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A badminton racket and birdie layed out on the floor of the gym.  Badminton is one of the favorite units of the year.

Everyone loves badminton: Creative units in gym class get more people involved (Editorial)

Meg Tate, Sports Editor April 2, 2019

There are some sports that can be enjoyed by people of all ages with any level of competition, so it is no wonder that badminton is one of the more liked units of the McGowan physical education classes. The...

Varsity player Matthew Presite prepares to volley a tennis ball over the net. This is Presites final year on the tennis team.

Preparing for an ‘ace’ tennis season (Photos)

Lillianne Hogsten, Photography Editor March 28, 2019

The boys varsity tennis team starts off the new spring season with a refreshing win against State College for the first time in 11 years. Coach Seng Pham has been practicing the boys every day including...

Varsity cheerleaders Mariana Machin (right) and Daija Berry join their fellow team members to perform a routine for Carlisles football team during the 2018 fall season. The varsity cheerleaders also cheer for the varsity boys basketball team.

Tumbling into a new season: cheerleading to hold tryouts

Karolena Santiago, Photographer March 25, 2019

The 2019-2020 school year will have a fresh cheer team ready to flip through the new season. Tryouts for the CHS Cheer team will be held starting today, Mon Mar 25-Fri Mar 29. The pressure is on as...

Sophie Salomone leads the Herd in a distance race during the 2018 season. Salomone joined the track team back in middle school to make friends and go outside of her comfort zone.

At the starting line: What propels students to try a new sport?

Michael Raphael, Staff writer March 21, 2019

At CHS, student-athletes tap into different sources of passion to fuel their participation in order to be successful in their individual sport.   Carlisle first-year volleyball player Evan Fair discovered...

Sam Candland prepares to bump the ball during a match.  Candland is our athlete of the month for March as he prepares to begin his senior campaign on Monday.

March Athlete of the Month: Sam Candland

Michael Raphael, Staff writer March 15, 2019

March’s athlete of the month is Sam Candland.   Candland is a senior varsity volleyball player who looks to be a key contributor and leader this year.  He was a first team all-conference player last...

Elijah Ibrahim participates in the high jump during an outdoor meet last season.  He participates in both indoor and outdoor track and field for CHS.

Jumping through the differences: Indoor vs. outdoor track and field

Karolena Santiago, Photographer March 1, 2019

Track athletes have the option of participating in indoor and/or outdoor track, depending on what season it is.  However, they do have to deal with the transitions of the season. If athletes participate...

Varsity athlete Sierra Young swims butterfly during a swim meet.  She was a captain this year and will look to return as captain next season.

February Athlete of the Month: Sierra Young

Michael Raphael, Staff writer February 25, 2019

February’s athlete of the month is junior Sierra Young.  Young was an important piece to the girls swimming team’s success this year.  She placed fourth at Mid Penn’s for the 50-meter freestyle...

Weighing Down: Weights in the fitness room are lined up, ready to be used by the students of CHS.

Sweat now, succeed later: Football starts off-season training

Shayna Rhoads, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

The Carlisle High School football team is looking to start next season strong with some off-season training. Both returning players and students who are considering playing are able to go to the training...

Shooting stars: Catching up with freshman Dylan Young (Video)

Lillianne Hogsten, Photography Editor February 18, 2019

In 2019, Dylan Young was the only freshman to make the varsity basketball team.  The 5'11" shooting guard recently sat down with Periscope's Lillianne Hogsten to share his thoughts on the season, the...

Senior Bryce Dunkelberger after he finished his match in Gene Evans Gymnasium.  Dunkelberger had an incredible season while scoring many points for the team.

February Athlete of the Month: Bryce Dunkelberger

Meg Tate, Sports Editor February 15, 2019

February’s athlete of the month is Bryce Dunkelberger.  A senior, Dunkelberger was a large part of the wrestling team’s successes during this season.  Dunkelberger has been a competitor on the high...

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