sacred Heart Cathedral School
ATHLETICS
NEWS FROM THE EAGLE'S NEST

Winter Tennis -
still taking players
still taking players
Call Coach Kata to sign up and if you have any questions
(865-209-0832)
Sign Up for Saturday, January 11th
Swim Meet by Thursday, January 9th
Click Here to sign up on SwimTopia
CYS Swim Update:
Hello CYS, Happy 2025! This is a friendly invitation to a swim meet on January 11th, 10am we are organizing with the Catholic High School Swim Team and the Halls Middle School Swim Team.
Please sign up to attend by January 9th - Thursday evening. Coach Jackie will be working on entries that night.
We understand this is short notice, but we wanted to add another meet to our schedule, especially since we had to cancel the RBI meet in December. With the limited pool time availability, we're eager to take advantage of any opportunity to compete.
Coach Emma McCollum will be present at the meet and at practice this evening. She is one of the coaches for Catholic High School, Catholic Alum, and Coach Jimmy's daughter. She also coaches during the summer at Village Green.
Please note that our regular coaches are still out of town for the Christmas break and will not return until their classes begin.
We are aware that weather conditions could be a factor for Saturdays meet, and we will provide an update late Friday afternoon if there are any schedule changes.
We hope this meet presents a valuable opportunity for our team.
Important Practice Update:
The SAC Aquatic Center will not be re-opening this season. Therefore, our practice times will remain the same: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We know this is not ideal, but it is our only current option. We are incredibly grateful to have pool time, especially alongside Catholic High. We truly value the opportunities for our community to come together and support each other. 1/7/2025

Elementary Basketball Update
Happy New Year! Basketball time is here.
NEXT GAME: This Saturday, January 11th: The game will be at Sacred Heart vs Webb Navy at 12:00 PM.
Please Note: We are aware of the forecasted inclement weather. An update on the game status will be provided by Friday afternoon around 4:00 PM.
January & February Game Schedule:
January 11th: vs Webb Navy at Sacred Heart (12:00 PM)
Attached is this months schedule
February 1st: Tournament Day
1-7-2025
Congratulations to the following teams on their recent victories:
JV Girls Basketball: Victory over Lakeway!
Varsity Girls Basketball: Victory over Lakeway!
JV Boys Basketball: Double win against Lakeway and Grace Christian!
Great job to all the players and coaches! 12-13-2024

Basketball Game Schedule Update
1) Christmas Basketball Tournament schedules are posted and updates on BAND.
2) Webb-Home Game & CAK Home Game dates changed.
Webb - January 14
CAK - January 23
12/6/2024
Sacred Heart Alum is the NIKE Champion
Nike Champion
Congratulation to our Sacred Heart Alum, KCHS Senior, and Colorado signee, Keegan Smith, on his outstanding performance at the Nike Southeast Regional Championships last weekend.
Keegan's impressive victory not only secured his place at the Nike National Championships in Portland, OR on December 7th, but also broke the course record, the All-Time TN State Record, and earned him the #1 time in the country this year.
We wish Keegan all the best in the upcoming Nike National Championships.11/26/2024

Dance Team Dazzles with Rhinestone Magic
The dance team participated in a team building activity today and rhinestoned their uniforms! We had moms, sisters, and even previous SHCS Mom Sybil Von Wedel, helping with the event. So thankful for these team building moments where our community comes together. The uniforms look fabulous and will be shining like diamonds.
Way to Go Dance Team! 11/25/2024
Catholic Youth Swim Update
What a fantastic meet yesterday! We were able to get in some great swims and gain valuable experience. It was a last-minute decision, but it proved to be a worthwhile one. Both our swimmers and coaches learned a lot.
Please find the results in today's email. You can also access them through your SwimTopia account.
Practice Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26th:
Time: 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM, Location: Green Meadow Pool, 1700 Louisville Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701,
Schedule: 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM: Stretching and team building with Coach Maria
8:15 PM - 9:15 PM: Water time
Please note that there will be no practice on Thursday, November 28th.
And don't forget to sign up for the upcoming meets on SwimTopia:
December 8th: CAK & Bearden Middle & December 21st: Ray Bussard Invitational. Happy Thanksgiving! Go CYS! 11/25/24
Catholic Youth Swim Update:
First some sad news - Tom Schumann the President of our Swim League, KISL-Swim passed away today due to complications from surgery. He did have family and loved ones with him in his last moments. Some of you might have known Tom from CYS, GKAISA meets or any swim meet around town. He has been one of the head meet referees for many years. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers
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We will have the meet this Sunday: We will have the swim meet on Sunday at Green Meadow Country Club. We have enough swimmers wanted to participate.
