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Luke Spencer, Executive Editor, Sports Editor

Luke Spencer is a senior in his fourth year on the Irish Connection staff. He serves as the sports editor and executive editor. Luke plays on the varsity football and baseball teams. He lives in Carmel with his parents, his three sisters and his dog.

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The Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 4

The Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 4

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Avery Stuckey , Daniel Kent, Celia Miles, Caroline Drew, Katherine Nash, Catherine Moriarty, Roch Egan, and Benedict Holmes
May 16, 2024
Senior Lincoln Heiser serves the ball to the opponent on March 27. Heiser is a two year starter and leads the team in numerous statistics. He said, “I do think this team has what it takes to win state and if not we are very close.”

Boy’s Volleyball Starts Season Strong

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
April 17, 2024
The four teams remaining in the NCAA Men's Tournament. Purdue faces NC State and top-seeded UCONN faces Alabama. The Championship will be played Monday April 8th

Final Four Face Off Friday

Luke Spencer, Benedict Holmes, Regan Ralstin, and Katherine Nash
April 5, 2024
Senior Paul Sheddy looks on during a team practice. Sheddy is prepared for the upcoming season. He said, “We are ready to play our game and take the season one game at a time until we win the State Championship.”

Men’s Lacrosse Opens Season

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
March 25, 2024
Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 3

Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 3

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Daniel Kent, Avery Stuckey , Roch Egan, Caroline Drew, Celia Miles, Katherine Nash, Camila Jackson, Regan Ralstin, Catherine Moriarty, and Benedict Holmes
March 13, 2024
Face Off Friday: SuperBowl LVIII

Face Off Friday: SuperBowl LVIII

Luke Spencer and Benedict Holmes
February 9, 2024

The 2024 Golden Paddle Championship

Luke Spencer, Quinn Gianoli, and Roch Egan
February 2, 2024
Junior Lebron Gough (0) shoots a free throw in a Jan. 27 game versus Don Bosco Prep. The Irish won 91-73 in Gough’s third game back from injury. Delaney said of Gough’s injury, “It just kind of stopped the flow of everything.” Visit ohsnapindy.com for more photos

Boy’s Basketball Preps for an Important Month

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
January 30, 2024
Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 2

Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 2

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Roch Egan, Daniel Kent, Avery Stuckey , Katherine Nash, Celia Miles, Caroline Drew, Camila Jackson, Joseph Crisp, and Olivia Uskert
December 18, 2023
Senior Jackson Weingart engages his opponent during the Super Six Tournament on Dec. 2. Weingart finished with a 5-0 record on the day and is looking to reach the State Championship for a third time.

Wrestling kicks off season

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
December 5, 2023
Thanksgiving Taste Off

Thanksgiving Taste Off

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Daniel Kent, Avery Stuckey , Roch Egan, Celia Miles, Katherine Nash, Caroline Drew, Camila Jackson, and Joseph Crisp
November 23, 2023
On Nov. 15, these seven seniors celebrated the signings of the NLIs to play Division 1 collegiate sports. The seniors are listed as follows (L-R): Back row: Joe Konesco, Lucy Marquart, Amya Usher Front row: J.T. Stiner, Kamryn Utley, Taylor Lewis, Catherine Cline

Senior Signing Day

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
November 20, 2023

GameDay Picks 10

Roch Egan and Luke Spencer
November 10, 2023
The men’s soccer team poses with the Semistate trophy after its victory over Columbus North on Oct. 21. The win clinched the team’s first ever 3A State Championship appearance. Senior and team captain Liam Fahey said, regarding the win, “Getting the win (over Columbus North) was one of if not the most satisfying win of the season.”

Boy’s Soccer Caps Off Historic Season

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
November 1, 2023
Face Off: Playing at Chatard's Field

Face Off: Playing at Chatard’s Field

Luke Spencer and Joseph Crisp
October 27, 2023

GameDay Picks Episode 8

Roch Egan and Luke Spencer
October 26, 2023
GameDayPicks

GameDay Picks (Episode 7)

Luke Spencer and Roch Egan
October 19, 2023

Episode 6: GameDay Picks

Luke Spencer and Roch Egan
October 13, 2023

Episode 5: GameDay Picks 5

Luke Spencer and Roch Egan
October 5, 2023
The team celebrates a goal by Senior Eliza Langfeldt during a game against Guerin Catholic on Sat. 18. The team won the game 3-0.

