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Vice Principal Ryan Patti participates in a pep rally for spring sports.

High School Staff Takes Two

May 6, 2019

The BHS staff avenged last year's loss in basketball, winning two volleyball games against BMS staff on Friday, May 3 in the high school gym. Varsity players backed-up both teams. The games were accompanied...

Photos by Miranda Luxenburg

Bison Baseball Focused on Fundamentals

Matthew Hardy, Staff Writer April 27, 2019

On Tuesday, April 23, with cloudy skies and low wind in Kirtland, the Bison Baseball team took on the undefeated Hornets, the rivals Beachwood lost to in the second round of last year’s playoffs. Kirtland...

Softball Team Trounces Orange

Softball Team Trounces Orange

Photos by LeKeith Winchester April 23, 2019

The Lady Bison defeated Orange 13-3 on April 23. Emily May pitched a complete game and Carly Petti went 5-5 at bat. Photos by LeKeith Winchester    

From left: Grady Bystrom, Spencer Bystrom, Matthew Keyerleber and Gabe Colmenares. The relay team advanced to the state tournament in both 200 IM and 200 freestyle. Spencer Bystrom and Colmenares also advanced in 50 freestyle. Photo by Missy Bystrom.

Diving into D-1

Haleigh McPhillips, Staff Writer April 14, 2019

Senior Spencer Bystrom is the most decorated athlete to come through the swimming and diving program at BHS. What sets Bystom apart from his teammates is the fact that he is the only athlete who competes...

Jayson Woodrich on a drive during the Jan. 2019 game against Geneva.

Woodrich Reflects on Impressive Senior Season

Matthew Hardy, Staff Writer April 7, 2019

Starting forward senior  Jayson Woodrich averaged 26.5 points per game this basketball season and was named Division III District Player of the Year. Woodrich feels good about the honor, but is humble...

Photo by Grace Perryman

Indoor Track Places Again at State Tournament

Sam Thomas, Staff Writer April 6, 2019

The Beachwood indoor track team enjoyed much success on March 2 at the state championships. Both the boys and girls teams placed in many of their events, helping Beachwood maintain its reputation as...

Captain Haleigh McPhillips reaches for the ball. Photo by Miranda Luxenburg

Lady Bison Lacrosse Wins Season Opener, Ends Losing Streak

Nicole Breger, Staff Writer March 23, 2019

The Lady Bison lacrosse team opened their season on Tuesday, March 19 with an 8-1 win against West Geauga. The victory was especially sweet, as it was the first game the team has won in several years. Senior...

Boys Basketball Defeats Orange, Advances to 5-0

Boys Basketball Defeats Orange, Advances to 5-0

Photos by Miranda Luxenburg December 22, 2018

The Bison beat the Lions 59-49 at Orange High School on Dec. 21, continuing their undefeated streak. Next on the schedule is Revere. The game will be at Garfield Heights on Dec. 28 at 11:00 a.m.   Photos...

Mitchell Scores 41

Mitchell Scores 41

Photos by Emily May December 17, 2018

The Bison finished ahead of Geneva on Friday, Dec. 14 with a final score of 90-84. Jimmie Mitchell led with 41 points, and Jayson Woodrich scored 22. The team plays at Orange (2-2) on Friday, Dec....

Bison Basketball Defeats Perry

Bison Basketball Defeats Perry

Photos by Emily May December 13, 2018

The Bison defeated Perry 62-43 on Tuesday, Dec. 11.  At publication, the team is 3-0 after beating John Adams and Chagrin Falls earlier this month.  They play at Geneva on Friday at 7:30. Photos by...

Left to right: Zach Kudroff placed fourth in 120 lb weight class, James Flowers placed fourth in 170 lb weight class, Paul Jacobs won first place in 132 lb. weight class and Michael Schmidt won third place in 138 lb. weight class. Not pictured: freshman Eisa Texiera won second place in the 126 lb weight class. Photo by Matthew Keyerleber

Wrestling Team Places Fifth at CCC Invitational

Matthew Hardy, Staff Writer December 12, 2018

The Bison wrestling team finished fifth out of 13 teams at the Dean Kinley Invitational held at Cleveland Central Catholic on Dec. 8. Senior Paul Jacobs won first place in the 132 lb. weight class,...

The basketball team walks out at the winter sports pep rally. Photo by Matthew Keyerleber

Miller Returns to Help Defend CVC Title

Sam Thomas, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

The boys basketball team tips off their season at home against John Adams High School on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Led by head coach Matthew Miller, the Bison have a mostly new coaching staff. Freshman...

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