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The student news site of James Bowie High School

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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
Ben Tillisch

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff

Hi! My name is Ben Tillisch and I am a senior. I am a fan of all sports but I especially enjoy soccer, as I have been playing since I was three years old. I also enjoy watching hockey, college and professional football, and college basketball and baseball. Aside from sports I like to spend my free time reading, exercising, and spending time with my friends and family. Additionally, during summer and winter break I love to travel to new places. While traveling I enjoy trying unique and different types of food, visiting spots of nature, and participating in exciting activities like snorkeling, ziplining, horseback riding, etc. In terms of the newspaper, this is my third year as a sports writer and editor for The Dispatch staff. I am extremely excited for this year and cannot wait to start writing!

All content by Ben Tillisch
WORKING HARD: Former Bowie quarterback Evan Mallett works on a strengthening exercise to increase mobility. Mallett has been in occupational therapy since the 2020 crash that left him quadriplegic.

New beginnings: Mallett’s story

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Sports
April 24, 2024
KICKING HARD: Freshman Kate Alexander swims the backstroke race. Alexander holds a personal best time of one minute and 46 seconds in the 100 meter backstroke.

Para-athlete swims for ‘Dawgs

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Sports
March 18, 2024
FIGHTING FOR POSITION: Senior Reiser Johnson runs alongside a runner from Deer Park High School. Deer Park finished with a team score of 342, one placement above the ‘Dawgs.

XC competes at State Champs

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
January 18, 2024
P/K Jacob Pulido (senior) punts the football. Pulidos longest punt during this game was 38 yards

The Dawgs’ face the Westlake Chaparrals

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 29, 2023

The Dawgs take down Akins

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 22, 2023
The dawgs join their pregame huddle to speak with Coach Madeline Evans.

Cross country ‘Dawgs and Lady ‘Dawgs won first place in the district meet for the first time ever.

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 16, 2023
Hosted by Round Rock High School, the swim and dive team placed fifth out of the 14-team field that attended the MavWood Invitational.

The swim and dive team participated in their first competition of the season

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 10, 2023
WR Carmine Elisarrarazz (Senior) dodges a tackle after a punt return. The dawgs had a total of 194 passing yards and 119 rushing yards this game.

The Bulldogs give it their all against Austin High

Ben Tillisch and Sam Vane
October 3, 2023
TAKING A BREATHER: Rowan Cox breaks the surface of the water to catch his breath during a freestyle race. Cox is currently ranked ninth nationally, and first in the Texas class of 2026 rankings.

Swim star splashes competition

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor
October 3, 2023
RB Kayson Mathabela (Junior) receives the handoff and searches for a hole. Mathabela had 94 yards on the night.

The Dawgs take the win against Anderson

Ben Tillisch and Sam Vane
September 18, 2023
The Bulldogs dominated from start to finish as the defense continued to impress by shutting out the Cardinals.

Dawgs bounce back

Sam Vane and Ben Tillisch
September 9, 2023
Lady Dawgs volleyball game recaps

Lady Dawgs volleyball game recaps

Ben Tillisch and Sam Vane
September 4, 2023
Junior QB Cruz Tello scrambles for a pass attempt.

Dawgs back in action

Cooper Ceniceros-Fike, Michael Vienneau, and Ben Tillisch
August 25, 2023
SWINGIN AROUND: Sophomore Jayden White swinging from one bar to another in preparation for his appearance on American Ninja Warrior. White trains most of his time at Move Sport Austin in order to reach his best before his competitions.

Jayden White jumping for glory

Ben Tillisch, News Editor
July 12, 2023
The introduction of Texas Senate Bill 1515 challenged constitutional rulings by asserting, if passed, the Ten Commandments of Christianity must be displayed conspicuously in all public school classrooms.

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FOLLOWING THROUGH: Sophomore Knox Cannon aims for the green with an iron shot. In his second appearance, Cannon successfully competed in the district tournament.

Golf shooting for title at district

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
June 1, 2023
CLEAR: Liz Luck clears the ball right before the the Lake Travis defender can stop her. Depsite her valiant effort, the Bulldogs lost 5-0 to the Cavaliers.

