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TEAM WORK:
Mark Allen, varsity lacrosse player and senior, clears the ball out during a drill at practice. The team practices game-like scenarios to sharpen their skills on the field come competition.

The addition of lacrosse adds new challenges for both women’s and men’s teams

Kelly Truax, Reporter February 23, 2018

Last year, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) made the decision to change men’s and women’s lacrosse teams to school-sponsored sports. Along with this addition, there come several...

Coach Conway crouches from the sidelines and instructs players on the field while the rest of the team watches. The mens lacrosse team is 10-5-0 for the season.

CHS athletes and coaches discuss the effect of outspoken parents on the players

Kelly Truax May 18, 2017

"When I was reffing one game, I was the center ref, I was the only ref, and this one lady wouldn’t stop screaming at me. This mom, she would yell at every call I made. She told me that I needed to check...

Coach and senior Mallory Davis helps senior Noah Sachs with the shot put event. Unified Track is an IHSAA-sanctioned sport.

Unified Track brings students together through competition and sports

Sameen Siddiqui April 20, 2017

Out of the 5,000 plus students who attend CHS, many are unaware of the sport, Unified Track. According to Francie Elzinga, one of the four coaches of Unified Track and junior, Unified Track is the bridge...

“I’m definitely mentally stronger, but I think everyone gets mentally stronger. I mean you have to be mentally strong when you go through chemotherapy, but also I look at life in a whole different perspective now, especially because I wasn’t given that great of a chance to live, and you just get a sense of what’s really important, like family and what’s maybe not that important.” - Matt Cooper

Student athletes come back better than ever after suffering from major medical problems

Alina Husain, Reporter March 17, 2017

For most CHS students, Feb. 16, 2016 was just another normal day, but for Matt Cooper, student athlete and senior, it was a day that would change the rest of his life. On that day, Cooper was diagnosed...

Learn how diets and nutrition affect CHS athletes

Learn how diets and nutrition affect CHS athletes

Angela Sun February 23, 2017

At chs, many athletes change their diets to help them attain their athletic and physical goals, which vary from sport to sport. According to Evan Bouillet, varsity cross-country, track and field member...

SHOW ME THE MONEY: We hear about athletic scholarships  all the time, but how much are they actually worth?

SHOW ME THE MONEY: We hear about athletic scholarships all the time, but how much are they actually worth?

Luke Gentile December 12, 2016

When Kevin Stone, varsity men’s golf team member and senior, decided which college he would commit to, one factor he considered was scholarship money. “I was first offered a scholarship in the summer...

Elliot Shebek, senior and baseball player catches a ball in the warm up. Shebek has committed for baseball to DePauw University.

Taking the Next Step: CHS Athletes Plan to Compete in College

sports April 23, 2015

In a school that has won over 120 state championships, many students arrive at CHS with the intention to participate in athletics and continue partaking in sports beyond their high school career, more...

Molly McGuire, unified track head coach and junior, motivates her teammates. McGuire said the team hopes to compete for the State Title.

Second Time Back for Unified Track

sports April 23, 2015

Heading into their second season, Unified Track members hope for another fun-filled year and a chance at the State meet. Unified Track is a track team that consists of athletes with and without disabilities...

Rugby Grows in Popularity at CHS, in the United States

Rugby Grows in Popularity at CHS, in the United States

Contributor March 20, 2015

  The women's rugby team starts its season tomorrow with its first game at noon at the American Legion, located in Carmel on West Main Street. Sophomore Maria Bashmakov said the team has played...

Jack Stanton, right side hitter and senior, sets a ball up for a teammate during practice. Stanton has been a part of the team for four years. PHOTO / MIKE JOHNSON

Setting Up For Success

sports March 20, 2015

Freshman year was the first time Alex Schmitt, middle blocker for the men’s volleyball team and junior, ever picked up a volleyball in his life. “I saw a call-out meeting and thought, ‘Hey, what...

Jonnathon Robinson, senior and track athlete, takes part in his track practice. Robinson said sometimes stereotypes set him up for failure.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Full version of ‘E-race-ing Stereotypes’

sports February 20, 2015

Editor's Note: A shortened version of this article appeared in the Feb. 20 issue of the HiLite due to spacing concerns. Here is the full version. When Jonnathan Robinson, track athlete and senior,...

Womens track and field team works toward stronger team unity

Women’s track and field team works toward stronger team unity

Contributor February 20, 2015

The girl’s track and field team has wrapped up their indoor training and are preparing for a strong season. According to junior Rachel Dixon, the team has worked hard this winter and will continue to...

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