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Bishop Chatard Boys Soccer Program had their most successful season in school history this year. The team notched a school record 17 wins, their 1st conference championship, 1st City finals appearance since 2006, 2nd Sectional Championship, 1st Regional Championship, and first Semi-State appearance.

Post Season Tournament

In Class 2A Sectionals, the #4 ranked team defeated Washington 4-0 and Cardinal Ritter 0-0 (4-2 in PKs) on their path to the championship game vs Purdue Poly, which they won 10 -1.

In regionals, they defeated Connersville, 3-0, and then defeated Cascade 2-0, for the Regional Championship.

In Semi-State, BCHS fell to eventual State Champion Evansville Memorial 2-0.

Honors and Awards

The team was recognized for their achievements with the following honors:

• Academic All State Team (ISCA): LJ Deypalubos, Jude Forestal, Jack Ryan, Andrew Taylor, Cooper Teeple, Vikas Walling, Lorenzo DeVettori, Reiley Kumler, Matthew Marrano, Nicholas Marrano, Marcus Monachino, Cash Moore, Tommy O’Gara, Alex Paz, and John Reynolds.
• ISCA First Team All District and 3rd Team All State: Vikas Walling
• ISCA Second Team All District: Tommy O’Gara
• All Circle City Conference Team: Tommy O’Gara, Bryan Rodriguez, and Vikas Walling
• All City Team: Cash Moore, Tommy O’Gara, and Vikas Walling
• Indy Star ALL-USA Central Indiana Super Team
  • 2nd Team: Tommy O’Gara and Vikas Walling
  • 3rd Team: Cash Moore
  • Honorable Mention: Marcus Monachino, Alex Paz, John Reynolds, Bryan Rodriguez

Join us on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, for Girls Basketball North Deanery Night!! Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our Trojans as they take on Heritage Christian at 6 pm. North Deanery grade school players can enjoy:

• Dinner from the Trojan Horse
• A chance to score a Trojan basketball t-shirt
• An opportunity to hang with the team in the locker room
• Pre-game recognition: Youth players will be announced and can run out onto the court pre-game!

Don’t miss the fun — come cheer on the Lady Trojans!

Show your Trojan Pride all season long with a YARD SIGN! Orders are now being taken for yard signs for 2024-25 BCHS winter sport athletes: $25 (one-sided) or $35 (2-sided, both sides the same). This is an optional sign for personal yards.

Order deadline: Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Questions? Contact Anne Harless in the Athletic Office.

Alternate Paper Order Form

Matt Boling has been hired as Bishop Chatard’s new head basketball coach. Boling currently serves as the Academic Success Coach for Student Athletes at Marian University.

Coach Boling brings with him nearly 20 years of coaching experience in both the high school and college ranks. Most recently, he served as the Head Varsity Assistant Coach at Shortridge High School. Prior to his stint with the Blue Devils, Boling coached at Scecina, as well as at Bishop Chatard during the 18-19 season with then Head Coach, Brian Shaughnessy. Other coaching experiences include Guerin Catholic High School under Hall of Fame Coach, Pete Smith, Lawrence North High School under Hall of Fame Coach, Jack Kieffer, and Olivet Nazarene University.

“I’ve been coaching basketball, in some capacity, for nearly 20 years. It is a game I love and a game that has meant so much to me throughout my life. When I stepped into the conversation about the head boy’s basketball coach at Bishop Chatard and learned there was an opportunity to positively affect the experience of the basketball players in the program, I jumped at the chance,” said Boling. “I am excited to continue using my love of the game to support the young men in our community on their journey towards finding what makes them successful.”

Prior to coaching, Boling played collegiately at Taylor University. He is a graduate of Lawrence North High School, where he also played for Coach Kieffer.

Before joining the academic support program at Marian, Boling worked in the technology field as a Success Consultant and Account Manager. In 2017, he served as a College and Career Counselor at Providence Cristo Rey High School. Prior to his work in guidance, Boling was the Team Coordinator for Student Success at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis from 2014-18. He entered his work in the education field in 2008, serving as the Director of the My Achievement Center at Lawrence North High School.

Boling and his wife, Jenny, were married at St. Pius X Catholic Church, and have three sons, Quincy (7th grader), Grady (5th grader), and Sonny, (4th grader). They are active parishioners at St. Joan of Arc.

“We are excited for Coach Boling and his family to join the Bishop Chatard community,” said Bishop Chatard Athletic Director, Kyle Reh. “Coach Boling has been mentored by outstanding coaches throughout his playing and coaching career, and we look forward to him leading the young people in our boys basketball program, both on and off the court.”

Coach Boling is excited to get to work immediately. The Trojans open up their season Dec. 7, 2024, against Montini Catholic (IL) at Hoosier Gym with a boys and girls doubleheader.

By becoming a member/sponsor, you help our teams to succeed & keep down additional expenses for the department, athletes and their families. Join now to receive your all-season pass and membership gift.

Member/sponsor benefits can include:

• Season pass(es) for all non-tournament home athletic contests (What a deal!)
• Club level gift and decal
• Recognition in electronic athletic program and on the Athletic Booster Club website
• Best of all, your support directly funds all our athletic programs and keeps expenses down

Find out more about the BCHS Athletic Booster Club on their webpage