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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

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 year's 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...

Kheyfets is the first Bison runner to advance to the state tournament since Leah Roter, who brought home a state title in 2016.

Kheyfets Advances to State Tournament

Alexis Mercado, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Sophomore Sasha Kheyfets placed 7th at the OHSAA Regional Cross Country Championships on Oct. 28 in Boardman, sending her to the Division II State Championships. Kheyfets' 5k time at regionals was 19.30....

"Success comes with having a good time." Coach Jamie Lader said.  Photo courtesy of Sasha Kheyfets

Cross Country Team Punches Ticket to Regionals

Amy Zhou, News Editor October 27, 2023

The Cross Country team competed in the District competition at Lorain County Community College on Oct. 21, placing 6th overall.  The team also competed in the Chagrin Valley Conference meet on Oct....

Senior Straja Dimitrijevic proudly waves the Beachwood flag to celebrate the Bison victory against Orange on Sept. 14.

Boys Soccer Shatters Records, Advances to District Finals

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2023

The boys varsity soccer team has had a remarkable season, and it’s still going.  The team trounced Columbiana 9-1 in the district semifinal on Oct. 24. “I think it’s really good building off...

Homecoming 2023

Homecoming 2023

Alissa Monahan, Photographer October 14, 2023

Beachwood played Cuyahoga Heights on Friday, Oct. 6 for the Homecoming game. The Bison lost, but fans had fun as the Homecoming Court was honored, and alums returned to join the band and cheerleaders.  

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