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February Athletes of the Month

Junior Millie Evans girls varsity swim Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment this season?  A: My biggest accomplishment would have to be the new school record  I set for the 100 butterfly with a time of 54.15 seconds. Q: Who has been your biggest role model/motivation? A: Being around people who want to get […]

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Students face punishments after losing fantasy football leagues

With every winner there must also be a loser: in fantasy football the goal is to win, but the real objective is to not finish last. Senior Dylan Guistolise said he placed last in his fantasy football league this year. His punishment was to drink a gallon of milk before running a mile. “Our league […]

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Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

By Noa Pitstick and Andrew Zwick / Sports Editors The girls basketball team defeated Columbus Academy 38-35 in a second half comeback Dec. 5.  Bexley had five turnovers in the first two minutes, allowing Academy to start off on a 14-2 run, girls varsity basketball coach Brycen Baugh said.  However, Bexley managed an 8-0 run […]

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Professional football remains safe for athletes despite rising concern

While watching season-ending injuries on live TV, many are beginning to ask how players can keep up with taking hits week after week. As football players grow bigger and stronger, is the NFL becoming too dangerous for  players? Injuries in football became a point of serious debate as a result of Buffalo Bills safety Damar […]

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Bexley alumni adapt, thrive amidst new college teams

Competition rises, stress increases and the balance of academics and athletics becomes unbearable, but four determined alumni have reached their goal. Years of hard work and dedication have paid off for these student-athletes who overcame obstacles to play at the next level. Sydnie Smith, a freshman discus and shot put thrower at The University of […]

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Boys cross country team competes in state tournament

The boys cross country team competed in states Nov. 4, placing ninth out of 20 teams.  Junior Holden Gohs finished 16th out of 182 competitors, with a time of 16:05.  Gohs believes the team’s dedication and effort led them to success at the statewide race.  “Everyone worked at every race,” Gohs said. “We don’t wait […]

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Athletes, coaches believe superstitions help lead their teams to victory

No matter the sport, many athletes and coaches are willing to do everything in their power to succeed. This includes a wide variety of pregame superstitions that athletes and coaches believe contribute to their team’s success.    When former head cheerleading coach Brooke Wojcik was planning on going to her first state championship competition, she ended […]

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Boys soccer team falls in fourth round of tournament play

The boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Bishop Watterson High School Oct. 28 in double overtime during the district final of the state tournament. The tournament began Wednesday, Oct. 18 at home against Buckeye Valley High School. The game started slowly, with only one goal in the first half from senior Nolan Place. In the […]

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November Athletes of the Month

Senior Isabel Niermeyer girls varsity soccer Q: How many years have you played your sport?  A: I have been playing soccer since I was 5, so around 12 or 13 years. I started playing club soccer when I was 9. Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment this season?  A: My biggest accomplishment is beating […]

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Amiya Bowles wins consecutive state championships

Sophomore Amiya Bowles won her second girls tennis state title Friday, Oct. 20 with a final score of 6-1, 6-2. After preparing for the match all season long with her dad, Bowles came ready to take down opponent Martha Thompson from Indian Hill High School for the second year in a row, she explained.  Bowles […]