Catholic High School

Last week at the 2026 Champion’s Banquet, we introduced the first-ever Crusader ESPYS, highlighting an incredible year filled with unforgettable moments, clutch performances, breakout seasons, and championship-level achievements from the 2025–2026 athletic year.

And the winners ARE:
Nail Biter of the Year — Girls Volleyball (TCIS Championship win over Norfolk Academy)
Most Outstanding Performance — Dean Williams (33-point performance vs. Benedictine)*
Biggest Upset — Girls Cross Country (late-race comeback victory)
Most Inspirational Performance — Julie Gray (Shamrock Marathon finish)*
Newcomers of the Year — Tabren Hawkins, Justice Brown-Jones, Imani Smith
Breakthrough Athletes of the Year — Colin Whitfield, Teagan Ogden
Rookies of the Year — Tyler Fink, Evie Ducharme
Team Manager of the Year — Mateo Chanthavichith
Record Breaking Performance — Owen Hargrave (Most total points in Boys Lacrosse School History)
Best Announcer — Marty Campbell
Team of the Year — Varsity Golf

Congratulations to all of our Crusaders on an unforgettable year!
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Senior Final Friday may have been last week, but we’re still reliving the memories from an unforgettable day on campus!

From laughter in the hallways to one last round of traditions, it was a perfect celebration of everything that makes the Class of 2026 so special. These are the moments that make senior year unforgettable.

Enjoy a look back at Final Friday—one of the last times this class came together like this before graduation.

Congratulations to Clare Little on being featured in the highly regarded Virginia Art Education Association News publication! This recognition reflects not only Clare’s dedication to the arts, but also her continued growth and creativity as an artist. Catholic High School is proud to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and the passion she brings to the CHS art community.

View the publication here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/0e22db8d73.html

Mrs. Laz’s Nutrition & Strength Training class wrapped up the semester last week in the best way possible—by cooking together!

Students selected their own recipes, calculated macronutrients, shopped for ingredients, and then brought it all together in the kitchen to prepare their meals.

From planning to plating, they got hands-on experience with healthy eating and nutrition in a way they said made this one of their favorite classes of the year.

Ready for a summer full of energy, growth, and unforgettable memories? CHS Summer Camps are back and better than ever! Train with coaches, meet new friends, and make the most of your break right here on campus.

Registration is open now at chsvb.org/summercamps—don’t wait, spots go quickly!

For details, contact Kelly Wright, Athletic Director for Administration, at [email protected].
See you on campus soon!

Last week at the 2026 Champion’s Banquet, we celebrated some of the highest individual honors in Crusader athletics, recognizing student-athletes whose excellence extends beyond competition into the classroom and their leadership within our programs.

Among the evening’s most distinguished awards were honors given to student-athletes who combined academic achievement with meaningful impact in their sport, as well as those whose consistency, performance, and leadership stood out throughout the year.

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Year, Chris Ankley and Olivia Odom, and our Academic Athletes of the Year, Simon Ostrowski and Maggie Guild.

We also recognized the coaches who led Crusader athletics to another strong year.

TCIS Coaches of the Year: Marty Campbell (Cross Country), Jeff Hou (Boys Volleyball), and Bobby Steinberg (Boys Basketball).
Assistant Coach of the Year: Scott Eason (Football and Track & Field)
CHS Coach of the Year: Billy Stokes (Girls Basketball)

These awards reflect the leadership, dedication, and impact of our coaching staff across all programs.


📸:Bret Barney

Congratulations to our Spanish students for their outstanding performance on the 2026 National Spanish Exam sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)!

Our students earned national recognition, including Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal awards for their achievement in Spanish language proficiency. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication.

¡Felicitaciones a todos!

The National German Exam (NGE) is administered each year to over 15,000 high school students of German in the United States of America. This year, Catholic High school students achieved 21 medals, including 7 Gold medals, 5 Silver medals, and 9 Bronze medals. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!!
(*not all medal winners are shown)

At last week’s Champions Celebration, CHS proudly recognized 16 athletic signees across 11 different sports as they committed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.

Signing day represents years of dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, and hard work — both on the field and in the classroom. The support of families, coaches, teachers, teammates, and the entire CHS community helped make this moment possible.

Congratulations to these outstanding student-athletes on an incredible achievement. The future is bright, and the entire CHS community could not be more proud!

Connor Thompson, Paul D. Camp Community College, Baseball
Noah Woods, Averett University, Baseball
Caroline Casady, Saint Leo University, Basketball
Carter Bullock, Coker University, Basketball
Alexis Goboy, Howard University, Golf
James Walters, Garden City Community College, Football
Alex Villasis, Christendom College, Cross Country
Jackson LaCorte, Roanoke College, Track & Field
Chris Ankley, Christopher Newport University, Track & Field
Isabel Echaniz, Marian University, Volleyball
Thomas Jones, Mount St. Mary’s University, Rugby
Jackson Steele, Virginia Wesleyan University, Boys Lacrosse
Maddox Reeves, Westminster College, Boys Lacrosse
TD Reader, Grove City College, Boys Lacrosse
Owen Hargrave, Baldwin Wallace University, Boys Lacrosse
Carson Stokes, La Roche University, Soccer

We remember this Memorial Day those who gave their lives in service to our country. We pray for the repose of their souls and give thanks for their sacrifice, which calls us to live with faith, courage, and service to others.