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August 2016 Blue Print September VOlUME XXIX - ISSUE I

PAGE 2: arts/ entertainment PAGE 4: Student Life PAGE 8: Sports Remembering 9-11

Alex Shelton The morning of September 11, 2001 was a defining moment for the United States of America. On this day, the largest terrorist attack on American soil was carried out and changed the outcome of US Foreign affairs for- ever. Three hijacked airplanes, taken control by members of the Al Qaeda movement, were flown directly into the World Trade Center in New York and The Pentagon in Washington DC, causing complete and utter chaos, commo- tion, and completely but only temporarily dis- mantling a country. Our country remained in shock for quite some time. But one thing about our great coun- try is that we never go down without swinging back. And so we did. The United States did not settle for the embarrassment and decimation of three US buildings and thousands of US lives. The United States Navy Seals, more specifi- Mr. Ken Williams accepts the football helmet from Hunter Ziegelmeyer during halftime at the cally Seal Team Six, located and killed Osama Lex. Cath. game in memory of Brian Williams. Bin Laden, the leader of the Al Qaeda terrorist movement. This sent a message throughout the world that the United States was not going to settle for being the little brother to anyone. try here and abroad. We say thank you to all the men and women in the law enforcement We also remember a COLONEL, Brian Wil- On every September 11th, we remem- and firefighter departments. In today’s world, liams, who graduated from Covington Catho- ber all of those who died on the 9/11 terrorist Americans are divided on so many issues. One lic. Brian Williams was killed in the tower on attacks, all those who responded, risked, and of those issues being the support of our police 9/11. It was an honor to be able to meet his fam- gave their lives to help those in the towers. and first responders. We must put away all con- ily and present them with a CovCath football We remember all the individuals and families troversies on September 11th and truly take time helmet before the varsity football game against who have been touched by this horrific event. to appreciate not only what the first responders Lexington Catholic. Please keep his family and We should also use September 11th to say thank did for our country that devastating morning in all of the families of victims in your prayers ev- th you and show appreciate. We say thank you New York, but also every first responder in the ery September 11 and throughout September. to all the men and women serving our coun- country. God bless the USA.

Ross Basford First Mass of the Year in Style with the Bishop After a long and eventful summer break, school is officially back! The new, 2016-2017 school officially started on Augustth 8 . Every year, the Colonels join together to for an all-school-Mass with Most Reverend, Bishop Roger J. Foys on August 26th. Senior, Class of 2017, Chris Garrett read a passage from the Gospel according to Luke. Covington Catholic’s famous Chamber Choir, led by Mr. Jim Wolfe, sang beautifully in front of the other students, parents, faculty, and Bishop Foys. Some of the favorites the Chamber sang included “We are Called,” “Miracle of Grace,” “What Have You Done for Me?” and closed the Mass singing “We Praise Thy Name.” Principal Rowe spoke at the end of the Mass saying how he is excited to see that this 2016-2017 school year will be a fantastic one. Also, Bishop Foys made sure to add that the students give thanks to their parents for both sending their children to Covington Catholic and paying for a great Catholic education. The students are always excited to have the Bishop,in attendance for Mass, for we usually are granted a day off of school! Thankfully, Bishop Foys granted us the day off on Friday, August 2nd. The Colonels cannot wait for a visit from the Bishop again!

