The Student News Site of Center Grove High School

Trojaneer
The Student News Site of Center Grove High School

Trojaneer
The Student News Site of Center Grove High School

Trojaneer
Sam Findley

Sam Findley, Sports Editor

Senior Sam Findley has been on staff for three years. He started his Publications career sophomore year with the majority of his writing coming during basketball season. Sam took the position as sports online editor this year and has strived to cover all sports fairly. Findley would like to note that he is passionate about basketball, writing and his faith.

All content by Sam Findley
Senior Keaton Barnhizer looks for a pass during the Trojans' 4-0 win against Bloomington North in the sectional semi-final on October 5, 2022. The Trojans would lose Barnhizer in the next match, in their sectional final win against Bloomington South.

[Photo] Seeing Red

Gourav Pany, Website Editor
August 24, 2024
Senior Tyler Cherry and coach Eric Moore discuss on the sidelines during their game against Carmel last year. The Trojans would win the game 31-27.

[Photo] Center Grove football team travels to Canton, Ohio, to face No. 1 St. Edward

Gourav Pany, Website Editor
August 18, 2023
Jacob Murphy pitches in the Brownsburg semi-state game.

[Photo] CG baseball team faces Penn in the Trojans’ first-ever state championship game

Evan Neiswanger, Staff Writer
June 16, 2023
Sophomore Jake Stiles surveys the field as Center Grove lacrosse goes on to beat Saint Joseph 8-7 in one of their matchups earlier in the season. Stiles would add a goal to the Trojans' tally as they staved off a late comeback from the Runners.

[Photo] CG men’s lacrosse to host second round playoff game against Saint Joseph

Evan Neiswanger, Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
Junior infielder Noah Coy stands in the batter's box.

[Photo] Baseball team opens season today against out-of-state opponent

Ethan McComb, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
Senior Aidan Lyness swims butterfly during the final regular season meet of the season against Franklin on Jan. 26. Center Grove won 101-82.

[Photo] Boys swim team seeks 2nd straight sectionals title

Ben Baranko and Maddy Howell
February 18, 2023
Sophomore Lilly Bischoff dribbles the ball in the sectional championship game against Mooresville. The Trojans would go on to win 42-25.

[Photo] Girls basketball team travels to North Lawrence for regional championship

Ben Baranko, CGTV Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Junior Tyler Cherry looks to snap the ball in the state title game against Carroll on Nov. 25. The Trojans won 35-9.

[Photo] Who’s next?

Gourav Pany, Website Editor
February 8, 2023
Sophomore Eddie Goss squares off against a Carmel wrestler during a senior night meet on Dec. 14.

[Photo] Take two

Charlie LaRocca, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Both Savanna and Lilly Bischoff have played basketball together for most of their lives, and have played together on the girls basketball team for two years.

[Photo] Two is better than one

Gourav Pany, Website Editor
January 24, 2023
During the county championship game against Franklin, junior Jalen Bundy pulls up for a jump shot.

[Photo] Boys basketball team looks to extend win streak against Roncalli tonight

Ethan McComb, Staff Writer
January 21, 2023
Senior Marcus Ankney drives past Carmel defenders in the Trojans' 43-41 win on Jan. 6. Ankney secured the team's win with two free throws in the last second of play.

[Photo] Boys basketball team takes on Whiteland in second round of Johnson County Tournament

Addison Wiesmann, Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Joey Schmitz pulls up for a mid-range jumper in the Trojans' 51-49 setback to Kokomo in the Phil Cox Holiday Tournament.

[Photo] Boys basketball team faces Carmel tonight in battle of Top 10 teams

Micah Robertson, Sports Editor
January 6, 2023
Then-freshman Silas Stits rides out his opponent during the 2021-22 regionals.

[Photo] Wrestling team opens season against New Palestine tonight at home

Charlie LaRocca, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Jalen Thomeson runs down the sideline for a 64-yard receiving touchdown to give Center Grove a 7-0 lead.

Center Grove makes history, wins third consecutive 6A football state title

Sam Findley and Maddi Sponsel
November 25, 2022
During the 33-10 semi state victory over Cathedral, senior defensive end Ryne Roehling chases down Irish quarterback Danny O’Neil. Roehling had three solo tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in the game.

