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“CJ had his best game of his career,” Krasnow said. “He was aggressive and hit the shot of the game in overtime...  he was a star.”

Bison Defeat Lions in Overtime

Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

The Bison boys were able to hold off the Lions basketball team on Friday night in a thrilling overtime finish.  When these two teams faced off three weeks ago, Beachwood was in the game for much of...

Greene is a 1985 BHS graduate. The soccer team advanced state quarterfinals in his senior year. Image from Beachwood Bison Athletics

Brian Greene Named U.S. Regional Coach of the Year

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

Brian Greene was named United States Regional Coach of the Year after coaching the 2023 boys soccer team to a 19-3 record-breaking season that ended in the Regional Finals. He was also named Div. III...

This isn’t the only challenge Kheyfets (left) has faced in her cross country career. Last year her season was cut short due to a hip injury, and then she faced further challenges during the spring track season. Photo courtesy of Sasha Kheyfets

Kheyfets Places 24th at State CX Tournament After Losing Shoe

Alexis Mercado, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

Sophomore Sasha Kheyfets competed in the Div. III State Tournament for cross country on Nov. 4, placing 24th. Kheyfets is the first Bison girl to advance to the state tournament since Leah Roter, who...

Elwell competing at last years District meet, where he won CVC titles in 100 breast, 200 free as well as the 200 free relay.

Expectations High for Elwell After Impressive Freshman Season

Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

Colin Elwell finished his freshman swim season competing in four events at the state tournament, proving he has the potential to be one of the best swimmers in school history. Coming into his freshman...

Aschkenasy struggles with a Bedford player for control of a jump ball.

Girls Basketball Looks to Keep Momentum After Two Big Wins

Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

The Bison girls basketball team has won two straight games after a tough start to the season.  Close losses to Akron North (46-42) in the season opener and a brutal game against Bedford (36-34) two...

Junior forward Nick Reese slams the ball away from an Eagle player.

Bison Boys Fall Short to Geneva in Tough Season Opener

Alissa Monahan, Photographer December 11, 2023

The Bison fought hard, but finished 62-50 behind the Geneva Eagles in the season opener on Dec. 1. At publication, the Bison are working to notch their first win. They play at Hawken on Wednesday,...

Co-Captain Goldi Aschkenasy prepares to drive to the basket during the Dec. 1 home game against Bedford.

Leadership Critical for Girls Basketball This Year

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

The Bison girls basketball team has had a rocky start to the season, but Coach Don Readance is optimistic.  Readance explained his goals before the start of the season. “[My] hopes are that we...

Junior center defender Kyle Bennett brawls to secure possession of the ball from a Phoenix player.

Bison Soccer Finishes Spectacular Season

Molly Lewis, Staff Writer December 2, 2023

For the second year in a row, the boys soccer season ended in the Regional Finals, as the team fell on Nov. 4 to Andrews Osborne Academy, who would go on to win the Div. III state championship game. The...

Keilin advancing the ball during the Nov. 4 regional final game against Andrews Osborne Academy.

Keilin Nets 37 Goals, Breaking Single-Season Scoring Record

Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Junior midfielder Grant Keilin had a historic season this year, breaking the single-season goal record held by Shai Yulish since 2015. “It means a lot to have my name up in the record books,” Keilin...

Senior Veronica Schwartz and teammate scrimmage during practice.

Athletes Put in Grueling Hours of Training Before Winter Season Begins

Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Junior Goldi Aschkenasy is in position to shoot as she accelerates into a big jump and releases the basketball.  Many winter sports teams begin their seasons this week, but Ashkenasy, like all winter...

Jayden Koonce moves into a contested layup during last years Chagrin Falls game.

Short on Experience, Boys Basketball Brings Tremendous Potential

Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

The bison boys basketball team is looking to build off a very successful 2022 season that resulted in a District Championship.  However, the roster will look tremendously different than it did last...

Senior center midfielder Leo Blond slides for a tackle to gain the ball.

Soccer Teams Bests Independence in Overtime Win

Alissa Monahan, Photographer November 3, 2023

The boys soccer team continued their spectacular playoff run with a 2-1 overtime win against Independence Wednesday in the Regional Semifinals. The bison face Andrews Osborne in the Regional Finals...

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