The Covington Catholic Times Volume XXVII-Issue VI 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky 41011 March/April 2015 (859) 491-2247 Page 2 Arts Page 4 Clubs Page 6 Student Life Page 8 Sports

Mr. Bill Snyder Recognized for Years with Special Olympics Mrs. Jill Franxman Mr. Snyder began teach- ing at CCH in 2001 after 30 Covington Catholic High years in the business world dur- School is proud to announce that ing which time he was a partner Mr. William (“Bill”) Snyder was in two businesses and served recently chosen as the recipient of on the Boards of two banks and the Dave Hester Special Recogni- many community organizations tion Award from the Special Olym- including the Ft. Wright City pics of Northern Kentucky. Council. Prior to completing Mr. John Foppe, Special his undergraduate degree, Mr. Olympics of NKY Basketball Snyder attended seminary for Coordinator, and Ms. Jan Castle, two years and served four years Special Olympics of NKY Awards of active duty in the Navy. Mr. Coordinator, surprised Mr. Snyder Snyder was chosen Diocesan with the presentation of the award High School Religion Teacher at an all-school assembly at Cov- of the Year for 2013 and Hix- ington Catholic on March 27th. Mr. son Corporation Teacher of the Snyder was recognized for his fif- Year finalist for 2012. Mr. Sny- (L to R): Mr. John Foppe (Special Olympics of NKY Basketball Coordinator), Mr. teen years of leadership of the CCH der is a Covington Catholic alum- Bill Snyder, Ms. Jan Castle (Special Olympics of NKY Coordinator) Community Service Program. The nus (Class of 1964) and a graduate program, began by Mr. Snyder in of Xavier University (1987). He 2000, has enabled CovCath stu- teaches Religion and Psychology, dents to serve Special Olympics, and also serves as moderator of the as well as many other agencies and popular Fishing Club at CovCath. programs in the community.

Aidan Donaghy Shows His Writing Talents at the State Level Robert Lilly tries from Cov- ington Catholic The writing abilities of have not al- Covington Catholic sophomore ways taken the Aidan Donaghy were recognized first place prize th March 20 , at the Kentucky Sweet but have been Sixteen Tournament at Rupp Arena known have in Lexington. Aidan won the pres- numerous en- tigious Secretary of State’s Annual tries placed Essay Contest. The contest is open in the top ten to grades 9-12 with a winner from throughout each grade level. The point of stu- the state. Mrs. dents entering essays is to get a feel Ruth was proud for the democratic process with the to have yet an- enticement of monetary prizes. other student from her class This year was the 26th year win accolades for the contest, and the prize was for their hard one $1000 for the winner from work. “Aidan each grade level. Each winner is a special stu- was presented a check form Sena- dent with vi- tor Alison Lundergan Grimes and sion beyond his her representatives. The prompt years. I am just for 2014-2015 was the interfer- happy to get ence and role of the media in elec- my students into these many com- Above: Aidan with Senator Alison LunderganGrimes. tions and if voters would be better petitions, so they can see that their informed if newspapers were still writing is important beyond Eng- loyal to candidates as in the past. lish class. “ Aidan is not the first win- Congratualtions to Aidan ner to come through the halls of for his hard work and to Mrs. Ruth Covington Catholic. Junior Coire for her endeavors with her stu- Ayres won last year, and Norb Wes- dents. sels in 2011. In years past the en- Arts/Entertainment Page 2 Rixton Bursts Onto the Scene Trevor Bowman who was born to be a lead singer. took all the burden and was His voice is catchy, and he is gifted the one hurting the most. Rixton is a new four-piece as an artist. These types of songs are group hitting the charts with their catchy in the pop world right first album Let the Road. They are The group as a whole is a now. Artists like Ed Sheeran a unique group who is from Man- pop band that has a likable style. and Sam Smith do similar chester, England. Their music is They do not want to be known as work to Rixton and those art- catchy, making them hot for the pop the new group in the music world, ists have seen much success. scene. but as the main group in the music world. The style of songs they cre- Rixton will continue Their first album features ate are songs that many people can their catchy songs and make one of a major hit singles from 2014 relate to, mostly songs about rela- the charts. This group is “Me and My Broken Heart.” This tionships. In their song “Hotel Ceil- something to watch in their song reached all the way to number ing,” they sing about a failed rela- upcoming into the music in- 6 on the US charts. Their success is tionship where the point of view of dustry. They will be in the no surprise with natural front man the song is from the person in the spotlight with this new al- Jake Roche. Roche is someone relationship that was the one who bum, and they hope that it will keep them in the spotlight. Strangers to Friends to Musical Duo Trevor Bowman up in the same row at the movie the- encouraging fun. The duo also is atre and ever since they have been currently on tour which begun on Kalin and Myles are two working together as a duo. February 17th and in throughout friends who have created something North America. unique with their talents and ear for Their style of music is Hip- music. Hop/Rap. The duo’s songs all have The duo is not hitting any dance beats and send off party top charts yet, but with their Kalin and Myles have not vibes. This type of style usually is house party music and up beat always been friends since they only a reflection of what the artists like songs they will catch some ears met in 2011. Myles was having a to do in their free time. Since Ka- soon. I would not be surprised if party at his house and one of his lin and Myles met at a house party perfect example of their style of after their first tour they are known friends brought Kalin along and the it is only fitting that their music music is their song called “Trampo- throughout the music world. duo met and instantly connected. A reflects house party type music. A line”, which is a dance song that is few months later they both ended McFarland USA a Box Office Hit Grant Guenther willing to give him a teaching job. the squad set their sights on a state ple because there are so many as- The family feels like they are un- championship. pects of the movie that help when McFarland USA is a movie welcomed into their community. a championship. This sports drama that was released in February about Suddenly, White has an epiphany The whole story is about is certainly one to watch. The jour- a historic cross country team lo- one day when he sees his students the struggle of these kids to go on ney is how they make it to the state cated in California. This movie was running from their early-morning to win back to back champion- championship since it is Disney, so directed by Nikki Caro and had farming jobs to school. They ran ships. On the journey there is fun, you clearly know they will some- many positive reviews with the star so fast that he thought they would romance, and angry parents who how win. Kevin Costner who plays the role of be amazing cross country runners. appear as obstacles. The budget the coach. In this inspiring Disney Soon enough, White is connecting for this movie was 17 million but The actors include Kevin sports drama of a true story, Kevin with his young charges, particularly has already made 35 million in box Costner (Jim White), Maria Bello Costner plays a high-school football a gifted athlete named Thomas, and offices to give them a huge profit. (Cheryl White), Morgan Saylor coach who ends up leading a cross- It is appealing to all types of peo- (Julie White), Martha Higareda country track team made up of poor (Lupe), Michael Aguero (Damacio Latino students to a state champion- Diaz), Sergio Avelar (Victor Puent- ship in the state of California. es), Hector Duran (Johnny Sameni- ego), Rafael Martinez (David Diaz), Jim White (Kevin Costner) and Johnny Ortiz (Jose Cardenas). finds his days as a football coach What makes this movie so good is numbered when an incident with the emotion behind it; every char- a player leads to him being kicked acter shows emotion in the movie from the school. In order to keep his to make the viewer love most of the family supported he finds a new job characters in order to be connected in California where he once again to the characters. The reason of its is a high school coach. This new success seems to be that there is no town is called McFarland, hence blank spaces in the movie and the the name of the title of the movie. fact that it is about a sport other than It is a rural town that is predomi- baseball or football yet still teaches nantly Latino and the only place great values. Editorials Page 3 Ruthsatz Building Off of His Past

