Inside CHSL

In this special All Shrine Episode of Inside CHSL , co-host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with the CHSL Rewind (1:24), recapping the latest highlights and championship moments from around the league. Then, co-host Jeremy Otto sits down with Shrine Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach Mark Soma (3:10)to discuss the team's thrilling CHSL title victory and their preparation for the upcoming MHSAA state...

On this episode of Inside CHSL , co-host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with CHSL Rewind , recapping the biggest moments and standout performances from around the league this past week. Then, Jeremy Otto sits down with Detroit Catholic Central boys lacrosse head coach Dave Wilson (3:36) to talk about his team’s championship run and what it took to come out on top. Later, Jeremy interviews Toledo...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , host Jeremy Otto sits down with 2025 Tom Kelly Athletic Director of the Year, Emily Frikken of Regina High School. Emily reflects on her journey in athletics, the values that drive her leadership, and what this prestigious recognition means to her and the Regina community (2:17). Later in the show, Jeremy chats with Mackenzie Conway , a standout senior and lacrosse...

In this inspiring episode of Inside CHSL , co-host Jeremy Otto sits down with Lia Johnston , President, of St. Catherine of Siena Academy , to reflect on the school’s incredible achievement as the 2025 CHSL James Leary School of the Year (1:51). They dive into what makes the school community so unique, the hard work behind the recognition, and what it means for the future of the Stars. Then, co-ho...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , we explore the incredible scholarship opportunities available to Catholic High School League member school students. Co-host Jeremy Otto sits down with Charnley Foundation co-chairs Lisa Kullman and Joe Charnley to discuss the inspiration behind the foundation’s scholarship and their upcoming golf outing (2:11). Meanwhile, co-host Brendan Johnson interviews Walt Ba...

*Due to technical difficulties, this episode was posted later than initially scheduled. In this episode of Inside CHSL , co-host Jeremy Otto dives into the pool with standout athletes and coaches fresh off their state championship victories. First, Jeremy interviews Evan Tack and Patrick Makillop from U of D Jesuit, discussing their team’s impressive performance en route to capturing the MHSAA Div...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , co-host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with an interview featuring Ella Barnhard , a sophomore from Regina who helped lead her team to the MHSAA Girls Ice Hockey State Championship . Ella reflects on the season, the team’s hard work, and the thrill of bringing home the title (1:51). Next, Jeremy Otto sits down with Charles Kage , a senior from Riverview Gabriel R...

This week on Inside CHSL , we hit the ice for a special hockey-focused episode! Co-host Jeremy Otto sits down with Detroit Catholic Central Varsity Hockey coach Brian Kaleniecki to break down DCC’s dominant run to the MHSAA Division 1 state championship (1:15). Then, Jeremy catches up with St. Mary’s Prep Varsity Hockey coach Brian Klanow to talk about St. Mary’s Prep’s journey to the MHSAA Divisi...

In this action-packed episode of Inside CHSL , host Jeremy Otto dives into championship glory and playoff excitement across the league. First, Jeremy sits down with Mitch Hancock (2:12) , head coach of Detroit Catholic Central wrestling , to break down the Shamrocks’ third straight MHSAA Division 1 state title and what has fueled their continued dominance on the mat. Next, U of D Jesuit Swim and D...

With Jeremy Otto on vacation, Brendan Johnson takes the reins for this championship-packed episode of Inside CHSL ! In the CHSL Rewind , (1:36) Brendan breaks down Detroit Catholic Central’s dominant run to a third straight Division 1 wrestling state title. He also recaps the girls’ basketball championships, highlighting the Ste. Anne and Cardinal title games. Next, Brendan sits down with two cham...

On this episode of Inside CHSL , host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with CHSL Rewind , breaking down the latest championship action, including the Girls Basketball Bishop Championship and the Boys Basketball Bishop, Cardinal, and Ste. Anne titles . (2:05) Co-host Jeremy Otto sits down with Riverview Gabriel Richard head varsity boys basketball coach Kris Daiek to discuss his team’s season and c...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , host Jeremy Otto sits down with two powerhouse coaches in Catholic League cheer and dance. First, Mercy High School Dance coach Brittany Wenson shares the story behind her team's remarkable performance at UDA Nationals, where they placed 8th in hip hop, and their continued dominance in the CHSL, securing their 5th league championship. (1:30) Then, Divine Child Chee...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with CHSL Rewind , recapping U of D Jesuit’s Boys Basketball Central Division title, Shrine’s big win over Cardinal Mooney, and yet another CHSL wrestling championship for Detroit Catholic Central (2:00). Jeremy Otto sits down with Keith Burke, VP of Marketing at Alliance Catholic Credit Union, to discuss ACCU’s deep commitment...