#E-V-E-N-T-S See Senior Mass (page 7) Arts/ Entertainment Music Reviews 2 RIverbend Offers Great Bands Travis Scott Sweeps Gunnar Schuh the Nation Another concert at Rive- Cole VonHandorfNick Porras Zac Brown Band came to bend this summer was performed biggest artist in the music industry. Riverbend Music Center this sum- by G Eazy and Logic, both of which Jacques Webster, also mer in early July. Zac Brown Band perform rap music. Yo Gotti opened known as Travis Scott is currently Travis just recently re- is a country music group that has up with some of his most popular sweeping the nation with his new leased the album Birds in the Trap a variety of different songs. Some songs, some of which have been on album Birds in the Trap Sing Mck- Sing Mcknight and the popularity are fast songs such as “Chicken the radio and have been on the “Hot has been growing daily. It took 11 Fried,” “Knee Deep,” and “Home- months to produce this album, 100 List” for music. It was easy for grown.” Others are slow songs such the audience to get involved, be- and the amount of love it is get- as “Colder Weather” and “Sweet ting is definitely relating back cause they were younger and knew Annie.” Because of this variety of a lot of the music. to the time taken to produce it. songs, the Zac Brown Band concert “Goosebumps” is the most pop- is always fun, and it almost always Rap concerts at Riverbend ular song in the album featuring gets good reviews. Fan Jimmy Lee are normally popular because the Kendrick Lamar. Travis also re- Stavros from Los Angeles, Califor- performers that come are usually corded two other songs contain- nia, said, “Doesn’t get any better big names that the audience will ing other big named artists such than this!” know. as Pick up the Phone featuring Young Thug and also Through Riverbend has two areas in Riverbend is a good place the Late Night featuring Kid which the audience can stay: the Pa- to go for concerts because every Cudi. This adds to his credibility vilion which has seats, is close to the summer there are good performers of how known and up and com- stage, and normally holds the older with good music. It is a fun place to ing he is. crowd; and the Lawn which is fur- go with friends and a good place to night. Travis was born in Houston, ther away from the stage, normally meet new people. Riverbend is only Texas, and has been coming out When Travis really got to holds the younger crowd, and holds about twenty-five minutes away, with music since 2008 and has been be known by everyone was when more people. The acoustics at Riv- but normally has traffic, especially traveling all around the country for he released his album Rodeo. Ro- erbend are also great. It is always on the night of a concert. Riverbend it. He has been often compared to deo is the culmination of Travis clear what the performer says, and is a highly recommended music Kid Cudi for his style and voice in Scott’s amassed networking ability. the music from the speakers reaches center for a concert because of lo- the music, and he has admitted he It received a rating of 8.1/10, which all the way out to the parking lot to cation, access, and music. was inspired to create music from has been his highest rating of all his be sure all audience members can Kid Cudi. He is currently 24 years career. Other popular albums of his hear the music. old and is fortunate enough to be are Owl Pharaoh and Days before signed with Epic Records and Good Rodeo. These albums really put him Records Company. For his age that on the map. From the age of 16 he is quite impressive. He definitely had always wanted to be a popular has the tools to become the next rap artist, and his dream has finally come true.

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The Godfather, one of the most classic films of all time, stars Mar- lon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. It was written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, made in 1972 and based off Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather.

The movie is about an aging patriarch of an organized crime dy- nasty transferring his empire into the hands of his eldest son. Soon after he takes over, a series of unfortunate events take place, and a war begins between all the best-known families across the country. After violence, murder, revenge, and all sorts of affairs takes place, the Corleones must decide who will be the successor of the family business. The Godfather won three Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor in a leading Role (Marlon Brando), and Best Writing. It was nominated for an additional eight Oscars including three Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominations. It is rated #2 on IMDb’s list of the top 250 movies (only behind “The Shawshank Redemption”) and rated #3 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Films list.

This movie is one of my favorites. I love the cast who is in the film, the plot was something I enjoy seeing, and the writing in it is one of the best of all time. The Godfather is one of the few movies that is flawless. If you have not seen this masterpiece, get your hands on this film and get a viewing. 3 Arts/ Entertainment Rio Olympics 2016 David Reisiger The USA men’s basket- the duo of Simone Biles and Gabby one gold medal in all. ball team crushed Serbia in the Douglas where we seem to succeed Over the summer, the Overall, the USA proved Olympic Games were held in Rio. Championship to go on for its third every year the games are back. The straight gold medal. The USA was USA also did well in wrestling, its dominance once again, and we Many countries proved themselves made history in multiple sports. in the games this year, but one also dominant in swimming where boxing, tennis, judo, cycling, row- we earned 33 medals overall led ing, shooting, water polo, and the Next stop, the winter games of country stood out above the rest… 2018. the United States of America. The by star Michael Phelps, who is the triathlon where we at least earned USA led all countries with a total of most decorated Olympian in history 121 medals, with 46 of those being with 23 gold medals. A very close gold, 37 silver, and 38 bronze. The second being track and field where next closest countries to the United we earned 32 medals led by Allyson States was China with a total of 70 Felix and Matthew Centrowitz, Jr, medals overall and Great Britain but the dominant Usain Bolt proved with a total of 67 medals. The USA to be too much for anyone to handle always seems to come out as one and proved his dominance in the of, if not, the most prominent team Men’s 100m, 200m, and 4x100m every year that the games are held, races. The USA also proved their and the USA did just that again this dominance in gymnastics led by past summer.

Captain America and the MCU Deliver

Matthew Thiel Stark, sign “The Accords” and the Anti-registration heroes led by Captain America, Steve Rodgers, do not. I have seen many superhero movies in my time, but I believe I have seen the best one yet. This summer, I saw the blockbuster hit Captain The rest of Captain America: Civil War deals with choices of both America: Civil War. Captain America: Civil War came out May 6th, 2016, sides regarding the issue and the outcome that result. Some surprising and stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick twists are thrown in to advance the plot and heighten the action and thrills Boseman, and Jeremy Renner- just to name a few. Civil War is the third for the viewing audience. Civil War also introduces new characters to the installment of the Captain America trilogy and the latest installment of MCU, like Spiderman and the Black Panther. I personally love the new what is known as the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). MCU is the addition of these superheroes. Both the web-slinging teenager and the film universe with some of America’s favorite comic book heroes such as: unbreakable-suited warrior have been met with extreme pleasure by mul- Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Spiderman, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. titudes of fans.