Bo Schuh amassed a 17-17 record, beating the ington Catholic, as he is always of this, but he is a father of seven as eighth ranked team in the state of hanging out with and talking to the well. Adding to his duties as coach It is not very often that a Kentucky, the Holy Cross Indians, students. He always tries to help his and teaching, he has to keep seven coach can step into a coaching job in the first round of the 35th District. players to the best of his abilities, children happy and attend all of and instantly attain success. Leading To follow up his first season, Ruth- whether it be skill work, getting in their sporting events too. up to the 2011-12 basketball season satz’s Colonels then went 27-7, a the gym early, or talking to colleges at Covington Catholic, the Colonels 35th District championship, and run- about recruiting them. Not only all Coach Ruthsatz is the ulti- had experienced some down years, ner-up 9th Region. Impressive? Not mate competitor, doing whatever it falling short of their projected suc- for Ruthsatz. The following year, takes to win. He spends countless cess and losing to lesser teams. At he amassed an even more impres- hours devoted to studying game the beginning of the 2011-12 sea- sive 33-2 record, which included a film, working with his players, and son, Covington Catholic introduced 9th Region championship, and the making sure Covington Catholic new Head Varsity Basketball Coach school’s first ever State Champion- stays at the level it is today. As only Scott Ruthsatz. Ruthsatz came ship. How did he follow up a year Coach Ruthsatz could say, “I’m not from New Jersey, where for two like that? Only in Ruthsatz fashion, here to meet your expectations; you years he coached under legendary he recorded a 31-6 record, a 35th are here to meet mine.” It is with a high school coach Bobby Hurley at District and 9th Region Champion- mindset like this that makes Coach St. Anthony’s High School. ships, as well as another appearance Ruth a coach everyone loves here at at Rupp Arena in the final four of CCH, and keeps CCH at a competi- Coming into his first year at th the State Championship tourna- tive level not only in the 9 Region, CCH, Scott did not have much tal- but now across the state. ent in his players. With the teams ment. they scheduled for the season, Although Coach Ruthsatz many people projected CovCath wins, and he wins a lot, he is an out- to win around six or seven games standing mentor and father. Coach the whole year. Instead, Ruthsatz Ruthsatz is a fan favorite at Cov- Lauren Hill Passes But Leaves a Legacy Ben Zumdick Hill set a goal of $2.2 mil- lion for research and treatment of Hundreds gathered Friday at the type of cancer she developed Mount St. Joseph University in Cin- more than a year ago, Diffuse In- cinnati for a vigil for Lauren Hill. trinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Lauren Hill, a 19-year-old freshman Hill fundraised for The Cure Starts basketball player at Mount St. Jo- Now. According to The Cure Starts seph University who inspired many Now’s Facebook page, Hill’s ef- to live life to the fullest despite its forts raised more than $1.4 million th challenges, died Friday April, 10 for DIPG research. from brain cancer. Hill may be gone, but her Just before starting college legacy will live on forever. She Hill was diagnosed with an inop- will be remembered for her positive erable brain tumor and was told outlook on life, and her strength to she had less than two years to live. never let anything get in the way of Hill, decided that her condition was truly living life to the fullest. Hill not going to stop her from living set an example for all of us to fol- her life to the fullest. One of Hill’s game up by two weeks. During that and Pat Summitt were among the low when it comes to dealing with dreams was to play in a real col- game in November, Hill made the many sports figures who paid trib- the daily struggles of life. lege basketball game, so the NCAA first basket of the NCAA season. ute to Hill on social media, after her agreed to move her school’s first LeBron James, Billie Jean King inspiring basketball game. March Madness Brings Early Spring Basketball Battles

