Described as ‘fearless’, Sam Feeney was named the 2024 Male City Athlete of the Year! Sam competed in football, basketball and track and field at BCHS and will focus on football at Ball State next year.

First shining as a special teams star, he helped BCHS to back-to-back 3A State Championships as an outside linebacker. He also qualified for state in the 100m as a junior, his first year running track and run the 100 meters in a blazing 10.67 seconds this spring, his personal best.

Congratulations Sam!

View the full story in the Indianapolis Star

Congratulations to BCHS Girls Lacrosse Coach, Julie Jerrell, on being named the Indiana Girls Lacrosse Association (INGLA) 2024 Coach of the Year. Julie has lead the Lady Trojan Girls Lacrosse program since 2009, with 12 wins and 5 losses in this year’s season.

A three-sport athlete with 11 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and track & field, Addison Duncan loves sports and competition, and that spirit earned her one of the top honors for senior athletes in the area, the 2024 Female City Athlete of the Year.

Duncan was named to the All-City soccer team all four years of high school and was a three-time selection to the All-Circle City Conference team. She was a four-year state finalist in track, still competing on the 4×400 team and 4×100 team in this year’s state meet. Although she didn’t expect to play basketball, she ended up on two Class 3A Regional title teams as she focused on defense and rebounds for the team.

Her leadership and care for everyone on the team stand out on any sport she played.

She plans to attend Purdue, studying veterinarian medicine, but playing in club sports there.

Read the full story in the IndyStar

Both the girls and boys track teams captured the 2024 Conference Titles on April 27. Six new meet records were set, plus ten were meet champions. The boys team won by 3 points and the girls by over 90.

Meet Records Set, Meet Champions

• 4 x 8 relay of Alex Teed, Morgan Engelman, Grace Leppert and Maggie Rushenberg
• Julia Score -1600 meters
• Sam Fenney – 100 meters
• Kalen Sargent – 200 meters
• Phoenix Boyer – 110 and 300 hurdles (This was also a new school record in the 300 hurdles)

Other Meet Champions

• Adeline Miller – 100 meters
• Mary Kate Felts – 200 meters
• Addison Duncan – 400 meters
• Julia Score – 3200 meters
• Reese McKinney 100 and 300 hurdles
• 4 x 1 relay of Adeline Miller, Reese McKinney, Teja Bentley, Mary Kate Felts
• 4 x 4 relay of Lena Stickel, Mary Kate Felts, Addison Duncan and Reese McKinney
• Josie Sandifur – Pole Vault
• 4 x 8 relay of Luke Monahan, Jack Steadham, Ian Kobus and Max Bourgeois

Congratulations Trojans!

The track and field teams had many outstanding performances on Fri, April 19, 2024, but the evening was highlighted with 2 school record performances:

• Reese McKinney ran a time of 14.84 in the 100 hurdles and tied the school record established by Beth Barnes in 2019.
• The 4 x 4 relay of Kalen Sargent, Zach Gantz, Keaton Kuehr and Phoenix Boyer established a new school record of 3:19.35 which broke a record from 2005.

Congratulations Trojans!

The Boys and Girls Track and Field program competed at the Indoor State Meet and had great performances across the board as both teams were crowned State Champs. The following athletes or relays were Indoor State Medalists:

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2024 Girls and Boys Indoor STATE CHAMPION TEAMS

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Boys 4 x 2 STATE CHAMPION: Kalen Sargent, Keaton Kuehr, Phoenix Boyer and Sam Feeney

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Boys 4 x 4 STATE CHAMPION: Kalen Sargent, JD Haines, Keaton Kuehr, Phoenix Boyer

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Boys 4×8 STATE CHAMPION: Ian Kolbus, Jack Steadham, Zach Gantz JD Haines

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Girls 4×8 STATE CHAMPION: Grace Leppert, Maggie Rushenberg, Ceci Jackson, Julia Score

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Sam Feeney – State Runner up – 60 meters

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tate 4×4 Runner-up: Mary Kate Felts, Addison Duncan, Maisie Chesebrough and Reese McKinney S

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Girls DMR: Grace Leppert, Alex Teed, Ceci Jackson, Julia Score

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Keaton Kueher – Long Jump – 3rd in State

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Boys DMR of Ian Kolbus, Quinn O’Neil, Luke Monahan, JD Haines – 3rd in State

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Girls 4 x 2 relay of Addison Duncan, Reese McKinney, Mary Kate Felts and Adeline Miller – 3rd in state

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Phoenix Boyer – 60 hurdles – 4th in State

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Reese McKinney – 4th in 60 hurdles and 5th in the 60 meter dash

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 Trojans!

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.

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Sectional Results

 

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!

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Regional Results

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!

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Sectional Results

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

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Girls Wrestling In the girls program, four wrestlers qualified for semi-state and Jillian Donnelly was a state qualifier.

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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

Congratulations to the Girls Swimming team, as they placed 4th in their sectional. Highlights of the sectional were:

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.