[Photo] Football team faces No. 2 Carroll in chance at 5th state title

Micah Robertson, Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
Ella Hobson prepares to start the offense during the opening game at Franklin Central.

[Photo] Girls basketball team faces Whiteland in county tournament semifinals

Micah Robertson, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Montfort dribbles the ball during a home soccer game against Roncalli. Montfort recorded 10 goals and 5 assists during the season, earning Second Team All-State honors.

During the sectional championship game against Columbus North, Landen Montfort kicks off for Center Grove. Montfort, a varsity soccer player, joined the football team after the end of soccer season.

[Photo] Kicking up a win

November 16, 2022
Seniors Jarret Rockwell and Levi Farmer run through the Terre Haute cross country course. The team finished third in the competition, qualifying them for the state meet.

[Photo] Boys cross country team aims for state title

Micah Robertson, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
Senior running back Jalen Thomeson celebrates in the end zone during the Trojans' 36-0 win over North Central on Sept. 16.

[Photo] Football team seeks Homecoming victory over Lawrence Central

Ethan McComb and Micah Robertson
September 23, 2022
Fantasy Football Week by Week -4

[Photo] Fantasy Football Report – Week 3

Gourav Pany, Website Editor
September 21, 2022
Fantasy Football Week by Week

[Photo] Fantasy Football Report – Week 2

Gourav Pany, Website Editor
September 14, 2022
Junior Loc Pham prepares to hit a forehand shot in his match against Franklin.

[Photo] Junior returns to tennis after moving to America

Charlie LaRocca, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Micah Coyle evades a Carmel defender in the first half of last Friday’s Copper Kettle game.

[Photo] Football team heads south to take on Louisville Trinity

Ethan McComb and Molly Tapak
September 2, 2022
Junior Sheridan Young gets set in position at the team's scrimmage against Cathedral.

[Photo] Volleyball team takes on rival Carmel tonight at home

Maddy Howell, Staff Writer
August 30, 2022
Seniors Micah Coyle and Jalen Thomeson rest on the sideline during the August 19 win against Warren Central.

[Photo] Football team looks to defend Copper Kettle tonight at home

Ethan McComb and Molly Tapak
August 26, 2022
Quarterback Tyler Cherry rolls out looking for an open receiver during the team's scrimmage at Brownsburg last Friday.

[Photo] Football team opens season against No. 6 Warren Central

Micah Robertson, Zach Greller, and Ethan McComb
August 19, 2022
Center Grove athletic director Scott Knapp celebrates with Kalen Carroll after his touchdown.

Athletic Director Scott Knapp resigns

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
May 11, 2022
Center Grove celebrates after their 17-1 win over Cathedral.

Center Grove baseball is good, really good

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
April 25, 2022

Sports Editor Sam Findley’s winter season standouts

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
April 7, 2022
Mitchell Evans prepares to bunt.

Baseball season preview: players to watch

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
Senior third baseman Lex Warner waits for a pitch in the batter's box.

Softball season preview: players to watch out for

Taylor McCartney and Sam Findley
March 29, 2022
Junior Marcus Ankney drives the ball against a Pike defender in the Trojans' Dec. 10 54-66 loss.

Center Grove boys basketball aims for repeat sectional championships

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
March 4, 2022
Watson takes on Southport's Carson Niehaus in the second round of the Evansville semi-state.

Wrestling tries for first state title

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
February 18, 2022
Aubrie Booker plays on ball defense at the top of the key against Lawerence North in the Trojans regular season final.

Sophomore Aubrie Booker uses postseason experience to become team leader

Sam Findley and Molly Stoops
February 4, 2022
Rachel Wirts grabs a defensive rebound in the Trojans final regular season game against Lawrence North.

Girls basketball looks to best Franklin in sectional semifinal

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Ella Hobson drives to the rim against Ben Davis.

Can we just seed it already?

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Students cheer on the football team.

Center Grove Student Sections, Be Better

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
January 13, 2022
Sophomore Laney Brooks, junior Maddy Howell and senior Laney Martlage hug in celebration after their successful 100-yard breastroke swims. Brooks placed fourth in this event, with Martlage following in sixth place and Howell in eighth place.

