Academic All-State (IFCA)

• Charlie Assalley, Nicholas Borchers, Lucas Chan, Garin Colasessano, Noah Dudik, Aiden Duncan, Isaac Fischer, Zade Kalesperis, Jack Marsella, Wade McAllister, Nathan Meyer, Nolan Stiffler, Drew VanVleet, Jef Waugh, Jonah Wuensch

Achievements

• 3A State Champions

Honors and Awards

• Aiden Duncan: Football State Mental Attitude Award Winner
• All Conference: Noah Dudik, Aiden Duncan, Sam Feeney, Isaac Fischer, Wade McAllister, Luke Purichia, Drew VanVleet, Jef Waugh, Matthew Woods
• All City (Coaches): Sam Feeney, Isaac Fischer, Luke Purichia, Drew VanVleet
• All State (IFCA): Sam Feeney, Isaac Fischer, Luke Purichia, Drew VanVleet
• SUPERTEAM: Drew VanVleet

Academic All-State Honors

• Davis Falcon, Shafer Hofmann
• Caroline Clapacs: (ICGSA & IATCCC)
• Honorable Mention (IATCCC): Donovan Hibbeln, Max Bourgeois, Joshua Bell, Caroline Bell, Maisie McMahon, Claire Monahan, Morgan Engleman, Srey Folck
• Honorable Mention (ICGSA): Caroline Bell

Achievements

• Boys and Girls: City Champions
• Boys Sectional Team Winner
• Girls: 2nd in Sectionals, 4th in Regionals, qualified for state
• State Qualifier: Max Bourgeois
• Lily Cridge: Sectional, Regional, Semi-State and State Champion, Gatorade Indiana Runner of the Year; All American

Honors and Awards

• All Conference: Davis Falcon, Ian Kolbus, Lily Cridge, Ceci Jackson, Julia Score
• All City: Davis Falcon, Ian Kolbus, J.D. Haines, Aaron Loiselle, Caroline Clapacs, Lily Cridge, Ceci Jackson, Julia Score, Maggie Rushenberg, Alex Teed
• All Sectional: Ian Kolbus, J.D. Haines, Davis Falcon, Max Bourgeois, Ceci Jackson, Julia Score
• All Regional: J.D. Haines, Max Bourgeois, Julia Score
• All Semi-State: Julia Score (10th all-state)
• Dan Kinghorn: MCCGSA City Cross Country Coach of the Year

Boys swimming team placed 5th out of 13 teams in the 2023 sectionals: a great accomplishment. The team members had some impressive individual performances as well.

• Congratulations to Jack Steadham, who finished 2nd in the 50 free and advanced to state competition at the IUPUI Natatorium, Feb. 24-25.
• Donovan McMahon finished 5th in diving.
• The Boys Medley Relay and the 200 Free Relay both had strong showings and finished in the top three.

Overall, the team had a lot of talented swimmers who contributed to the team’s success throughout the season. It’s great to see a group of individuals come together and achieve something collectively, and the boys’ team did just that. Congratulations to all the team members on a great season!

Congratulations to the BCHS girls basketball team, as they won the 2023 3A Regional with a 52-48 win over Cascade (21-2) on Feb. 11, 2023. This is the second year in a row that they won the regional.

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In semi-state semi-finals, the Lady Trojans met Indian Creek. Leading at half-time, 29-28, they weren’t able to hold on and lost 76-47, ending their Cinderella run.

Scenes from the 2023 Tourney

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Photos by BCH Student Charley Szydlyk

Sectional Recap

The Lady Trojans advanced to the championship game vs Heritage Christian by an overtime win vs Guerin Catholic, 45 – 43 and a 33-32 win over Brebeuf Jesuit.

The game vs Heritage Christian (17-8) was a barn-burner. The two teams met during the regular season, where BCHS lost 62-55 and the City Tourney, where BCHS lost 52-36. But, the Lady Trojans prevailed in the sectional championship matchup, 61-57, in a double overtime win.

Congratulations to the following BCHS wrestlers, who advanced to the 2023 Semi-State contest. The team placed 4th in the Regionals. Pictured above are those advancing to the Semi-State. At the semi-state, all wrestlers made it to the ‘ticket round’ where their season came to an end.

Regional Results

• Jack Davis: 2nd (126)
• Sam Bustamante: 2nd (132)
• John Rushenberg: 2nd (160)
• Kade Rickard: 3rd (170)
• Jef Waugh: 1st (195)

Come cheer them on in the Semi-State at New Castle on Feb. 11.