Robert Lilly of regulation sending the game to Wildcats were on their pursuit of came out of the timeout tied with overtime where the Bearcats saw perfection and seeking the first 40-0 the score at 54 with seven minutes Each year the month on out the win. The next round saw the to go. Duke took the lead for the March brings us the hope of warm season in history. But the Badgers Bearcats come up short against the from Wisconsin had another plan. first time in the second half with weather and the anticipated college powerhouse that is the University 5:30 remaining, but the game re- basketball games we have come to The national player of the year of Kentucky. The Xavier Muske- Frank Kaminsky and the rest of the mained tight. With 3:30 remaining, love. The conference tournaments teers are still dancing and play the Duke held a one-point lead, when start as early as March 3rd, and the Wisconsin team ended up beating Arizona Wildcats. the Wildcats 71-64; stopping Ken- Jahlil Okafor re-entered the game madness that ensues is unmatch- after sitting most of the second half able. The Cinderellas in the tour- tucky’s offense five of the last six possessions of the game. in foul trouble. He scored on back nament so far are the eleven seed to back possessions, giving Duke Upsets are what we all love UCLA, eight seed N.C. State who a 63–58 lead. Wisconsin never got to see during the early rounds of Setting up the National upset the number one seed Villa- with more than three points the rest the NCAA tournament, however, Championship game between Wis- nova. As the tournament continued of the night. when it comes to your hometown consin Badgers and the Blue Devils the unexpected seven seed, Michi- from Durham, North Carolina. With team, you find yourself rooting gan State Spartans, under the direc- Once the night was over it against the loveable underdog. This a back and forth game throughout tion of hall of fame coach Tom Izzo the night, Wisconsin began to pull was the Duke Blue Devils that were year’s local teams have fared well made it to Indianapolis for the Final crowned the 2015 National Cham- against some stiff competition. The away with under six minutes to Four. However, the Spartans were play. But the man with four national pions, handing the University of University of Cincinnati won their bounced from the tournament from Duke and Mike Krzyzewski their first round game against tough team championships and the all-time wins the eventual champions Duke Blue leader, Mike Krzyzewski, called a fifth National title with freshman in Purdue with a last second la- Devils. On the other side of the Tyus Jones receiving most valuable yup from Troy Caupain at the end time out and something changed in bracket the undefeated Kentucky the hearts of the Blue Devils. Duke player.

Clubs Page 4 Colonels Attend Renowned Photographer Lecture Ben Zumdick The CCH Photo Club visited the Cincinnati Art Museum mid March to attend a lecture given by world renowned photographer Roe Ethridge spon- sored by FotoFocus. Ethridge works in both editorial and fine art photography. Drawing upon the descriptive power of photography and the ease at which it can be accessed, duplicated, and recombined. Ethridge orchestrates visual fugues inspired by images in media culture and effectively reanimates that culture by reinserting his work within it. Ethridges work both copies and inspires copy- ists as part of a common and constantly evolving visual discourse. Ethridge’s work has been shown extensively in venues around the world, including MOMA/PS1 (2000); Barbican Center, London (2001); Carn- egie Museum of Art (2002); Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston (2005); The Whitney Biennial (2008); Museum of Modern Art, New York (2010); and Les Rencontres d’Arles, France (2011). He has had solo exhibitions at the Garage, Moscow (2011) and Le Consortium, Dijon, France (2013). In 2011 he was a finalist for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize. Currently Ethidge is finishing up a master’s program at Yale and is ex- cited for what the future brings. More French Exposure for Culture Fanatics Cooper Theobald Culture Club participates in French meal. The restau- monthly activities that al- rant had an authentic feel With the year com- low students in the club to and had a stony avenue ing to a close, the Culture become more familiar with leading up to the restaurant other cultures and which gave off a feel of a become worldlier. French city. Senior Robert Lilly could not stop talking In the last about the cuisine, “Café de month, the Culture Paris was the best French Club has opened food I’ve ever had. There the club members’ chocolate croissants were eyes to Asian and out of this world! The trips French cultures. A to restaurants are always trip to the Jungle my favorite.” Along with Jims in Fairfield to some fine French dining, The Culture Club is an easy Club at Covington Catho- get a taste of Asian cooking the club members watched, club. Just ask Mrs. Ruth or lic has experienced and was enjoyed by the mem- and fun way to get yourself another Culture Club mem- The Painting, an animated acclimated to other cul- engulfed in many activities bers. Another favorite of French movie that kept its ber to join the club and you that open CovCath students’ the members was the trip tures, and is a resource that can be on your way to expe- members interest through- is available for any student eyes to other cultures. to Cincinnati to Café de out. riencing cultures you didn’t Headed by Mrs. Ruth, the Paris to have an authentic who is inclined to join the even know about!

