Sports
Ryan named new head coach at Mitchell
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com MITCHELL – Basketball has always been in Jackson Ryan’s veins. He’s a coach’s son who grew up learning to dribble right…
BNL’s Bailey signs his autograph with Saint Francis
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Brayton Bailey, who has scribbled his autograph a few times during his basketball lifetime, signed the most important piece…
Bedford’s Elkins, still a Cutter at heart, is a five-decade fixture in Lexington sports
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com LEXINGTON, Ky. – Late at night, with the transistor radio – powered by a 9-volt battery – tucked under the pillow…
BNL’s Top 10 stories of the (strange) year
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – What, to quote the Grateful Dead, a long strange trip it’s been, this 2019-20 sports season. From the unbelievable,…
Bailey named male Athlete of the Year
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Senior basketball guard Brayton Bailey, who finished as the second leading scorer in program history, has been named Bedford…
Deckard named female Athlete of the Year
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Haley Deckard, a key contributor for the volleyball and girls basketball programs, has been named Bedford North Lawrence’s female…
BNL’s Nicholson taking it on the run to Eastern Illinois
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Not even the cursed coronavirus can slow down former Bedford North Lawrence softball speedster Katie Nicholson. While the virus…
Senior Spring Spotlight: JACOB HOBBS
Five questions with Bedford North Lawrence senior Jacob Hobbs Sport: track; Career choice: mechanical engineering; College: Hanover Question 1: What will you miss most about…
Senior Spring Spotlight: OWEN BEAVER
Five questions with Bedford North Lawrence senior Owen Beaver Sport: track; Career choice: orthopedic surgeon; College: Knox College Question 1: What did you learn from…
Senior Spring Spotlight: JACOB FLINN
Five questions with Bedford North Lawrence senior Jacob Flinn Sport: track; Career choice: physical therapy; College: Ivy Tech Question 1: What do you miss most…