Athletics

Academic Eligibility

In order to remain academically eligible to compete in athletics, students must be passing FIVE of their seven classes. 

By IHSAA rule, an “I” (incomplete) is considered a failing grade when determining eligibility. Grade checks are made after 9 weeks and at the semester. Any student-athlete who has not passed FIVE (5) credits on the following date(s) at 4:00 p.m., will be declared ineligible for the remainder of the next grading period. 

End of Grading Period Dates: March 15th, and May 29th

Girls wrestling goes to state

Girls wrestling is an up-and-coming sport, hoping to gain more traction in the future. This year Homestead had two members, Katie Vardaman (junior) and Hayden Sherman (junior). In the midst of the post-season, Katie Vardaman won semi-state for wrestling! She then moved on to the state meet in Kokomo where she she finished as the state runner-up! Congratulations Katie on this great achievement! 

Player of the Week: Myah Epps

On the week of January 11th, Myah Epps was named the 21Alive Girls Basketball Player of the Week. Myah has stepped into a leadership role on the young basketball team this year. She has been putting up big numbers all year, including a 30 point performance against Pike. In an intense in-conference match up against Snider Myah had 27 points, playing tough the whole way through. The Lady Spartans just fell short 60-52.

500 wins

Boys Basketball Head Coach Chris Johnson has hit a new milestone. With the win over Marion on January 13th, Coach Johnson now has 500 career wins! He is in 29th year of coaching, and the team is currently 8-9 on the season. Go out and support the boys on at Wayne on February 6th for a tough match-up. The boys will be back in action at home on February 16th against Carroll!