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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...

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...

Hardis shows off her 3-point form.

A Rematch and a Win

Orly Goldstein, Photographer March 2, 2022

The Bison girls basketball team faced rival Orange on Feb. 8. It was their second time playing the Lions in less than two weeks. They had suffered a devastating loss to Orange on Jan. 29, ending...

Taylor Royster looks for an opening in the Pirate defense during the Dec. 9 game against Perry. Photo by Julia Charnas.

Royster Leads Team in Win Over West Geauga, Breaks Scoring Record

Sam Thomas and Amelia Port January 19, 2018

The girls basketball team cruised past the West Geauga Wolverines 60-43 on Saturday, Jan. 6 at West Geauga. While it’s been a season of ups and downs, the lady bison took care of business on the road. Led...

Senior Maurina Nunn leads the team to a 67-39 victory against Orange.  Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Lady Bison Basketball Pushes For Playoff Run

Aden Stern, Sports Social Media Editor January 28, 2016

The Lady Bison basketball team may be small in numbers, but they are big in heart. Led by head coach Dwayne Morrow with captains Taylor Royster, Paige Safenovitz and Maurina Nunn, the Lady Bison are...

Photo from Beachcomber archives by Jeff Murtaugh

Driving to the Finish

Alex Machtay, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

The girls basketball team is looking to rebound off of last season’s success. Despite two important players graduating last year and a relatively young team, the team has benefited from strong leadership...

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...

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...

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....

Girls Varsity Basketball Beats Mogadore, Achieves Best Record in BHS Basketball History

Girls Varsity Basketball Beats Mogadore, Achieves Best Record in BHS Basketball History

Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2013

The Lady Bison beat Mogadore 53 - 48 last night, advancing to the regional finals against Orrville this Saturday. The girls have set the record as the best team in BHS basketball history with the most...

Girls Basketball Team Wins 60-39 Against Laurel

Girls Basketball Team Wins 60-39 Against Laurel

Jeffrey Zuckerman, Copy Editor, Distribution Manager February 15, 2013

In the last game of the regular season, Bison girls pulled off one last victory. “The strengths of our team are their athleticism and their ability to go faster than most teams," said Asst. Coach...

Girls Basketball Team Pushes for Valentines Day Victory Against Laurel

Girls Basketball Team Pushes for Valentines Day Victory Against Laurel

Emilykate Hopson-Boyd, Staff Writer February 13, 2013

At 6:00 Thursday, the BHS girls varsity basketball team will play their last regular-season game at Laurel. So far it’s been an outstanding season. The girls improved from a 8-11 record last year...

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