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CEHS News

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CEHS News

Senior Cordell Glass practices his dives for the upcoming meet.

Boys’ swimming stays positive despite key losses

Caleb Kinnaird, Writer December 4, 2015

Columbus East boys’ swimming is looking to bounce back from the loss of six seniors at the end of last year’s season. The transition from having six seniors to just one returning senior is tough, but...

Junior Cole Schultheis (right) and sophomore Corban Pollitt (right) wrestle during an after-school practice.

East wrestling looking to succeed with returning sophomores

Tanner McFall, Writer December 3, 2015

Columbus East wrestling plans on continuing their success in this upcoming season. Last season’s triumph was lead by the impressive performances of individuals on the team. These athletes, who are returning,...

East girls swimming team has a bright season ahead of them

East girls’ swimming team has a bright season ahead of them

Irma Bruce, Writer December 2, 2015

With Jill Arnholt as the head coach for the girls' swimming team for the fourth year and Ron Novak helping with diving, the coaches and athletes plan on having a good season. “The season is going...

Senior Parker Chitty drives through the lane during practice.

Boys’ basketball team hopes to improve

Ben Allen, Writer December 1, 2015

As it gets colder outside, the Orange Pit is heating up. The Columbus East boys' basketball team is preparing to take on the season head on. “We want to win conference for sure, and as a team...

Running back senior Steven ONeal attempts to jump over a Dragon defender.

Photo Gallery: Olympians vs. Dragons in the sectional championship

November 6, 2015

Despite the Olympian's loss of the sectional championship Friday, the team is looking forward to next season. Here are some of the Olympian's best moments in their final game of the season.

The Olympian offense lines up against the Dragon defense Friday in the sectional championship.

Olympians fall to Dragons in sectional championship

Maggie Lewis, Writer November 6, 2015
After a hard fought game, it was an emotional and heartbreaking night for the Olympians as they fell in the sectional final to the New Palestine Dragons. The atmosphere was cold as the football players gathered for their last huddle of the season with Coach Bob Gaddis.
The East football team huddles before calling another play last week against the Whiteland Warriors.

Clash of the Titans: Olympians versus Dragons in the sectional championship

Caleb Davidson, Writer November 6, 2015

Friday, the Olympian varsity football team will face the New Palestine Dragons in what has been one of the most anticipated games in the Class 5A state tournament. Many people have called this a “mini...

Senior football player Rhett Myers.

Olympian athletes commit to collegiate athletics

Bailey Schroeder, Writer November 5, 2015

Rhett Myers, Football Senior Rhett Myers committed play football at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. The Air Force Academy coaches contacted East football’s coach, Bob Gaddis, to make...

Seniors Quade Greiwe (55),  Chance Schretternbrunner (11) and Josiah Edwards (36) walk take the field along with Sophomore Ty Henderson (93).

East hoping to continue with a semifinal win

Caleb Davidson, Writer October 30, 2015

This Friday night, the Columbus East Olympians will face off against the Whiteland Warriors in what is projected to be a shootout. Both teams are highly ranked in the top half of 5A football this season. Whiteland,...

Girls basketball coach Danny Brown reacts to a play during practice.

Recovering coach optimistic about upcoming basketball season

Natalie Ryan, Writer October 28, 2015

Girls basketball season is quickly approaching, and Coach Danny Brown is preparing the team for another exciting run. Brown, who is entering his 13th year as head coach, is used to long days of practice...

Senior Noah Wichman receives a pass during this years North/East game.

Olympian football team to face Franklin Cubs in sectional opener

Caleb Davidson, Writer October 22, 2015

This Friday night, Columbus East will face off against the Franklin Community Bear Cubs in the O’s first sectional game. The state tournament is here and now it's win or go home for every team involved....

The Olympian volleyball team practices in preparation for Sectionals.

Olympian volleyball ready for sectionals

Ben Allen, Writer October 21, 2015

When asked about the upcoming postseason sectional tournament, coach Stacie Pagnard is hopeful for team success. However, Pagnard wants East to play its best game no matter what the outcome. “We...

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