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Junior sprinter looks to build on previous accomplishments

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

The runner steps into the blocks. His nerves settle and his breath begins to steady. He begins to drown out the cheers and chatter despite the pressure of the situation. He has made it all the way to...

New coaches look into introduce fresh perspectives for upcoming seasons

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

The high school is welcoming three new varsity head coaches for the baseball, girls tennis and football teams starting this spring and next fall. Bexley alumni Brett Counts will coach the baseball team,...

Boys lacrosse coach sets standards for program to accomplish goals

Bexley Staff April 18, 2022

As the stadium lights shine on the turf on a cold, rainy spring night, the high school boys lacrosse team trains in the hopes of solidifying itself as a historic Bexley program. Entering his third season,...

Competition cheer teams win states for third consecutive year

Bexley Staff March 22, 2022

The competition cheer teams placed first in two different events after competing in the state championships for the third year in a row Saturday, Feb. 26. Junior Keira Murray explained within the cheer...

Swim teams compete in the state meet after record-breaking season

March 22, 2022

The swim teams competed in the state meet Feb. 24-26 at the Canton Hall of Fame Aquatic Center with the girls and boys finishing 16th and 29th, respectively. Six swimmers qualified for the state meet...

Softball team welcomes new coach, prepares for start of season

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Joshua Abbott, the new head coach of the high school softball team, and new assistant coach Chelsea Raker have started preseason training for their first season with the team. Abbott said he’s coached...

Juniors Sydnie Smith and Madison Ingram celebrate at practice. (Photo by Carolyn Islay)

Winter sports resume after COVID-19 spike among coaches, players

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

A recent spike in COVID-19 cases has caused multiple winter sports to cancel or postpone several practices and games. Varsity girls basketball coach Brycen Baugh said that three of their games and four...

Girls, boys swim teams break records at two January meets

Girls, boys swim teams break records at two January meets

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

The girls and boys swim teams competed in a tri-meet at Columbus Academy Jan. 7, finishing first and second respectively. At the Mt. Gilead meet Jan. 15, the boys finished 20th and girls 25th out of...

NIL provides athletes based on their athletic performance

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

As national spring signing day approaches for many high school athletes, there is an added element in top prospects’ college decisions. The NCAA’s approval of athletes’ ability to profit off of their...

Junior John Laing passes his competitor at the state meet Nov. 6. (Photo by Gigi Lewis)

Girls, boys cross country compete in states finishing 14th, 20th respectively

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

The boys and girls cross country teams competed in states Nov. 6, with the girls placing 14th and the boys finishing 20th. Assistant coach Jeff Landis said he was overall pleased with both teams’...

The girls soccer team celebrates following their win over Fairfield Union at the regional final game Nov. 6. (Photo by Leah Baumann)

Girls soccer advances to state semifinals game for the first time since 2009

Bexley Staff December 9, 2021

The girls soccer team ended their season in the state final four this year with a record of 13-7-2, their furthest tournament run since 2009. After winning district semifinals Oct. 27 against Heath...

Senior Robby Meyer practices golf at Wolfe Park. (Photo by Bennett Bloebaum)

Senior golfer qualifies for district finals, shoots a 72 to cap off final season

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

Senior golfer Robby Meyer made it to the Division 1 district final this year by shooting a 72 at sectionals. Boys golf coach Jimmy Ryan said he was impressed by his playoff performance. “He qualified...

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