Two members of the BCHS Boys Swimming/Diving Team advanced to state competition in the 2024 Swimming/Diving IHSAA tourney.

Jack Steadham competed in the 50 and 100 Free at IUPUI during state competition.

Competing in the 50 and 100 free is no easy feat, especially in such a fiercely competitive environment. Making it back to the finals in the 50 free is a testament to Jack’s hard work and talent. With a time of 21.32, Jack secured 13th place in a field that was incredibly fast this year. He also competed in the 100 free and finished 17th with a time of 46.90. BCHS coaches and fans are immensely proud of his achievement and know he gave it his all out there.

Donovan McMahon finished 21st in the State Diving competition with a score of 173.65.

Making it to the state meet in diving in Indiana is a huge achievement in itself. The level of competition is incredibly high, and Donovan’s dedication and skill brought him so close to the final round. Just being part of that competition is a testament to his talent and commitment to the sport.

The coach, school and fans couldn’t be prouder of Jack and Donovan, and are grateful for the dedication and hard work they’ve shown throughout the season. They’ve represented the BCHS Swimming/Diving Program with honor and have set a high standard for the future. Let’s continue to build on this success and keep pushing ourselves to new heights!

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Girls Basketball team as they became 3A Regional Champions with a 64-60 win over Indian Creek on Feb. 10.

In the first semi-state game, they were defeated by Danville, 54-44.

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Girls Basketball team as they became 3A Sectional Champions with a 59-53 win over Heritage Christian on Feb. 3.

They defeated Brebeuf Jesuit, 55-40 and Shortridge 59-18 to advance to the sectional finals.

Good luck in regionals where the Lady Trojans will play Indian Creek on Saturday Feb. 10, at Greencastle High School at 4:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Jack Davis (132), who placed 3rd in 2024 Wrestling Semi-State competition, to advance to the State Meet. The first round will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Ford Center in Evansville (5:30 p.m. CST).

Good luck Jack!

Congratulations to the BCHS Boys Wrestling team as they were runners-up in regionals. Six wrestlers advanced to 2024 semi-state competition:

• Jack Davis (132) – Regional Champion
•  Gabriel McNamee (144)
• Sam Bustamante (138)
•  Daniel Adams (150)
•  Kade Rickard (165) – Regional Champion
•  Andrew Troy (215)

Good luck in the semi-state on Feb. 10 at New Castle!

In sectionals, 11 wrestlers advanced to Regionals, including 5 sectional champions, as follows:

• Jack Howay (106)
• Cam Harden (120)
• Brian Salas (126)
• Jack Davis (132) – Sectional Champion
• Gabriel McNamee (144)
• Sam Bustamante (138) – Sectional Champion
• Daniel Adams (150) – Sectional Champion
• Payton Brown (157)
• Kade Rickard (165) – Sectional Champion
• Jack Finegan (190)
• Andrew Troy (215) – Sectional Champion

The BCHS Wrestling program has had great success during the past years through the hard work of wrestlers and coaches.

Read an article from WTHR on the program

Katie Countryman advances to state: Katie broke the team record and secured her place at the state meet as the sectional champion in the 100 fly. This marks a historic moment for our team, as it is the first time in 19 years that a girl from our program has made it to the state meet. Katie’s determination and skill have set a new standard for our team, and we couldn’t be prouder.

The girls’ 200 Free relay team, (Mary Claire McCarthy Young, Gabby Herner, Hanna Ross, Katie Countryman) delivered an electrifying performance, breaking the school record with an impressive time of 1:42.67. This achievement showcases the incredible teamwork and coordination among these talented swimmers.

Other standout performances were: Elaine Dilts continued to impress by dropping her 500 time to an impressive 6:17.36. Marguerite Bourgeois achieved a personal best in the 100 Breaststroke, touching the wall at 1:14.99. Hanna Ross demonstrated her speed in the 100 back, finishing with a swift time of 1:03.75.

In the 400 Free Relay, the team comprised of Helen Cline, Meg Jennings, Sophia Reed, and Morgan Engleman played a crucial role in securing the team’s 4th place in a highly competitive sectional meet. Their collective efforts and determination earned valuable points for our team.

Special recognition goes to our talented diver, Theresa Surinak, who scored an impressive 235.70. Her skill and commitment to excellence continue to make a significant impact on our team.

The coach also expresses gratitude to Zoe Williamson and Hope Bultinck for their unwavering support. Your encouragement and dedication to our team do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate your contributions to our success.

Olivia Berzai with the heroics at the buzzer!!!! @LadyTrojansGBB are City Champions with a 45-44 OT victory over Cathedral!!! Total pandemonium!

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January 13, 2024

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.

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

How They Got to the Finals

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.

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)!

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!

Congratulations to the Girls Golf team, as they advanced to 2023 Regional play, the first time since 2018! They placed third in Sectionals on Sept. 18, shooting 403.

Clare Kirchgessner shot 86, with 33 putts, hit 5 fairways, and had 4 GIR’s (Green In Regulation). Charlotte Becker shot 98, with 37 putts, hit 4 fairways, had 1 GIR, and had 60 in the Red Zone. She had 2 birdies and, in one of those birdies, she holed out from 100 yards from the pin. Lucy Heslin shot 109, with 40 putts and hit 7 fairways. Emily Wendt shot 110, with 34 putts, hit 5 fairways, and 1 GIR.