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Soccer Cougars Secure State Championship
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

John Wielechowski
Jan 4


Dreams Become Reality for Catholic Athletes
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

Aidan Flynn
Jan 4


Coach Cabana’s Champion Career
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

Jack Efthimiou
Jan 4


Turmoil in Chapel Hill: Bill Belichick’s Rough Start to His College Coaching Career
On December 11, 2024, UNC Chapel Hill hired Bill Belichick as the head coach of the football program. Belichick served as head coach for the New England Patriots for 29 years and won six Super Bowls in that time. He left the Patriots in January of 2024. When UNC’s former head coach Mack Brown stepped down, Belichick saw an opportunity to get back into the coaching world. Students, alumni, and fans anticipated the UNC football team’s season this year due to Belichick’s entry

Aidan Flynn
Nov 6, 2025


College vs. NFL Football
Among some of the hot topics at our lunch table recently, one of the most intriguing and controversial is which genre of American football is better: NFL Football or College Football. Juniors Keaton McKinstry and John Wielechowski have differing opinions. In the following opinion pieces, each will give reasons as to why he believes his preference is superior. They will format their articles by starting with the atmosphere and fan base of their respective genre of football, fo
Keaton and John
Nov 4, 2025


Charlotte FC Secures Historic Ninth Straight Win Against Messi and Inter Miami
On Saturday September 13, 2025, a little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe arrived in the Queen City. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami clashed with Charlotte FC in a pivotal MLS matchup. With his best friend and fellow striker, Luis Suárez, serving a three-match suspension, Inter Miami faced intense pressure heading into the game. Wherever Messi travels, crowds follow him. Despite ticket prices soaring to nearly four times the usual rate, Bank of America Stadium filled. Since this mark

Erik Vazquez-Kew
Nov 4, 2025


Next Level: Charlotte Catholic Football Unveils Facilities and Uniforms
The football team has a new look this season both on and off the field, with two major upgrades to the program at the start of the 2025 season. They recently unveiled their new black uniforms. Additionally, they just finished a renovation to the varsity locker room. Two years ago, the Charlotte Catholic Athletic Department changed its supplier for athletic gear from Adidas to New Balance. During the Adidas era, the football program had four different colored jerseys: red, w

Aidan Flynn
Sep 30, 2025


One Team, One Goal
Though school has just begun, field hockey has been preparing for its promising season since the summer. Incoming freshmen look forward...

Katie Parks
Sep 14, 2025


A New Iron Age: Charlotte Catholic Steps into the Next Generation of Weightlifting
After two years of planning and fundraising, Charlotte Catholic has finished its weight room renovation project. Head Strength and...

Aidan Flynn
Sep 14, 2025


Cougars Successfully Start the Season
The Charlotte Catholic Cougars kicked off their football season at home on Friday, August 22 with a 37-14 win against the South Meck...

Alexis Rand
Sep 11, 2025


Skating into the New Season
The Ice Cougars kicked off the 2025 high school hockey season this week. Although they suffered a tough loss in their season opener...

Madi Hertzig
Apr 10, 2025
Baby Blue Cougars
Charlotte Catholic is renovating its field for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. After numerous complaints about the condition of the...

Keaton McKinstry
Apr 1, 2025
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