Latin Students Enjoy a Feast of a Day Joe Pieper Every year there is a tradition so beloved by all those involved that even those long past cannot help but attend. That ultimate event is the Latin Feast. The Latin Feast is for all Latin classes to take a break and chow down on some gourmet Italian cuisine. This year was no different as no expense was spared, and only the best of the best was brought to eat. Mr. Balskus, the current Latin I and II teacher, helps plan and buy most of the food at the feast. This year they had a wide assortment. The class ordered a BEAST pizza from Snappy Tomato, which went well with some salad, and oh yeah…..Donuts. Then to wash it all down they had the fruit of the vineyard, grape Fanta Soda. Not only were Mr. Balskus’ current classes invited to join but some of his former Latin protégés joined in as well. Veterans like Rob Lilly, Chandler Brooks, Grant Romes, Jim Dietz, and Joe Schuh all joined in on the feast. Also the former members of the Fr. McDole Regime joined in as well. All the Latin experts had a blast, and for those seniors who had Latin class with ei- ther McDole or Balskus it brings back fond memories of how much fun the classes actually were. Hopefully, this will be one tradition that will never die! Sit Convivium ire! Clubs Page 5 Quill and Scroll Society Welcomes New Members Cooper Theobald students are honored for their ex- received a certificate along with the emplary journalism work that goes gold Quill and Scroll pin, which A small amount of clubs at above and beyond what is expected. the students proudly wore around Covington Catholic are exclusive Each year the Quill and Scroll Soci- school the entire day. Senior Bo clubs only, but the Quill and Scroll ety honors a select few of students Schuh was ecstatic when he found Society falls under that list of pres- who are in the top third of their out he was being inducted into the class scholastically. Quill and Scroll Society, “I felt honored that I was chosen for such This year, the Quill and a respected and esteemed club, and Scroll ceremony took place early it makes me feel like all my work one Wednesday morning, and was in the class room has paid off. I proctored by Mrs. Ruth who in- mean, who doesn’t like to be hon- ducted each student. The students ored?” Along with being honored, who met the criteria for the club the inductees will have chances to and were inducted included seniors compete for scholarships through Cooper Theobald, Bo Schuh, Jacob the society under the supervision of Brueggeman, Grant Guenther, Kurt Mrs. Ruth. tigious and exclusive clubs at CCH. Stegman, and Tyler Micek. Each in- Under the guidance of Mrs. Ruth, ductee was sworn into the club and

NEHS Book Drive Successful Again Bo Schuh Dr. Seuss books to The Catcher in quick thanks from the school’s prin- adventure to go on, as he or she can the Rye. This collection of books cipal, the five Colonels posed for a delve into a new book. So, Colo- th On March 13 , 2015, Cov- usually lasts for two weeks, with quick photo with the principal, then nels, start collecting your books to ington Catholic students Bo Schuh, boxes waiting to be filled in the en- headed on back home. turn in next year! Cooper Theobald, and Jacob Roth trance of Covington Catholic. visited Holy Family Grade School The NEHS Book in Covington, Kentucky. The pur- Once all of the books were Drive is a great cause pose? The annual NEHS Book collected this year, Schuh and every year. Collections Drive. Theobald piled into Theobald’s car were also donated to with Mrs. Ruth and followed Mrs. Brighton Center and Every year, Mrs. Ruth and Roth and Jacob down to Holy Fam- Health Point in Coving- the National English Honors Soci- ily. Once there, the three seniors be- ton. Instead of leaving ety host a book drive to benefit the gan to take box after box of books your unused books lying young boys and girls down at Holy into the school, waiting to be trans- around your house, bring Family. Students may bring in any ferred to the school’s now grow- them in so a young child type of book, ranging from classic ing library. After the drop off and a at Holy Family has a new

