Justin Sokeland April 19, 2024

BEDFORD – When Ryker Hughes made his Bedford North Lawrence baseball debut, his hair was long and his dedication was short. Things have changed. Hughes completed his physical and mental transformation to a focused, driven player, signing to play at the collegiate level with UIndy, a successful NCAA Div. II program, on Friday afternoon.

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 28, 2023

By Justin Sokeland - WBIW BEDFORD – Kline Woodward might want to wear pink every game. On a special night at the ballpark, with Bedford North Lawrence staging its ninth annual benefit game to raise funds for cancer awareness, Woodward was special, firing a no-hitter while honoring a family friend that is battling the wicked disease.

Justin Sokeland April 21, 2023

By Justin Sokeland | WBIW.com | BEDFORD – After so many squandered opportunities, Bedford North Lawrence made the most of the last chance.

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 April 03, 2023

BEDFORD – Hit ‘em where they ain’t. That was Willie Keeler’s simple hitting strategy. Got him to the Hall of Fame. Bedford North Lawrence discovered that approach works quite well. There’s actually all kinds of gaps out there, and the Stars found them.

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 October 31, 2022

BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence, which won a share of the Hoosier Hills Conference championship, placed six on the league’s First Team. Greg Gilbert and Collin Whittaker were named from the defensive unit, while offensive stars Dylan Nikirk, Cal Gates, Memphis Louden and Ryker Hughes were also selected by the league coaches.

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.

BNL Baseball April 21, 2022

BNL defeats North Daviess 7-3 Game award winners Carter Bennett - Silver Slugger Kline Woodward - The Smoltzy Will Adams - 42 Ryker Hughes - Gold glove

WBIW April 04, 2022

BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence saved its best for last, rallying in the bottom of the seventh inning to conquer Austin 5-4 during baseball action on Monday night.

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.