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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

“This year was one of the team’s best seasons...” junior Emily Dann wrote in an email, “...not because of the record per say, but our heads were consistently in the game.” Image courtesy of Pro Event Photo.

Softball Team Gains Focus Under New Coaching Staff

Aden Stern, Staff Writer May 29, 2014

Lady Bison basketball Coach Mike Coreno has brought his talents to the softball team this spring, resulting in a 4-10 record, a slight improvement from last year. “This year was one of the team’s...

“The schedule is deceiving. I made the schedule much tougher, but we are the second or third in the state for public, division two schools,” Coach David Cole said. Photo by Kate Opre.

Tennis Team Faces Challenging Schedule; Pushes for Post Season

Aaron Lowenkamp, Sports Editor May 2, 2014

Tennis is a technical sport that measures each competitor’s skill. Each forehand: the key to winning. Each backhand: a game-changer. Every technique that is needed to be a great player is an art that...

Photo from Beachcomber archives by Jeff Murtaugh

Girls Lacrosse Becomes Varsity Sport

Jenny Shand, Staff Writer April 29, 2014

The Girls lacrosse team is adjusting to multiple changes this year. They have a new coach, Kaitlyn Liccion, who pushes the team hard with practices and conditioning. Not to mention, after six years of...

Baseball Team Starts Season Strong

Baseball Team Starts Season Strong

Emily Dann, Staff Writer April 19, 2014

The bison boys baseball team has a 4-2 record at publication. Despite the weather and a fairly young roster, the Bison won their first game 7-3 over the Badger Braves, an early sign of the team’s...

The Bison watch anxiously as Smithville's Olivia Besancon shoots in the last seconds of the game. Photo by Jada Baskerville

Lady Bison End Season After Smithville’s Heartbreaking 3-Point Shot at Buzzer

Aden Stern, Staff Writer March 9, 2014

On Saturday, March 8 the Lady Bison basketball team was literally seconds away from advancing to the state final four in Columbus. It was an intense matchup between the Smithville Smithies and the Beachwood...

Sammy Gross at the District Tournament on Feb. 22. Photo by Marc Silver.

Gross and Harris Bring Home Second State Titles

Aden Stern, Staff Writer March 9, 2014

Seniors Ryan Harris and Sammy Gross each earned their second state titles at the state wrestling tournament in Columbus during the weekend of March 1. Harris won the Division III 170 lb. state championship;...

Boys Basketball Ranked #1 in Division III, Ready for District Semifinals

Boys Basketball Ranked #1 in Division III, Ready for District Semifinals

Naomi Grant, Opinion Editor February 25, 2014

Achieving a number one ranking in Division III doesn’t happen frequently for Bison basketball.  In fact, this is the first time such a feat has ever happened in Beachwood history, according to the AP...

Girls Basketball Enters Playoffs as Co-CVC Champs

Girls Basketball Enters Playoffs as Co-CVC Champs

Emilykate Hopson-Boyd and Naomi Grant February 25, 2014

The girls basketball team has a 17-6 record and is tied for the CVC league title. On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Bison also managed to clinch a 49-43 win against Kirtland in the sectional championship. “It...

Ryan Harris Pins an Opponent at the District Tournament at Garfield Heights.

Gross, Harris and Walden Advancing to State Tourney

Beachwood’s wrestling team tied for 2nd place at the Division III District Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Garfield Heights. Seniors Sam Gross and Ryan Harris each won their third district title,...

Photo courtesy of ProEventPhoto.

What Does it Take to Get to the State Swim Meet?

Aaron Lowenkamp, Sports Editor February 23, 2014

If at all possible, I urge you, dear reader, to imagine this: You wake up before 6:00 a.m. You grab your laptop, books and swimming gear and get in your car. It’s cold outside. You drive to school and...

Boys Basketball Wins CVC

Boys Basketball Wins CVC

February 15, 2014

The bison boys have an 18-2 record. They finish their regular season on Tuesday, Feb. 18  at home  against Lake Catholic. Photos below are from the Cuyahoga Heights game on Feb. 11, which the bison won...

Girls Basketball Team Defeats Independence

Girls Basketball Team Defeats Independence

Photos by Marc Silver February 14, 2014

The girls basketball team has a 14-6 record.  On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the bison beat the Independence blue devils 42-32 at home. The girls face Hawken on Monday, vying to become co-conference champions....

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