Girls’ Dive team practices due to motivation rather than strict schedule

Caroline Meinzenbach, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

She walks up to the ladder and mounts the spring board. She takes a deep breath and leaps off the board, legs tucked, arms wrapped around her knees. The BV Dive team consists of only five girls, three of whom have qualified for state. Senior Payton Meyer said the BV girls dive team is laid-back and the... Read more »

Lifelong golfer translates his talents to the varsity level

Jansen Hess, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

Following in his family’s footsteps, freshman Zach Karney has a passion for golf. He received his first set of clubs at age six and has been playing ever since. He said he fell in love with golf the first time he picked up a club. This year, he is the only freshman on the boys varsity golf team. Karney... Read more »

BV Relays Highlights

April 23, 2012

New head volleyball coach announced

Hailey McEntee, Staff Writer
April 20, 2012

At the beginning of this week, former assistant volleyball coach Dave Johnson was announced to be BV’s new head volleyball coach. This will be his first time being a head volleyball coach for a high school team. Outside of highschool volleyball, he coaches for the KC Power volleyball team. Johnson... Read more »

Long-time athlete continues football and track career past high school level

Jansen Hess, Staff Writer
April 13, 2012

He relaxes and takes deep breaths as he approaches the starting line. Thinking back to his practices and translating the skills he learned into the next race. On your mark. Get set. Go. Senior Alex Baird’s love for track and field started in sixth grade after watching countless track meets on TV. He... Read more »

Thrower breaks school record in javelin

Jansen Hess, Staff Writer
April 13, 2012

She takes off running, javelin in hand. Raising the javelin, she starts her cross-overs. She uses her left foot to push off, and the javelin soars into the air. Senior Maddie Osmundson has competed in three throwing events since her freshman year. At the BV Relays on Saturday, April 7, Osmundson broke... Read more »

Softball captains combine different styles of leadership

Meghan Kennedy, Staff Writer
April 13, 2012

She’s the leader of the infield. She’s the lead-off hitter. She’s the shortstop. She’s senior Maddie Garton. She’s quiet. She’s intimidating. She’s the center fielder. She’s senior Kylie Tanner. She’s vocal. She’s calming. She’s the second baseman. She’s senior Becca McDonald. Varsity... Read more »

Prom 2012 Information

Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
March 27, 2012

Prom will take place Saturday, March 31 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Overland Park Ritz-Charles. Students need their ticket and student ID to get in. Royalty crowning is at 10:30 p.m. The last day to buy Prom tickets in advance was Monday, March 26 during lunch. Tickets will be available at the door... Read more »

Girls soccer defeats Manhattan Indians, 1-0

Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
March 27, 2012

Rain or shine, the varsity girls soccer team is “All In.” Compared to last Thursday’s cold and rainy game, BV played in warm, 70 degree weather at their home game on Saturday, March 24. The Lady Tigers beat the Manhattan Indians 1-0. Although BV had multiple shots on goal throughout the game, they... Read more »

BV Girl’s Substate Highlights

March 22, 2012