And to prepare for our first meet we were able to get a practice time tomorrow. Thursday from 8:15pm-9:15pm at Green Meadow Country Club's outdoor pool, which is covered by a bubble. It is not cold at all but rather a little bit on the hot side.
November 21, Thursday: Practice 8:15p-9:15p
November 24, Sunday Swim Meet @ Green Meadow, meet info below and entries will be posted later this week in swimtopia (CYS website). Everyone will swim 3-4 events.
Address: Green Meadow CC pool 1700 Louisville Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701
CYS v. Webb
Date: Sunday, November 24
Location: Green Meadow CC pool 1700 Louisville Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701
Swimmer arrival: 5:45p, Warm-up: 6:00p, Meet: 7:00p
Seating: Please bring chairs. Though it is not confirmed yet, the swimmer may have bleachers available for seating, but I would bring a chair anyway to be safe. Just leave it in your car until you confirm you need it. Parents and spectators who are not working will need a chair to sit in if desired. There will likely be a designated area for spectator seating that is yet to be determined.
Volunteers: We may need some timers and a computer person to help at the meet. If you can help please let me know.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Jackie or one of the coaches. 11/20/24
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity team on their victory over Oakdale!
The Varsity Girls fought hard last night with a tight game going back and forth, and while the outcome wasn't in their favor, they only lost by 2. Their determination was inspiring. Let's keep that fighting spirit alive tonight and Thursday!
Don't miss our two Varsity home games tonight, starting at 6 PM. Come cheer on your Eagles in the Eagle's Wing or volunteer at the gate or concession stand. Sacred Heart students get in free.
Let's pack the gym and show our support! 11/18/24
Another Win & Concession, Gate, Team Spirit needed!
Congratulations to the Elementary Basketball team on their hard-fought victory against Webb this Saturday! Their scrappy determination and relentless effort truly paid off with a 12-6 win. A huge shoutout to all the players for their dedication and teamwork.
We need Concessions and Gate volunteers for this Tuesday and Thursdays games. Click Here to sign Up and see Coach Bertucci.
We also need to fill our Eagles Wing Cheer section to help bring spirit to the court. Sacred Heart students get in free so come support our Eagles this Tuesday and and Thursday at our home games. 11/18/24


Elementary Basketball Schedule Update
Please find an updated schedule (PDF attached) with December game dates. You can also access the schedule and team photos on the SHCS Athletic Website.
We encourage you to share any game photos with Coach Jackie. The more pictures we have, the better we can represent the team in the yearbook, on social media, and on the website.
Divsion 2 Teams: CBA, GCA Silver, GCA White, SMS Crusaders, ESK White, Sacred Heart, Berean, Ambassadors, All Saints, CAK White, Webb Black, Webb Navy, ACA, SJN Green
Also, attached are the rules of the KIESL League for Elementary Basketball.
If you have any questions please reach out to the coaches or Coach Jackie.
Keep up the great work! Go Eagles! 11/18/2024
CYS Swim update - No practice 11/19 & 11/21
NO PRACTICE THIS WEEK (Nov. 19 & 21) - Please be advised that the pool will be unavailable from Tuesday to Friday due to the UT Invitational.
While we won't have practice during this time, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to watch the UT Swimmers in action, including our UT Olympians and athletes from other schools.
Schedule of Events at the College TN Invite at the Allan Jones Pool:
Tuesday (11/19) - starts at 6pm, 800 free relay and some time trials
Wednesday (11/20) - starts 5pm: 200 FR relay, 500 free, 200 IM, 50 Fr, 400 MR Thursday (11/21) - starts 5pm: 200 MR, 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Fr, 100 back, 100 breast Friday(11/22) - starts 5pm: Mile, 200 Fly, 100 Fr, 200 back, 200 breast, 400 FR relay
NO MEET on Nov. 24: The meet has been canceled due to lack of staffing at UT.
The teams are currently working to reschedule the meet. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
No practice this week
Tuesday, Nov. 26th - regular schedule
NO practice on Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 3 & 5 - regular schedule
SWIM MEETS: Please sign up for the December 8th and December 21st meet.