Civil War opens with the Avengers working as an unregulated group Captain America: Civil War was hyped for the number of super- of trained “vigilantes” dedicated to fighting terrorists and other malevolent heroes involved, thirteen in all. Many blockbusters do not live up to their organizations. The Avengers come under fire for incidents involving them names. This one exceeds its name. Civil War delivers exhilarating action, that cost dozens of lives like Iron Man creating Ultron, who nearly de- comedic relief, and heart-wrenching moments that together make it the stroyed the Earth by creating an asteroid with a European city. The United best superhero movie of all time (I said it). Captain America: Civil War is Nations comes up with a plan to register all “powered people” with them, currently ranked 150th on the Internet Movie Data Base’s Top 250 Movies so they can keep powered people in check. The other alternative is that the list. Civil War was released on DVD and On-Demand on 9/2/16 .Viewers Avengers must disband. The Pro-registration heroes led by Iron Man, Tony looking for action-packed thrills and suspense should check it out. They will not be disappointed. Student Life 4 Summer Highlights Cronin Visits Africa David Reisiger

When thinking of a summer vacation, most people think of a week-long trip with the family to Florida, Alabama, California, or something along those lines. That was not the case for senior Greg Cronin. Greg took just about a month long trip to Africa for his first ever trip out of the country to see the other side of the world, and to meet up with his brother Andy Cronin (CCH Grad ’01). Like most people, Greg went into the trip having no idea what to expect and had his perceptions of the country being poor, outdated, and dirty.

While in Africa, Greg went on a five-day safari through the Serengeti stopping through the Ngorongoro National Park where he camped in the wild. Greg also stopped through the Zanzibar Island and Stonetown, which happens to be a town where a lot of slave trades happened in Africa. He also went on an unguided hike through the Usembara Mountain Ranges. This hike was a 4-day, 70 kilometer hike with 30-pound backpacks. During the hike, Greg and a few others hiked through the Mamba Rainforest, travelling thorough a string of small villages where most of the people in those villages had never seen a white man before. While there, Greg and the people he was with were referred to as “mzungu” which means “whitey,” but not in a negative way. Throughout the entire trip, some of the coolest things Greg said that he saw included the great migration of wilde- beests, zebras, lions, a cheetah, and a jaguar.

Overall, Greg said that going to Africa was one of the best things that he has ever done, and highly recommends it to anyone that has the opportunity. Greg does plan to go back, but does not know for sure what his plans are for his next trip out there.

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Jarrett Eilerman Explores France and Alaska in One Summer Griffin Flesch For most high school students, summer is a time to relax at home with friends and family. For CovCath senior Jarrett Eilerman, however, summer was an opportunity to ex- plore different parts of the globe. Over the recent summer, Jarrett visited Paris, France, and Juneau, Alaska. While Alaska may seem like a strange place to visit during the warm sum- mer months, Jarrett said it was incredibly refreshing and not quite as cold as many imagine it to be. Jarrett’s summer abroad proved the perfect way to reconnect with family and visit new places. In late May, Jarrett’s father, Paul, told him he was planning to take him to Paris, France with him while on a business trip. Jarrett had dreamed for many years of getting to see the famed Eiffel Tower, and his chance had finally come. In early June, Jarrett and his father boarded a plane and flew to Paris, connecting through New York. While in Paris, he and his dad went to the top of the Eiffel Tower, saw the Arc de Triomphe, and even found time to attend mass at the historic Notre Dame Cathedral. Jarrett says the one thing he really enjoyed about the trip to Paris however, was the food. While a trip to Paris already made for a great summer he would never forget, he also got to visit Alaska. In late June, Jarrett was back in the airport boarding a plane by himself to Alaska to visit his aunt and uncle, who live in Juneau. While in Alaska, Jarrett got to go kayaking, mountain climbing, fishing, and even glacier climbing. While in Alaska, Jarrett even found time to play a round of golf, which given the conditions were even harder than usual. Jarrett said that after his whirlwind June, “it was nice to get home and truly relax.” Jarrett’s trips to France and Alaska were trips he will certainly never forget, and ones that he hopes he gets to do again in the future. Jarrett said that it “was an incredible, eye- opening experience that I will never forget.”

