Charlotte's very own basketball team, the Hornets, made history this past month by winning nine straight games. This was the first time since 1999 that the Hornets have accomplished a win streak of eight games or more. The Hornets shocked the entire league with this feat, beating high-ranked teams and winning consistently on the road. The once doubted Hornets are now a feared team with a real chance at the play-in game. The Hornets are led by superstar Lamelo Ball who is av

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, Charlotte Catholic steps into one of the most competitive and electric times of the year: the spring sports season. Catholic provides a wide variety of sports during the spring season, including baseball, softball, men’s golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, mountain biking, women’s soccer, men’s tennis, and track and field. For starters, the Charlotte Catholic baseball team, led by head coach Eddie Hull, has set some very high expec

Eight Charlotte Catholic student athletes signed to a variety of schools on February 4th for National Signing Day. All the work that these athletes put in has paid off  and their success  was put on display in front of their friends, family, and the Charlotte Catholic community. Two athletes committed for soccer. Women's soccer player Margueritte McPhillips signed with Connecticut College. Connecticut College is a division three college that competes in the New England Small

The Carolina Panthers reached the playoffs this year for the first time since the 2017 season. They also won the NFC South for the first time since they made the Super Bowl in 2015. The recent success from Charlotte Catholic’s hometown team has brought a lot of excitement to the school and the community.  In their first round playoff game, the Panthers played the Los Angeles Rams at home. Fans highly anticipated this game, hoping the Panthers would advance. Specifically, the

Two opening ceremonies took place for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in the Italian cities, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For the first time ever there was a dual cauldron lighting, meaning that the famous olympic torch was lit in two different locations at the same time. One took place at the main event in Milan while the other was lit in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Over 2,900 athletes from over 90 different nations will compete in this year’s games. The United States has a record-bre

The Cougar’s varsity rugby team, ranked 14th in the nation, traveled across the country to San Diego, California to play in a highly anticipated match against the Cathedral Catholic Dons on January 17th. In the first half, two teams’ scores remained close as both sides made crucial defensive stands in front of their try-zone area. Key plays for the Cougars came from junior Luke Zhemke. Luke not only had a try and two extra points in the first half, but he also helped the def

The 2025-2026 Charlotte Catholic Varsity Rugby season is up and running, and the cougars are off to a great start. The previous season marked a huge turnaround for the program, as they received new talented players as well as a highly experienced head coach. They made it to the State Championship against South Meck, which they unfortunately lost in a hard-fought match. The varsity team has turned into a national powerhouse and they have one goal on their minds: to win the Sta

The Charlotte Catholic High School swim program has long been one of the school’s most successful and respected athletic teams. This year, the cougars continue to uphold that tradition, powered by a culture of support, discipline, and personal growth that sets them apart in the pool and beyond. The cougars currently rank 10th in the state, 2nd in their conference, and 1st in the Western Region. Junior Sebastian Illueca feels that the team’s environment is the foundation of t

Mike Brodowicz will return as the head coach of the Charlotte Catholic Football program for the Fall 2026 season after retiring three years ago. This announcement came as a shock to the Charlotte Catholic community as the Charlotte Observer Coach of the Decade returns to the Cougars.  After Brodowicz left in 2022, he was replaced by Mathew Reilly who resigned after one year. Keith Emery followed, taking over the program for the next two years. Charlotte Catholic announced Br

Charlotte Catholic men’s varsity soccer made history as they secured their eighth NCHSAA state championship against the Middle Creek Mustangs on Saturday, November 23. This win was significant not only because it makes the Cougars the first team to ever win a 6A soccer state championship in North Carolina, but also because the team is now tied for having the second-most high school state championships in the state.  Charlotte Catholic families, students, faculty, and alumni

Only a special group of athletes get the opportunity to play at the college level, but at Charlotte Catholic many athletes get this opportunity every year. They make their commitment official on specific signing days throughout the year when they sign their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to their college.  On November 12th, 19 Charlotte Catholic athletes signed their NLI. The event, which took place at the Fine Arts Center during break, was filled with friends, family and c

Though many coaches at Charlotte Catholic have strengthened their players’ bodies and sharpened their minds, few have been as successful as Coach Jo Cabana. Though she has established her legacy at Charlotte Catholic through her English teaching, Coach Cabana has also shined through her impressive coaching career. Coach Cabana recently clinched her 900th career win as a coach in the NCHSAA state playoffs. Additionally, her induction into the National High School Tennis Coach