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 May 01, 2023

NEW ALBANY – Cade Mungle authored a complete-game masterpiece as Bedford North Lawrence silenced New Albany 3-0 during high school baseball action on Monday evening. - 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 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.