Zoo Suffers Loss

Jacob Kennedy GoriLLa killed At Cincinnati zoo

May 28, 2016, started out as any other ordinary day, sunshine, birds signing, and children laughing. Everything was normal and fine, but little did the people at the Cincinnati Zoo realize this would be one of saddest days in the zoo’s history. Around 4:00 P.M. a curious three-year-old boy fell into a gorilla exhibit belonging to the 17-year-old Harambe. The now intrigued gorilla investigated this small boy, dragged and looked at the boy. The gorilla began to drag the boy further around the enclosure, but as the boy’s mother saw him in the pit she began to scream frantically. The cries of the mother concerned the zoo keepers at Cincinnati as they rushed for an answer. After much deliberation, the zoo decided the only viable option was to put down the gorilla. The keepers believed that tranquilizers would not subdue the gorilla quick enough, so they shot Harambe just a day after his birthday. There was much outcry to this action by the zoo, but they felt it was their only option. The Cincinnati Zoo mourned the death of the gorilla and kept the gorilla enclosure closed to the public for a brief time.

What really came as a surprise was the national outcry that followed the shooting. There has been mass outrage on social media with actual protests in front of the zoo. The fact that people are upset is quite interesting as in most cases choosing the life of a human rather than an animal is celebrated not mocked or protested. This hive mind is present in several social media websites like twitter and Facebook, the Cincinnati zoo going so far as shutting down all social media accounts to avoid all the hate they get on it.

Even today people still talk about it today almost four months later. It simply won’t go away maybe because the zoo releases public statements to “stop making jokes about Harambe.” The real reason probably is the anonymity of the internet, and people can say what they want with almost no real consequences. They can torment a zoo for months on end. Some people feel the zoo will end the nonstop memes and jokes when they finally start making fun of it themselves. As soon as they are in on the joke the sooner it will stop. Others believe the zoo is hurting for their loss and want the entire situdation to end. Until that time, expect it to end when the entire internet gets bored with it which unfortunately won’t happen until much, much later.

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Ross Basford Lady of Providence in Newport, Tewes! I asked why she decided to Obviously, the students’ fa- She’s back! Previously em- Kentucky. After high school, she come back to work in the cafeteria vorite part of the day is lunch time! ployed lunch monitor until 2013, continued her education at Eastern and she said, “I simply missed the I just couldn’t resist and had to ask Dee Tewes, Kentucky University. kids, faculty, and staff… it is really if there were any future lunch plans. hard to get this place out of your So Colonels, be ready to eat… buf- is now the Mrs. Tewes had two sons Covington heart.” falo chicken flatbread could be on who both went to Covington Catho- the way! Catholic caf- lic. Zach, who graduated in 2008 Mrs. Tewes knows the ways eteria lunch and Blake, who graduated in 2012. of the Colonel students since hav- Covington Catholic holds a manager. Mrs. Tewes left after the 2012-2013 ing two sons go through the school, special place in everyone’s heart. Mrs. Tewes school year. Mary Lenihan, who so I asked her what the best advice Mrs. Tewes says Covington Catho- attended was the lunch manager up until the was to give a student at Covington lic means one thing, “a big happy high school end of the 2015-2016 school year Catholic. She replied, “Respect ev- family with a spirit that will not at LaSalette has officially retired, so the cafete- eryone no matter what, and you will die.” It is great to have Mrs. Dee Academy in ria needed to fill her tough position, get respect back.” Tewes back on the staff and back in Covington, and no better replacement than Mrs. the Colonel family. Kentucky. She also attended Our Nathan Schroeder: The Sound of Music