City Champs…Again

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
October 3, 2023

Episode 4: GameDay Picks

Roch Egan, Luke Spencer, Celia Miles, and Caroline Drew
September 28, 2023

Episode 3: GameDay Picks

Luke Spencer and Roch Egan
September 21, 2023

Episode 2: GameDay Picks

Roch Egan and Luke Spencer
September 14, 2023

Episode 1: GameDay Picks

Roch Egan and Luke Spencer
September 7, 2023
Seniors Landon Korous and Liam Fahey pose for a picture before the start of this year’s season. Both seniors are returning varsity contributors, with Fahey being voted a captain this season.

Soccer Has Big Goals for this Season

Luke Spencer, Reporter
September 7, 2023
Face Off Friday: NCAA vs NFL

Face Off Friday: NCAA vs NFL

Luke Spencer and Roch Egan
September 1, 2023
The 2023 Cathedral Fighting Irish football schedule. Photo credit: Twitter @CathedralFball

Football to Begin Season at Lucas Oil

Luke Spencer, Executive Editor
August 17, 2023
From the 1995 Cathedran, "Senior guard Micah Shrewsberry overlooks his weaker competition en route to another assist. He was one of the area's leaders in this category."

Sitting down with Coach Shrewsberry

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
August 14, 2023
Sophomore Maddie Liter makes contact with a pitch. Liter’s home run gave the Irish the lead in the City Championship on May 6.

Softball Captures City Title

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Caption: Seniors David Ayers and Kyuss Gargett and freshman Eli Sinsabaugh (L-R) pause for the national anthem before a game versus Zionsville on April 11. The Irish beat the Eagles 5-4.

Baseball to play in City Championship

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
May 9, 2023
Face Off Friday: The Parking Lot

Face Off Friday: The Parking Lot

Allison Pea and Luke Spencer
April 28, 2023
The Congregation of Holy Cross wishes its followers a Happy Easter.

Making The Hill More Holy

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor
April 24, 2023
Danny O'Neil threw 32 touchdowns and ran another 9 in the 2022 season.

Irish QB Commits to Colorado

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Men’s Volleyball seniors (L-R) Mitchell Coolbaugh, Jack Whitley, Brayden Moyars and Gavin Weed pose for a picture on the Hill

Spring Sports Preview

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
March 16, 2023
Senior and equipment manager Shaun Marbaugh celebrates with the student section after a made basket on Feb. 21 against Zionsville. The Irish defeated the Eagles 67-55.

Men’s Basketball Continues in State Tournament

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
The team celebrates a teammates dunk during the game.

Irish Earn Hard Fought Victory

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
Face Off Friday: Super Bowl LVII

Face Off Friday: Super Bowl LVII

Katherine Nash and Luke Spencer
February 10, 2023
Going up for a dunk at a home game, Xavier Booker currently averages 13.5 ppg and 8.6 rebounds.

Booker named a McDonald’s All-American

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Senior Layla Gold attempts a free throw in a game against Warren Central on Nov. 8. Gold scored 31 points in a 45-44 Irish victory.

Women’s Basketball is Golden

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
January 5, 2023
Senior Kamari Slaughter elevates for a dunk against Fort Wayne North Side on Nov. 22. Slaughter had 12 points in a 93-45 Irish victory.

Men’s Basketball Meets Early Expectations

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
Avery Stuckey and Luke Spencer debate Ham vs Turkey

Face Off: Ham or Turkey

Luke Spencer and Avery Stuckey
November 17, 2022
The Irish will not play their Semi-state game at Arlington Middle School.

Venue Dilemma

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Per Cathedral's Volleyball Twitter page, Nick was selected to the USA National Team Development Program and will begin training in December.

Sophomore to Compete in National Program

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
Sophomore goalkeeper Jett Wallmeier has been essential to the team’s playoff success, helping them to three straight tournament victories in penalty kicks.

