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Irish Connection
The Student News Site of Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, Indiana

Irish Connection
The Student News Site of Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, Indiana

Irish Connection
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Shamrauction 2026

Cathedral High School is putting a lot of effort into the biggest fundraiser of the year.
Rose Leach, Reporter
February 24, 2026
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Matthew Roth ‘29 and Violet Fortner ‘29 gather with their fellow teammates following their 2026 Judge’s Award win at VEX IQ World Championships. The championship was held in St. Louis, Missouri from April 21st to 30th. The team competed in a middle school level championship. Roth and Fortner are preparing to move to the high school level at Cathedral. Roth said, “My goal for next year is to bring Cathedral to State, something we haven’t done in awhile.”
Building a Robotic Legacy
The Cathedral Irish baseball team getting ready to play for the City Championship at Victory field in downtown Indianapolis. Cathedral defeated Heritage Christian 11-10. Photo by Jordan Carlos '28
Headed into the Final Stretch
Junior Quinn Valentine poses in her Texas sweatshirt with her horns up in front of Eagle Creek. Quinn has looked at many top ranked D1 schools. Quinn said, “Texas has been my dream school since I first joined and it’s such a privilege to call myself a Longhorn.”
Here Comes Texas
Cathedral students smile together taking in the scenery of Browning, Montana during their service trip. Outside of their school work, students spend time bonding and reflecting on their experiences. The experience created memories and friendships among the group.
Seven Women, One Mission
One of the emotional leaders of the team, Kaiden “Tuna” Martin ‘26, brings both energy and personality to the pitch. Known for his hard hits and even bigger presence, Tuna has become a tone-setter for the Irish. “Coach always tells us rugby is a game of heart,” Martin said. “You can be tired, you can be sore, but if you’ve got heart, you’re still dangerous. That’s what we try to play with every match." 
No pads, No fear
Class of ‘26 poses with the Class 3A State Championship Trophy following their historic win at Purdue University. The team defeated Hanover Central Wildcats 5-4. Feckzo said, “Winning the state championship last year showed us exactly what it takes to get there, and how much effort every single person on the team has to give.”
Champions Reload: Cathedral Softball Chases Greatness after Historic Win
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Rose Leach
Rose Leach, Reporter
Rose Leach  is a freshman at Cathedral High School.  She is a member of the international food club and the special olympics club .When not at Cathedral, Rose  enjoys going to Pacer games with her dad. Rose is an alter server in her free time.