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After an 11-year hiatus, the Beachwood Bison finally defeated the Orange Lions.

11 Years Too Long

Joe Spero, Sports Editor September 1, 2019
Bison football defeats the Orange Lions for first time in over a decade
Junior forward Lucca Dallan drives right past a Falcon defender.

Boys Soccer Opens With a Decisive Win

Joe Spero, Sports Editor August 19, 2019

Beachwood boys soccer soundly defeated the Jefferson Falcons with an 8-0 win on Friday, Aug. 16. The Bison pounced in the first minute with a goal by captain Matthew Young.  From the get-go, the...

On Friday, May 10, protesters rallied at the corner of Fairmount and Richmond wearing sweatshirts
reading ‘Save Coach Creel’ and handing out flyers demanding he be reinstated.

Coach Creel Rehired

Tal Rothberg, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

Damion Creel has been retained as BHS football coach for the 2019-20 season. The announcement was made official when an email was sent to football players and families after a special meeting of the...

“Miranda leads by example,” soccer coach Jonathan Kostoff said. “She always works hard and pushes her teammates to give their very best no matter what.

Luxenburg Leads by Example

Haleigh McPhillips, Staff Writer May 11, 2019

Junior Miranda Luxenburg has made quite a name for herself on both the soccer and softball fields during her three years playing the two sports. This year Luxenburg served as co-captain on both teams. “Miranda...

Lady Softball defeats opposing team.

Softball Takes Out Lutheran West

May 9, 2019

Lady Bison softball defeated Lutheran West 8-6 on May 7.  

Vice Principal Ryan Patti participates in a pep rally for spring sports.

High School Staff Takes Two

May 6, 2019

The BHS staff avenged last year's loss in basketball, winning two volleyball games against BMS staff on Friday, May 3 in the high school gym. Varsity players backed-up both teams. The games were accompanied...

Photos by Miranda Luxenburg

Bison Baseball Focused on Fundamentals

Matthew Hardy, Staff Writer April 27, 2019

On Tuesday, April 23, with cloudy skies and low wind in Kirtland, the Bison Baseball team took on the undefeated Hornets, the rivals Beachwood lost to in the second round of last year’s playoffs. Kirtland...

Softball Team Trounces Orange

Softball Team Trounces Orange

Photos by LeKeith Winchester April 23, 2019

The Lady Bison defeated Orange 13-3 on April 23. Emily May pitched a complete game and Carly Petti went 5-5 at bat. Photos by LeKeith Winchester    

From left: Grady Bystrom, Spencer Bystrom, Matthew Keyerleber and Gabe Colmenares. The relay team advanced to the state tournament in both 200 IM and 200 freestyle. Spencer Bystrom and Colmenares also advanced in 50 freestyle. Photo by Missy Bystrom.

Diving into D-1

Haleigh McPhillips, Staff Writer April 14, 2019

Senior Spencer Bystrom is the most decorated athlete to come through the swimming and diving program at BHS. What sets Bystom apart from his teammates is the fact that he is the only athlete who competes...

Jayson Woodrich on a drive during the Jan. 2019 game against Geneva.

Woodrich Reflects on Impressive Senior Season

Matthew Hardy, Staff Writer April 7, 2019

Starting forward senior  Jayson Woodrich averaged 26.5 points per game this basketball season and was named Division III District Player of the Year. Woodrich feels good about the honor, but is humble...

Photo by Grace Perryman

Indoor Track Places Again at State Tournament

Sam Thomas, Staff Writer April 6, 2019

The Beachwood indoor track team enjoyed much success on March 2 at the state championships. Both the boys and girls teams placed in many of their events, helping Beachwood maintain its reputation as...

Captain Haleigh McPhillips reaches for the ball. Photo by Miranda Luxenburg

Lady Bison Lacrosse Wins Season Opener, Ends Losing Streak

Nicole Breger, Staff Writer March 23, 2019

The Lady Bison lacrosse team opened their season on Tuesday, March 19 with an 8-1 win against West Geauga. The victory was especially sweet, as it was the first game the team has won in several years. Senior...

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