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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
All content by Chandler Watson
Member of the women's lacrosse team discuss strategy at a recent game.

Lacrosse programs committed to excellence

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
April 24, 2018
April 18 EMBRACE assembly canceled

April 18 EMBRACE assembly canceled

Chandler Watson, Reporter
April 17, 2018
Face Off: Gun control is not the problem

Face Off: Gun control is not the problem

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
March 23, 2018
Senior Mack Murphy throws from the outfield during the State championship game last June.

Baseball seeks to defend State title

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
March 22, 2018
The baseball and softball teams will play their games at Brunette Park this season.

Teams ready to make their move to Brunette Park

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
March 8, 2018
Senior Lauren Burgett is a member of the triathlon team.

Triathlon team looks forward to upcoming season

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
February 20, 2018
Junior Luke Adams is one of 13 Irish wrestlers who will compete in the Feb. 10 Semistate at New Castle.

Thirteen wrestlers qualify for Semistate

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
February 7, 2018
Mernitz prepares to dive in a meeting earlier in the session against Noblesville.

Sophomore dives into a new sport

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
January 29, 2018
Senior Nick Toby was one of the highest average men's bowlers that saw improvement this season.

Having a (bowling) ball

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
January 29, 2018
A banner displayed at the student entrance provides a reminder of Catholic Schools Week beginning on Jan. 29.

[Photo] Irish prepare to celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Lauren Smith and Annika Garwood
January 25, 2018
Campus

[Photo] Campus repairs scheduled during Christmas break

Madi Tran, Reporter
December 18, 2017
Senior Alexander Dall and juniors Nandi Hawkins and Blake Bridges work on a project during their Period C broadcasting class on Nov. 8.

Broadcasting class provides high tech experience

Chandler Watson, Reporter
November 18, 2017
Senior running back Markese Stepp celebrates with sophomore quarterback Roman Purcell after his rushing touchdown against Decatur Central in the Sectional championship. The Irish won the game 42-21 and will host Columbus East Nov. 17 at Tech to determine who gets to play for the Class5A State championship during Thanksgiving weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Football team to battle Columbus East

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-editor
November 17, 2017
Senior Jackson Barrow and junior Johnny Leffel go high and low to make a defensive stop during the Sectional game against Roncalli.

Football team heads to Bloomington

Chandler Watson, Reporter
November 10, 2017
Running back junior Chon'Dre Bissell (26) gains yardage in the 28-23 Sectional victory over Roncalli after taking the handoff from quarterback sophomore Roman Purcell (4). The Irish take on Decatur Central Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Arsenal Tech for the Sectional championship.

Irish to battle Decatur Central for Sectional title

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
November 2, 2017
Face Off: Libraries are obsolete

Face Off: Libraries are obsolete

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-editor
October 17, 2017
Senior Maddie Dittoe qualified for the State Finals, which were played at the Prairie View course in Carmel.

IU-bound golfer stays the course

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-editor
October 17, 2017
Senior Sophia Alexander participates in a women's golf match during the regular season.

Senior named to academic all-State team

Chandler Watson, Reporter
October 3, 2017
President Dave Worland congratulates senior Jared Poland

Returning players, coach recap State title

Chandler Watson, Sports Co-Editor
September 5, 2017
Tournament action highlights spring sports

Tournament action highlights spring sports

Chandler Watson, Reporter
May 22, 2017
Junior Austin Vukovits finds success

Junior Austin Vukovits finds success

Chandler Watson, Reporer
April 18, 2017
On the first day back from spring break, scenes such as this one experienced by the mission trip participants in South Carolina were but a fleeting memory.

We’re back: Students refocus on academics

Chandler Watson, Reporter
April 10, 2017
Men’s lacrosse team looks to defend State title

Men’s lacrosse team looks to defend State title

Chandler Watson, Reporter
March 24, 2017
Kneeling during anthem: Acceptable

Kneeling during anthem: Acceptable

Chandler Watson, Reporter
March 2, 2017
Seven seniors earn National Merit status

Seven seniors earn National Merit status

Chandler Watson, Reporter
February 23, 2017
During the regular season match against Yorktown junior Christian Hunt, senior Breyden Bailey competes at 132 pounds.

Seven wrestlers qualify for State Finals

Chandler Watson, Reporter
February 16, 2017
During Tuesday morning’s speed school, participants, including freshman Shiloh Means (in the green T-shirt), take part in the ladder drill, the purpose of which is to improve footwork.

Speed school offers student athletes chance to hone their skills

Chandler Watson, Reporter
February 10, 2017
Tradition continues: Cathedral prepares to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week

Tradition continues: Cathedral prepares to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week

Chandler Watson and Sydney Hutchinson
January 17, 2017
Technology and county coordinator Mrs. Gara Schommer works to prepare for today’s county Christmas celebration.

County celebration allows students, to give back to those in need

Chandler Watson, Reporter
December 7, 2016
Favorite Christmas Movie: "A Christmas Story"

Favorite Christmas Movie: “A Christmas Story”

Chandler Watson, Reporter
December 5, 2016
Seniors Rachel Kent and Julia Agostino, junior Liam Moore, and sophomore Sammy Kascius practice for their next competition.

Brain game team no longer airing on TV

Chandler Watson, Reporter
November 16, 2016
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