KUNA Trip Declared a Success Ben Zumdick award. Along with Logan Boyle be- Congratulations to all ing chosen as a recommended am- the members who participated in The Kentucky United Na- bassador. KUNA, and well done on your in- tions Assembly (KUNA) is a 3-day credible accomplishment of collect- experiential learning conference in The KUNA members also ing over 3000 pairs of shoes. which students participate directly participated in a joint service proj- in simulated international diploma- ect with the cy. KUNA offers students the op- NHS organi- portunity to experience the richness zation. The of cultures from around the world, project pro- develop empathy, and hone their tives and global issues. vided over critical thinking skills while engag- 3000 pairs ing with a wide variety of perspec- With Covington Catholic of donated in its third year of participation at shoes to the the assembly, five members ( Logan conference. Boyle, Coire Ayres, Ethan Sam- The shoes mons, Mitch MacKnight, and Con- will be used nor Duell) argued their Fair Fish- to provide ing Resolution, and were chosen fresh water first in committee and successfully pumps and passed the resolution in the summit. health care The Secretary General presented to a village in them with an outstanding resolution Uganda. Student Life Page 6 Peter Schaefer Awarded Silver Medal for his Fiction in NYC Tyler Micek

For 92 years, the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers has awarded students who submit art and writing. They created Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and have awarded great authors in the past, like Andy Warhol and Stephen King.

This year, Covington Catholic’s very own junior Peter Schafer earned an illustrious silver medal in the National Scholastic Scholarship writ- ing competition. For Peter to even come into contention for this award, he first had to earn a Gold Key in the district level of the competition. At the national level, the judges agreed that he definitely had written a fantastic Science-Fiction short story, entitled Elah.

And what is perhaps even more shocking is that Pete was skeptical of the greatness of his short-story; almost to where he did not want to even submit it for fear of rejection. But that is just who Pete is, a diffident and hard-to-please person. Peter even said, “If it wasn’t for Ms. Ruth’s borderline forcing of me to submit my paper, I doubt I would’ve done it. But I did. And I got a medal for it. So that’s cool.” Mrs. Ruth commented about Peter’s talent that “Peter is a gifted young writer who can capture humor and natural voice in his characters. That is what most students find to be most difficult, but for Peter is comes so easily.”

As a recipient of the silver medal, Pete has been offered the chance to go to Carnegie Hall in New York City to formally receive his award, but Pete is not sure if he will attend the ceremony, as he may have “other things to do.” Senior Showdown in Intramural Basketball Jake Brueggemann valiantly in an ef- matchup of the top two seeds. Both fort to come back, teams talked smack and thought This season’s Senior IBL but Team Micek each other’s team was far superior. Tournament was not full of up- prevailed. Team Perhaps Team Micek’s smack talk sets and intrigue as expected. The Schuh beat Team was justified. The game started off tournament started with undefeat- Ruwe in a close with Team Micek crushing Team ed Team Micek crushing winless shootout. Team Schuh ending the half with a 27-9 Team Dinn. Two seed Team Schuh Ruwe dearly lead. The second half was a far dif- pulled away late against Team missed the pres- ferent story, however. Team Schuh Schmidt. A minor upset did hap- cence of Jared started knocking down shots and pen, however. Five seed Team Hu- Flood, who was marched themselves back into the ber beat Team Foertsch in a nail- unable to attend game. Team Micek held out to win biter. Week one of tournament play due to sicknes that the championship in a nine point ended with Team Ficke forfeiting their dominance in week two of day. victory. against Team Ruwe due to a lack of the playoffs. Team Micek utterly players. The championship was set; crushed Team Huber in a 20-5 start Team Micek vs. Team Schuh a The top teams continued to the game. Team Huber fought

Junior IBL Final Turns Out Epic Cooper Theobald League, and in their first zler pushed Team matchup earlier in the sea- Beck to victory. With the Varsity Basket- son Team Ziegler won an ball Colonels’ season ending with a offensive battle by a score With the trip to the final four in Lexington, of 90-84. Team Beck was closing of the Ju- the whole school has been filled led by their captain Kyle nior IBL season, with basketball fever. To add to this Beck in that game and Team Beck will basketball fever, the highly antici- when asked about their hold bragging pated Junior Intramural Basketball second matchup with Team rights until next Tournament was taking place in our Ziegler, Beck replied, year when they try very own Covington Catholic bas- “We’ll be ready. Playing to defend their title. ketball gym. The bright lights were on the big floor will help Overall, this year’s on, and the two teams battling it out us get out and push the Juniors had a large for the trophy were Teams Beck and tempo. There’s no doubt number of students Ziegler. in my mind we won’t win come out for the this game.” After guaran- sive game for both offenses. Con- IBL, and with a Teams Beck and Ziegler had teeing a win, Team Beck did not nor Hodge led the charge for Team competitive yet light-hearted mind- been the top two teams all year in disappoint with a four point victory Ziegler and a big offensive output set, this year’s IBL season would be the Junior Intramural Basketball 92-88 in what was another explo- by Cameron Pitzer and Jacob Lit- considered a success.

