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Seniors score big trying out different athletic endeavors

Seniors score big trying out different athletic endeavors

Harper Reinhard April 17, 2024

  In the midst of their last year at the high school, some seniors have decided to break from the norm and begin an entirely new sport within their final year of high school. During the familiar...

Marius Garcia becomes first Bexley wrestling state champion since 1985

Marius Garcia becomes first Bexley wrestling state champion since 1985

Lulu Stark April 17, 2024

Junior Marius Garcia prepares to attack his opponent at the state tournament March 10. (Photo courtesy of Marius Garcia) Hours of hard work, long practices and intense pressure paid off as junior Marius...

Influencers bring positives to the NFL despite recent controversy

Elijah Horne March 12, 2024

This NFL season, we saw something that we have never seen before: how an influencer can take professional sports to new heights by expanding viewership and adding more value to the game. In 2023, Kansas...

Junior Dylan Horn clears the ball across the field to his offensive teammates Saturday, March 2 at Resolute Athletic Complex. (Photo by Livi Tuber)

Students reignite old passions in indoor soccer leagues

Bella McMaster March 12, 2024

Junior Dylan Horn clears the ball across the field to his offensive teammates Saturday, March 2 at Resolute Athletic Complex. (Photo by Livi Tuber) The contrast between the players is staggering: some...

Spring sports preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Spring sports preview: Lions prepare for upcoming spring season

Bexley Staff March 12, 2024

By Hunter Osburn and Zach Topolosky / Guest Reporter and Staff Reporter Photos by Livi Tuber, Hunter Osburn and Zach Topolosky Boys Lacrosse Junior captain Henry Pitts said he is mostly looking...

Aspiring students seek experience as athletic trainers

Ethan Solomon February 13, 2024

During the day, they are seemingly normal high school students. However, once the final bell rings, they transform into athletic trainers, helping keep athletes safe and bringing them back to full health.  Eager...

Jesse Padgett helps instruct senior Pauline Vidal on the proper deadlifting form during her preseason lacrosse lift. (Photo by Elliot Larky)

Jesse Padgett pushes athletes to be their best

Elliot Larky February 13, 2024

Jesse Padgett helps instruct senior Pauline Vidal on the proper deadlifting form during her preseason lacrosse lift. (Photo by Elliot Larky) From raising two little boys to coaching countless teens...

Transfer portal creates college athletics chaos

Bexley Staff February 13, 2024

By Hunter Osburn / Guest Reporter The number of collegiate athletes who have entered the NCAA Football transfer portal has increased drastically over the past few years after its creation in 2018....

February Athletes of the Month

February Athletes of the Month

Bella McMaster February 13, 2024

Junior Millie Evans girls varsity swim (Photo by Alex Flamm) Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment this season?  A: My biggest accomplishment would have to be the new school...

Students face punishments after losing fantasy football leagues

Students face punishments after losing fantasy football leagues

Elijah Horne February 13, 2024

Senior Nolan Place has assorted food products dumped on him as punishment for losing his fantasy football league. (Photo courtesy of Nolan Place) With every winner there must also be a loser: in fantasy...

Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

Girls basketball defeats rivals Columbus Academy

Bexley Staff December 18, 2023

Sophomore Molly Carlisle prepares to shoot a free throw in the game against Columbus Academy Dec. 5. (Photo by Livi Tuber) By Noa Pitstick and Andrew Zwick / Sports Editors The girls basketball...

Professional football remains safe for athletes despite rising concern

Henry Elmore December 18, 2023

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...

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