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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Senior guard Jacob Thomas attempts to shoot over an Orange defender. “The most challenging part was the mental aspect," Thomas said.

Rivalry Plays Out in Winter Break Doubleheader

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

The intense rivalry between the Bison and the Lions was in the air during the Jan. 4 doubleheader when both girls and boys basketball teams faced off in the Orange High School gym. The girls team,...

Junior Caleb Greenwood tries to pin his opponent at the Ron Madow Invitational on Dec. 8.

Wrestling Team Places in Top Five at Two Early Meets

Adam Hong, Staff Writer December 22, 2024

The boys wrestling team is off to a great start. The team placed in the top five in the Ron Madow Invitational held at BHS on Dec. 8; Caleb Greenwood placed first in his weight class; Justin Elwell...

Senior Johnny Owens swims breastroke at practice in early December.

Swim Team Dominates at Early Meets

Byeong Woo Ahn, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

The Bison swim team kicked off the season with a fantastic start, taking first place as a team in their opening meet at Warren G. Harding High School on Friday, Dec. 6.  Junior Colin Elwell took first...

“The season went well despite some obstacles,” Coach Drew Pierson wrote in an email.

Bouncing Back from the Traps

Mia Shcherbakov, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Although facing many challenges, including as a shorthanded team for almost half the season, the golf team was able to find some success this fall.  Even without a full team, five players–-junior...

Junior Derek Fan gets up to send a rocket at the opposing team.

Juniors Dominate in Student-Staff Dodgeball Tournament

Avi Saidel, Photographer December 10, 2024

Students and staff took a much-needed break on Monday, Nov. 25 for a student-staff dodgeball tournament. The juniors won every preliminary game, but ultimately lost to a hybrid team of staff and seniors...

Senior co-captain Grant Keilin drives the ball up the outside during the regional semifinal game against Norwayne.

A Season that Will Not be Forgotten

Ethan Malek, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

The boys soccer team topped last year’s record-breaking season, finishing in the state semifinals with a record of 19-2-2. The Bison sailed through the regular season with skill and enthusiasm and...

Freshman Zoe Walters has averaged 18 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, 3.5 steals per game and 2.5 assists per game.

Girls Basketball Off to Red-Hot Start at 4-0

Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The Bison girls basketball team is proving their pre-season hype was no fluke, as they’ve stormed out to an impressive 4-0 start.  With strong performances on both ends of the floor and a united...

Donovan Mitchell dribbles the ball during a game against the Lakers last season.

Cavs Start Season With Historic 12-0 Winning Streak

Gavin Osborne, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

The Cavaliers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 on Nov. 6, en route to a 9-0 start, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way for Cleveland with a 29-point effort. Jarrett Allen also had a good showing...

Six leaders on this year's team, from left: Larry Clark, Malcolm Jones, Eriq Walker, Jaylen Spikes, CJ Payton and Jayden Koonce. Not pictured: Nick Reese

Boys Basketball Starting Fresh With New Coach

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Coming off a challenging 6-17 record last year, the boys basketball team is eager to improve with the leadership of their new coach Pete Priola. Well before the Dec. 7 season opener against Geneva,...

Captain Lexi Jaffe drives towards the hoop during last year's Bedford game.

Seniors Optimistic for Girls Basketball Season

Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

The girls basketball team starts their season this Friday with a home game at 6:30 p.m. against the Garrett Morgan falcons.   This bison team brings a mix of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers....

We fell short of the World Series, but it was a historic postseason run.

Looking Back on a Fantastic Guardians Season

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The Cleveland Guardians had a tremendous season this year, clinching the ALDS title for the first time since 2016. Unfortunately, the Guardians ALCS bid was up against the Yankees, the team with more...

"When you’re in the rush of the race, you don’t really think about the terrain,” Kheyfets said

Kheyfets Competes at C-X State Tournament

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor November 9, 2024

On a sunny, humid Saturday afternoon, Nov. 2, Sasha Kheyfets ran the 5k against 180 other athletes and placed 51st overall at the cross country state championship meet in Obetz, Ohio.  With six of...

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