Tag Archives: Christian Thomas

May 2011

Volleyball Offseason Training

This past season, the volleyball teams had an up and down year that ended with a third place finish in the Suburban East Conference and a district tournament loss to Westminster. The team hopes to avoid another season like this, by holding offseason training opportunities for players. Twice a week the team meets in the [...]

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Mar 2011

Thomas finishes stellar career, looks to future opportunities

Senior Christian Thomas has been a leading scorer for the past four years and will be leaving CHS in the fall. Although the season has ended, Thomas led the way as captain his junior and senior year. “Being a captain I knew I had to do well in practice and in games, so I gave [...]

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Mar 2011

‘Batman and Robin’ fall short of state title

Twenty wins and a District Championship are only some of the many accomplishments of boy’s varsity basketball team. The Hounds’ season came to an end on March 2 with a loss to Soldan High School, 77-60. “The Soldan loss was tough,” junior guard Charlie Harned said. “After we lost I felt really upset and angry [...]

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Mar 2011

Student Perspective: March Madness keys to a winning bracket

It’s about that time again. March Madness is finally here. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Kansas Jayhawks are expected to meet in this year’s NCAA Championship game.  Both teams have experienced players and coaches, champions in their respective conferences, and earned #1 seeds making them the favorites. To me, Ohio State lacks enough talent to [...]

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Feb 2011

March Madness tournament loaded with competition, talent, excitement as teams gear up for road to national championship

The Men’s NCAA Tournament is always a fan favorite. In the single elimination tournament played every year, teams from every conference in the country are competing for one thing. A championship. The 2011 Men’s NCAA Tournament will surely be one to remember. For the first time in its 72 year history the tournament will feature [...]

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Feb 2011

Basketball Hounds shoot high

The Clayton High School athletic program has been excelling at many levels. With the soccer team finishing third at state and the football team going to the playoffs, the CHS Basketball team is hoping to continue this winning trend. However, this is not an easy task, not by a long shot. With such high expectations, [...]

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Jan 2011

Boys’ basketball improves to 13-2

GLOBE COURTREPORT Three players scored over 20 points as the Hounds prevailed 82-66 over Fort Zumwalt East. Seniors Christian Thomas led the way with 26 points and 19 rebounds. Senior Ahmad Smith scored 27 and junior Clayton Buchanan added 21 to help the Hounds to improve to 13-2 on the season. The Hounds play in [...]

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Dec 2010

Athletes stay in shape during offseason

Typically, the offseason is a time of relaxation. Some athletes recover from a previous sport between another, while some just use that time for personal matters. A large group of dedicated individuals used the months leading up to winter sports to get in shape. “The offseason work here is different than at my old school,” [...]

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Sep 2010

Students join America while retaining their native culture

It is no secret America has some of the best available opportunities available. Whether someone wants to pursue a career in economics, education, or sports, the chances of succeeding are better here than any country. In recent years, America has seen an increase in foreign students pursuing different opportunities. CHS is no exception. Walking the [...]

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Mar 2010

U. of Kentucky Wildcats poised to grab national championship

The University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team will win the 2010 NCAA tournament. No doubt about it. End of discussion. The team currently carries a 29-2 record, with losses only at South Carolina and Tennessee. With this impressive record, the team is currently ranked #3 in the country and bound for the NCAA tournament [...]

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