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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...

Sports are reported by a variety of different news castings.  However, some sports get more stories reported on than other ones.

Flying above and below: different sports and their reports (Editorial)

Michael Raphael, Staff writer February 14, 2019

Sports in the news do not always get the recognition they deserve.  These stories seem to come in bunches across the news but some fade into the darkness quickly.  Everybody knows about big games like...

These 11 seniors signed to continue playing their respective sports at their future colleges today.  Front row: Meg Tate, Anna Renninger, Becca Winton.  Middle row: Caleb Richwine, Kurtis Ravenel, Matt Carrion, Cole Boback. Back row: Sam Candland, Trevor Hamilton, Grady Chapman, Collin Diehl.

Wishes come true: Eleven student-athletes sign with future schools

Periscope staff February 7, 2019

11 seniors took a step closer to achieving their dreams of participating in collegiate-level athletics today, Feb 7, when they signed their official letters of intent during National Signing Day. This...

Senior Dayne Grays shoots a three-pointer during the first quarter of the game vs State College.  Grays scored 7 points in the 54-39 upset win on senior night.

Boys basketball celebrates senior night with a win

Shayna Rhoads, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

On Feb 5, CHS boys’ varsity played their final home game against State College.  This game was also very special to the seniors. “It [will be] a huge game for our seven seniors who have given their...

Steroids are taken through pills, syringes and other ways.  The steroid presence in sports are ever changing but just as dangerous for athletes of all ages.

Steroids in sports: Not just national news (Editorial)

Meg Tate, Sports Editor February 4, 2019

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics approaching quickly, there are some aspects of sports that become more prominent, including the upsurge of steroid presence.  Athletes feel an unrelenting amount of pressure...

Warm-Up: #33 Varsity Trevor Hamilton gets called out before the game starts, ready to beat Cumberland Valley.

Rivals routed: Boys basketball win against Cumberland Valley

Michael Raphael, Staff writer January 2, 2019

  The anticipation was growing for the young Herd’s contest against Cumberland Valley.  The team’s last game before the break helps them surge forward through the season.  For the 13th...

Rachel Bell prepares to pass the ball during a game in the 2017-18 season.  Bell was a freshman last year that played varsity and became even more of an impact player so far this campaign.

December Athlete of the Month: Rachel Bell

Meg Tate, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

This is the second portion of the sibling edition for our December Athlete of the Month, Rachel Bell.  (Read about Rachel's brother Isaiah here). Rachel is currently a sophomore at CHS where she has...

Isaiah Bell swims freestyle during a swim meet.  Bell is a senior captain on the varsity team this season.

December Athlete of the Month: Isaiah Bell

Meg Tate, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

This month, we've decided to feature two Athletes of the Month, the sibling duo of senior Isaiah Bell and sophomore Rachel Bell.  This will be a two-part edition, with Isaiah in this portion. Isaiah...

Trentin Walker competes against Cumberland Valley on Dec 12.  Walker is one of the freshmen competing on the varsity team.

The Herd Stampede: CHS wrestling begins season with a stomp on their opponents

Michael Raphael, Staff writer December 18, 2018

The 2018-2019 wrestling season is underway.  Ready to throw down some wins and tackle the opposition, the Herd started their season on Friday Dec 7 with a win against Lower Dauphin, 48-30.  The team...

Emily Nankee returns the ball in a game of Pickle ball in Physical Education.  Physical Education is an important class for all students in high school, regardless of gender.

Gym class heros: Is there a gender gap in P.E.? (Editorial)

Carlin Diehl, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

There has always been a stigma surrounding female participation in gym classes and co-ed physical activities. Females have received a reputation of not trying to the best of their capabilities in PE, when...

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