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Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer

Graham Benefiel is a staff writer for The Bark and a sophomore at Bearden High School. In addition to writing, he is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys spending his free time doing edifying things such as playing video games and watching TV. Although he has no clear favorite school subject, he leans toward writing and history.

All content by Graham Benefiel

Bearden soccer icon Eric Turner retires after 18 years

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
May 19, 2014

Bearden Rugby stages more intense practices to prepare for playoffs

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
April 24, 2014

Boys soccer gains experience from Invitational, prepares for district play

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
April 2, 2014

Experienced Bearden softball team expects big things for 2014 season

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
March 25, 2014

Thomas, Bulldogs gear up for baseball season in competitive district

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
March 7, 2014
Bearden sophomore Chanler Geer drives to the basket against William Blount. Geer and the rest of the sophomore class have helped supplement Bearden's experienced seniors and juniors.

Standout sophomore class continues to impress for Lady Bulldogs

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
January 23, 2014

Dance team heads to state competition, continues preparations for nationals

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
November 23, 2013
Seniors Musab Henderson and Tristen Majors wrestle at a recent practice.

Experienced seniors take charge of talented wrestling team

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
November 15, 2013
Jack Graham (middle) tries to break the press during practice this week. Graham joins Isaiah Campbell and Noah Gettelfinger as experienced seniors on this year's team.

Tight knit senior class leads Bearden boys basketball team

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
November 6, 2013
Former Bearden safety Ethan Pollack (24) makes a tackle in last year's 42-7 Bearden win against HVA. Kole Matherly (35) and Co. are hoping for another blowout win this year.

Young rivalry between Bearden, HVA still looking for its first close game

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
October 10, 2013
Bearden's offensive line is one of several units that will be fully healthy this week, thanks to the return of Caleb Bartlett at left tackle (No. 56).

Full-strength Bearden looking for revenge at West

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
October 3, 2013

Profiles: Harvey leads Bearden cross country team

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
September 27, 2013
Emad Aqqad breaks out of a tackle against Heritage. Aqqad caught two touchdown passes against the Mountaineers two weeks ago and two more against Mo East last week.

Profiles: Aqqad emerges as star receiver for Bulldogs

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013

Bearden comeback falls short on homecoming night

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
September 14, 2013
Kole Matherly (35) collects a tackle against Heritage in the Bulldogs' 54-28 win on Friday.

Profiles: Matherly embraces team captain role, leads Bulldogs

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
September 12, 2013

Horton, Bulldogs run away from Heritage, 54-28

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
September 7, 2013
Center Ethan Griffin prepares to snap against Fulton last week. Bearden is looking for its first win against Heritage.

Bulldogs fighting through injuries as they prepare for district opener

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
September 6, 2013
By the look on his face, Christian Bale clearly can't believe anybody would think Ben Affleck was the right choice to replace him.

Staff picks: Who should play Batman (instead of Affleck)?

Jack H. Evans, Kelsey Kinzer, Hannah McElroy, Graham Benefiel, Litza Craig, Ed Dudrick, Allie Gruszkiewicz, Taylor A. Johnson, Helen Law, Zoey Line, Katie Matthews, and Emily Price
September 4, 2013

Fulton shuts out Bearden in home opener

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
August 31, 2013
Bearden senior Lane Thomas (pictured here before his sophomore season) has joined the USA national team for the Under-18 Baseball World Cup in Taiwan.

Thomas, USA ready for start of baseball World Cup

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
August 30, 2013
Staff picks: Dream pets

Staff picks: Dream pets

Jack H. Evans, Kelsey Kinzer, Hannah McElroy, Graham Benefiel, Litza Craig, Ed Dudrick, Allie Gruszkiewicz, Taylor A. Johnson, Helen Law, Zoey Line, Katie Matthews, and Emily Price
August 28, 2013

Senior duo of Cottrell, Denning shores up Bearden’s back line

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
August 26, 2013
Of all the shows listed, The Office is probably the entire staff's top pick.

STAFF PICKS: The best Netflix streaming shows

Jack H. Evans, Kelsey Kinzer, Hannah McElroy, Graham Benefiel, Litza Craig, Ed Dudrick, Allie Gruszkiewicz, Taylor A. Johnson, Helen Law, Zoey Line, Katie Matthews, and Emily Price
August 21, 2013
Quarterback Xavier Johnson goes back to pass during preseason practice. Johnson is filling the shoes of Nicky Frizen. http://hob3photography.smugmug.com/

Profiles: Johnson takes QB reins for 2013 season

Graham Benefiel, Staff Writer
August 19, 2013
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