Softball battles through adversity
By Emma Wecker Batavia softball won their first game of the season on April 5 against East Aurora. Their current record is now 1-9 overall and 0-3 in conference. In their most recent game on Wednesday April 17, Batavia lost 0-10 against Wheaton North. “We’ve just been putting in more work at practices and hoping […]
Top 5 best soccer teams around the world
By Evelyn Velazquez Mx: Club Deportivo Guadalajara Spain: Atletico de Madrid England: Newcastle FC German: BVB Argentina: River plate In my opinion, these five teams are some of the best soccer teams around the world. Each team has been very successful, and have a good reputation. They work hard to get to where they are, […]
My favorite MLB stadiums
1. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is the best stadium because you can see how old it is when you are walking in it. One way you can tell it’s old is if you look into the outfield you can see the ivy on the brick wall. No other professional field has that. […]
Are BHS track coaches effective?
By Addison Brown Batavia’s Track Program is one of the best in the Dukane Conference. Batavia has won conference championships multiple times over the years. The most recent win was two years ago in 2022, and then Batavia’s JV and varsity won conference championships in indoor track this year (2024). Batavia’s track coaches are a […]
Mackenzie Krauch, varsity softball player, is excited for new season.
By Emma Wecker The Batavia High School softball season has just recently begun. A current sophomore, Mackenzie Krauch, is excited to be playing on varsity this year. Last year she was pulled up late in the season for some varsity games and participated in the playoff games. With experience playing in many different positions, she […]
My top 5 MLB teams before the season
By Jackson Ketelsen With opening day for the MLB being in ten days on march 28th here are my top 5 teams this year based on how they have played and who they add this offseason. 1. Dodgers The Dodgers are already showing signs of being a really good team this year just from what […]
Q&A Senior Abi Edwards Kicks Off her senior season
By Brookelyn Vande Loo Soccer season started up this week and the Batavia bulldogs kicked it off with a win against Bartlett 1-0. Senior Abi Edwards, three-year varsity member who is committed to Wheaton College, started off the season with an assist and a win over Bartlett High School. Edwards is a highly involved student […]
Brooke Carlson’s storied high school basketball career comes to an end
By Eva Holzl As Brooke Carlson wraps up her last high school season playing basketball and reflects on her season, she got to experience the joy and excitement of reaching it to the super-sectional game. And getting to celebrate with her teammates for all the accomplishments and milestones they reached brought happiness and excitement to […]
OPINON: Since Mahomes, Chiefs won the Super Bowl, will he now be considered the greatest quarterback of all time?
By Eva Holzl Patrick Mahomes, now onto his fourth Super Bowl appearance, has already made history by becoming the youngest quarterback to start in four Super Bowl games. This is the most in NFL (National Football League) history. Only 28 years old, Mahomes has now three Super Bowl wins in the six seasons being a […]
Top 5 Super Bowls
By Jackson Ketelsen Super Bowl LVIII, which pits the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers, is less than a week away on Sunday, Feb. 11. Here are my top five Super Bowls ever. 5. Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens playing the San Francisco 49ers. This one is at two because of […]