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The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

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The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

Bear Facts News

The Online Student Newspaper of Bethel High School, Hampton, VA 23666

Bear Facts News

Meet the Bethel Cheerleaders!

Meet the Bethel Cheerleaders!

Chaniya Timbers, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024

Boys volleyball hits the spotlight

Boys volleyball hits the spotlight

Xavier Tisdale, Kennedy Fox, and Denim Vincent October 3, 2024

Boys volleyball has been overlooked for many years at Bethel but that is about to change. With the season looking bright for the team, it's time for us to support our fellow Bruins on their road to the...

Oldskool Mario Kart becomes Bethel’s first Esports team to win a State Championship

Oldskool Mario Kart becomes Bethel’s first Esports team to win a State Championship

Maia Hart and Jaylene Portalatin May 29, 2024

In just its second year, the Bethel Esports program made history.  The team Oldskool Mario Kart not only won the State Championship, but also made a run at the national title. For a program that is still...

One track mind: Bruins reveal the power of a winning mindset

One track mind: Bruins reveal the power of a winning mindset

Kaela Jordan, Xavier Tisdale, and Franklin Ihama April 1, 2024

This year, Bethel indoor track and field athletes prepared by setting goals and sticking to them. As a group and as individuals, they refused to allow themselves to get too into their own heads, which...

The trade off during the team relay

BHS swim season ends with a splash

 As the sun glistened on the crystal-clear pool of water, anticipation rose through the crowd and competitors. Athletes’ muscles tensed with the readiness for the challenge ahead. In a matter of seconds,...

What’s the “tee”? Learn more about Bethel’s golf team

What’s the “tee”? Learn more about Bethel’s golf team

Jenna Glendenning, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

Golf is a sport that rarely receives attention on the high school level, but this fall, the Bethel team proved why we should be paying more attention to this sport.  The most popular sports at Bethel...

Several esports teams prepare for upcoming match.

Bethel’s brand new esports team electrifies in a dominant first outing

Nehemiah Harrison and Michael Baranayai May 11, 2023

Everyday after school in Room 403, laughter fills the courtroom as Bethel’s very own esports teams practice. Created this year, the esports teams surpassed even the players’ own expectations, securing...

Photo taken after dedication of the Allen Iverson Gym in 2019

Allen Iverson Gym: A Photo Commemoration

Brandon Croslin March 10, 2023

Throughout his career, Allen Iverson never forgot his alma mater, Bethel High School. After donating to the school quietly for many years, he sponsored the renovation of our gym in 2019. Four years later,...

Basketball season ends with infectious celebration on Senior Night

Basketball season ends with infectious celebration on Senior Night

Brandon Croslin and Xavier Tisdale February 19, 2023

Senior Night ended Bethel High School’s basketball season with a bang. The game was very intense, the crowd was raving with excitement, and the cheerleaders spread the energy throughout the vicinity....

Bruin basketball teams deliver in opening week of the season

Bruin basketball teams deliver in opening week of the season

Shauntya Cox and Brandon Croslin December 7, 2022

Varsity Girls Basketball: As we conclude the first week of the high school season in the Peninsula district, the BHS girls basketball team start off the season with 2 wins and 1 loss. They strive to keep...

Photo credit: Athletic Department

Serving up success: Bethel’s record volleyball season

Shauntya Cox, Design Editor November 1, 2022

On October 25th, the BHS girls’ regular volleyball season came to an end. Last year, the team had a mixed record: 9 wins and 10 losses.  This year though, their play underwent an astounding shift, and...

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