Josh Galvin consisted of the following: 2-oc- coming One”, which was created Nathan is one of the many tave major scales up to 3 sharps/ by the band. He also in the near freshmen that have a bright future Freshman Nathan Schroed- flats, and a prepared solo that future would like to learn how to at Cov Cath. er has been accepted into the NKU demonstrates the student’s ability. play the contra bass clarinet. This Youth Orchestra. To be a part of Solo and excerpts should be no young man attended Twenhofel the orchestra one must be between more than 3 minutes in length. The Middle School and participated grades7-12 and have at least four piece does not need to be memo- in their school band. He then de- years of experience with an instru- rized. The orchestra holds rehears- cided to continue his academic and ment. als at NKU on Tuesdays from band career at Covington Catholic Nathan plays the bass clari- 6:30-8:00pm and Youth Orches- High School. He has yet to decide net, and has been playing since tra performances are at NKU and if he would like to possibly be in a he was in 6th grade. He found out directed by Mr. James Ledbetter. marching band or orchestra when about the program from a friend Nathan’s favorite song to he attends college. who also is in a band. The audition play on the bass clarinet is “Be- Bishop Foys Grants Senior Mass at Cathedral Colonels A Day Off Jacob Sander Colonels serenading voices could be heard clearly as the songs they Ross Basford parents both for sending them to On Tuesday, Septem- sang echoed throughout the large Covington Catholic and for paying ber 6th seniors from all across the Cathedral. Covington Catholics After a long and eventful for a great Catholic education. The summer break, school is officially Diocese gathered for Mass in the Ben France was a part of the pre- students are always excited to have Cathedral Basilica of the Assump- sentation of gifts with some other back! The new, 2016-2017 school the Bishop visit, for we usually are th tion in Covington. Those attending seniors. The Mass proceeded in the officially started on August 8 . Ev- granted a day off of school! Thank- ery year, the Colonels join together were Covington Catholic, Notre beautiful Cathedral of Covington. fully, Bishop Foys granted us the Dame, Bishop Brossart, Covington for an all-school-mass with Most day off on Friday, August nd2 . The At the end, the Most Reverend, Bishop Roger J. Foys. Latin, Holy Cross, Newport Central Colonels cannot wait to have the Catholic, St. Henry, and St. Patrick Reverend Bishop Foys addressed This year that occasion occured on Bishop again! the Class of 2017. He spoke of how August 26th. High Schools. A member from each school spoke before congregation. the seniors are not only the leaders Senior Chris Garrett read a Colonel Anthony Best was our cho- of our schools, but the leaders of the passage from the Gospel according sen speaker, and he did a great job Diocese itself and the whole com- to Luke. Our very famous Chamber addressing the large crowd before munity. All of the younger students Choir, led by Mr. Jim Wolfe, sang him. CCH senior Chamber Choir look up to the seniors and follow beautifully in front of, the other stu- members were singing, along with their example. With the guidance of dents, parents, faculty, and Bishop St. Henry’s choir. Even though they the senior class this has the poten- Foys. To name a few, the Chamber were forced to share the stage, the tial to be a great school year. sang “We are Called,” “Miracle of Grace,” “What Have You Done for Me?” and closed the mass singing, “We Praise Thy Name.” Principal Rowe spoke at the end of the Mass saying how he is excited to see that this 2016-2017 school year will be a fantastic one. Also, Bishop Foys made sure that the students give thanks to their Fall Sports 8 Varsity Football No worries Nathan Bir The current juniors have years has been played under the stepped up to the plate lights with the Colonels yelling Varsity football won the with junior Cam Butler “Freedom” from the bleachers. rd game Friday, September 3 , having two interceptions The crazies worked their magic to against the Sycamore Aviators. and dozens of tackles. hype up the crowd and players as The Colonels were able to con- the Tigers quickly lost the spirit to Friday, September jure up a late game victory with win and crumbled in defeat. the star of the game Senior David 16, the Colonels took Reisiger, who had a miraculous on the Beechwood Ti- A big headline for the overtime catch to tie up the game gers. Under the lights Colonels was the shakeup for the and with a perfect extra point by and with a packed house, coaching staff with nearly all the Matthew Kloska. However, the Jackson Blank makes an amazing touchdown the Colonels crushed the coaching stepping down giving real highlight of the game was catch against Beechwood. Tigers 44-10. It would way to former Georgetown coach, the fact that the Colonels finally reer, experienced the fans storming appear that the Colonel’s Eddie Eviston. Coach Eviston got lights. This was the first game the field.” hard work over the offseason has has an impressive resume prior with lights in over 7 years, and the been a massive help to the team. to leading the colonels including win in overtime made it even more Friday the 9th was another The legendary Colonel Crazies, helping the Georgetown Tigers memorable. The atmosphere was spectacle for fans with an outstand- student section, showed up in style win back to back national titles electric with a packed stadium and ing win by Covington Catholic with with bagpipes and kilts aplenty. The as the offensive coordinator. Af- a nearly full student section. When a one-point win against the mighty theme was Brave heart, at the Col- ter two years of Coach Eviston’s questioned about the atmosphere Lexington Catholic Knights. The onel’s home stadium, as students leadership, it appears the Colonels of the game, senior Austin Wilson Colonels have been plagued by in- poured into the stadium with their are in tip top condition with the said, “It was the craziest football juries this season with about 5 se- plastic swords and body paint. This current record standing at a solid I’ve ever been a part of. I’ve never niors out every game making this is a tradition for the Colonels as ev- 4-2 . in my 12 years of my football ca- record all the more impressive. ery game against Beechwood for jv football freshman football Lights Out

