NEW CARLISLE — To say it has been a grind for Bellefontaine’s boys basketball team this winter would be a serious understatement. The Chiefs, who just went through their second two-week quarantine of …
Resilient Raiders hold on to snag regular-season sweep of IL
Benjamin Logan knew the late storm was coming from host Indian Lake on Friday. The Raiders were able to weather it and fight through it to hang on for a big victory. The Raiders held an eight-point le…
Unselfish Raiders dice up Hillclimbers
Benjamin Logan showed how dangerous it can be when it is firing on all cylinders Friday night. The host Raiders used a balanced attack to dissect Urbana’s defense for a 73-54 victory in a Central Buck…
Rapp takes over IL football program
Serving as an assistant football coach at Indian Lake for the last 17 years under Dave Coburn, Jonn Rapp juggled the desire to one day be a head coach himself while also remaining loyal to the man tha…
Chieftains zap Warriors for 1st win
Bellefontaine took advantage of a mismatch inside with senior post player Hunter Warner on Tuesday to get its first win of the season. Warner scored a game-high 24 points as the host Chiefs bounced No…
Offensive struggles continue to hold back Chiefs
URBANA — Finding an offensive identity continues to be a big challenge for the Bellefontaine boys basketball team. The Chiefs endured another tough outing here Tuesday as they fell behind big at halft…
Chiefs can’t find offense, lose to Pioneers
Bellefontaine’s Nolan Smith puts up a shot during Tuesday’s game at Jonathan Alder. (Examiner photo | Matt Hammond) PLAIN CITY — Points always seem to come at a premium when Bellefontaine plays Jonath…
Chiefs unable to shake off rust from layoff
Bellefontaine’s boys basketball team made its return from a virus-related quarantine Wednesday, and struggled to find its rhythm. The Chiefs who had not played a game in over two weeks and went throug…
Playing for a title AND style points
A fourth straight Big 10 championship game victory would be impressive for Ohio State on Saturday, but the Buckeyes are looking for more than just a win. Hoping to stay inside the top four of the col…
Pirates dominate 2nd half to run away from Raiders
Staying in a routine has been a difficult challenge for prep sports teams during the coronavirus pandemic. The Benjamin Logan and Riverside girls basketball teams have been directly impacted, with bot…