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The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist
The student news site of Bloomington High School South

The Optimist
Logan Hanchett

Logan Hanchett, Editor

Hit a dinger that still has not landed in the 2018 softball “game” against Gothic.

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Where will Herbert, Tua, and others fall? OSports NFL Mock Draft

Where will Herbert, Tua, and others fall? OSports NFL Mock Draft

Logan Hanchett, John Kelly, and Colin Doyle
April 23, 2020
UAW strikers in Bedford, Ind. turn back a semi Friday evening

Local GM workers join nationwide strike

Logan Hanchett, Editor
September 27, 2019
South boys soccer faces top teams in the state at the Hoosier Cup

South boys soccer faces top teams in the state at the Hoosier Cup

Logan Hanchett, Editor
September 7, 2019
Panthers respond well, push past host Patriots 35-14

Panthers respond well, push past host Patriots 35-14

Logan Hanchett, Editor
September 7, 2019
South's Kamal Yarbouh (19) works to get around Castle's Sam Piering (10)

South boys stalemate at Castle

Logan Hanchett, Editor
August 25, 2019
Senior center back Nathan Zeichner

South boys soccer set for success

Logan Hanchett, Editor
August 20, 2019
A to F guide to the best basketball courts in Bloomington

A to F guide to the best basketball courts in Bloomington

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
April 20, 2019
Ball Bros. pose after winning last year's PHoops championship

Ball Bros. take crown, PHoops postseason awards

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
March 7, 2019
(2018) Ca$h Money's Gio Alicea and Isiah Perine

2019 PHoops tournament preview

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
February 28, 2019
South's Anthony Leal (3) dribbles downcourt.

(Hanchett Hoops) South awaits winner of Bloomington North-Columbus East matchup

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
February 25, 2019
(2018) Ca$h Money's Charlie Abel draws a rare double flagrant foul from hall of fame referee Pat Cannon

Feb. 13 PHoops power rankings, RPI ratings for every team

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
February 13, 2019
(2018) Ca$h Money guard Gio Alicea prepares to bank a fullcourt shot

One week in, Panther Hoops pecking order begins to take form

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
February 4, 2019
Ball Brothers guard JJ Thomas shoots over Ca$h Money forward Alan Morris

Panther Hoops: Season Preview

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
January 18, 2019
South's Jordan Meeks goes for a layup against North's Chris Thomas (31)

Hanchett Hoops: it’s a new year

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
January 9, 2019
South's Noah Jager (15) and Anthony Leal (3) look on as Floyd Central's Jake Heidbreder (4) prepares to shoot a free throw

Hanchett Hoops: week five

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
December 27, 2018
Hanchett Hoops: week four recap

Hanchett Hoops: week four recap

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
December 20, 2018
South's balanced scoring attack knocks off No. 3 Floyd Central, 52-44, prepare for Bloomfield

South’s balanced scoring attack knocks off No. 3 Floyd Central, 52-44, prepare for Bloomfield

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
December 17, 2018
South's Bruce Furr (43) prepares for an inbound play at the end of the game.

Hanchett Hoops: week three recap

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
December 11, 2018
South's Bruce Furr (43) looks to grab a rebound during warmups.

Panther boys seek to fly past Cardinals

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
December 7, 2018
South's Bruce Furr (43) warms up his shot

Hanchett Hoops: week two recap

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
December 4, 2018
James Bomba (23) holds the ball for the final seconds of the game.

South boys look to shoot past Stars

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 29, 2018
South's Anthony Leal (3) is guarded by North's Issac Vencel (10).

Hanchett Hoops: week one recap

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 27, 2018
Panther boys look to trample Mustangs

Panther boys look to trample Mustangs

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 20, 2018
Junior, then sophomore Noah Jager shoots a three pointer during a game against New Albany on Nov. 25, 2017.

Hanchett Hoops: IHSAA boys season preview

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 15, 2018
Panther Hoops Tournament Preview

Panther Hoops Tournament Preview

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
March 1, 2018
Team Supreme player Jack Hanchett points to the fan section.