Kyle Brake Alex Shelton The fight and sacrifice have been what the greatest advantage they very noticeable with the 4 and 0 The Colonel JV football have over their competitors, he The Freshman Colonels are record. The Colonels have wins team has its sights set on a per- informed me that the Colonels now a perfect 4 and 0 on the sea- over Dixie Heights (27-0), Cooper fect season. After starting the sea- have an unmatchable confidence son. Perfect seasons, especially this (33-0), Campbell County (38-20), son with an outstanding showing that mentally puts them ahead early in the season, are nothing new and Simon Kenton (31-14). It has against Ryle, Coach Benji re- even before the first kickoff. With for freshman sports at Covington been a very exciting season so far marked on his team’s performance morale high, Colonels takedown Catholic. CovCath prides itself on for the freshman football team. saying, “It isn’t hard to see that the Aves with a score of 30-7 with competing and winning on all lev- Aside from a perfect record, they we really have a special team here multiple touchdowns scored by els at sports, especially in football. have even been fortunate enough this year.” The Colonels have set Jack Coldiron. But there is something different and to be able to play a home game themselves up as the team to beat special about this freshman football under the lights. The team was after taking down the Ryle Raiders The Colonels go into team. They are winning, but they able to play under the temporary are doing it with only twenty five with a 20-7 victory. There were week four with an undefeated lights and get their first experience players. Twenty-five players is a spectacular performances from season on their mind. In North- of what the future of Covington drastic drop of players compared Logan Beagle and Jack Coldiron ern Kentucky, the matchup be- Catholic Football game atmo- tween Cov Cath and Beechwood to the last 3 seasons of CCH foot- spheres will be like. who, both, put up touchdowns for ball, but this team, led by Coach CCH. is never taken lightly. Even at the JV level, the competition Ted Edgington is different. “This The Colonels take on rival High- After a victory over Ryle, is intense. With all eyes on the group of boys rally around each lands, Wednesday, September th it was clear that the Colonels could Colonels, they take on the Beech- other. They recognize that they are 28 at home. CCH has not lost to do big things. With high morale, wood Tigers. The Colonels had going to have to work harder than Highlands on the freshman level, everyone because they are heavily in four years. Keep rolling Colo- the Colonels took on Oak Hills. It no problem backing up the hype outnumbered. They fight for each nels! was a hard fought battle for both by crushing the Tigers 22-0. other and they play for eachother. teams, but CCH came out of the It is very obvious,” added the Head game with 2-0 record. The final With an undefeated sea- son within their grasp, all eyes Coach. score of the game was 6-0. are fixed on the Colonels. Head With 2-0 record, CCH then Coach, Sam Beiting, comments faced Sycamore. I had a chance to that he has the confidence that sit down with Ben “The Bulldog” his team can complete the per- Welch before the game and spoke fect season. The only thing stand- with him about the season up until ing between the Colonels and a then and the goals for the rest of season shutout is, arguably the the season. When Ben was asked toughest competition that they will face, Trinity High School. 9 JV Soccer

