Join us in recognizing the Class of 2023 student-athletes and their accomplishments at BCHS during the Wall of Fame Induction Night on Wed., January 3, 2024.
The inductees will be honored during halftime at the Girls Basketball games. The JV game begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Varsity game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Congratulations Class of 2023 Wall of Fame Inductees!
In a remarkable showcase of aquatic prowess, Bishop Chatard High School’s swim team left an indelible mark at the 2023 City Tournament, clinching victories in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. The standout performance of the day belonged to Jack Steadham, who shattered not just city records but also school records.
Steadham’s name echoed through the annals of swimming history as he obliterated the longstanding 1983 record in the 100 Fly, clocking in at a breathtaking 54.04 seconds. Not content with that, he rewrote his own 2021 record in the 100 Back, posting a time of 55.09 seconds. These remarkable achievements firmly cemented Steadham’s legacy in the school’s swimming lore, as he also surpassed the 2018 100 Fly record.
Steadham wasn’t the only record-breaker that day. Katie Countryman emerged as a force to be reckoned with, seizing the spotlight by smashing the 2016 200 Freestyle Girls’ Record with a time of 1:58.58. Her prowess in the pool added to the tally of records falling in the wake of Bishop Chatard’s performance.
Adding to the accomplishments were collective efforts, notably the girls’ team (Margueritte Bourgeois, Hanna Ross, Gabby Herner, Katie Countryman) 200 Free Relay’s achievement. They shattered the school record from 2017 with a phenomenal time of 1:46.03, setting a new benchmark for future endeavors.
Beyond the record-breaking feats, there were a plethora of stellar performances. Hanna Ross showcased her skills in the 100 Backstroke with a personal best time of 1:03.30. Alex Paz demonstrated sheer speed, claiming the 50 Free title with an impressive time of 23.93 seconds.
Margueritte Bourgeois and Alex Teed secured commendable positions, finishing 2nd and 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke, respectively. Gabby Herner and Elaine Dilts showcased remarkable stamina, securing 2nd and 3rd spots in the grueling 500 Freestyle. Dilts, in particular, continued her commendable streak by slashing her time to 6:24.94 in the 500 Free.
Noteworthy performances continued, with Adison Fleming achieving a significant milestone by breaking the 30-second barrier in the 50 Free with a time of 29.75 seconds.
Importantly, team spirit reverberated through the stands, thanks to the unwavering support from teammates like Morgan Engelman and Zoe Williamson, who exemplified true sportsmanship by rallying behind their peers.
Bishop Chatard’s triumph wasn’t merely in securing victories and breaking records, but in the camaraderie and unwavering support displayed by the entire team. Their legacy at the 2023 City Tourney will undoubtedly endure as a testament to their skill, determination, and collective spirit.
Celebrate the 17th BCHS Football State Championship with our state championship gear now on sale. Great for Christmas presents for the Trojan fans in your life!
A limited number of adult-sized short and long-sleeve t-shirts with the team roster, cheerleader, managers, coaches & staff listed on the back are available. These can be ordered through the Athletics form below. Don’t delay if you are interested in this item!
The BCHS football team, undefeated during the regular season, was crowned the 2023 3A State Champion with a 35-7 win over Heritage Hills on Nov. 24. This was a record 17th title for the BCHS Trojans.
The team started the game on the first drive with a 12 play rushing/pass offense that drove 76 yards and used 5:06 minutes of the quarter, resulting in a touchdown by Riley Kennett.
Kinnett had 158 yards rushing for the game and a 3A state-record-tying four touchdowns, 3 of those behind the left offensive line led by Harrison Campebll.
The defense allowed Heritage Hills to cross the midfield just three times in the game and, until the final 2 minutes, to have only one chance to score, which ended in an interception by Colin Guy at the Chatard 10.
Besides Kinnett, top performers were Guy who had three interceptions, tying an all-state-finals record, and led the Trojans in receiving with six catches for 66 yards; Sam Feeney, linebakcer, with a team-high 10 tackles and Matthew Woods, nose tackle, with eight tackles. *
* Info from ‘Chatard repeats in 3A, adds record 17th title’ by Lewis Bagley, IndyStar, Nov. 26, 2023
Watch video of highlights from IndyStar.com
Semi-State Recap
BCHS Trojans met Knox in Semi-State play on Nov. 17, 2023 and were crowned the Semi-State Champions with a 42-14 win over the team.
Regional Recap
BCHS football captured the 2023 3A Regional title with a win over Delta, 35-6.
Sectional Recap
BCHS football became 3A 2023 Sectional champions with a 28-8 win over undefeated Hamilton Heights. This was the 18th straight win for the Trojans, dating back to last season.
They advanced to regionals with a 40-7 win over undefeated Tippecanoe Valley in first sectional round play and a 21-10 win over #5 Guerin Catholic in sectional semi-final.
Regular school day hours are Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The online store is open 24/7!
Questions? Contact Katie Marsh at spiritshop@bishopchatard.org.
Follow us on Twitter @ChatardS for the latest hours, news and sales (You’ll need to be logged in to a twitter account to view the latest entries).All runners had awesome races in the 2023 Cross Country State Finals.
Julia Score placed 3rd in the state (17:23) and Grace Leppert placed 160th (19:56)!
JD Haines placed 51st (15:56) and Max Bourgeois placed 80th (16:09)!
Congratulations Trojan runners on a great season!Regional Results
The Boys Cross Country team placed 8th at the Brownsburg regional. Max Bourgeois and JD Haines both qualified for the state finals!
The Girls Cross Country team placed 8th at the Brownsburg regional. Julia Score was the individual meet champion and set the course record (17:37)! Additionally, freshman Grace Leppert had a breakout performance and also qualified for the state finals!
Good Luck Max, JD, Julia and Grace in State Championships, which will be held at Terre Haute’s LaVern Gibson Facility, on Sat., Oct. 28, 2023 – boys beginning at noon and girls at 2:30 p.m.
The BCHS Girls and Boys Cross Country teams, both advancing to the 2023 Regionals!
The Lady Trojans placed 4th at the very competitive North Central sectional meet to advance. Julia Score (meet champion), Ceci Jackson, and Grace Leppert all earned ALL Sectional honors!
The Men’s Trojan team placed 4th in the very competitive North Central sectional meet to advance. Congrats to JD Haines, Max Bourgeois, and Ian Kolbus for earning ALL Sectional honors!
Congratulations to the 2023 BCHS Cross Country Teams! Both the Boys and Girls teams are 2023 City Champions for the third year in a row!
JD Haines & Julia Score were individual champions.
Joining JD and Julia on the All-City Team were Ian Kolbus (2), Eli Hummel (3), Ceci Jackson (3), Grace Leppert (5), & Emmerson Bloede (9).
Great job, Trojans!