The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
The Voice of the Bellwood-Antis Student Body

The BluePrint
All content by Caleb Beiswenger
Maddy Pulcinello (left) and Noah Larson (center) return this season for the unified bocce team.

[Photo] Bocce team ready for season-opener on Monday

Jordan Hescox, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
College Corner: Bailee Conway

College Corner: Bailee Conway

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
Hunter Shawley won a national championship last week in the 400 meter hurdles while competing for Thaddeus Stevens.

Hunter Shawley becomes a national champion

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
B-A had an amazing school year where athletics were concerned, and there were no shortages of big stories.

Top 10 sports stories of the 2022-2023 year

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
After 13 seasons at B-A and 31 overall, Coach Jim Swaney announced his retirement from coaching on Sunday.

Swaney steps down as head girls basketball coach

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Kole Dickinson took home the gold in the 110 meter hurdles at the Bellwood-Antis Invitational on Monday.

B-A has another successful invite

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Lexi Lovrich shattered a 9-year old school record in the 3200 meter run last week in BA's wins over West Branch and Williamsburg.

B-A wins ICC, Lovrich breaks record

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
BA vs Tyrone Track 4/25/23

Track teams win Backyard Brawl

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Matt Berkowitz had two hits against Tyrone, but the Devils couldn't overcome a slow start in a 7-1 loss. (Terry McCaulley)

Blue Devils lose Backyard Brawl

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Brielle Campbell has been scorching the track in the sprint events this season. (Bailee Conway)

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brielle Campbell

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Eli Pluebell won the shot put against Central, but the Blue Devils lost in Martinsburg. (Bailee Conway)

Girls track and field team improves to 9-1, boys fall to Central

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Brielle Campbell earned two ribbons in the sprints at the United Invitational. (Bailee Conway)

Track team finds success at United Invitational

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Kole Dickenson won both hurdling events for Bellwood-Antis against Juniata Valley and Southern Fulton. (Bailee COnway)

Bellwood track teams dominate Juniata Valley and Southern Fulton

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Dylan Andrews won three events for B-A in a sweep of a quadrangular meet at home on Tuesday. (Bailee Conway)

B-A track and field teams sweep quad meet

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
Gaven Ridgway hands it off to Ben Ritchey in their 4 x 1. (Bailee Campbell)

B-A track and field teams sweep in ICC opener

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Yearbook Editor Vincent Cacciotti working on the finishing touches of the yearbook.

Yearbook finalized, important dates for final quarter

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Parker Lucas took first place in his 100 meter dash.

Track and Field teams host season opener

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Lyida Worthing is our Super Senior of the Week.

Super Senior: Lydia Worthing

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Dylan Andrews has committed to St. Francis, where he will compete on the track and field team as a pole vaulter.

Andrews commits to St. Francis

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
After an explosive opening night, Grease is on for two more showings on Saturday.

Grease cast sells out Friday night

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
March 11, 2023
Senior Dylan Andrews is one of the top returners coming back this season for the boys track and field team.

Spring sports open this week

Caleb Beiswenger
March 7, 2023
Ava Miller is our Super Senior for this week

Super Senior: Ava Miller

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Seniors Bailee Conway and Jacob Hawn earned high honors from the Keystone Media Awards.

Hawn earns statewide award to lead BluePrint at Keystones

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
Chloe Hammond and the Lady Blue Devils look beyond the ICC title game loss and towards the District 6 playoffs.

Lady Devils get ready for playoffs

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Lilly Gerwert looks to make the right pass against Williamsburg in the ICC championship.

Lady Devils lose in ICC championship

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Jocelyn McGuire is one of our student of the week.

Super Senior: Jocelyn McGuire

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
The B-A Lady Blue Devils will play in the ICC championship tournament starting on Friday.

Lady Devils prepare for playoffs

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Teammates help freshman Lilly Gerwert off the floor last night in B-A's win over Glendale.

Lady Devils win big at home

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
The bocce team gets a picture after senior night.

Bocce team gets ready for playoffs

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Lydia Worthing led the way for B-A in a win over Mount Union.