Sectional Results

The team placed 2nd in sectionals, with the following

• Ethan Lyon: 4th
• Tate Chesebrough: 5th
• Gabriel McNamee: 4th
• Jack Davis: 2nd
• Sam Bustamante: 2nd
• Ethan Brown: 5th
• Charlie Rushenberg: 5th
• John Rushenberg: 1st
• Kade Rickard: 2nd
• Jack Dixon: 5th
• Jef Waugh: 1st
• Andrew Troy: 3rd

8 wrestlers advanced to regional action!

Bishop Chatard High School is accepting applications for our Head Coach, Varsity Girls Volleyball position. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) references to Kyle Reh, Director of Athletics, at kreh@bishopchatard.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The head coach of the varsity girls volleyball team is accountable to the Athletic Director and is charged with overseeing all aspects of the volleyball program.

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Swimming Sectionals

The Bishop Chatard Girls swim team had an outstanding performance at the 2023 Sectional Meet at North Central High School, finishing 4th out of 12 teams. This was the best finish for the Girls team in recent history and the team put forth some impressive results.

The highlight of the meet was the Medley Relay, with Hanna Ross, Marguerite Bourgeois, Katie Countryman, and Gabriella Herner, breaking the school record with a time of 1:58:38. This was an exceptional accomplishment for the team.

Katie Countryman was a standout performer, breaking her own school record in the 50 Free with a time of 24.64 and placing 4th in the 100 Fly with a time of 1:00.38. Hanna Ross also had a strong showing, placing 7th in the 100 Free and 8th in the 100 Back. Marguerite Bourgeois finished 13th in the 200 IM and 12th in the 100 Breast. Other notable performances included Mary-Claire McCarthy Young placing 15th in the 200 IM, Gabby Herner placing 11th in the 500 Free, Ann Zyromski placing 16th in the 500 Free, and Elaine Dilts, Gabby Herner, Hanna Ross and Katie Countrymen placing 4th in the 200 free. The cheering was especially loud as the four senior girls closed out the last event: Gabi Pozsgai, Millie Teeple, Avery Nagel and Maisie McMahon who showed great technique and speed in the 400 Free Relay.

Diving – Grace Hurley heads to State Competition

Diving was also a strong point for the Bishop Chatard Girls. Grace Hurley won the sectional Meet and advanced to Regionals on Feb. 7. She placed 2nd there, advancing to the State Meet on Feb. 11 at IUPUI. Good luck Grace!

Overall, it was an incredible performance by the Bishop Chatard Girls swim and diving team. Congratulations to all the girls on a fantastic meet and best of luck to Grace Hurley as she competes at the State Meet!

The BCHS Girls Swimming/Diving team won the 2022 Girls City Meet, and the Boys team placed second in the Boys competition. Individual champions in city competition were:

Girls

• 200 Medley Relay: Hanna Ross, Marguerite Bourgeois, Katie Countryman, Gabriella Herner
• 200 Free Relay: Hanna Ross, Katie Countryman, Gabriella Herner, Allison Loiselle
• Hanna Ross: 100 Free
• Marguerite Bourgeois: 200 IM
• Katie Countryman: 200 Free, 100 Fly
• Grace Hurley: Diving

Boys

• 200 Medley Relay: Jack Steadham, Max Bourgeois, Aaron Loiselle, Alex Paz
• Jack Steadham: 100 Back
• Max Bourgeois: 500 Free, 100 Breast
• Donovan McMahon: Diving

Congratulations Trojans!

Celebrating BCHS State Football Championships! Short and long sleeve t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts for the 2022 State Football Championship are now available in the BCHS Spirit Shop or for online purchase. Items are available while supplies last. Youth sizes are available. Prices range from $18 – $30.

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Deadline to order online and have the order sent home with your student is Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.

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Questions? Contact Dawn Koers, Spirit Shop manager, at spiritshop@bishopchatard.org

The Trojan Horse Tailgate will be serving up famously overcooked burgers and dogs Friday night, Dec. 9, 2022, at the varsity girls and boys basketball doubleheader at BCHS! Come on out to support your teams – and get some food! All are welcome – not just basketball families – anyone!

We will grill just outside door 10 and have the food available in the cafeteria. Donations appreciated but never required – we should have the first round of food ready by 5:15, plenty of time for the 6:00 p.m. girls tipoff – see you there!