Justin Sokeland May 15, 2026

Until now. The Stars exorcised a curse, the demons, whatever had been keeping them from joining the list of champions. That’s over. That’s why they erupted with unabashed glee, with the emotions spewing out like a volcanic eruption. This was for 50-plus years of frustration, for all those who have worn the uniform. Win or lose, with a memory-making victory or heartbreaking loss at stake, Chastain was the horse Bedford North Lawrence rode in on. And the Stars were rewarded for their faith in the junior hurler with a triumph for the ages.

Justin Sokeland May 09, 2026

BEDFORD – Cancer steals life, with such viciousness and disregard for how well the victim lived and cherished it, but it cannot rob memories. Those last for the next generations, recalling a soft smile or a captured moment, a gentle touch or a proud handshake. Everyone has been touched by the brutal disease, all have a favorite snapshot of those who have battled valiantly and bravely.