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This years Olympics will be held in Rio, Brazil.  There are currently numerous health concerns involving the Zika virus and pollution.

Will they be ready? Rio, next Olympic site, plagued by virus and pollution

Emily Crider, Sports writer and Photographer February 9, 2016

Has it been 4 years already? The Olympics are slowly approaching. This year the Olympics are scheduled to take place in the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from Aug 5-21. With less than a year till...

Evan Collins, Sarah Pavlovich, and JJ Robinson signed to play collegiate level sports on Feb 4.

Moving on to other fields: students sign with colleges

Periscope staff February 4, 2016

We'll have to travel a little farther away to see seniors Evan Collins, Sarah Pavlovich, and JJ Robinson make the big plays of the game: they have officially signed to play at the collegiate level next...

CHS Field Hockey players Ellie Tate, Kristin Lauritzen and Emilie Zukowski traveled to Napels, Florida for NFHCA Top Recruit Winter Escape.  They are seen here pictured with their club team.

“Escape” to Florida: Three CHS field hockey players participate in recruiting event

Emily Crider, Sports writer and Photographer January 18, 2016

On January 7-10,  three CHS female field hockey players represented Carlisle HS at NFHCA Top Recruit Winter Escape. It was four days of competition and fun, complete with some added pressure from the...

Concussions are common in sports like football.  Helmets provide protection from serious head injuries but only to an extent.

Heads Up: The dangers of concussions in high school sports

Rowan Young, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2016

High impact collisions and action in sports cause excitement that many spectators find interesting and exhilarating. Yet this excitement and action can cause head injuries that can lead to concussions....

Coach Joe Wilson (back, second from left) looks on with the other coaching staff as senior Grant Shughart attempts to tackle his opponent from Red Land during a match on Dec 23.  Wilson earned his 100th win earlier this season as a coach when Carlisle took on Harrisburg.

Carlisle wrestling coach Wilson secures 100th win

Katie Klepp, Sports Section Editor January 12, 2016

With the excitement of the upcoming holidays on their side, the Carlisle wrestling team delivered an impressive win over Harrisburg High School on December 19, with a final score of 50-24. But that wasn’t...

CHS' competition cheer team qualified for states on Dec 12.

Varsity Cheer shines at District Championship, advances to States

Katie Klepp, Sports Section Editor December 22, 2015

Blood, sweat, tears…and don’t forget pom-poms. The Carlisle High School Cheer Squad’s hard work paid off during the PIAA Competitive Spirit District Championships on December 12, where CHS qualified...

Basketball is among one of the many sports offered at CHS during the winter season.

CHS winter sports teams heating up

Rowan Young, Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2015

As the weather gets colder, the winter sports teams heat up at CHS. The wrestling team has started a great season with leadership from seniors Grant Shughart and Muhamed Alic. Both Shughart and Alic...

CHS boys basketball players (left to right) Deshawn Millington, Nate Barnes and Jordan Purcell held their own on the Carlisle court Dec 4 during the Carlisle Classic tournament.

Boys basketball makes it to championship round in Carlisle Classic Tournament

Katie Klepp, Sports Section Editor December 14, 2015

The Carlisle boy’s basketball team was off to a soaring start in the second semifinal Friday of the Carlisle Classic Tournament. The Herd displayed their solid offensive and defensive skills, ending...

Seniors Maddie Kole and Matt Wisner signed with Mount St. Mary's and Duke, respectively, today.  They are both accomplished track and cross country runners.

Running into the future: Wisner and Kole sign with colleges

Periscope staff November 12, 2015

Carlisle High School hosted a fall National Signing Day ceremony today, Nov 12, at 3pm in the Gene Evans gymnasium of Carlisle High School.  The two students that signed today are Matt Wisner (Cross...

Cross Country and Football teams competed this week.

Have you Herd? Sports Updates for the Week of Oct 26

Emily Crider, Sports writer and Photographer November 2, 2015

Sports for the week of October 26-30 On Thursday the 29th CHS volleyball team had an away game for the District III Tournament. CHS took a sad lose against Chambersburg with a score of 3-1. On Friday...

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