Lady Devils beat Trojans on the road

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Jenns Norton and the Lady Blue Devils overwhelmed West Branch on Senior Night.

B-A wins second straight on Senior Night

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Chloe Hammond applies defensive pressure against Claysburg-Kimmel.

Lady Devils bounce back with 45-point win

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
Brayden Wagner will be a tri-athlete this year.

Super Senior: Brayden Wagner

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Alyson Partner had a big basket late for B-A but the Lady Devils still fell to Williamsburg at home.

B-A girls fall to Williamsburg

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Chelsea McCaulsky made history this week by becoming the 15th Lady Blue Devil to reach 1,000 points for her career.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chelsea McCaulsky

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Chelsea McCaulsky drains a three-pointer to surpass the 1,000 career points plateau last night against Moshannon Valley.

Chelsea McCaulsky hits milestone

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Lydia Worthing had 16 points to lead B-A to a win over Juniata Vallley.

Lady Devils sneak by Hornets

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
The bocce team had its first home meet yesterday.

[Photo] Bocce team wins at home

Bailee Conway, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Maddy Pulcinello (right) and Tighe Eaken (left) wait with Noah Larson for their turn in Wednesday's bocce match against Claysburg-Kimmel.

[Photo] B-A bocce secures victory over Claysburg

Jacob Hawn, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Holden Schreier has been stepping up his game for the Blue Devil basketball team.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holden Schreier

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Freshman Marissa Cacciotti had 7 points against Mount Union.

Lady Devils dominate Mount Union 72-36

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Lydia Worthing scored 20 points to lead Bellwood-Antis against Portage.

Lady Devils lose 54-48 to Portage; boys take loss to Mount Union

Caleb Beiswenger and Jacob Hawn
January 10, 2023
Caleb Beiswenger was the Blue Devils' top scorer against West Branch.

B-A boys fall to Warriors

Caleb Beiswenger and Jacob Hawn
January 6, 2023
Leigha Clapper is a top scorer for the girls basketball team in her sophomore season.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Leigha Clapper

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
January 5, 2023
Lydia Worthing, on the left with Chelsea McCaulsky and Leigha Clapper, recently returned from an injury to give the Lady Devils some extra offensive punch.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lydia Worthing

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
It was Christmas night at the Lady Devils basketball game and the crowd and cheerleaders were dressed up to see B-A's 63-point victory.

B-A dominates Golden Tide

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Freshman Lilly Gerwert continued to produce points for BA in its win over Juniata Valley.

B-A girls improve to 2-1

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
Poojan Patel is an honors student with an interest in computers.

SUPER SENIOR: Poojan Patel

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Chloe Hammond and Leigha Clapper had big games against rival Tyrone.

Girls basketball wins Backyard Brawl

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Chelsea McCaulsky had 20 points on Wednesday, but the B-A girls lost their opener to United.

B-A hoops teams drop season openers

Tighe Eaken Jr. and Caleb Beiswenger
December 9, 2022
Jason Pluebell and Ethan Norris are two of four lettermen returning for the B-A wrestling team this season.

Torsell leads B-A wrestling into new era

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Mrs. Nyman and Mr. Lovrich are tasked with teaching sensitive topics in heath class.

[Photo] Teaching awkward topics

Tighe Eaken Jr., Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Dylan Andrews (26) was one of six B-A players to make the ICC Gold Division first team.

I.C.C. football all-stars released

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Alli Campbell has become a key player for the Penn State Lady Lions.

Bellwood-Antis athletes doing big things on the college level

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Bellwood-Antis could send as many as 20 singers to County Chorus.

[Photo] Students sing their way to Blair County Chorus

Olivia Hess, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Middle school student Blake Pennington has a bright future as a distance runner.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Blake Pennington

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Lexi Lovrich came through with a top-20 finish at the PIAA meet last week.

[Photo] Lovrich becomes cross country state medalist

Jacob Hawn, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Gaven Ridgway scores on a pass from Holden Schreier in Bellwood's 45-19 loss to Bald Eagle Area in the playoffs.

Blue Devils fall to Bald Eagle in quarterfinals, 45-19

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Ava Patton had 12 digs in B-A's first-round playoff win.

