Justin Sokeland May 12, 2023

BEDFORD – After back-to-back, one-run losses in this historical Tournament of Frustration, also known as the Hoosier Hills Conference, Bedford North Lawrence needed a motivational spark. Playing in the sixth-place game of the league playoffs doesn’t exactly move the excitement needle. By Justin Sokeland - WBIW.com

Justin Sokeland May 05, 2023

MITCHELL – Power is not a lead-off hitter’s usual strength. Even in modern-day baseball, with so much focus on analytics and statistics, the first batter in the order is placed at the top for a reason. Set the table, get on base and start something. By Justin Sokeland - WBIW.com

Justin Sokeland May 02, 2023

BLOOMINGTON – Ryker Hughes pitched a complete-game masterpiece as Bedford North Lawrence thumped Bloomington North 5-1 during baseball action on Tuesday. - WBIW

Justin Sokeland April 06, 2023

BEDFORD – Baseball superstition – the sport is rampant with unproven but universally upheld beliefs – dictates the phrase “no-hitter” cannot be mentioned when a pitcher is hurling such a gem. Don’t dare do that. The jinx will surely cause bad luck, and the immediate end of the bid.

Justin Sokeland March 16, 2023

JUSTIN SOKELAND - WBIW – Legendary manager Earl Weaver, when asked about his keys to winning baseball, answered in his typical, straight-to-the-point style: “Pitching, fundamentals and three-run homers.” Bedford North Lawrence already has two of those points covered as it prepares for an interesting 2023 season.

Justin Sokeland May 03, 2022

By Justin Sokeland - WBIW.com Source: https://www.wbiw.com/2022/05/02/stars-punch-holes-in-new-albany-for-5-4-comeback-victory/ BEDFORD – After a runaway vehicle punched an unexpected hole in the outfield fence, Bedford North Lawrence discovered gaps in New Albany’s defense for a thrilling comeback victory. The Stars scored twice in the bottom of the fifth, then survived New Albany’s serious threat in the seventh for a smashing 5-4 triumph on Monday afternoon. Will Adams fanned the final two batters to escape the final threat, and BNL scored the go-ahead run on a bunt while fencing in the Bulldogs.

WBIW April 30, 2022

WBIW - https://www.wbiw.com/2022/04/30/bnl-finishes-second-in-hardball-classic/ HUNTINGBURG – Bedford North Lawrence’s late rally came up one run short in the championship game of the Raider Hardball Classic on Saturday. The Stars, who trailed by 5 runs three different times in the finale, scored twice in the seventh and had the tying run thrown out at the plate as Southridge edged BNL 11-10 in a wild title clash. BNL (8-9) advanced to the final with an 8-3 triumph over Heritage Hills in the semifinal.

WBIW April 29, 2022

WBIW - https://www.wbiw.com/2022/04/29/stars-end-drought-with-gulp-of-artesian-water/ MARTINSVILLE – Bedford North Lawrence discovered the cure for an offensive drought was a big gulp of Artesian water. The Stars broke the dam holding back its run production, conquering Martinsville 6-1 on Friday afternoon. Kaedyn Bennett’s two two-out RBIs and Jonny Stone’s two home runs highlighted the outburst as BNL (7-8) ended a four-game losing skid and 31-inning scoreless streak with a much-needed victory.

Justin Sokeland April 02, 2022

BEDFORD – The name Ryker, of German origin, means “rich” or “powerful ruler.” That was appropriate for Bedford North Lawrence’s performance in the split doubleheader with Franklin and Evansville North on Saturday.