?

Eli Rosen and Harper Dresbach February 13, 2025

Pro By Eli Rosen / Staff Reporter In recent years, Barstool accounts have gained national popularity because of the intense competition they create between schools. This...

Club hockey offers alternative path for student athletes

Evie Lippman, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

Hockey is a sport known for being fast paced, difficult to play and popular in cold, northern places like Canada. While hockey is still popular throughout Columbus, the urban environment and warmer weather...

Bowling team striking down pins along with school records

Cory Phillips, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

The girls varsity bowling team has won the Central Buckeye League and is breaking records this season. The girls team played in the CBL tournament Saturday, Feb. 1, where they placed third, clinching...

High school soccer divisions shift downward amid competitive balance changes

Eli Rosen, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

The Ohio High School Athletic Association created new soccer divisions for the 2024 season in order to balance the divisions based on the size of each school, which affected Bexley’s strength of schedule...

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