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Caitlin Clark’s former coach says she ‘tries to maximize her God-given talents’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2024 / 15:00 pm Caitlin Clark, a guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, was selected as the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft on April 15. The record-breaking face of women’s college basketball …
Badin High School Stadium project kicks off ; ‘game-changing’ facility should open for 2025
“Building a Brighter Badin” began in earnest today with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Lanni Family Stadium at Matandy Sports Complex. “This is a day we have been waiting for at Badin High School for nearly 60 years – the opportunity to have our own stadium,” Badin President Brian …
More than Just a Game
By Kary Ellen Berger In sports and similar matchups, there is typically a winner and loser by event’s end. But in the game of life, with God as the center, everyone wins. This is evident with St. Xavier High School’s team chaplain program. The 11 team chaplains are St. Xavier …
Lehman High School hires new Varsity Football Coach
Lehman Catholic announced the hiring of Chris Kash as the next Head Varsity Football Coach. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the football program. He has previous football coaching experience at large-school programs including Wayne, Tri-County North, Bethel, and Brookville. He has coached on all sides of the ball—offense, …
Chaminade Julienne High School announces Josh Thomas as Head Coach for Men’s Soccer
When the Chaminade Julienne men’s soccer team kicks off the 2020 season, there will be a new head coach at the helm but he will be a familiar face to the Eagles faithful. After completing a thorough search process, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School announced Friday that Josh Thomas – …
Coach Discipleship, Developing Faith With Student Athletes
Story & photo by M.D. Pitman Before every game sanctioned by the Girls Western Athletic Conference (GWAC), members of both teams stand hand-in-hand on the playing field to pray. The Catholic girls league began requiring prayer before games a few years ago, and it’s one of the more important rules …
Volleyball, Life and God at Seton High School
Story & photo by M.D. Pitman Before every volleyball home game, Seton’s team goes to the school’s chapel to pray. They don’t pray for a win. They pray to become closer as teammates and to God and to be better versions of themselves. “That’s where we hold a lot of …
Throwback Thursday Photo Essay Special: A look back at McNicholas Rockets First Night Game
On Friday, August 24, 2018, the McNicholas Rockets hosted their first night game.
Inspired by Dedication, Faith and Kinship, St. X Aquabombers Take First at Nationals
By Erin Schurenberg St. Xavier High School Aquabombers took home first place at the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) for the fifth consecutive year. This top ranking is the 11th overall for the St. Xavier swimming and diving team. Additionally, in February, the team captured a record 40th Ohio …
Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr releases statement regarding Elder/St Xavier Basketball game
I have been made aware of the racially demeaning and hurtful language used by Elder High School students this past Friday during their basketball game against St. Xavier High School. Behavior such as this is directly contrary to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and falls well short of the expectations …