Queen Liz leading the Bulldog charge

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Discipline AND DEFENSE: Junior Eowyn Madden practices sparring with her sensei. Madden is preparing for her senior black belt tests in April.

MMA black belt dominates ring

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
A competitive swimmer for much of his life, Cox competes for a club swim team and the Bowie team.

Swim prodigee dominates pool

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
LEADING THE TEAM: Senior Aaron Gall leads the Bulldogs on to the field prior to their game. Gall committed to the Colorado School of Mines on a football scholarship.

Senior commit leads football through district

Ben Tillisch and Luis Rodriguez
November 3, 2022
WINNING THE BALL: Rowen Wells makes a tackle on an opposing player during a match. Wells is a forward for the Austin FC Academy U-17 team.

Academy standout reps Bowie

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
MAKING A CHANGE: Juniors Izzy Detrich and Wes Warmink stand by their donation bin for gently used sports equipment in the girls’ locker room. The pair of athletes distribute the equipment to aspiring female athletes around the city.

Juniors sponsor donation fund

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
June 8, 2022

NBA teams begin push for Larry O’Brien Trophy

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
June 7, 2022
CHATTING AT MEET: Junior Mara Saprautzki sits and talks with her track teammates in between her races. Saprautzki runs as a sprinter in several events at each meet.

Exchange student leaves mark

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
May 17, 2022
Spanish Honor Society is a society for high school students to be honored for their academic achievement that they’ve accomplished in their spanish classes. Spanish Teacher Amanda Walsh and Kelly Tagle are the sponsors for the club.

[Photo] Spanish Honor Society

Daniella Galan, J1 Reporter
March 23, 2022
Taking place in the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas, on February 18 and 19, the Bowie wrestling team finished the tournament tied with Cedar Park Vista Ridge as the 12 ranked team with 30 team points.

Wrestlers score high in successful state tournament

Ben Tillisch, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2022
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Senior Lily Erb reaches out to control the ball in practice. Erb committed to Texas State University to continue her soccer career in college.

Senior captains take on district

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
February 25, 2022
All students should be allowed to leave campus, not only seniors. High school is a great time and place to show that you can handle having rewards.

[Photo] Non-seniors should be allowed to leave campus

Amayah Reyes, J1 Reporter
February 3, 2022
SWINGING HIGH: Freshman Michael Vienneau practices his swings. He has been playing golf since early childhood.

[Photo] Golfers drive to success

Sam Vane, Dispatch Reporter
January 11, 2022
GETTING COACHED: Wrestling coach Tyson Dobinsky shows freshman Quinten Joy a technique in practice. The team practices after school Mondays and Wednesdays to prepare for their tournaments.

New coach wrestles with young team and a new season

Ben Tillisch, Dispatch Reporter
December 27, 2021
GONE WITH THE WIND: Captain Zack Munger preparing to throw the disc at the target he’s aiming at. The team practices on Thursdays after school at the Circle C Park.

On par with the disc golf team

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
CELEBRATING: Sophomore Amelia Cook, sophomore Bella Barkume, junior Megan Sewell, and sophomore Jadon Demetri smile after their first debate round. After the preliminary rounds, Demetri found out that he had made it to finals for the tournament.

Debate teams craft convincing arguments in competition

Ben Tillisch, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
Spanning across the entire day, swimmers in attendance competed in preliminary rounds in the morning, aiming to advance to the finals.

AggieLand Swim & Dive Meet

Ben Tillisch, Dispatch Reporter
November 19, 2021
TREATING AN INJURY: New Trainer Lauren Maldonado wraps senior varsity football player Noah Camacho’s ankle. The football team won their game against Copperas Cove on Friday, Sept. 3.

Injured student-athletes seek help from the new trainer

Ben Tillisch, Dispatch Reporter
November 10, 2021
The 200 million dollar Q2 stadium was designed with a section solely for fans interested in standing, chanting, drumming, and noise making to make a thrilling atmosphere for the rest of the fans and to motivate the 11 black and green jerseys on the pitch.

Austin FC’s disappointing season

Ben Tillisch, Assistant Editor
October 21, 2021
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