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Wishes the Colonels a Good 2015 Student Life Page 7 Cinderella Freshmen in IBL Bo Schuh With the end of March approaching, it was finally time for the Freshman IBL Tournament to begin. Highly anticipated every year, Team Danneman was the heavy favorite to win it all, as they were the number one overall seed. The first round was much more exciting than expected, as three of the four games were decided by six points or less. Team Danneman pulled out a victory against Team Struck 52-46, while in the following game, Team Wulfeck showed up, ready to ball, blowing out Team Foltz 72-50. In the two closing games of the night, Team Richards squeaked out a win against Team Knochelman 70-68, while Team Disken barely avoided being upset by Team Aiken, winning 58-56. In semifinal action, the number one seed, Team Danneman, went down in convincing fashion, as Team Wulfeck won by eight, 52-44, behind solid defense and patient offensive possessions. In the final semifinal game, Team Richards exploited Team Disken, upsetting the number two seed 83- 54. Team Richards dominated on both ends of the floor, setting up a five seed vs three seed matchup in the finals. The Championship of the Freshman IBL Tournament would not disappoint, as it went to double overtime. However, before the game, team Richards lost a key member of their team, Danny Shields, to a dislocated knee during warmups. Prayers to Danny for a swift and healthy recovery. The game would go down as one of the greatest in IBL history. The game was so epic, regular time was not enough to crown a champion. Then, the game was even that much more epic, that a second overtime was needed! However, in the second overtime, Team Richards would not be denied, as Sam Schuh aka Kobe Bryant himself sunk a jumper to win the championship, 47-45, in a thriller. Sophomores Feeling the Madness Grant Guenther they could score big points whereas Team Cronin showed It is tournament they had trouble scoring. In a time! A time where records defensive game, there was a in the regular season does huge upset where the 4 seed not matter except that they beat the one seed, and Team helped you receive your seed Boydston won 50-46. In the to play better competition. next sophomore game Team This year’s Sophomore IBL Bayless mercy-ruled Team teams were very competitive Mullen beating them 55-30. with not as much scoring as It was a terrible game where usual. The tournament start- Team Mullen just did not show ed in early March, hence the up. This second round of action term March Madness at Cov brought us to a championship Cath. Team Cronin received game of the 4 seed vs the 2. the one seed proving that they refuse to lose, Team The Championship game Bayless was the 2 seed with took place Monday, March 23rd its defensive powerhouse, where the teams were ready for Team Mullen received a 3 a battle. Team Boydston kept seed despite its trouble scor- it close at first, but Team Bay- ing, Team Boydston strug- huge surprise that the teams were win. The last action of the night less took a lead that looked to gled in the regular season so is a 4 that close but Team Cronin could was Team Bayless vs Team Schulte be controlling. When the second seed but has some great talent, and not score; this is a great example of where Team Bayless won 65-57, a half started Team Boydston just Team Schabell was a 5 seed to take the competitiveness in the league relatively close game for such a bad gave up and started having a little part in the 4-5 match up in the tour- this year. In another great match-up match up. It was a great first round fun by chucking up half court shots. nament. Team Curk received a 6 Team Boydston played a tight one of basketball with no upsets but They fell short to Team Bayless by seed followed by the bad teams of to beat Team Schabell 80-78 where some very close games. 13 points making Team Bayless the Schulte and Dames at 7 & 8. it came down to the last shots. It champions. The stars of their team was a great offensive game, maybe In the second round of were Josh Galvin and Matthew The tournament kicked off the two best offensive teams in the games Team Cronin played Team Theil. Congratulations to this team with Team Cronin as a one seed league. In the next game Team Mul- Boydston; Team Boydston had on a dominating season. barely escaping the 8 seed Dames len escaped Team Curk in a 66-58 showed in the previous round that in a close 46-42 game. It was a Rent This Spot Contact Grant Guenther Sports Page 8 Hopes are High for the Colonels’ Baseball Season

Trevor Bowman in each of their last 3 innings put- inning win against Dixie, Cam got ting the game into extra innings. In the win and had the hit to score the The Varsity Baseball Colo- the extras both teams were not able tying run in the top of the 7th. The nels started their season on March to score in the first inning, but in ace of the team this year is Adam th 28 against Campbell County. the top of the 9th Cov Cath scored 2 Ruwe who proved himself last year runs and then held off Dixie in the but has yet to have a successful start The Colonels beat the Cam- bottom of the 9th going 1-2-3. this year. els 5-0, with Nate Bailey leading the way with 2 hits and Nico Pan- The team is led by Nate Looking forward in the sea- gallo with 2 stolen bases. Since the Bailey who is the third batter in the son, the Colonels are one of three beginning of the season the Colo- lineup. Nate has had a hit in every teams that are favored to win the nels have been 6-0 beating Simon game for the Colonels this year. The region, Beechwood and Highlands Kenton, Cooper, Turpin, NCC, and entire team has been hitting very being the other two teams that are Dixie. well this year. The pitching, which favored for the second year in a was supposed to be the Colonels’ row. The Colonels’ expectations are The Colonels have not been weak spot this season, has been one to win region which has not hap- challenged in many of the games, of the Colonels’ strongest parts of pened since 2005. but in the game against Dixie they their team. Cameron Pitzer is an- were faced with a hard challenge. other player that has been very suc- They were down 5-3 going into the cessful for the Colonels. In the extra top of the 5th. They scored one run

