Boys' hockey to move out of North Suburban Conference February 21, 2012 at 10:25 pm
February 15, 2012
Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
Deep within the basement hallways of BSM, room 27 houses an aura of centering and relaxation as students sprawl across the floor on mats and blankets during their Wellness meditation class. As an hour of release from stress and providing strict concentration on the health of body, mind, and spirit, Wellness classes have proved to be a revolutionary addition to the BSM curriculum. When Ms. Connie Fourre began her work as Wellness Director two years ago and started BSM’s Wellness program, she never imagined it would turn into the success it is today. “[The program is] better than what I originally envisioned. I never thought there would be all these activities, no BSM hour for a break,” said... Continue Reading

Without conference games on their schedule, the Red Knights will have more chances to play the top teams in the state. (Mark Lex)
February 21, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
After outscoring their opponents 96-6 in conference play this season, BSM will be leaving the North Suburban Conference for boys’ hockey and will play an independent schedule instead. A proposal by the NSC members was approved by coaches Sunday, Feb. 19. The Red Knights won three games by at least 15 goals, and opponents never came within four goals,... Continue Reading

Bright Rwagatare's life changed when he and his family made the decision to move him from Rwanda to the United States. (Photo courtesy of Bright's Father)
February 21, 2012
Laura Shannon, Staff Writer
Life in Rwanda Freshman Bright Rwagatare’s life completely turned upside down after coming from a school where 60 children slept in one room, food was often cold and rarely tasted good, and teachers used severe discipline techniques to Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Even bigger than the change in schools, though, is Bright’s change in countries: from... Continue Reading
February 15, 2012
Anna Landis, Staff Writer
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Finally, for all the Star Wars geeks out there, George Lucas has deepened the meaning of life and also, the depth perception of his masterpieces, and given us what we have only dreamed of. (Dramatic pause) Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D. The storyline may still lack anything a film-maker would deem decent, yet Lucas has not left his young Padawans discontent. By updating the visuals of this film to 3D, it was much easier to watch and enjoy. The scenes that were especially enhanced were the Jedis’ journey to and from the underwater Gungan city of Otoh Gunga (sea monsters included), Anakin’s podrace with an excess of spectacular... Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
With doughnuts, muffins, and juice ready as brain food, the BSM Math League meets every Wednesday morning to practice and expand upon their already impressive computational skills. Ranking first in the state, and with only one meet to go, Math League members are getting ready to attend state for the fourteenth time since being founded as a BSM club. Being... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 18 | Stillwater | 8-4 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | Irondale | 56-32 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Feb 17 | Minnetonka | 2-3 OT | L | |
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | Irondale | 103-89 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | Waconia | 72-56 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Wed, Feb 15 | Hopkins | 6-2 | W | |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | Chisago Lakes | 5-0 | W | |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | Columbia Heights | 61-28 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | Columbia Heights | 69-46 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | Totino-Grace | 6-0 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | St. Louis Park | 69-35 | Read Story | W |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | Chisago Lakes | 10-59 | L |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Feb 23 | 7:00 | Holy Family | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 24 | 7:15 | Robbinsdale Cooper | Robbinsdale Cooper HS |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 24 | 5:00 | Section Opponents | Fridley |
| Wrestling | Thu, Mar 01 | 12:00 | TBA | Excel Energy Center |
| Boys Lacrosse | Sat, Mar 17 | 7:00 | Apple Valley | Home |
| Girls Track | Tue, Apr 03 | Multiple Opponents | Totino-Grace | |
| Boys Track | Tue, Apr 03 | 1:00 | Multiple Opponents | Totino-Grace |
| Softball | Wed, Apr 11 | 4:15 | Concordia | Home |
| Boys Lacrosse | Thu, Apr 12 | 7:00 | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| Boys Track | Thu, Apr 12 | 1:00 | Multiple Opponents | St. Francis |
| Girls Track | Thu, Apr 12 | Multiple Opponents | St. Francis | |
| Baseball | Sat, Apr 14 | 3:00 | Hopkins | Home |
Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 19, 2012
Senior forward Christian Horn had two goals, senior forward Jake O’Borsky had three assists, and the boys’ hockey team beat the Stillwater Ponies 8-4 in their final regular season game on Saturday, Feb. 18. Horn gave BSM an early lead just over five minutes into the game, but Stillwater answered... Read more »
Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 17, 2012
The boys’ basketball team broke the century mark for the first time all season in their 103-89 victory over Irondale on Friday, Feb 17, extending their winning streak to 20 games. The Red Knights started strong, leading 53-38 at halftime. Although Irondale outscored BSM in the second half, the deficit... Read more »
Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Despite playing without senior forward Khadijah Shumpert and sophomore guard Grace Coughlin, the girls’ basketball team pulled off a 61-28 win over Columbia Heights on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Although the halftime score stood at only 25-13, the Red Knights scored another 36 points before the game ended,... Read more »
Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
Although it was Valentines Day, the boy’s basketball team wasn’t feeling so loving as they handled Columbia Heights by the score of 69-46. The Red Knights came out slow, facing a box and one defense, as the Hylanders attempted to slow down senior guard Isaiah Zierden. The Hylanders attempt to control... Read more »
Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 12, 2012
In the quarterfinals of the section 6AA playoffs, the girls’ hockey team beat the North Metro Stars 11-0 on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Parade Ice Garden. BSM jumped out to an early lead on a goal by senior defender Megan Meskill, which would end up being the game winner. The Red Knights scored three... Read more »
Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 12, 2012
Coming off of a loss to Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the boys’ hockey team dominated Totino-Grace, beating the Eagles 6-0 on Saturday, Feb. 11. Both teams had equal pressure to start the game, but a goal by junior forward Tj Moore gave BSM the lead with two minutes left in the first period. Moore scored... Read more »
Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
February 11, 2012
The girls’ basketball team won their 12th conference game this season on Friday, Feb. 10, beating St. Louis Park 69-35. Senior forward Khadijah Shumpert led the Red Knights with 19 points, followed by senior guard Josie Dillon, who had 15, and sophomore guard Grace Coughlin, who had 14. The win comes... Read more »
Chris Bell, Staff Writer
February 10, 2012
The boys’ basketball team stayed undefeated in conference play by beating their crosstown rival, St. Louis Park, in convincing fashion, 75-48, on Thursday, Feb. 9. Throughout the first half, the Orioles were in the game, staying within six points of the Red Knights. This fueled the upset minded Orioles’... Read more »
Peter Best, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
The boys’ hockey team was outshot by almost 20 shots during their loss to perennial powerhouse Shattuck-St. Mary’s 5-2 on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Both teams got equal offensive chances in the first period, but the Sabres ended up with a goal to put them up 1-0 to end the period. Shattuck-St. Mary’s... Read more »
Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012
The girls’ basketball team’s 11 game wining streak team came to an end when they lost to DeLaSalle 70-54 on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Despite holding the Islanders’ star Allina Starr to only 6 point, the Red Knights still gave up their highest point total of the year. A sloppy first half with many turnovers... Read more »