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Sophomore Rylee Barno runs uphill during the state cross country meet. (Photo by Sydney Tyler)

Cross country team competes at states for fifth consecutive year

November 19, 2020

For the fifth year in a row, the cross country team competed in the state meet at Fortress Obetz stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, with the girls and boys varsity team finishing 10th and 16th, respectively.  Junior...

Fantasy football allows students to get closer to the game

Fantasy football allows students to get closer to the game

November 11, 2020

Twenty years ago, fans of the NFL could only dream of playing a game in which they are the coach, owner and general manager of their very own NFL team. However, that dream has become a reality thanks to...

Girls varsity basketball coach Brycen Baugh instructs his team about defense during practice. (Photo by Sydney Tyler)

Winter sports to take place amid COVID-19 restrictions

November 10, 2020

After an unconventional fall sports season, winter sports are expected to begin in the coming weeks, and despite health and safety worries, coaches are ready to implement whatever measures necessary...

The cheer team perfects their routine positions that they will perform for upcoming competitions. (Photo by Sydney Hoffman)

High school cheerleading adds new competition team

November 10, 2020

As last year's Division III State Champions, the cheerleading team is coming back even bigger this year with a brand new competition team. Head cheer coach Brooke Wojcik said that both participants...

Sophomore Nicholas Minkin

Sophomore changes the game with new hype videos for sports

October 9, 2020

Some athletes choose to listen to music while others might do special stretches or have a team cheer to get excited for a sporting event. Thanks to sophomore Nicholas Minkin, there’s a new way for...

Coaches adapt to new COVID-19 restrictions, loss of offseason training

October 9, 2020

COVID-19 disrupted the lives of many Americans this year, forcing them to adapt to many new protocols to ensure safety. In response to the pandemic, the district’s administrators settled on a series...

New boys soccer coach Jason Goggins participates in drills with team members during practice. (photo by Talia Kahan)

Boys soccer team kicks off season with new coach

October 8, 2020

The boys soccer team’s new coach, Jason Goggins, has brought Bexley a new coaching technique that he believes will greatly assist the team. Goggins said that he has had success with his coaching...

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