Bulldog Bites

Bulldog Bites: BHS Girls Soccer Team Takes Aim at Title

Two Bedford High School sports teams still have shots at state titles.

In the last couple weeks, the Bedford High School golf team earned a state championship and the girls volleyball team and field hockey teams each reached and competed in the post season. This week, the school's two soccer teams and football teams have had and still have several meaningful games. The following is a quick recap of the action and what's still on tap: Girls Soccer The third-seeded Bedford High School girls soccer team – which defeated No. 2 Londonderry, 4-3, in the state semifinals Wednesday night – looks to win the Division I championship tomorrow night at 6:15 at Southern New Hampshire University where it takes on top-seed Exeter. Boys Soccer The No. 1 ranked Bedford boys soccer team was upset, 1-0, against Manchester …

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Bedford Soccer Players Display Talents in South Africa

Trip was an opportunity of a lifetime, say members of New England Revolution youth development program.

For many young athletes, an opportunity to use their talents to travel abroad is a dream of a lifetime. Two Bedford residents recently earned that exact opportunity. Erik Martel and Casey Schehl, members of the New England Revolution youth development program, traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, where they competed in the Future Champions Gauteng Under-17 Tournament from March 26-31. "Traveling to South Africa was a once in a lifetime experience for me," said Schehl. "The competition we faced while there was at a higher level that we would not see anywhere in the United States. The teams were faster, quicker, and smarter than any American teams we have played." "Playing other teams from all over the world was also a great opportunity …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 27

Bedford High School Sports updates, Patch's exclusive Halloween costume contest and more.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Patch historical fact of the day. On this day, in 1904, the first underground New York City Subway line opened. The system became the biggest in the United States, and one of the biggest in the world. 2. Think your kid is among the cutest in America? Enter a photo or two of your little one in his or her Halloween costume to Patch's Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge, and with the help of celebrity judge Heidi Klum, Patch will select 10 winners across our coverage areas. 3. Lady Bulldogs take bite out of St. Thomas. The Bedford High School varsity girls soccer team defeated visiting Saint Thomas Aquinas in the first …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 26

The Patriot Act, a Town Council Meeting, a high school playoff game and more.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Patch historical fact of the day. On this day, in 2001, the USA PATRIOT (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism) Act, or more commonly known as the Patriot Act, was signed into law by President George W. Bush. 2. Lady Bulldogs look to take bite out of visitors. The Bedford High School varsity girls soccer team hosts Saint Thomas Aquinas in the opening round of the Division II playoffs at 5 tonight at the BHS stadium. 3. Budget Time is Here. Among a lengthy list of items on the agenda for the meeting at 7 p.m. in the BCTV Town Meeting Room, the …

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