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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
Will Mayer

Will Mayer, Sports Editor

Will Mayer is a sports editor for the Megaphone. He is a member of the varsity baseball team and is one of the school’s two leprechauns this year. In his free time, he likes to lift weights and hang out with friends. He lives in Indianapolis with his parents; his dog, Lucky; and his younger brother, Jake, who is a freshman at Cathedral.

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Face Off: Go out of state for college

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
May 16, 2022
The men’s varsity basketball team’s regular season game against Carmel is paused so that Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney can present the game ball to senior Tayshawn Comer after Comer scored his 1,000th career point. Comer would go on to set the school’s all-time scoring record and lead the team to the Class 4A State championship.

Senior Tayshawn Comer reflects on his legacy

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
May 9, 2022
Basketball Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney receives his Class 4A State basketball championship medal from Mr. Dave Worland.

Head coach reflects on basketball team’s State title

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney cuts down the nets at the Hatchet House in Washington after his team defeated Bloomington North in the Semistate on March 19.

Irish are ready to battle for Class 4A State title

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
March 26, 2022
The Hatchet House at Washington High School will be the site of the March 19 men's basketball Semistate.

Seats available for fan bus to basketball Semistate

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
Members of the team stand with the Sectional trophy after the Irish defeated Lawrence North in the championship game at North Central on March 5.

Next up for the Irish: Terre Haute North

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
March 7, 2022
During the regular season game against Bishop Chatard, junior Sincere Germany take a two-point shot.

It’s Cathedral vs. Arsenal Tech, Round 3

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
March 4, 2022
During the regular season game against University, junior Layla Gold advances the ball up the court.

Coach provides perspective on women’s season

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
The women's basketball team will open Sectional play against Lawrence Central.

Women’s basketball draws LC in Sectional

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
Senior Dylan Haslett used Twitter to announce his college decision.

Social media becomes integral to recruiting

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
January 20, 2022
Jake Davis plays in-your-face defense against Brebeuf Jesuit during the team's home opener on Dec. 3.

Men’s basketball to host Warren Central

Will Mayer, Sports Editors
December 10, 2021
After their 34-14 win over Zionsville, members of the varsity football team show off the Class 5A State championship trophy.

Head coach reflects on team’s State title

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
December 10, 2021
During the regular season game against Brebeuf Jesuit, all the Braves defense can do is watch the Irish put up another score. For the second consecutive year, the Irish will play for the Class 5A State football championship. The team will take on Zionsville on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Just like last year: It will be Cathedral vs. Zionsville

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
November 21, 2021
After their 23-7 win over New Palestine, members of the varsity football team show off their Regional trophy.

Irish and New Albany to battle for semistate title

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
During the regular season game against Brebeuf Jesuit, senior running back Seth Mencer sweeps right. Mencer and his teammates will host New Palestine on Nov. 12 for the Regional championship.

Irish are ready for the Regional

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
The Irish celebrate a touchdown during their Sectional semifinal win over Plainfield.

It’s #1 vs. #2 for the football Sectional title

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
After defeating Terre Haute North 56-0 on Oct. 22 in the first round of the Sectional, the football team looks to continue their tournament run against Plainfield on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The game will be played at the University of Indianapolis instead of Arlington High School.

Another Friday, another football playoff game

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
After a regular season loss to 6A top-ranked Center Grove, the varsity football team opens tournament play on Oct. 22 by hosting Terre Haute North.

Defending State champs to open tournament play

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
October 21, 2021
Junior Jaron Tibbs, senior Parker Spellacy and senior Daniel Hughes celebrate an Irish touchdown during the team's 45-21 win over Brebeuf Jesuit.

Kind of a big deal: Cathedral vs. Center Grove

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
The football pairings show on the IHSAA network displays the Sectional draw that includes Head Coach Mr. Bill Peebles' Irish.

Irish draw Terre Haute North in football Sectional

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
October 11, 2021
The Irish defense has allowed only six touchdowns in seven games so far this season.

Varsity football looks to keep its streak alive

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
Senior running back Seth Mencer strong arms the Columbus North defense during his team's 37-13 win over the Bull Dogs.

Irish head to Cincinnati to take on La Salle

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
The varsity football team, in action earlier this season against Bishop Chatard, will host Hammond Morton in the Homecoming game on Sept. 24.

Irish to host Hammond Morton for Homecoming

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
September 20, 2021
The student section will be out in full force when the varsity football team hosts Bishop Chatard on Sept. 10.

Undefeated Irish prepare to host winless Chatard

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
September 8, 2021
Head Coach Mr. Bill Peebles '88 addresses the Irish after the team's season-opening win at Westfield.

Undefeated Irish prepare for season’s first home game

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
September 1, 2021
Every senior on the football team has a sign on the Hill. The team will travel to Brownsburg for a game on Aug. 27.

Irish to battle the Bulldogs at Brownsburg

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Head Coach Mr. Bill Peebles '88 has his team ready for the season opener.

Varsity football to open season at Westfield

Will Mayer, Sports Editor
August 20, 2021
On the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, Head Coach Mr. Bill Peebles '88 address the team after the presentation of the State championship trophy.

Coach reflects on State title, team’s accomplishments

Will Mayer, Reporter
December 3, 2020
The Irish will have Mario McCullough in their hearts during the Class 5A State championship game on Nov. 28. Players carry McCullough's jersey onto the field during a game earlier this season.

Irish head to Lucas Oil for Nov. 28 State title game

Will Mayer, Reporter
November 27, 2020
Varsity football players show off the Sectional championship trophy.

Irish to battle Castle for Semistate title

Will Mayer, Reporter
November 19, 2020
Senior David Perry hauls in a pass during the regular season game against Center Grove.

Irish to battle Whiteland for 5A Regional title

Will Mayer, Reporter
November 9, 2020
With blocking in place, senior John Koscielski advances the ball up the field at Center Grove.

Football team shifts focus to Sectional

Will Mayer, Reporter
October 19, 2020
Students using the weight room on the second level of the Welch Activity Center adhere to Covid-19 guidelines.

Weight room guidelines ensure student safety

Will Mayer, Reporter
October 12, 2020
Free math tutoring is now offered in the Learning Commons in Loretto Hall.

Free math tutoring now available in Loretto

Will Mayer, Reporter
September 28, 2020
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