Varsity Soccer Cole Stava standout player would be sopho- more midfielder Ben Wessels, who The JV Soccer Colonels is a prominent voice out on the field. Stephen Schutt cerama; they won 3-0. Their second started their summer training as game was against South Oldham; These players and the rest After the 2015 soccer state the Colonels won 4-0. The Colonels soon as dead period ended on July th of the team have amounted a 7-5- championship, the soccer team’s 19 . Going into the season, the then hosted the first annual Colonel 1 record this year. They began their biggest challenge is to replace the squad looked to be a promising Cup and won. They played St. Hen- post-season journey on Friday, Sep- 18 seniors and 9 starters. The Colo- group of young players who could ry in the semifinals, winning 2-1 tember 24. They played Bishop nels still have 8 returning seniors, complete the ultimate goal of win- and then beat Kentucky Country Brossart and won soundly with a including two returning starters ning the JV Regional Tournament Day in the finals 4-0. They rolled 5-0 score line. The following week- Stephen Schutt and Griffin Lamb. in early October. This year’s squad over Scott 10-0 to start the season end the Colonels began the home 6-1. Their only loss was to Walnut is made up of three freshmen, 18 sophomores, and one junior, under stretch of the JV Regional Tourna- Hills 1-0. Captain Cole Stava says, ment. In the quarterfinals they were “If Stephen Schutt had not forgot the leadership of four-year coach Matthew Hansman. squared up against their archrival his jersey we would have won.” NCC. The Colonels would go on They started their season to beat the breads with a 3-0 score The soccer Colonels’ next th big game was against #16 in the on August 15 against archrival line and advance to the semi-finals country Trinity. The Colonels came St. Henry. They pulled out a hard where they would play Calvary away with a 1-1 tie. They struggled fought win against a quality St. Christian. The colonels pulled out a after that losing to Ballard, High- Henry team; the score was two to hard fought victory beating Calvary lands, and Ryle. A positive for the one. After this, the JV season went by the score of 1-0. Up next were team was the return of two starters into full swing having almost three the finals. The Colonels would play from injury and the return of John games a week until early October. the Highlands Blue Birds for the JV Dietz. When these starters came Throughout the regular season the regional title. The Colonels would back the Colonels were able to team played a good number a high take an early 2-1 lead into the sec- quality teams, most of them being ond half but in the closing minutes Mike Vogt Clears the ball to give beat undefeated Anderson 3-1 and undefeated Madison Central 4-1. on the road. These games would the Blue Birds would tie the score his teammates an opportunity to bring out the stars in the team. Ken- at 2-2. The game would go into ex- score. Madison Central was ranked #6 in the state prior to their loss against nedy Suraski, sophomore, is the tra time and eventually into a pen- Covington Catholic. main goal scorer for the Colonels. alty shoot out for the title. Unfortu- He has notched over 5 goals this nately the colonels would come up The Colonels also have Cole Stava year. Another standout player who just short losing by a score of 4-3 in and Mike Vogt who had major This team has not been deep; came to light this season is sopho- the shoot out. Congratulations on a contributions to the title-winning however, as long as these Colonels more midfielder Max Dierig, the well-played season. season last year. The team stepped can stay healthy, they will be a big captain and leader. Finally the third up their game, by starting to condi- time contender for another state tion a month and a half before try title. Evenn though not deep like outs started. Coach Robertson also last year, the team works extremely Casey McGinness in the stepped up his game by getting fit- hard for each other and hard work ness trainers to train the team twice is an important trait that all teams a week this summer. The team be- need to win a state title. These Col- Spotlight onels have improved dramatically gan with two pre-season games. Alex Shelton The first was against Cooper at Soc- over this year and are ready to win another state title. The Covington Catholic that sealed the game for the Colo- Football team notched their first win nels. “It wasn’t the most explosive Freshman soccer of the season last week against a Di- play of the night but it felt the best vision 1 Ohio team, Oak Hills, in the because I knew we had it won,” Mc- Skyline Crosstown Showdown. The Ginness explained. And so it did. Colonels were the underdog in the Zach Michels game and needed a big performance The Colonels went on to beat Oak Hills 56 to 48 in an of- The freshman soccer Colo- soccer Colonels defeated Conner to beat the Highlanders. That big fensive shootout led by McGinness. nels kicked off their soccer careers by a score of 2-1. Then came the time performance came from soph- Casey finished the game with 323 at Covington Catholic strong post- semi-finals. Taking on the Camels, omore running back Casey McGin- All Purpose yards and was awarded ing a solid record of 8-4 during the the freshman colonels had a look of ness. Casey lit up the score board the Beacon Orthopedics Primetime regular season and then going on to determination in their eyes edging for the Colonels, and he did it in so Performer of the Game. Casey is win the freshman regional champi- out Campbell County 1-0. Finally many different ways. Casey started excited about the rest of the sea- onship. In all there were 26 fresh- the freshman soccer Colonels were scoring in the first half with a 70 son and is ready to keep helping his men on this squad led by Coach at the long awaited regional finals. yard receiving touchdown. “We had team string together W’s. Derek Smith. Throughout their reg- In a back and forth game against the screen called and I knew if we ular season they took down some Calvary Christian the Colonels did our job up front with the block- rival opponents in some nail-biting found themselves tied 2-2 heading ing, we would have a good chance matches defeating St. Henry, New- into penalty kicks. The Colonels to make a big play,” Casey added. port Central Catholic, and High- had their lineup set for penalty kicks Later in the game, when the lands. The freshman soccer Colo- with Matthew Weil, Chris Steg- Colonels needed a big play and to nels won all 3 of those matches 2-1. man, Joe Keiley, Patrick Thelen, bring momentum back in their fa- After finishing their regular season and Jack Jordahl. With suspense on vor, Casey stepped up once again. being one of the favorites to win the full go they went into sudden death This time, McGinness made it hap- freshman regional champions the penalty kicks. Jack Jordahl lined pen on Kickoff Return. Casey broke soccer colonels were ready to fulfill up across Calvary Christian’s goal- a 90 yard kickoff return for a touch- their expectations. keeper confident he would bring the Colonels a regional champion- down that really gave the Colonels Starting off round 1 of the ship. Striking it into the goal Jack the lift they needed. region the Colonels blew past the Jordahl helped the freshman soccer McGinness didn’t stop Braves of Grant County winning Colonels win the freshman regional there. Late in the 4th Quarter, Casey 5-0. On to round 2 the freshman championship! broke a 47 yard rushing touchdown Fall Sports 10 XC Bros

