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Tough start snowballs into Bluejackets’ 75-12 loss to Springs Valley
FRENCH LICK – The saying goes: When it rains it pours and Friday night was a torrential downpour in French Lick that saw Mitchell lose its first conference matchup of the season to Springs Valley by an emphatic final score of 75-12. The game began simply enough with a three-and-out drive from the Bluejackets, eventually turning things over to the Blackhawks near the midfield.
Special teams, defense do the damage as Cougars cruise to 45-0 victory over Stars
BEDFORD – The phase of the game that gets overlooked the most, that’s taken for granted until a glaring disaster strikes, cost Bedford North Lawrence a huge price in points. When special teams are not special, or even solid, the result is devastating. Bloomington North blocked two punts,...
Claude Akins Memorial Golf Classic rosters announced for the weekend
BEDFORD- It’s time for the beloved Claude Akins Memorial Golf Classic at Otis Park in Bedford. Play commences at 7:15 a.m., with afternoon rounds at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1. Dozens of teams, totaling many hundreds of players, are participating, all vying for the...
Winning is all Greek for Stars, Cougars as they look to apply tough lessons in Week 2 clash
BEDFORD – Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, dispensed incredible knowledge on many subjects, ranging from science to politics, from economics to psychology. Yeah, but he knew nothing about football. Probably because he was 2,300 years ahead of his time. Despite the span of centuries, his timeless wisdom still resonates....
Stars pull away for 5-2 win over Barr-Reeve
MONTGOMERY – Bedford North Lawrence conquered Barr-Reeve 5-2 during boys high school soccer action on Saturday. The Stars (3-2) scored three second-half goals (from J.D. Miskuf, Adriano Sullivan and Hiram Mullis) to pull away. “It was a physical game,” BNL coach Ryan Otis said. “They put an early goal...
Football Recap: Martinsville Starts off Right with Win over Bedford North Lawrence
Martinsville had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They breezed by the Bedford North Lawrence Stars on the road to the tune of 50-7. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 29-0.
Jennings County surges past BNL in four sets
BEDFORD – After a startling slap in the face got Jennings County’s complete attention, Bedford North Lawrence’s winning streak came to a quick conclusion. The Stars struck their blow with a first-set win, but from that point the Panthers did all the major hitting during a four-set triumph on Thursday night. Blame it on the Beldings. There’s three sisters on the Jennings roster, and the youngest two were the unstoppable powers as the Panthers recorded a 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 win that ended BNL’s surprising seven-match win streak.
New Albany rolls past BNL 9-0
NEW ALBANY – New Albany scored seven first-half goals while cruising past Bedford North Lawrence 9-0 during girls high school soccer action on Saturday. Bailey Belden recorded a hat trick for the Bulldogs (3-1 overall, 1-0 in the Hoosier Hills Conference). New Albany scored three times in the first 10 minutes en route to a mercy-rule conclusion.
BNL runners finish fifth, seventh in crowded Warrior Invitational at Angel Mounds
EVANSVILLE – Bedford North Lawrence finished fifth in the 25-team Dennis Bays Warrior Invitational during girls cross country action on Saturday at Angel Mounds. The Stars, racing on the course that will host the IHSAA regional, totaled 188 points. Bloomington South won the team title with 45, while Bloomington North was second with 55.
Stars blast past Brown County 4-1
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence dominated doubles while bouncing Brown County 4-1 in boys high school tennis action on Thursday. The Stars dropped only 1 game in the two doubles matches. Orion Hill and Neal Patel pounded Audric Dunn and Jack Keener 6-0, 6-0 at No.1, while Micah Carter and Wyatt Corbin clubbed Jax Anderson and Logan Peck 6-1, 6-0 at No.2.
Thumbs up for No.16 Stars as BNL makes home debut with win over Martinsville
BEDFORD – Finally making a late home-course debut, during a fist-pump, thumbs-up round, No.16 Bedford North Lawrence stayed as hot as the conditions. The No.16 Stars earned several positive signals from their head coach during their tour of the front nine at Otis Park. Home was sweet as BNL carded a 166-189 triumph over Martinsville on a sweltering Thursday afternoon.
Cornhole Tournament heats up this September
BEDFORD – Calling all cornhole champions and aspiring beanbag bandits. This Cornhole Tournament lends to a promising day of friendly competition, automotive admiration, and a chance to snag some serious cash prizes. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21st, because at 10:30 a.m. sharp, the bags will start flying....
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