The Perfect Season

 

            The Bucs accomplished what has never been done before at Beech High School, a perfect football season, 15-0.  There was only one team that could come off that field Friday night and be champions, so the Bucs decided that they were going to be that winning team.  The game against Columbia Friday night was not even a close one in the end.  The final score of the game was 56-35; over 20 points of a gap.  The Beech Bucs have now won the State Championship an incredible two times in a span of four years.  The Columbian defense couldn’t stop one fast and great player, Jalen Hurd.  Hurd, who broke the state record for most rushing yards in a season, was insane Friday night, getting 394 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.  Hurd had this to say after the game, “I give them all the credit – without the offensive line I couldn’t do anything.”  What he means is even though he is an all-star player; he could never accomplish any of it without the hard work of his teammates and their support.  The Beech football team was and still is unstoppable.

            Although the guys did great on the field, let’s not forget about the stellar fans.  The bleachers at Tennessee Tech were filled to the max with young and old fans.  Tons of people from Hendersonville were there to support the Bucs; even if they were from Hendersonville High School or Station Camp.  The student section was as loud as ever Friday night, while the Columbian student section started to die down with every touchdown.  Another factor on the sidelines (literally) was Coach Crabtree and his amazing skills as the Buccaneers head coach.  After getting his second State Championship win, Coach Crabtree had this to say, “I tell people all the time, I know guys who have coached 30-plus years that haven’t sniffed a state title.  We have won two in four years. To me, that’s incredible. We are unbelievably blessed.”  There are no other words for Friday’s game but superb.  There was the undefeated and unstoppable football players, the pumped up and wild fins, and last but not least, the devoted and amazing coaches of the team that all made Friday night an unfathomable game.  Beech will soon be ready to start practicing for another great year of football.  Only time will tell if Beech will have another great season that will lead to a State Championship like this year did.

- Connor Starks

 

Pep Rally Does Not Disappoint

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA0c7HEmSZI

As the Beech football team prepares for the State Championship, students and teachers come together to send their team off with cheers and good luck wishes.

As students filed into the gym, they weren’t quite sure what to expect. After all, its not everyday your team and school has the honor of going to State, so this pep rally should have maybe just a little extra something than the  previous ones. As things got started, the student body was welcomed by cheerleaders doing their routines to get the students pumped up, and the dance team, who performed their winning dance. Dressed in cut up clothes, and doll themed makeup, they danced their heart out and never once broke character from the freaky dolls they were supposed to be.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more interesting or scary… many of Beech’s very own teachers joined the floor. The music started and the students erupted into laughter and cheers as the teachers began their dance routine to the currently famous song, “Gangam style,” with math teacher Mr. Thompson in the front, wearing an orange suit and sunglasses, much like the lead singer of PSY in the music video. It was adored so much, that the teachers performed it once again soon after.

Although it had to come to an end, many Beech High School students are in agreement that this pep rally was the best they have ever experienced and hope to experience again, when Beech goes to state next year. With a football team like ours, there is no doubt that we will go far next year as well.

- Brittney Mace

Buccaneer Basketball

Another year at Beech High, another round of sports seasons, and with the Buccaneers dominating the football league, it is time for the Buccaneers to rise up for basketball season to claim their rightful place as champions of this league, too. Although the first match—against Brentwood—was a defeat with a score of 70-38, there is still more than enough time to turn this around into another conquerous rampage. The defeat came from the lack of experience the players had, four members filling in as substitutes for those who were actually scheduled to play, but couldn’t due to being occupied with the football team. This lack of experience comes from a sudden drop in varsity members (most of whom graduated) and an influx of fresh, new jr. varsity players to work with. The plus side is that these new players are able to gain a bounty of experience they otherwise wouldn’t receive, and with basketball try-outs still on-going for those on the football team, it’s hopeful that additional players will make the team. Coach Joines, head coach of the men’s Buccaneers basketball team, also denied feeling any pressure coming from the success of the football team, but rather looks at it as a beneficial factor, claiming that the boost in school spirits will boost the team’s spirits. With the experience issue likely to br quickly smoothed out as the games are played and the experience is gained, and while keeping a watchful eye on Wilson Central, the team to beat, Joines is certainly optimistic about the games to come. Stayed tune and support the Buccaneers!

- Matteen Mansoori

Future State Champs?!

