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The student news site of Bellaire High School

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The student news site of Bellaire High School

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Alex Lin

Alex Lin, Sports Editor

 Alex Lin, sports editor, is a senior and a second-year staffer. He joined TPP to focus on sports journalism. He is vice-president for eMotion Breakdance and plays guitar for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, he loves fantasy sports, listening to Rex Orange County and Zach Bryan, and building up the UT El Paso dynasty in NCAA 2025.

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Senior and Duke signee Shelton Henderson throws up a floater. Henderson carried Bellaire to a 69-54 win over Seven Lakes.

[PHOTO ESSAY] History in the making: Bellaire’s advancement to the state semi-finals and beyond

Alex Lin and Elly Zhang
Mar 7, 2025
The PrizePicks logo is one of the most prominent logos in modern day sports betting. The vibrant purple is immediately distinguishable to most gamblers.

PrizePicks: Fast track to riches or rags?

Alex Lin, Sports Editor
Mar 3, 2025
Love permeates every area of our lives. It is the little, seemingly insignificant moments that are most deserving of our love.

Tiny love stories

Elly Zhang, McKenzie Le, Ella Sotiriades, Alex Lin, Davis Adams, Kate Steinbach, Sophia Zhao, Rosalie Navarro, Bethel Kifle, Macy Langland, and Keith Luo
Feb 14, 2025
Senior Hayden Hessel prepares to block a shot on the Bellaire field. Clear Springs won the game 8-7.

One last ride

Alex Lin, Sports Editor
Feb 3, 2025
This is my recreation of the Texans logo. I wanted to incorporate the new electric blue color from the alternate uniforms this year as well as last season's "Battle Red" color from the 2023 alternate uniform.

Season blows and second half woes

Alex Lin, Sports Editor
Dec 12, 2024
The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy has been awarded to the best team at the end of every year. The trophy will now be given to the winner of the 12 team playoffs.

The new College Football Playoffs: Texas takeover

Alex Lin, Sports Editor
Nov 20, 2024
Corder discusses the offense's successful drive in Bellaire's game against Wisdom. Bellaire would win 38-12.

Flipping the script

Alex Lin, Sports Editor
Oct 15, 2024
John Corder, Keaton Davis, Kavalli Stroman, and Michael Caspary walk off the field following Bellaire's win. They are joined as part of the post-game alma mater.

Catching fire

Alex Lin, Sports Editor
Oct 15, 2024

24 Hour Play: Behind the scenes

Ella Evans, Emily Vaughan, Alex Lin, and Macy Langland
Sep 5, 2024
HUMANS OF BELLAIRE - Cordavian Adams

HUMANS OF BELLAIRE – Cordavian Adams

Alex Lin, Reporter
Jun 7, 2024
Junior two-way midfielder Leo Dale dodges past his defender in his second game of the day. Junior two-way midfielder Zach Foust positions himself as an outlet for Dale.

From role players to leaders

Alex Lin, Reporter
Mar 19, 2024
Cars are lined up as the sun sets, before the movie starts. The movies start at roughly 6:30, while doors open at 5:30.

Drive-in-theaters: A lost form of cinema

Kate Steinbach and Alex Lin
Mar 7, 2024
Freshman midfielder and faceoff Lee Beasley prepares to take the faceoff following a Bellaire goal. A faceoff is taken at the start of every quarter and after every goal to determine possession similar to a jump-ball in basketball.

Miracle at Willowbend

Alex Lin, Reporter
Feb 12, 2024
The Texans logo has been a staple of Houston football since 2000. Through both two-win seasons and playoff victories, the logo has not changed.

Standing on business

Alex Lin, Reporter
Jan 23, 2024
Sophomore long stick midfielder Brayden Nguyen throws a poke check against an alumni midfielder. As a long stick midfielder Nguyen acts as a defensive specialist in transition plays.

‘They’re all my friends and family too’

Alex Lin, Reporter
Dec 14, 2023
Will Hazen plays for Bellaire as a long stick defenseman. Bellaire would beat St. Thomas 11-4 in their second district playoff game to make the state playoffs.

Different sports, same passion

Ariel Lagnado, Rohan Parikh, Dawson Sotiriades, and Alex Lin
Nov 13, 2023
Nathaniel Allen celebrates the team's first win against Westside. Allen had a first half touchdown and 42-yard reception in the fourth quarter to aid in Bellaire's victory.

Walking through the wide receiver room

Alex Lin, Reporter
Oct 26, 2023
Students celebrate as the Cardinal football team wins the game.

Cardinals dominate Westside, 30-25

Alex Lin and Emay Kong
Oct 9, 2023
The Cardinals get ready to run through the tunnel for the opening of the second half.

Cardinals ‘Rock and Roll’ against Lake Creek Lions, lose 73-7

Alex Lin and Emay Kong
Sep 16, 2023
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