Meet Schedule as of 11-18-2024
December 8- vs CAK Middle & Bearden Middle swimming with High Schools @ Allan Jones, 5:00p in 10 lane pool
Dec. 21 - Ray Bussard Invitational (Allan Jones UTK- Warm-Up ~10:45a, ending around 2:00p)
Jan. 19 – vs Roane Co & Clinton Middle with Catholic High @ Student Aquatic Center UTK, 1:00p
Jan. 26 - KISL City Championship (Allan Jones UTK- Warm-Up ~12:30a, ending around 3:00p)
Please say prayers for both pools to be back online for all teams to utilize.
Coaches:
Reagan Heitker, rheitker@vols.utk.edu, Kate Myers - kmyers49@vols.utk.edu, Maria Coco
Assisting as needed: Coach Jackie Bertucci, jbertucci@shcknox.org
If you have any questions please reach out. Thank you for your cooperation! Go CYS! 11/18/2024
Cheer Stunt Clinic Was a Success!
What a fantastic start to the season! Our recent stunt clinic with Tri Start Stunting was a blast. We're so grateful for their expertise and dedication in helping us level up our skills. Let's keep the momentum going! Go E-A-G-L-E-S! 11/16/24
We need you & A Great Start to Eagle basketball divsional games
We need volunteers to work the Gate and Concessions tomorrow, this Saturday at our Elementary games. Sign up on our athletic site to get your service hours. We need you! Click Here to sign Up
Don't forget Lacrosse clinics this weekend sign up online or come get a flyer in the gym. (Flyers below scroll down)
Congratulations to the Sacred Heart basketball teams!
Our Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys, and JV Boys were on fire last night. They played well and won Concord Christian, and we couldn't be more impressed.
The girls played like a well-oiled machine, and we love seeing that kind of teamwork!
The Varsity Boys struggled with the first half of the game but came out swinging in the second, and the JV Boys commanded a great win from the start with very efficient scoring and a dominate defense.
The JV Girls also put on a show playing Concord's Varsity players and our girls had such good defense they forced Concord to play zone. Way to be tough ladies!
Keep it up Eagle Basketball! We can't wait to see you play next week. 11/15/24
Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Competition is November 12 & 14
The KOC will be conducting a free throw competition for 5th-8th graders during Tuesday/Thursday PE classes on November 12 & 14.
Basketball Game Schedule has changed for the following days, 11/10-11/26.
1) Games against Concord Christian originally on Tuesday, (11/12) have been moved to Thursday (11/14) played away at Concord Christian.
2) JV Games against Montgomery Ridge originally on Thursday (11/14) have been moved to Tuesday (11/26)
Join the Knoxville Catholic wrestling club
Contact Coach Hughes if interested, jason.hughes@knoxvillecatholic.com
Basketball season has started!
The month of November officially starts our SHCS Basketball Season.
Last night, Nov. 5th our Lady Eagles Varsity team made their home court debut against Mount Pisgah and secured a fantastic win. Their teamwork and chemistry were truly impressive!
The games continue this Thursday, Nov. 7th and we invite you to come out and support our basketball teams, cheerleaders, and dancers as they take on St. John Neumann. The first game tips off at 5:00 PM.
Let's fill the stands and cheer our teams to victory!
And check out our basketball schedule on clicking this link for our athletic calendar or the pdf link to the left of this post.
Swim team starts today - November 5th
First Catholic Youth swim practice is tonight, November 5th at 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Location: Allan Jones Aquatic Center, 2200 Andy Holt Ave.
Please remember to pick up your swimmer promptly after practice. To avoid delays, consider having your swimmer change quickly into warm clothes without showering or wear warm-up clothes over their swimsuit.
Please be mindful of the facility's policy on late pickups. They may charge additional fees if our team keeps their staff waiting.
We will be adding a BAND group for the CYS swim group so coaches can communicate with you. You may receive an invite so please add this group to your communication app-BAND.
November 24th- meet may be cancelled do to pool staff availability. More information to come.
Coaches:
Reagan Heitker - rheitker@vols.utk.edu, Kate Myers - kmyers49@vols.utk.edu, Maria Coco
Assisting as needed: Coach Jackie Bertucci, jbertucci@shcknox.org
If you have any questions please reach out. Thank you for your cooperation! Go CYS!
1st Win of the Season!
Our first Elementary Boys Basketball team had a stellar start to their season, defeating the ESK White Team with a score of 16-11. Great job, team!
