Welcome from the Director
At Archbishop Carroll High School, we are proud of our excellent academic tradition as well as our athletic programs. Our goal is to compete at the highest level while fostering sportsmanship and leadership in our student-athletes. Extracurricular activities provide excellent opportunities to build character. As we prepare tomorrow's leaders, we hope to take advantage of these moments.
Carroll is a proud member of the Great Catholic League. The GCL is recognized among the finest leagues in the nation for its accomplishments in athletics, and more importantly, in the classroom. We are proud to compete against the fine schools in our league and look forward to the challenges of every competition
-Scott Molfenter, Athletic Director
Athletics News
Patriots win 2023 GCL Co-ed All Sports Championship
The Patriots are back at the top of the GCL Co-ed standings after a year of outstanding seasons by Archbishop Carroll High School student-athletes. Eight of Carroll’s 24 varsity teams won league championships, tied for most in the league, and three other teams finished as runners-up. The Patriots’ most recent victory in the All Sports Championship followed the 2018-19 season.
“We are honored to be the 2022-23 recipients of the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed All Sports Trophy," Carroll Athletic Director Scott Molfenter said. "It is a true tribute to the commitment of our student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, support staff, volunteers, and families to be recognized by a league with so many talented schools. It is always great to see the accomplishments of our students extend beyond the classroom and into the many athletic opportunities we offer at Archbishop Carroll High School. Congratulations, Patriots!”
2022-23 League Champions
- Boys’ Cross Country (state runners-up)
- Girls’ Cross Country
- Boys’ Bowling
- Girls’ Bowling
- Boys’ Wrestling
- Girls' Wrestling
- Boys’ Track and Field
- Girls’ Track and Field
2022-23 League Runners-up
- Boys’ Soccer,
- Boys’ Volleyball
- Girls’ Lacrosse
Archbishop Alter High School, Stephen T. Badin High School, Chaminade Julienne High School, Bishop Fenwick High School, and Archbishop McNicholas High School comprise the rest of the league.
Meet the 15 Carroll High School seniors continuing athletic careers in college in 2022
Back Row: Shane Ochs, Cannon Tucker, Joey Schrand
15 members of the Carroll High School Class of 2022 have chosen to continue both their academic and athletic pursuits at colleges and universities next year. Several of these Patriots took a few moments to reflect on their time at Carroll and look ahead to their futures.
Nathan Carnevale
Sport: Track and Field
College: Ohio Northern University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: St. Luke
Planned Major in College: Exercise Physiology
Favorite Carroll Memory: Being able to grow stronger with friends from grade school, making new friends as I went on, and meeting lifelong friends through all the clubs and sports I did.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working as an Athletic Trainer for either a high school or a pro team!
Max Horton
Sport: Lacrosse
College: Trine University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Holy Angels
Planned Major in College: Design Engineering Technology
Favorite Carroll Memory: Taking Corey’s lamp at PATS Retreat
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: With a successful career in engineering and a family
Kayla Lechnir
Sport: Volleyball
College: Otterbein University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: St. Peter
Planned Major in College: Nursing
Favorite Carroll Memory: Senior homecoming
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working in a hospital in the Pediatric Trauma Center and married with a family
Sarah Ochs
Sport: Basketball and Golf
College: Ohio Dominican University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Coy Middle School
Planned Major in College: Business
Favorite Carroll Memory: Going to State three years in a row with the girls basketball program and playing in front of the entire Carroll community
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Happy and successful
Shane Ochs
Sport: Golf
College: Wright state university
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Coy Middle School
Planned Major in College: Business
Favorite Carroll Memory: Going on a spring break trip with the baseball team
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: doing something I love with people I want to be with
Sophie Rieman
Sport: Soccer
College: Belmont Abbey College
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: St. Bridget/St. Luke
Planned Major in College: Speech Pathology
Favorite Carroll Memory: Meeting my best friends
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Happy around the people i love and being a successful speech pathologist
Natalie Ryan
Sport: Soccer
College: Ohio Wesleyan University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: St. Luke/Ascension/Ankeney Middle School
Planned Major in College: Biomedical Engineering
Favorite Carroll Memory: Winning the House Cup my senior year
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Graduated with a Master’s Degree in some field of engineering and with a stable job in a hospital.
Joey Schrand
Sport: Soccer
College: University of Indianapolis
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Beavercreek/St. Luke
Planned Major in College: Finance
Favorite Carroll Memory: Playing soccer with all of my friends
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Doing something that I am passionate about
Mckenzie Walsh
Sport: Lacrosse
College: Lenoir-Rhyne University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Ascension/ Tower Heights Middle School
Planned Major in College: Exercise Science
Favorite Carroll Memory: Senior Prom
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Pursuing a career as a physical therapist and married with a family
Meredith Goecke
Sport: Track and Field
College: Wright State University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: St. Brigid School
Planned Major in College: Nursing
Favorite Carroll Memory: Going to outdoor state championships for the 4x400 relay
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: living a comfortable and happy life
Cannon Tucker
Sport: Volleyball
College: Vassar College
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Coy Middle School
Planned Major in College: Economics
Favorite Carroll Memory: Hanging out with the soccer team
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working in Finance
Mckenna Clark
Sport: Swimming
College: Wittenberg University
Elementary School/Parish Affiliation: Cinday Academy
Planned Major in College: Major in Biology, Minor in Marine Science
Favorite Carroll Memory: PATS Retreat
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Living in Florida and researching sharks
Carroll High School Track & Field Sweep Greater Catholic League Championships
The men were led by Jack Agnew ‘23 who won the 1600m Run and 3200m Run, and was on the winning 4x800m Relay. They were also led by Kyle Heilmann ’24 who won the High Jump, placed second in the 100m Hurdles, and fourth in the 300m Hurdles.
Carroll Women GCL Event Winners (1st Team All-GCL)
Carroll Women GCL Runners Up (2nd Team All-GCL)
Carroll Women GCL 3rd Place (3rd Team All-GCL)
Carroll Men GCL Event Winners (1st Team All-GCL)
Carroll Men GCL Runners Up (2nd Team All-GCL)
Carroll Men GCL 3rd Place (3rd Team All-GCL)
Boys' cross country wins 2021 regional championship
The Carroll High School Boys' Cross Country runners are Regional Champions for the second time in the last three years and headed to the State Championships for the third year in a row.
Four Patriots earned All Region honors as Jack Agnew '23 was the individual champion along with outstanding races by Seth Tivakaran '23 (6th), Neil Tivakaran '24 (8th), and Logan Arnold '24 (14th). Nathan Schiffler '23, Andrew Janson '25, and Jude Girtman '25 rounded out the State bound team.
Two members of the girl's team also qualified individually for the State Championship Race -- Ruby Gross '25 (8th) and Sophie Bruhn '24 (9th). They were joined by Maggie Poor '24, Sarah Ochs '22, Abby Noss '23, Grace Braun '23, and Sydney O'Connor '25 for a strong team showing that just missed qualifying to State with a 5th place finish. The girls' cross country team has now finished in the top five in the region for three of the last four years.
Sophie and Ruby will race at Fortress Obetz in Columbus at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday followed by the men's team at 1:00. Good luck runners!