Girls volleyball sweeps Penns Valley

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
The powderpuff football game scheduled for tonight has been postponed until Sunday.

Powderpuff game moved back until Sunday

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Briley Campbell, Marissa Cacciotti, and the rest of the girls soccer team had their rally fall short against Central.

Soccer team loses in semis

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Eli Pluebell and the Blue Devils couldn't find a rhythm Friday in a loss to Penns Valley.

Penns Valley shuts out Bellwood-Antis 42-0

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
The girls soccer team is shooting for a spot in the District 6 finals.

Girls soccer team chases District championship

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Christian Sensibaugh, running here just ahead of Daman Mills, has been the top runner for the boys cross country team this season.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christian Sensibaugh

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022

Dudes on food: Episode 1

Tighe Eaken Jr., Caleb Beiswenger, and Jacob Hawn
October 26, 2022
Gaven Ridgway had 132 yards rushing against West Branch.

Bellwood-Antis beats West Branch in a thriller

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
B-A is looking to get back on track with a win over West Branch.

Blue Devils prepare for Warriors

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Quarterback Gaven Ridgway has produced more than 1,300 yards of total offense for the Blue Devils.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gaven Ridgway

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Nick Kost ran for more than 100 yards against Moshannon Valley, but the Blue Devils lost 20-12.

Blue Devils fall to Black Knights 20-12

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022
Ethan Norris and the Blue Devils head to Moshannon Valley tonight to take on the Black Knights.

Blue Devils get ready for Black Knights

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Nick Kost is leading the Blue Devils in rushing.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nick Kost

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
B-A's volleyball team logged its 13th win against Moshannon Valley.

B-A Volleyball sweeps the Damsels

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Andrew Nycum makes a tackle against Mount Union.

Blue Devils take down Mount Union

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
Griffin Kyle breaks free on a long run.

Bellwood-Antis glides past Southern Huntingdon

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
BA football vs. Juniata Valley; Friday, September 23, 2022. (Morgan Kienzle)

B-A preps for Southern Huntingdon

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Corry Shanafelt and the boys cross country team continued to roll with a pair of wins.

SPORTS RECAP: Boys Cross Country gets Another Win

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Nick Kost provided the bulk of B-A's offense in its loss to Juniata Valley.

Bellwood-Antis falls short at Juniata Valley

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Lexi Lovrich is looking to use a successful cross country season as a springboard to track glory in the spring.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lexi Lovrich

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
B-A's junior high football team turned in another dominating performance against Everett.

Volleyball has clutch comeback win

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Josh Dorminy prepares to tee it up at the Operation Our Town Tournament.

B-A Golf Competes in Operation Our Town and Sectionals

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Zach Pier, Ethan Johnston, Ryan Marinak and Caleb Beiswinger were the top scorers yesterday for the Bellwood-Antis golf team.

B-A golf picks up pair of wins

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
Bellwood-Antis trailed briefly but blew by Everett 53 -6 last Friday.

Blue Devils Dominate Everett Warriors

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Jackson Grassmyer reads to students at Myers Elementary.

B-A football team carries on reading tradition

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Andrew Nycum gets hyped after making a play against Curwensville.

B-A glides past the Golden Tide

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Jake Baker throws in the ball against Philipsburg-Osceola. Tyrone won 5-4.

Tyrone/Bellwood-Antis soccer team picks up first win in 2 Years

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Midfielder Laney Quick follows the ball.

Girls soccer drops close one to Penns Valley

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Nick Kost leads Bellwood-Antis against Curwensville this week at Memorial Stadium.

B-A prepares to take top spot in the conference

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 8, 2022
Jordan Hescox makes a stop against Glendale.

B-A dominates Glendale in home opener

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
Dylan Andrews has become B-A's go-to receiver in his senior season.

Athlete of the Week: Dylan Andrews

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
B-A's student section came out in full force to have a white out at the Backyard Brawl.

Bellwood falls to Tyrone in the Backyard Brawl

Caleb Beiswenger, Staff Writer
September 1, 2022
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