Tour Champion Trey Lauer
A huge congratulations to Trey Lauer for winning 1st place in the Junior Golf Championship Tour! This impressive win has earned him an invitation to Ireland. Way to go, Trey! We're all incredibly proud of you.

Catholic Swim Team - 1st practice Nov. 5th
Practices for Catholic Youth Swimming will start Tuesday, November 5th, 8pm-9m. Practices will be at Allan Jones Pool -UT Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 pm-9:00 pm
Meet Schedule and Information Flyer
To register for the CYS swim team, go to our Swim Team Website: https://catholicyouth.swimtopia.com/
KIESL Get ready for the big game this Saturday!
Get ready for the big game this Saturday!
We're excited to announce that our first game against ESK White will be held at Concord Christian (11704 Kingston Pike #3850, Knoxville, TN 37934) at 10:00 AM.
Here's a quick rundown of important information when going to Concord Christian:
Parking: Please use the first entrance where construction is ongoing and park in the East Parking Lot (left side of campus). Avoid parking in the "Horseshoe" parking lot.
Entrance: Enter through the "Horseshoe Entrance" and head towards the Competition Gym. Look for the "Athletics" banners.
Payment: Please note that they will only be accepting card payments at the gate.
Concessions: Concessions will be available for purchase.
Full Day Game Schedule:
9:00 AM: Concord Maroon vs. ESK Purple (BOYS)
10:00 AM: ESK White vs. Sacred Heart (BOYS)
11:00 AM: MPCA vs. Cornerstone White (GIRLS)
12:00 PM: Concord Maroon vs. Grace Navy (GIRLS)
1:00 PM: Grace White vs. Paideia Little Lady Knights (GIRLS)
Practice Schedule:
Today (10/30): 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Players will receive their uniforms: reversible jersey and shorts.
Please remind your child to wear white socks and tennis shoes with their uniform on Saturday.
Friday (11/1): 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
IMPORTANT - Attached is the Updated Game Schedule with the venue changes.
Check out our Sacred Heart Athletic Web Site for all updates and schedules (Click Here)
Elementary Basketball Update
This post is to share the November game schedule and some important information for our very first Sacred Heart Elementary Basketball team!
Important Notes:
The first game is this Saturday, November 2nd.
The league releases schedules one month at a time to ensure fair play and accommodate all teams.
Teams may be placed in different levels after the first month based on performance.
With over 50 boys teams alone, scheduling is complex and ensures everyone gets to play and has a good experience.
Practice Updates:
We have practice this week on Wednesday, October 30 - 2:30p-3:30p and Friday, November 1 - 3:30p-4:30p. Please be at both practices so you can prepare for your first game. After practice all students must be picked up on time at the end of practice or they will be sent to Club Eagle.
Uniforms: Athletes will be given uniforms on Wednesday at practice.
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Helen Reisinger (hreisinger@shcknox.org) - A dedicated Sacred Heart teacher, who has several years of basketball experience and Coach Reisinger also helps our Eaglet Basketball program.
Assistant Coach: Blake Fryar - Is an UT intern at Sacred Heart and our head JV Girls Coach. Coach Blake will be stepping in to help Coach Reisinger when needed.
We're excited to get the season started! We'll share any further updates as soon as it becomes available.
Go Eagles!
Congratulations to Jacob Casimiro and Russell Leitner!
Both runners had an outstanding performance at the State Cross Country Championships! Competing against a field of top runners from the entire state, Jacob placed an impressive 159th out of 324 athletes in the 2mile event, and Russell competing against a field of several 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders finished strong in 236th place out of 357 athletes in the 1mile event.
Your hard work and dedication have paid off! We're incredibly proud of your accomplishments. Keep up the great work!
2024 gsl Soccer champions
The Sacred Heart Lady Eagles have made history by capturing the 2024 GSL Soccer Championship! Please join us in congratulating the following players on their outstanding achievement:
Ainsley Allen
Sophia Combs
Miller Cunningham
Lilly Hood
Brooks Kohl
Ellie Locke
Oakleigh McReynolds
Lydia Nelson
Maria Notarinni
Margaret Notarinni
Alyssa Pajcic
Emery Piehl
Claire Risby
Elin Rivera
Charlotte Urton
Gracie Urton
Allie Rhae Williams
Your dedication and sportsmanship have made us all incredibly proud. And a big thank you to Coach Brian and Coach Paul for a wonderful season.