Jared Haught against the best competition a time of 18:04. The Mason Akin with a time of 18:22. the blue team with a time of 16:42, and Nick Eten led the The Covington white team with a time of Catholic Cross Country 16:56. The Midwest Catho- team has had to overcome a lic Championships was the lot of losses from last year, next race in which the team including Matt Rose who led came in ninth place, led by the team last year, Thomas Owen Piatt with a time of Ziegler, and Nathan Sucher. 17:19. Injuries have also hurt this team severely, including the The Junior Varsity losses of Owen Piatt at the team is one of the best teams beginning of the season and in the state. The team started Joe Niehaus for the whole their season at the St. Xavier season. Owen and Joe are Tiger Run in which the team two of the top five runners came in second, led by Mi- on the team. This team has chael Kessans with a time fought through the adversi- of 18:20. The next race was ty this season and has come the Grant County Invita- up with some very good re- tional in which the colonels sults. won, led by Will Tate with a time of 18:21. The Mason The Varsity team Invitational was the next consists Zack Hemsath, race. The Colonels came Owen Piatt, Sam Zimmer- in sixth place led by Mikey man, Logan Franxman, Ja- Krebs with a time of 19:42. son Krebs, Will Akin, Nick Zack Hemsath and Logan Franx- Sean Casteel led the team Eten, and Calvin Scheper. man give it their all to win the in the Scott Classic with a The team won their first race. time of 18:22. Jason Krebs meet of the season against led the team in the Midwest the Covington Catholic in the state. Zack Hemsath Invitational was a hard race The next meet was the Scott Catholic Championships Alumni team, led by Logan with a time of 18:39. Franxman with a time of led the team with a time of for the varsity team because Classic, which was a great a lot of the varsity runners race for the Colonels. The 19:52. The next meet was 17:46. Then came the Grant Both the JV and the were unable to run that day. Varsity team split up into the St. Xavier Tiger Run in County Invitational where Varsity runners are ready to The team came in four- two teams, and came first which the team came in fifth the Colonels came in second give it their all to get to that teenth place, led by Will and second. Owen Piatt led place, led by Will Akin with state competition.

Varsity Golf Griffin Flesch The date all of the Colonel golfers had circled on their calendars was Tuesday, September 27, the day of the Region Championship. The Colo- nels regained the Region crown for the first time in four years, beating Ryle High School for the first time since 2012 by 5 shots. What began as an optimistic season for the Colonel Varsity golf team did not disappoint. After losing just one senior from 2015 and a roster full of young talent, the Colonels knew they would likely The varsity team holds up the tropy after beating Ryle to win the regional championship. regain a spot among the fin Flesch, who already had tainly holds true for the Colo- well as sophomores Cameron years to come. top teams in the state of Ken- three years of experience at the nel Varsity golf team, and they Martin and five man Lincoln Joining head coach tucky. With one tournament State Championship under his certainly showed just what Hammon, who all posted good Robb Schneeman and assis- remaining, the Colonels have belt. Following closely behind they were made of throughout scores against other teams in tants Chris Pieper and Tim three-third place finishes at the were seniors Neal Schroer, the season. the Cincinnati area. “The JV Schrand this season included Madison Central Invitational, Jared Reid and Chad Crowe, On the Junior Var- guys are all preparing for the Steve Sorrell, who coached the Oldham County Invitational rising juniors Tyler Chandler, sity Golf Team, it was an up chance to see Varsity time 1984 team to a State Champi- and CCH/Steve Flesch Invita- Paul Thelen and Josh Struck, and down season, filled with next season” says Coach Chris onship, and first-year religion tional, two runner-up finishes and sophomore prodigy Pat- wins and losses to the top pro- Pieper. “We have a solid group teacher and 2006 CovCath at the Kentucky Cup hosted by rick Kennedy. According to grams in the area. The JV team of seniors leaving this year, so graduate Alex Ammerman. Lexington Christian Academy Tyler Chandler, “Our team saw consistent play from the there will certainly be plenty With a team as large as the and the NKAC Champion- knows what we’re capable of, number one man Ben Pieper, of opportunities to fill those 2016 edition, extra help was ship, and wins at the Catholic now we just have to go out son of assistant coach Chris roles.” Although the JV season needed, and Sorrell and Am- Cup, Cooper Classic, and 7th and prove it to everyone.” The Pieper. Also showing solid is now complete, many players merman proved to be perfect Region Championship. The school athletic motto for the play were fellow juniors Evan showed that the Colonel golf fits for the program. team was led by senior Grif- year “Strength in Unity” cer- Klein and Lucas Reynolds, as team will be in good hands for 11 Advertisements

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