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Girls' Soccer Team Finishes Challenging Season

Girls’ Soccer Team Finishes Challenging Season

Grace Kagai, Staff Writer November 10, 2011

Everything that begins, of course must end. Oct. 19 marked the end of the girls’ soccer season with a loss to Gilmour Academy in the first round of the playoffs. They finished the season with a 7-8...

Aggressive defense was key to the victory against Gilmour. Photo by Ena Jones.

Bison Football Finishes Season with Honor in Loss to West Geauga

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer October 31, 2011

On Saturday afternoon in Chagrin Falls, the seniors of the Beachwood Bison football team mustered an incredible performance, although they did lose to West G 28-25, they played their last game in style. The...

Photo used with permission from Lori Schoen

Football Team 6-3 After Loss to Cuyahoga Hts.

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer October 25, 2011

On Friday night the playoff hopes of the  Beachwood football team slipped to the ledge, despite an inspired performance. The Bison battled back from a halftime deficit but were unable to get the win as...

Volleyball Team Raises Money, Spirits

Volleyball Team Raises Money, Spirits

Anthony Kwon, Staff Writer October 18, 2011

Friday, Oct. 14, the Volleyball team held their senior night, an emotional evening as they neared the end of their first season with new coach Doug Mekinda. Seniors were honored with a roses and speeches...

Football Team Falls to Kirtland, 33-0

Football Team Falls to Kirtland, 33-0

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer October 16, 2011

On Friday night in Kirtland, the Beachwood Bison football team’s playoff hopes were pushed to the brink as the Bison fell to the Hornets 33-0. The Bison  met  an ominous sign as they took the field....

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

Golf Team “Putts” Another Record in the Books

Nicky Albaugh, Staff Writer October 14, 2011

Late September is the time when most golfers put their bags in the back of their garage until spring. But this was not the case for our bison golf team, who yet again made a deep run in the playoffs. Coach...

Bison Football Beats Berkshire, Record Bumped to 6-1

Bison Football Beats Berkshire, Record Bumped to 6-1

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer October 7, 2011

Thursday afternoon the Beachwood Bison football team once again triumphed in the face of adversity. Playing on Thursday the Bison were able to win 41-13 at home against the visiting Berkshire Badgers,...

Cross Country Team Strives to Outpace Opponents

Cross Country Team Strives to Outpace Opponents

Gordon Hong, Staff Writer October 5, 2011

Cross country athletes underwent strenuous training all summer, most running more than 114 miles, and some running as many as 150 during the summer months. This hard work has paid off, but, the cross-country...

Mud cake anyone? Photo by Max Bleich

Bison Football Team Buries Black Knights in the Mud

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer October 2, 2011

In spite of the win, Sept. 30 might be a night the Beachwood football team wants to forget. The Bison defeated the Black Knights 43-6 in Newbury under some of the worst conditions in which it is possible...

Bison Football Shuts Down Independence Blue Devils 19-0

Bison Football Shuts Down Independence Blue Devils 19-0

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer September 25, 2011

The Bison football team is used to the mud, but on Friday night in Independence the rain was new. This didn’t seem to affect the Bison as they rumbled to a 19-0 victory over the host Blue Devils in the...

Homecoming Brings 49-20 Victory for Bison Football

Jeff Murtaugh, Staff Writer September 19, 2011

Homecoming was sweet for the Bison on Saturday afternoon. The Beachwood football team manhandled the Richmond Heights Spartans, ending in a 49-20 home conference win for the Bison. Quarterback Alex...

Girls’ Soccer Team: Young but Advancing

Grace Kagai, Staff writer September 15, 2011

At publication the BHS girls’ soccer team has a 3-3 record. On Sept. 13, they defeated Conneaut 5-0. This was the best performance of the season. Freshmen Lexi Stovsky and Jaime Rotsky have been...

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