Congratulations to Tennis Green Dot!
Congratulations to our Green Dot Tennis team for their incredible victory over Webb yesterday!
The team, consisting of Noelle Campbell, Luke Ikpe, Lisette Lanzon, Jace Morgan, and Winnie Schaumburg, dominated the match with impressive wins. Jace and Noelle secured their singles match, while Lisette and Luke triumphed in doubles.
Way to go, Eagles! You've made us all proud.
Good Luck to our Lady's Soccer team the best of luck in their championship game tonight against Grace Christian. The match will take place at John Tarleton field at 7:15 PM. Let's show our support and cheer them on to victory!
Lady Eagles Advance to Championship Game!
Congratulations to our talented Lady Eagles on their impressive victory over Karns last night! This win propels them to the final championship game on Thursday.
Way to go, ladies! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. We're all cheering you on.
Good luck in the championship game! Let's bring home the trophy!
Congratulations to Soccer & K-2 Cross Country!
Congratulations to Our Lady Eagles!
They clinched the regular season championship and kicked off their tournament with a victory over Farragut. Tonight, they face Karns in a crucial matchup.
Let's show our support for these talented athletes as they strive for even greater success. The game is at 7:15pm at John Tarleton Fields.
Way to go, Lady Eagles!
And a huge shout-out to our K-2 Cross Country runners:
Boys: Patrick Jackson (1st overall) and Luca Welker (3rd overall)
Girls: Laney Welker (2nd place) and Elodie Mines (3rd place)
You all represented our school incredibly well at Tates. Keep up the fantastic work!
Congratulations to our Cross Country Runners on making State! A huge shoutout to Lucas Sullivan, Russell Lietner, and Jakob Casimiro. Your hard work and dedication have paid off.
And a special congratulations to our K-2 Cross Country team for coming in First place at their first meet! We're so proud of our new team and five of our runners placed in the top 15.
Good luck to our Tennis teams this week as they take on St. John Neumann and Farragut.
Our Lady Eagle Soccer Team is also in action tonight, playing West Valley. And the last home soccer game (8th grade night) is Thursday against Jefferson City.
We'll have more information about our Swim Team later this week.
Good luck to all our Eagles!
Congratulations to our Mighty Crimson Eagles
Congratulations to our Mighty Crimson Eagles on their championship win Saturday against ESK! They played incredibly, especially considering they won the first game with only 5 players. The last game was truly epic, with our team outscoring and outrunning the competition. Way to go, Eagles!
Volleyball & Flag Football Season is at a close:
We want to give a special shout-out to all our volleyball and flag football teams. They've had an exceptional season, demonstrating remarkable growth and improvement in every game.
Beyond their athletic achievements, these teams have truly embodied the spirit of Sacred Heart. They've shown that our school community is a family, treating each other with respect, humility, and professionalism.
Congratulations to the following student athletes for receiving the ALL KISL Award:
Emery Piehl - JV Volleyball
Maria Notarianni - Volleyball Gold
Natalie Russell - Volleyball Crimson
Barrett Simonis - Flag Football
And a special mention to Megan Brinkmann and KJ Colquitt for receiving the All Tournament KISL Award.
We're so proud of all our student athletes' accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication are inspiring. And a BIG THANK YOU to our coaches! Varsity: Scott Daniel, Matthew Castle, Sean Mohr, & Brian Welch, Junior Varsity: Harrison Huntsinger & Thomas Wilson
Sports Physicals for Athletes & eaglets
If your student plans to play sports from Eaglets to 8th grade next year, please schedule your doctor’s visit for physicals early. All physicals done after May 15th count for the full school year. All students participating in any athletic event need to have a physical before they can participate. Download a copy of the coupon using the link below.
Exciting News!
We will be partnering up with Performance Training starting this summer. We will be working with our coaches and teams offering extra training sessions to supplement team practices.
And Performance Training is just up the hill near Erin Drive for easy access for our athletes and the PT staff can easily come to our campus.
SHCS Athletics & Performance Training Inc.
Need more information, please review the document below or
Email Jared Lawrence: jaredlawrence@performancetraininginc.com

The mission of the Sacred Heart Cathedral School Athletic Program is to encourage the growth of Christ-like behavior by encouraging sportsmanship, commitment, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for others and one's self through interscholastic athletics.
Over 12 sports -Middle School & Elementary
Over 30 teams
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