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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...

Athletes of the Month

Bexley Staff February 23, 2022

Freshman swimmer Millie Evans Junior wrestler Zeke Poulos Junior basketball player Sofie Sheridan Senior basketball player Chris Mitchell Q: What are your goals for this season?A:...

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...

Controversial team names long overdue for change

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

Over the past few years, we have started to rid our culture of names and traditions that have problematic backgrounds. Among these, sports team names have been criticized for racist connotations. The...

Senior Chris Mitchell dribbles down the court at basketball practice. (Photo by Carolyn Islay)

Winter sports coaches, athletes working to get season underway in next few weeks

Bexley Staff November 17, 2021

As fall sports are coming to a close, the gym doors are opening, wrestling mats are being rolled out and the pool is being refilled in anticipation of the winter sports season. Girls basketball coach...

Boys soccer team ends season in district semi finals matchup

Boys soccer team ends season in district semi finals matchup

November 17, 2021

After earning the top seed in the district, the boys soccer team fell to Granville 1-0 in the district semifinal Oct. 24. The Lions finished with a 10-4-4 record and won their first league title since...

Field hockey team loses to Granville on buzzer beater goal

Field hockey team loses to Granville on buzzer beater goal

Bexley Staff October 11, 2021

The varsity field hockey team lost their last home game 1-0 against league opponent Granville Wednesday, Sept. 29. Bexley began the first half with three saves for senior captain Sally Sauer and two...

Students show their skills as most elite athletes of the month

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

Grace Heilman Senior Grace Heilman put on a show with a record-breaking performance in the girls soccer game against Wellington on Sept. 13. Heilman broke the record for points in a game by recording...

Vaccines prove essential for high school athletes

Bexley Staff October 5, 2021

  Football Friday nights, packed student sections and late night bus rides signal the return of a normal season for the high school’s student athletes. That regularity may not last for long, however,...

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