JV Baseball Just Getting Started Jake Brueggeman This year the sky is the limit for JV Baseball. They are loaded with young talent that Coach Michels and Coach Darner are so excited to make the most of. The team is jam-packed with raw talent with Ryan Eckerle, Gunnar Schuh, and Ben France leading the team. Three freshmen have joined the squad thus far and have contributed heavily. They are Alex Kennedy, AJ Mayer, and Jack Maile. The JV Baseball Colonels did not wait any time to assert their dominance. They beat a strong Conner team 9-5. The next matchup was against the Campbell County Camels in which they won 6-0. There was a close call in the next game in which the Colonels squeaked out a vic- tory 7-5 over Simon Kenton. Our team embarrassed Turpin, beating them 13-0. In their latest outing the JV Baseball Colonels won in a great showing 5-0 over NCC. The team is destined to improve due to their youth and untapped talent. Freshmen will be vital to the team’s success as the season progresses. The coaches are optimistic that the team will have a terrific season and get better every step of the season. Fabulous Freshman Baseball Take the Field Grant Guenther against their rival in the region, New Cath, The CCH where they won 12-0 Freshman Baseball in dominating fash- Team is always one to ion. These freshman watch because CCH are now on a roll with sports are so dominant, several more wins but our freshmen this against the teams of year have dominated Turpin and Boone. every sport; they went undefeated in soccer All the work the un- and basketball and had derclassmen put in only a couple losses in their sports is often football. Their domi- unnoticed, but this nance continues with team works extreme- the baseball season ly hard. They have where over 40 kids practice everyday ex- have tried out, but the cept Sundays (unless roster was basically cut season. Jack Maile, Adam Schneider, Alex they have a game), no in half. The freshman team looks Kennedy, and AJ Mayer who are all matter what the weather is. Their to be stacked, but we will see how The Freshman Team start- projected to play up at the JV level practices usually consist of infield, th they go up against competition with ed their season March 19 against this year. Their second game of the then situational defense, and then their practices every day. The base- the Ryle Raiders. They lost 5-4 in year was against St. Henry where they end practice with a mile that ball team is just another team that a close one after leading 4-1. In the team got their first win in a close must be under 7 minutes. Good luck works hard throughout their season. the loss Jack Maile was 1-1 with game of 3-2 it is clear that they are to these hard working Colonels as Games start in late March, and the a triple and intentionally walked struggling, but hopefully they will they go on to hopefully win another season will end towards the end of 3 times. The starts of the team are pick it up. Their next game was freshman regional championship. May only making it a two month Sports Page 9 Colonels Build Upon Previous Success Noah Helbling stepped up this season and was able in 1990 and to show that he was deserving of a 1991. Their After much success with the starting position and being a leader first game 2013-2014 Colonel basketball sea- of the team. was against son-- losing only two games, win- the Camp- th ning the 9 Region championship, Before the season had even bell County and winning the Kentucky Sweet begun, many were labeling this Camels of 16—this year’s team had a lot to Colonel basketball team as the third the 10th re- th live up to. best in the 9 Region due to its loss gion. They of bench depth. Angered by the lack Coach Scott Ruthsatz and advanced to of confidence, the team was deter- the second his staff lost several of the team’s mined to prove its doubters wrong, key players to graduation, a group round by de- a task that they surely accomplished feating the that included Mark Schult, Ben over the course of the season. The Heppler, Parker Keller, Nate Wich- Camels 64- team completed the season with 31 43. The Col- mann, and Sweet 16 MVP, Nick wins, a 9th Region championship, to draw up a play to hopefully send Ruthsatz. The 2014-2015 Colonels onels faced and a semifinalist finish in the Ken- Doss, 6th Region champion, in the the Colonels into overtime. Fol- were lacking experience, to say the tucky Sweet 16. lowing the timeout, the ball was in- least, only returning two of its top quarterfinals and won by a score of 61-48, advancing to the semifi- bounded to Cooper Theobald who eight, Bo Schuh and Cole VonHan- Sophomore Cole VonHan- nals, where they faced Owensboro. passed it to senior guard Matthew dorf and senior Bo Schuh were at Coming out of the 3rd Region, Ow- Shumate who was able to get up a center stage for this season, being ensboro posed as a formidable op- shot from the three point line and the two returning starters from last ponent for the Colonels. The game made the shot to send the game into season. Both players lived up to ex- was wire to wire with each team overtime. Sadly, after such excite- pectations, eclipsing 1,000 points trading points back and forth. The ment, the Colonels lost the game in in their Covington Catholic basket- Colonels were down four points en- overtime after a few late turnovers ball careers. Such a feat is nothing tering the final minute of regulation, and Bo Schuh fouled out, ending short of spectacular for each of the when it seemed as if all hope was the season for the Colonels. players, especially for Cole. Be- lost. A quick layup by senior guard ing a sophomore, reaching 1,000 The 2015-2016 Colonel bas- Cooper Theobald brought the Colo- points, an accomplishment that any ketball team looks forward to more nels within two points. Owensboro dorf. After losing so many key as- basketball player dreams of doing, success next season and will look to inbounded the ball and was quickly sets from last year, Coach Ruthsatz is nothing short of incredible. redeem themselves in the state tour- was in search for leadership on this fouled by a Colonel defender, send- nament. With the ability that Coach Colonel team and found it in senior Coming off of a second con- ing them to the free throw line. Ow- Ruthsatz and his staff obtain with th point guard, Cooper Theobald. Af- secutive 9 Region championship, ensboro made its first free throw of being able to help players grow ex- ter playing a key role on his fresh- the Colonels were looking to make two, but missed its second. Cooper ponentially over the offseason, next man team, Cooper entered a role as a deep run in the state tournament. Theobald brought the ball up the year’s team will certainly be able to a sophomore that he was not used Coach Ruthsatz and his team were floor and had hardly crossed half enjoy the same kind of success that to, playing behind a talented guard seeking to become the first team court before Coach Ruthsatz called teams in recent memory have. in Nick Ruthsatz and seeing limited to win state championships in con- his final timeout for the second half minutes until this season. Cooper secutive years since Fairdale did so with 13.4 seconds to play in order

