Soccer growing in popularity
By Sarah Hager Soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States today. According to US Youth Soccer, the amount of adolescents registered with a soccer team has increased by nearly 700,000 athletes over the past 20 years. So what is it about this sport that draws in so many athletes? “It […]
Fall Sports Preview: Girls Cross Country looks to build off previous success
By Xander Lundblad Head coach: Coach Chad Hillman Years coaching at BHS: 14th year in IHSA Asst. coach: Coach Samantha Miller Last season’s highlights: The cross country team took third in the state, and that was the second girls’ athletic trophy in school history. The team won the Upstate Eight conference title and IHSA […]
Batavia/Geneva rivalry still a strong one
By Rachel Morano Team rivalries spike interest throughout a high school better than anything else, especially when it comes to football and cheer. Batavia and Geneva have had a strong rivalry since 1912. This rivalry is the 72nd oldest in the whole country. I was able to interview a player and cheerleader from both schools […]
Finding the right college- how will you choose?
By Ilena Gilbertson Students all around the world attend college. Sometimes finding the right institution is a difficult choice. Most students start looking at colleges in their junior year of high school. Determining where to go can depend on what major you want to study, a desired location, or many other reasons. Finding the right […]