Justin Sokeland
BNL’s Holmes, Tanksley on the Run for State Invitation
By Justin Sokeland (BEDFORD) – As a freshman, young Cooper Holmes wrote himself a motivational note, one he has read periodically since as a goal…
Time for New Era as Stars Open Practice Sessions for 2019-20 Season
By Justin Sokeland (BEDFORD) – Time never stands still. In fact, it picks up speed with age. So it doesn’t seem possible Jeff Allen is…
Stars dance, Devils fade in pale moonlight as BNL rallies for 23-20 victory
By Justin Sokeland Bnlathletics.com JEFFERSONVILLE – That obnoxious cannon fired, signifying a Jeffersonville score. But wait a minute, Bedford North Lawrence’s sideline was dancing –…
Artesians hose down Stars in 4 sets in sectional opener
By Justin Sokeland Bnlathletics.com BLOOMINGTON – For several moments, the fires of hope, the flames of an upset, the spark of something special flickered within…
Stars Hope to Evade Jeff Detective with a Road Victory
By Justin Sokeland (BEDFORD) – Bedford North Lawrence, brazen and a little desperate with a three-game losing streak, is going to attempt to steal a…
BNL Runners Chasing Individual Honors in Regional
By Justin Sokeland (BEDFORD) – Bedford North Lawrence coach Jill Vance took her cross country team on a “haunted” tour of the town’s ghostly spots…
Stars Ready for Uphill Climb in Regional Race at BNL
By Justin Sokeland (BEDFORD) – Bedford North Lawrence’s meandering cross country course finishes with a short-but-sharp uphill climb to the conclusion, which is just the…
Three the Key Number as Stars Qualify for Regional Races
(BEDFORD) – Bedford North Lawrence outran its bad memories and raced into the second round of the IHSAA state tournament series. After failing to advance…
Floyd Makes it Rain with 29-21 Win Over Waterlogged Stars
By Justin Sokeland (GALENA) – Welcome to Misery, Indiana, where Bedford North Lawrence resides after another wicked-weather, wind-swept loss at Floyd Central. And when it…
No. 3 Lions Finish what BNL Started in Four-Set Triumph
By Justin Sokeland (BEDFORD) – On Teacher Appreciation Night, honoring those educators who have made an impact in the classroom, Bedford North Lawrence learned an…