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Technology has given too much of an advantage in athletics

Annabel Long February 14, 2023

When people celebrate a swimmer’s broken world record or erupt in cheers at a one-handed end zone catch, they must remember that sometimes, looks can be deceiving. While it surely took these athletes...

Wrestling team expansion provides new opportunities for girls

Cece Bowling February 14, 2023

Standing on the wrestling mat with beads of sweat dripping down your face and the sound of cheers echoing in your ears can be an exhilarating experience for wrestlers. They chase the feeling of having...

New girls lacrosse coach hopes to bring energy, intensity

Jonah Young February 14, 2023

The girls lacrosse team welcomes assistant coach and Bexley alumni Kate Bridge as the head coach for the 2023 season, which will kick off this March. Bridge said she played lacrosse at the high school...

Traditions bring old, young teammates together with bonding experience

Annabel Long February 14, 2023

Sometimes, the best sports memories don’t come from winning the championship game, but from the team traditions along the way. Having both fun and sentimental team traditions can help teams become less...

Football team falls short against league rival Columbus Academy

Noa Pitstick November 16, 2022

The varsity football team fell to league rivals Columbus Academy Vikings 37-6 Friday, Oct. 14. Football Head Coach Mike Kerr said the team started the game off with a lot of energy and high expectations...

NFL concussion protocol does not go far enough to protect players

Andrew Zwick November 15, 2022

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. The rules and regulations of the National Football League (NFL) have tried to limit concussions and prevent...

Sailing team brings new, alternative sport to Bexley students

Alissa Shyshkova November 15, 2022

While most students devote their time to playing typical high school sports like soccer or basketball, some have spent their lives pursuing a more unique pastime: sailing. They navigate through rough...

Winter sports athletes strive for success in upcoming seasons

Bromley Phay November 15, 2022

As fall sports come to a close, winter athletes who have been training hard in the off-season are finally getting their shot to shine on both the court and in the water. Swim coach Sandy Sliwowski said...

College Football playoffs changes confuse viewers, increases blowouts

Sid Sivaraman September 27, 2022

The College Football Playoff (CFP) will be expanded from four to 12 teams starting in the 2026 season at the latest, though it could take effect as early as 2024, after a vote by the College Football Playoff...

Soccer player receives national attention

Chelsea Wasserstrom September 27, 2022

Senior soccer player Michael Brenner was nationally recognized on ESPN after his bicycle kick goal during the Columbus Academy game on Sept. 7 landed him the number five spot on ESPN’s top ten plays. Brenner...

Students, coaches find a newfound joy trading sports cards

Jonah Young September 27, 2022

Some may collect shoes, coins or even sea shells, but for some members of the high school the big money is in sports memorabilia. Trading and collecting valuable sports memorabilia is a fad that reached...

Senior Morgan Agriesti hit the ball at a MSL tournament Aug. 7th (Photo courtesy of Cindy Ryan)

Top athletes of September

Alina Lacki September 27, 2022

Freshman Amiya Bowles is a first singles varsity starter on the girls tennis team and has yet to lose a match this season. She is ranked first in Ohio and 19th nationally for the class of 2026, according...

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