Panther Hoops season preview

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
January 30, 2018
Sophomores Anthony Leal (left) and Noah Jager (right) have both played a big role in the Panthers fantastic 10-2 record thus far in the season.

Sophomore duo gives South a spark, North game preview

Calvin Prenkert and Logan Hanchett
January 3, 2018
South guard Noah Jager (15) drives to the basket against Lowell during game one of the BHSS Classic. South went 3-0 and took home the inaugural classic title.

Boys basketball dominates at BHSS Classic

Logan Hanchett, Calvin Prenkert, and Tommy Mcevilly
December 25, 2017
CFB bowl predictions

CFB bowl predictions

Logan Hanchett, J.T. Kelly, and John Law
December 23, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 13

Fantasy Football: Week 13

Logan Hanchett and J.T. Kelly
November 30, 2017
South girls look to stifle Seymour

South girls look to stifle Seymour

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 28, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 12

Fantasy Football: Week 12

Logan Hanchett and J.T. Kelly
November 23, 2017
Practice before the sunrise

Practice before the sunrise

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 21, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 11

Fantasy Football: Week 11

Logan Hanchett and J.T. Kelly
November 15, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 10

Fantasy Football: Week 10

Logan Hanchett and J.T. Kelly
November 9, 2017
Day on, not day off for South's Young Democrats Club

Day on, not day off for South’s Young Democrats Club

Logan Hanchett, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
South looks for four peat in sectional championship

South looks for four peat in sectional championship

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
November 3, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 9

Fantasy Football: Week 9

Logan Hanchett, John Law, and J.T. Kelly
November 1, 2017

Class 1A, 5A, and 6A State Tournament Predictions

John Law and Logan Hanchett
October 25, 2017
Congressional candidate visits South

Congressional candidate visits South

Logan Hanchett, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Sophomores lead Panther O into playoffs

Sophomores lead Panther O into playoffs

Logan Hanchett and John Law
October 20, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 7

Fantasy Football: Week 7

Logan Hanchett and John Law
October 18, 2017
Senior Night

Senior Night

Logan Hanchett and John Law
October 13, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 6

Fantasy Football: Week 6

Logan Hanchett and John Law
October 11, 2017
Panther football hoping to play spoiler vs. Columbus North

Panther football hoping to play spoiler vs. Columbus North

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
October 5, 2017

Fantasy Football: Week 5

John Law and Logan Hanchett
October 5, 2017
Song of the week- October 1st (Guest Edition)

Song of the week- October 1st (Guest Edition)

Calvin Prenkert, Mallorey Daunhauer, Katie Apple, Logan Hanchett, and Taylor Harmon
October 3, 2017
South Speaks: NFL players take a knee

South Speaks: NFL players take a knee

Logan Hanchett, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 4

Fantasy Football: Week 4

Logan Hanchett and John Law
September 27, 2017
MCCSC discusses school board district changes

MCCSC discusses school board district changes

Logan Hanchett, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 3

Fantasy Football: Week 3

John Law and Logan Hanchett
September 21, 2017
Bye-bye Auxilio

Bye-bye Auxilio

Logan Hanchett, Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Boys Soccer takes on North

Boys Soccer takes on North

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
September 14, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 2

Fantasy Football: Week 2

Logan Hanchett and John Law
September 13, 2017
Fantasy Football: Week 1

Fantasy Football: Week 1

Logan Hanchett and John Law
September 6, 2017
College GameDay Comes to Bloomington

College GameDay Comes to Bloomington

Logan Hanchett and John Law
August 30, 2017
Auxilio's Ultimatum

Auxilio’s Ultimatum

Maddie Roberts and Logan Hanchett
August 24, 2017
Fantasy Football: The Draft

Fantasy Football: The Draft

Logan Hanchett and John Law
August 24, 2017

Girls’ Golf Update

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
August 21, 2017
Volleyball Season Preview

Volleyball Season Preview

Logan Hanchett, Sports Writer
August 15, 2017
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