Celebrating State Qualifiers
Track, Baseball and Girls Soccer teams are State Bound!
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Track
The highly anticipated State Meet for Class B track and field is just around the corner, and two standout athletes are poised to make their mark. Maria Connealy, the returning state champion, will be competing in three events: the triple jump, long jump, and 200m. Meanwhile, Josie Jansen will be participating in the 800m and 1600m races. The competition promises to be fierce, with the best athletes from around the state vying for the top spots. With the meet set to take place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, fans are eagerly anticipating the results. Get tickets using the button above.
Baseball
As you know, the Gross Catholic Boys Baseball team has also qualified for the State Tournament! How exciting! They beat a fiesty Blair team to take the District crown.
During the first round of State, the team came up against a hot Beatrice pitcher and ended up falling 0-5. They came roaring back on Monday, defeating Platte Valley 13-2. Tuesday, May 16, they beat Beatrice in a rematch, 5-2. They now face Elkhorn North at 10 AM on Wednesday, the 17th, again at Fricke. Secure your tickets by clicking the button located above.
Soccer
Gross Catholic Girls Soccer team qualified for the State Tournament by beating the undfeated #1 seed, Grand Island Northwest, which is a great achievement for the team. At the State Tournament, the girls had a great first half against Duchesne, but made a few errors after the half and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-0 scoreline. Great season team!
Everyone is Excited!
The excitement surrounding the school’s sports teams is palpable, and it’s a great feeling for the students, parents, and the entire community.
Our teams have achieved something great by qualifying for the State Tournament. It is a time for the students and parents to come together and support their fellow schoolmates. The entire school community should be proud of the achievements of their fellow students and continue to support them in their sporting endeavors.
About Gross Catholic
Gross Catholic, a co-educational, college preparatory high school, began its proud heritage of academic excellence rooted in the Marianist tradition in 1968. We consider ourselves one of the best Catholic schools in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion. The school motto Dux Esto (“Be a Leader”) is at the core of its extraordinary mission, innovative spirit, and fundamental values. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education. The spirit of Christian service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Gross Catholic’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty, staff, and coaches who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college, often to the most prestigious domestic and international universities and service academies. Together with families and alumni, Gross Catholic forges relationships for a lifetime, helping to ready the next generation to be exemplary, principled leaders of the world.
To discover the Gross Catholic difference, contact us at 402.734.2000 or visit our Admissions page.