Tennis Colonels Poised for the Season Austin Hussey He did indead get that win and the Colonels won 4-1. The squad then CovCath’s tennis team is the moved on to beat Campbell Coun- most dominant legacy in the last 15 ty 5-0, but the real test came that years of Northern Kentucky Tennis. following weekend as the team got CovCath has won regionals the last invited to the St. X Invitational 14 years on the varsity level and Tournament where the best 8 teams the last decade on the JV level. The in the state get invited to compete team is off to another great start as against each other. the 2015 season kicked off March 17 for the Varsity and March 19 The Colonels first opponent for the JV Tennis Colonels. The JV in the tournament was the Trin- squad started off the season against ity Shamrocks. The colonels won Campbell County and won 5-0. doubles 2-1 as Austin Hussey and Anthony Bosch won at 1 doubles The Varsity tennis squad against a very good Trinity doubles played their season opener against team. The Colonels would eventu- the Highlands Blue Birds on March ally lose the team match though 17. The Colonels decided to move when in singles at 1 Austin Hussey Senior Austin Hussey to 1 doubles was the only Colonel to win and with other Senior Grant Woodcock they lost 3-6. They then moved on so that Sophomore Anthony Bosch to play McCrackin County next and Go Tennis Colonels could get the big win at 1 singles blew them out 6-3. Finally the day against Highland’s Ben Emery. ended with the Colonels rallying to beat Lexington Christian 5-4 in a close battle. Go Colonels! Sports Page 10 Track Stars Shine Bright Noah Helbling have a chance to make a statement and stands as a formidable oppo- and possibly bring a state champi- nent for opposing shotputters in the Coach Joshua McCoy an- onship back to Covington Catholic state of Kentucky. ticipated the 2015 track season for the first time since 2009. since the closing of the 2014 season With a talent-filled lineup where his star runner, Jake Erpen- Not only are the Colonels across the board, the Track and beck, won the state championship filled with great runners, but now Field Colonels will be a force to be in the 100 meter. the rest of the Field Colonels are reckoned with for the 2015 season. coming around as well. Senior dis- Coach McCoy is looking to make This year’s Track Colonels cuss hurler Luke Foerstch has made the most of his last season with his are well-rounded from top to bot- an incredible amount of progress talented seniors and should expect tom. The team is led by a lightning since taking up the sport. Luke is nothing less than a fantastic perfor- fast group of Lee McClure, Logan large and obtains a great amount of mance at the state championship. McDowell, and Jake Erpenbeck. strength, two great assets that allow The senior leaders of McClure, for a great athlete in such a field. McDowell, and Erpenbeck look to Alongside Foerstch, junior Brody guide the underclassmen through- Thoreson fits the part of an excel- out the season, and with the help of lent thrower for the shotput. Like Coach McCoy, the Track Colonels Luke, Brody is incredibly strong

Lax Bros Making a Statement

Jack Schrage The Lax Colonels opened up their season with Henry Clay, the state’s runner ups. They put up a great fight the whole game but unfortunately came up short losing 16-10. The Colonels bounced back strong by destroying Scott County 14-3. Senior Robby Fields led the Colonels with 6 goals and 2 assists! What a performance by Robby. The Colonels then lost two straight to Milford and the War- riors, which were both games the Colonels should have won. “We beat ourselves,” says Senior Robby Fields. The Colonels then went down to Tates Creek and won on a game winning shot by Senior Chandler Brooks!!! That a boy, Chandler! The Colonels are led by Senior Robby Fields, who is lead- ing the team in goals, and Senior Chandler Brooks. The Lax Colo- nels are 2-3 and play Dixie March the 22nd. State Highlights Page 11

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