The Beech football team has had a great season; perfect so far.  That winning streak will be tested this Friday as the Bucs will play a challenging game.  The Bucs beat Jackson North Side this past week which has moved them up to the State Championship game, the 5A BlueCross Bowl which will be held at Tennessee Tech on Friday.  The game with North Side was a close one in the first half of the game, but our Bucs knew what had to be done and knew how they would feel after the win.  So the Bucs came back and won the game by 33 points; the final score was 64-31, Beech.  Now that the game was over, the team had to focus on a new enemy to beat to become the State Champions of Tennessee, Columbia High School.

            Columbia is the same team we played in the State Championship in 2009.  Although we beat them 47-33, that doesn’t mean that the team can just go into the game thinking they will win.  The boys are going to have to put everything they have into this game in order to beat Columbia, who will be doing the same as them.  Coach Crabtree has a tough game coming up and he better prepare himself and his team for what lies ahead.  Yesterday, on Monday 26^th, Jalen Hurd received the award for Mr. Football, which boosted the team’s confidence and pride up a notch.  Players like Ivan Adame had this to say, “Jalen wining that award has given the team so much confidence that I think we are all ready for Friday.”  Columbia definitely noticed this and hopefully got a little downed and nervous about it, knowing that they play Jalen and the unstoppable Bucs this Friday night.  Whether or not you are a big football fan, support your Bucs as they are going to be playing the toughest game of the season.  And if the boys prevail, Beech will be State Champions for the second time in four years.  Let’s go Buccaneers!

- Connor Starks

Will Columbia Have Revenge?

After a long, grueling season full of hard work and determination, the Buccaneers have done it: they made it to the 2012 State Championships. This Friday they will be up against Columbia Central, which for that team must feel something like a rematch. The Bucs defeated the Lions back in 2009, the last time Beech went to State. The Lions are eager for vengeance, but the Bucs are confident they will win again.

While Beech is ranked 141 in the nation and 7 in the state, and running back Jalen Hurd has just won the title of “Mr. Football,” Columbia Central has some impressive statistics of their own. They are undefeated this season, and ranked 24 in the state. They were the district champions from the years 2000 to 2004, and again in 2011. In 1997 they won the state playoffs.

The head coach for the Lions says that he “Really stresses team work and commitment.” This game is sure to be a tough one. Hopefully the Buccaneer’s winning streak won’t end this Friday.

- Savannah Bent & Megan Samples

Beech Participates in the 2012 Election

 

Students at Beech High School raised their voices and voted for who they wanted as President of the United States in a mock election on Monday.   Bret Meets said, “The mock election will give people an open eye on how people vote and it will make them aware that their vote counts.” The Election was a success as far as running smoothly and Governor Romney came out on top. 

            InterAct organized the mock election and during second block students voted using their cell phones. Each class represented a state and at the end Mr. Whitfield’s class calculated the percentages to see if states would go Republican or Democrat. “Based on the results so far I think Romney will win and since we are in Tennessee we are more Republican”, predicted Miquela Williams.

            Beech High School’s election did not reflect the way the authentic election played out. While the election was very close, Romney took a slight lead until the results from Florida and Ohio shot Obama’s electoral votes up. Obama won the electoral votes and was re-elected as President.

- Megan Samples
If you are interesting in viewing the map, click on the link below.

http://ElectoralMap.net/2012/myPrediction.php?d=enrxnnnneknwnzwko

 

What is the 99?

Halloween is right around the corner, and haunted houses are something that many people enjoy this time of year. This Halloween season, there is a different kind of attraction open here in Nashville called the 99 – a simulation of the bad choices that teenagers make and how they can affect their lives.

            The 99 travels all around the country and is open year-round, but it is especially popular near Halloween. It includes terrifying scenes from crack houses, car accidents, suicides, and domestic violence. Its name is based on the statistic that, on average, 99 teens die each day from poor life choices. The realism factor of this haunted house is more frightening than any fictional horror story ever could be.

            The 99 has a reputation for being considerably more disturbing than a run-of-the-mill haunted house. There are warnings on the coupons and tickets that strongly discourage those who are pregnant, have heart conditions, or weak stomachs from entering. No one under the age of 11 will be admitted at all.

            For those that do not fall into those categories, however, the 99 might be something interesting to check out this Halloween. It is located on 594 Collins Park Drive in Nashville.

- Savannah Bent