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On-Level Chemistry teacher Akintunde Odunleye floats side by side in the pool with a student. Coach O's team fell short to the students at the end of the fourth quarter.
Playing with the upper hand
Marielle Le, Reporter • May 7, 2026

Students defeated teachers 19–15 during water polo’s annual teachers versus students matchup on Friday, April 24. Organized by Girls...

Star forward Kevin Durant wears the Houston Rockets city edition jersey. The Rockets officially traded for Durant on July 6 of last year, sending away Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and many draft picks.
The rockets that never flew
Maximus Bui, Reporter • May 4, 2026

Fifty-two wins. Thirty losses. Fifth in the Western Conference. With two crucial injuries and little to no home-court advantage in the...

Just minutes before the 300-meter hurdles, McTear shares last-minute advice on how to attack the curve while maintaining momentum. On Feb. 27, the girls track team competed at the LCISD meet in Rosenberg, Texas, earning three relay golds and two individual titles.
Running in memory, coaching in motion
Marielle Le, Reporter • Apr 30, 2026

Wiping the sweat trickling down his forehead, his hands moistened against the humid air. He reached down and fumbled with the laces of his...

[SPORTS TV] Joshua Mathiesen
[SPORTS TV] Joshua Mathiesen
Yuna Ji and Eva Muscal Apr 16, 2026

Sports Editors Yuna Ji and Eva Muscal interview senior soccer player Joshua Mathiesen. Mathiesen plays striker, who  is responsible...

[SPORTS TV] Alexander Tilney and Andres Lucio
[SPORTS TV] Alexander Tilney and Andres Lucio
Yuna Ji, Eva Muscal, and Ellie Zacharia Apr 16, 2026

Sports Editors Yuna Ji, Eva Muscal, and Ellie Zacharia interview senior baseball players Alexander Tilney and Andres Lucio. They are two out...

Junior Cadence Johnson poses during an official visit at the University of California, Los Angeles. "My state swims helped improve my overall ranking in my recruiting class and allowed me to receive a better scholarship offer from UCLA," Johnson said.
Bruin a big dream
Eva Muscal, Sports Editor • Apr 15, 2026

Within the span of a month, she became a state champion, the first Houston Independent School District athlete to be named swimmer of the meet,...

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Rewriting history
Eva Muscal, Sports Editor • Mar 30, 2026

On March 27, Bellaire varsity boys soccer fell short to Dobie High School 5-4 in overtime. The Cards ended the season with an overall record...

Junior catcher Sully Mulcahy gets ready to catch while playing defense. Mulcahy has been on the varsity team since his freshman year and also plays first base.
One sided victory
Yuna Ji, Sports Editor • Mar 27, 2026

The Bellaire Varsity Boys Soccer team pose together at the end of the game. This is the first time they will advance to the regional semifinals since 1998.
Cardinals triumph over Elsik, advance to regional semifinals
Alav Madani, Reporter • Mar 26, 2026

For the first time since 1998, varsity boys’ soccer is heading to the third round of playoffs. On March 24, the Cardinals beat Alief Elsik...

Junior first baseman Sullivan Mulcahy and sophomore third baseman Connor Welsh meet at the mound Feb. 16 at St. Thomas High School to discuss their defensive plan. The game marked the first official matchup of the season. Coach Ozuna said, “Defense is one of the biggest things we are working on.”
Brushing off the dust
Yuna Ji, Audrey Li, and Skylar Lew Mar 18, 2026

To begin the baseball season, the varsity baseball team played their first scrimmage of the season on Jan. 31, defeating Milby High School...

Sophomore shooting guard Ian Niggli goes up for a layup. Niggli has scored 261 points this season.
Cardinals fall to Westside on senior night
Emily Brams, Photo Editor • Mar 13, 2026

Varsity boys basketball lost 65-37 on senior night against Westside on Feb. 18. To start the game, senior shooting guard Riley Hudlow...

Senior and forward Joshua Mathiesan paces the field on offense, preparing for the next play. He missed last years’ season from a knee injury, so this was his last chance to leave it all on the field.
Cardinals capture District Championship
Ellie Zacharia, Sports Photo Editor • Mar 8, 2026

For the first time in 15 years, the Bellaire Varsity Men’s Soccer team claimed the District Champions title. The Cardinals secured their win...

Junior captain and midfielder Lily Baker boxes out on defense. Baker has been on varsity since her freshman year.
Cardinals fall short to Lamar, end regular season
Eva Muscal, Sports Editor • Mar 4, 2026

The Lady Cardinals finished second in the district for the fourth year in a row, holding a 10-2 district record. On Tuesday, March 3, varsity...

The NCAA men's volleyball net is 7 feet 11 inches, measuring 7 inches higher than the NCAA women’s volleyball net. Bellaire recently introduced a boys volleyball club team coached by varsity girls volleyball coach Karissa Sluss.
Defending his values
Zoe Novak, Reporter • Mar 2, 2026

As one of the fastest growing NCAA sports, men’s volleyball mirrors senior and middle blocker Belsey Ferguson’s own progress in developing...

Senior Arturo Garcia kicks the ball down the field. Garcia plays center defensive midfielder.
Setting soccer standards
Rosalie Navarro, Managing Editor • Feb 20, 2026

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