Fall Sports Have a Big Weekend

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
October 24, 2022
Xavier Booker warms up before a game against Ben Davis on Feb. 18, 2022. Booker would score 14 points and grab 4 rebounds in a 67-64 loss.

BOOK IT!

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
Senior Josh Wesseling runs off of the field during a game this season. Wesseling is second on the team with nine goals scored.

Men’s Soccer Enters State Tournament

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Women’s Golf with Strong Performance in State Tournament

Women’s Golf with Strong Performance in State Tournament

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
September 29, 2022
The girls finished the regular season on Wednesday with two big wins.

Heating Up

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
September 15, 2022
The Cathedral and Brebeuf women’s soccer teams come together at halftime to discuss their plans for the rest of the game.

It’s How You Bounce Back

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
September 8, 2022
Coach Brad Peterson was hired back in April of 2022.

New Coach? No Problem

Luke Spencer, Managing Editor/Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
Mr. Dave Worland presents junior Xavier Booker with the Class 4A State champion medal.

Junior to compete for spot on national team

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
May 19, 2022
During a game earlier this season, junior David Ayers takes his lead off first base.

Baseball team draws Lawrence Central in Sectional

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Luke Spencer

Face Off: Summer school over a summer job

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
April 25, 2022
State champion plaques line the wall of the Welch Activity Center.

It’s a sign: Another plaque will hang in the WAC

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
The men's lacrosse team has already begun its spring season.

Spring sports preview: Men’s lacrosse

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
During the game last year against Franklin Central, a 4-0 Irish win, Cade Conlon '21 makes contact.

Spring sports preview: Baseball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 21, 2022
Last year the women’s track and field team won the State championship for the first time in the history of the school.

Spring sports preview: Track and field

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 21, 2022
At the conclusion of the team's 72-57 win over Ben Davis, Tayshawn Comer and Jaron Tibbs celebrate the Regional championship.

Bloomington North coach provides his perspective

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 18, 2022
At last year’s men’s golf State Finals in Carmel, senior Ryan Ford, seventh from left, finished in the Top 10. Ford will lead what is expected to be a very good team this season.

Veteran senior helps men’s golf set lofty goals

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
During the opening game of the Sectional, senior Tayshawn Comer jams home a basket against North Central.

Terre Haute North coach: “We’re the underdog”

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Just prior to his introduction to the crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse before his State championship match, senior Zeke Seltzer stands with his father, Mr. Brian Seltzer (left) and his head coach, Mr. Sean McGinley ‘88 (right).

Senior reflects on his third straight State title

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 24, 2022
Senior Reese Sanders has one more year to compete for the Irish before she heads to Notre Dame.

Senior sets her sights on a successful season

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Senior Zeke Seltzer, left, competes in the Semistate at New Castle on Feb. 12. He and six fellow team members will wrestle in the State Finals on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19.

Wrestlers qualify seven for State Finals

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
The seniors have provided leadership to the wrestling team the entire season, according to Assistant Coach Mr. Vincent Corsaro '14.

Wrestlers to send 13 to New Castle Semistate

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 10, 2022
During a match earlier this season, senior JJ Braun receives instructions from a coach. The wrestling team won the Regional title on Feb. 5 and will compete in the Semistate at New Castle on Feb. 12.

Winter sports update: Wrestling

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 6, 2022
During the City championship game, Jake Davis (left) and Sincere Germany assist their teammate, Tayshawn Comer. The Irish won the title game over Tech 80-64.

Men’s varsity basketball wraps up successful January

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Sophomore Luke Spencer

Face Off: Only a real Christmas tree will do

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
December 16, 2021
At the end of a timeout, Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney gives instructions to his team, which would go on to beat Brebeuf Jesuit 63-61 in overtime.

Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
December 16, 2021
At the Expo Bowl on the Southeast side, members of the men’s bowling team huddle before the match against New Palestine, which the team won, with the Irish setting school records in team game and team series scores.

Winter sports update: Men’s bowling

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
December 13, 2021
Junior Nick Busam turns in forms to Mr. Cole Hepp ahead of time for the Canadian pilgrimage course that will take place during the upcoming J-Term. Students are required to turn in money along with a folder of contact information and other important documents to either Br. Roberto Jimenez or Hepp

Pilgrimage to Canada is one J-Term option

Luke Spencer, Reporter
December 13, 2021
Senior Tayshawn Comer (12) plays defense during the team's scrimmage against Pike on Nov. 18.