Center Grove sweeps Johnson County swimming and diving championship

Rachel Ingle and Sam Findley
December 19, 2021
Seniors James Schott, Caden Curry and Tayven Jackson pose with Coach Eric Moore after receiving their state championship medals and trophy. “It's the greatest feeling in the world,” Moore said. “I'm so proud of the team and community for their support and really these guys, just staying with it. That's 28 straight games. That's history.”

[Photo] Center Grove first 6A team to win back-to-back state titles

Trojaneer Staff
November 28, 2021
Offensive lineman Jacob Newlin snaps the ball during the Trojans' semistate win against Ben Davis.

Trojan football aims for unprecedented 2nd consecutive state championship win

Zach Greller and Sam Findley
November 27, 2021
Boys Basketball Looks to Improve Despite Key Losses

Boys Basketball Looks to Improve Despite Key Losses

Sam Findley and Micah Robertson
November 24, 2021

Center Grove falls to No. 7 Franklin in county championship

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
November 21, 2021
Lilly Bischoff drives to the rim in Center Grove’s 78-16 victory over Edinburgh. Bischoff finished with 6 points, shooting 3-4 from inside the arc.

Sports Highlights of the Week (Nov. 12-Nov. 18)

Emma Matlock, Laney Brooks, and Sam Findley
November 19, 2021
Tayven Jackson rushes for a first down in the Trojans' victory over Lawrence North.

Center Grove puts 26-game win streak on the line tonight against Ben Davis

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Center Grove hoists their sectional trophy after defeating Columbus North 41-7 for their 11th sectional title in a row. Center Grove will take on Lawrence North tonight in the regional game.

Sports Highlights of the Week (Nov. 5-Nov. 11)

Molly Stoops and Sam Findley
November 12, 2021
Sam Findley’s Picks for Season Standouts

Sam Findley’s Picks for Season Standouts

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Lexi Crouse drives on a Franklin Central defender. The Freshmen team defeated Franklin Central 26-19.

[Photo] Sports Highlights of the Week (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

November 5, 2021
Lindsey Walker breaks through Ella Hobson to set up for a pass.

Newcomers add depth to solid returning girls basketball lineup

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Bella Hodges finishes last Saturday at Blue River Cross Country Course.

Senior Bella Hodges races for XC All-State honors

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
Senior Bella Hodges runs during semistate at Blue River Cross Country course.

Boys cross country advances to State with second place finish, Bella Hodges advances with 11th place finish

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
October 23, 2021
Girls volleyball wins seventh consecutive sectional title

Girls volleyball wins seventh consecutive sectional title

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
October 16, 2021
Trojans football team looks to close regular season with perfect record

Trojans football team looks to close regular season with perfect record

Earl Ridlen and Sam Findley
October 15, 2021

Golfer bounces back after offseason car crash

Sam Findley and Rachel Ingle
September 30, 2021
Senior Riley Williams defends Columbus North players in their 2-2 tie in the season opener.

Girls soccer looks to take home first ever MIC title

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
Coach Lyon Embraces James Schott after his fumble recovery in last week's 56-7 victory over Decatur Central.

Football aims to bring home Copper Kettle

Earl Ridlen and Sam Findley
September 3, 2021

Trojans, Greyhounds match up in MIC battle tonight

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
August 26, 2021
Senior Caden Curry dives into the end zone, scoring his first career touchdown, in last year's 38-0 regional championship victory over Warren Central.

Trojan football opens season at No. 5 Warren Central

Earl Ridlen, Sam Findley, and Micah Robertson
August 20, 2021
The girls soccer team huddles before its scrimmage against Zionsville last week.

No. 14 Girls Soccer ties No. 4 Columbus North in season opener

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
August 16, 2021
Lanie DeHaven putts from the edge of the green during tonight's match against Roncalli. DeHaven earned medalist honors, shooting a 39.

Girls golf defeats Roncalli, gains experience on regional course

Sam Findley, Sports Editor
August 12, 2021
image1

[Photo] Social studies teacher adapts ideas, skills from class into newspaper column

Finn Nowacki, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Load More Stories
Donate to Trojaneer
$140
$500
Contributed
Our Goal