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 was a war; a knockdown, drag ‘em out war,” Beachwood head coach Mike Coreno told beachwoodbison.org.

Though the Bison struggled at the beginning of the game, they ended the first half with a 27-19 lead. They attempted to prevent Kirtland from scoring more than 40 points, and nearly did because Kirtland’s final two-pointer was just before the buzzer.

Another key game was against Independence on Feb. 13.  Senior Mikah Aldridge ended the first quarter with the first three-pointer of the game, bringing the score to 11-8.

During the second quarter, the Blue Devils began catching up with the Bison due to multiple fouls and tied with the Bison midway through the second quarter with at 15-15. Both teams remained strong during second quarter and ended the half at 19-19.

The Blue Devils became very aggressive during the fourth quarter, but the Bison were prepared, with Sophomore Jaelyn Pounds playing powerful defense. With sweat dripping and shoes squeaking, the Bison won 42-32.

“Last year we had a very good season,” senior Aneisha Hardin said, “and a lot of people realized we’re good, so now they expect more from us.”

“People underestimate us,” Senior Mikah Aldridge said. “That makes us want to work harder.”

“I believe that every person on the team is a strong player, said senior Christina Oden. “I have very strong hopes for going to state. If we work hard and work together, we should make it.”

“Our coaches are great and they push and motivate us,” Oden said. “If we are doing [something] wrong, they help us do [it] right.”

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Bison will play Elyria Catholic for the district semifinal game.