Men’s basketball home opener is set for Dec. 3

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
The members of last year's men's swimming and diving team.

Winter sports update: Swimming and diving

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 26, 2021
During last year's Sectional, senior Tayshawn Comer brings the ball up the court against Lawrence North.

Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
The National Catholic Youth Conference attracted thousands of students to Lucas Oil Stadium.

Participants reflect on Catholic conference experience

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 22, 2021
During the varsity basketball team’s 66-33 win over University on Nov. 16, junior Nya Huff (hidden behind her teammate), freshman Abby Beasley (11) and senior Gabby Gay (2) play some wicked defense.

Winter sports update: Women’s basketball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 22, 2021
The women's varsity basketball team, in action last year in the Sectional, kicks off its new season on Nov. 2.

Women’s basketball team kicks off its season

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
The women's volleyball team shows off its Sectional championship trophy.

Volleyball team wins Sectional, preps for Regional

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
October 18, 2021
The volleyball team, in action in the Welch Activity Center earlier this season, will face North Central on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Sectional semifinal.

Fall sports update: Women’s volleyball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
October 15, 2021
Assistant Coach Mr. Cole Hepp gives directions to the men's tennis team at the regular season match at Noblesville.

Fall sports update: Men’s tennis

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
October 13, 2021
The Irish play their home football games at the stadium behind what is now Arlington Middle School.

Security at football games a priority, AD says

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
October 11, 2021
The men's basketball Twitter account showcases colleges that have had coaches attend workouts in the Welch Activity Center.

College coaches visit basketball workouts

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
September 29, 2021
Hudl is an app that helps coaches and athletes across the country, including on the Hill, watch video of their games and improve their skills.

Athletes use Hudl app to improve their game

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
John "Jack" Doyle's senior picture and quote in the 2008 Cathedran yearbook.

Four former Irish football players begin NFL action

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
September 9, 2021
As the umpire looks on, senior Andrew Davey prepares to round third base during the varsity baseball team's 21-3 win over Crispus Attucks on the Sectional opener.

Shortage of umpires affects baseball season

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
May 27, 2021
Pete Werner '17, right, has reported to rookie camp for the New Orleans Saint.

New Orleans Saints draft former Irish player

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
May 18, 2021
The men's basketball team, shown in action during the first game of the Sectional, will play in the Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle next season.

Men’s basketball selected for Hall of Fame tourney

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
May 10, 2021
A few spaces remain for driver education class

A few spaces remain for driver education class

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
The Butler Biscuits huddle up before the intramural league championship game.

Intramural program wraps up successful season

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
The varsity team heads onto the court during the Sectional game on March 3 against Lawrence North.

After tough Sectional loss, focus shifts to next year

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 15, 2021
It's been almost two years since the varsity baseball team took the field. Head Coach Mr. Ed Freije '99 confers with two assistant coaches during the 2019 season at the Regional.

Spring athletes adjust to a year away from their sport

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 12, 2021
State championship plaques -- but none for conference titles - take up much of the wall space in the Welch Activity Center.

Why Irish teams have no conference championships

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 8, 2021
Wrestlers and coaches after after a recent practice.

Wrestlers head to State Finals at Bankers Life

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
The Sheddy brothers, from left, John, Paul and Patrick, carry on the Irish tradition of siblings being involved in athletics on the Hill, in this case, with older brothers setting the tone.

Older siblings set the tone for younger athletes

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 15, 2021
Senior Courtney Fields is surrounded by Warren Central players during the Sectional opener on Feb. 2 at North Central.

Women’s basketball wins Sectional opener

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 3, 2021
Luke Spencer

Face Off: Tampa Bay will win the Super Bowl

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
February 3, 2021
The women's basketball team will take on Warren Central in the opening round of the Sectional tournament.

Women’s basketball draws Warren in Sectional opener

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
January 26, 2021
The legacy of Irish football includes former players competing for the national title, as will be the case on Jan. 11.

Ohio State, ‘Bama starters include former Irish players

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
January 8, 2021
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