In this special Catholic Schools Week episode of Inside CHSL , host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with the CHSL Rewind segment (1:38), recapping the biggest moments in CHSL boys basketball: U of D Jesuit clinches a share of the Central Division title, Brother Rice takes down St. Mary’s, and Riverview Gabriel Richard remains unbeaten and ranks among the state’s best. Then, Jeremy Otto sits down...

In this exciting episode, Jeremy takes the mic to bring you two compelling stories from the heart of CHSL sports: ★ A Championship Season: Jeremy sits down with Dan Brady, head coach of Lumen Christi boys hockey, to discuss their remarkable season and triumphant victory in the CHSL Cardinal Hockey Tournament. Hear Coach Brady’s insights on building a winning team and claiming the title (2:48). ★ C...

In this action-packed episode of Inside CHSL , hosts Jeremy Otto and Brendan Johnson spotlight the incredible achievements of CHSL student-athletes and leaders. Jeremy starts with an inspiring interview featuring Charlotte Miller, a senior guard from Fr. Gabriel Richard recently scored her 1,000th career point in basketball (1:16). Next, Brendan takes over with the "CHSL Rewind" segment, highlight...

Welcome to 2025! In this episode of Inside CHSL , host Brendan Johnson kicks things off with the CHSL Rewind , taking a closer look at standout performances in high school basketball. Brendan recaps the Fr. Gabriel Richard girls' basketball team’s recent achievements (4:49), celebrates the current success of U of D Jesuit boys basketball (7:25), and highlights St. Francis de Sales boys' basketball...

Join hosts Brendan Johnson and Jeremy Otto for the final episode of Inside CHSL in 2024, packed with exciting updates and insightful interviews from the Catholic High School League. The show kicks off with a CHSL Rewind, highlighting key matchups: U of D Jesuit’s thrilling boys’ basketball win over St. Mary’s Prep (2:01) Toledo Central Catholic's victory against Detroit Catholic Central (2:32) Loy...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , hosts Brendan and Jeremy recap an incredible fall season across the Catholic High School League. The CHSL Roundup highlights major achievements, including: Lumen Christi’s Division 6 MHSAA state championship in football (1:27) St. Mary’s Prep claiming the Division 2 MHSAA state football title (6:43) Riverview Gabriel Richard’s remarkable run to the Division 8 MHSAA...

In this episode of Inside CHSL, hosts Brendan Johnson and Jeremy Otto dive into the excitement of the fall sports season finale with the latest *CHSL Rewind*. They break down the action from Prep Bowl 52, celebrate Mercy High School's triumph in the state golf championship, and spotlight Greenhills' impressive state title victory in Boys Tennis. Brendan then sits down with De La Salle varsity socc...

This week on Inside CHSL, Brendan kicks things off with CHSL Rewind, diving into the highlights from the Cross-Country Bishop Championships. He recaps the boys' event and celebrates Shrine's Abe Cerone, the individual Bishop Champion, who joins Jeremy for an exclusive interview. Abe reflects on his journey and what it means to win the title (1:38). Next, Brendan interviews Girls Cross Country Bish...

In this episode of Inside CHSL , Brendan kicks things off with the CHSL Rewind segment, recapping key events like the Bishop Championship Cross Country meet (1:54) , the intense action from Prep Bowl 52 (3:52) , and the latest CHSL Volleyball Championships (4:34) . Brendan then sits down with Campbell Flynn , a standout volleyball player from Mercy, for an insightful interview about her journey an...

Co-host Brendan Johnson interviews Bishop Champion St. Francis de Sales senior midfielder Josh Brennan and converses with Cardinal champion Cristo Rey Athletic Director Ashley Harris.

Join host Jeremy Otto as he sits down with Marian High School varsity volleyball coach Mayssa Cook for an in-depth interview. Coach Cook shares insights into her team’s season, coaching strategies, and the exciting road ahead for Marian Volleyball. Plus, Jeremy previews the upcoming CHSL volleyball championships as the season reaches its thrilling conclusion. Whether you're a fan, athlete, or CHSL...

In this BONUS episode of Inside CHSL, host Brendan Johnson sits down with Ann Arbor Greenhills Senior Mia Melendez, fresh off her stunning CHSL Girls Golf Championship victory with an incredible score of 63. Mia shares her thoughts on her performance, the journey that led her to this point, and her determination as she pursues a historic fourth MHSAA Division 4 Individual State Championship. Tune...