• May 26Good luck to all spring sports teams as they enter regional play.
  • May 19SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29; there will be an adjusted schedule.
  • May 11Junior/Senior prom will be held at the Founder's Inn at Town Center on Saturday, June 6.
  • April 13Graduation will be held on Sat. June 13, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
  • March 17The annual Career Fair will be held at school on Wednesday, April 1.
  • March 17Best of luck to all spring sports teams and athletes as they continue their season.
  • March 15Leadership Workshop will be held the weekend of March 27-29 at Camp Silver Beach on the Eastern Shore.
  • January 30The CHKD annual Love/Run Walk for a Cure event will take place on Sat., February 14, and is open to the public.
  • June 22CHS students, faculty, and staff, have a safe and restful summer.
  • June 2Seniors: MANDATORY graduation practice will be Monday, June 9, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m.
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Boys Varsity Basketball take down Bayside Marlins, first season win

Alex John and Wyatt German • December 9, 2025

After a tough loss in the first game against Landstown, the Falcons picked up their first win of the season, defeating Bayside Marlins 68-53.

Falcon captains senior Owen Jones and junior Nate Lessley stepped up offensively, combining for 18 points and having strong second-half performances to pull away in the fourth quarter. Dual-sport sensation sophomore Marc Watkins scored 16 points and was the key piece in the Falcons’ success in the paint.

Senior Jacob Palmerton, who used his strong leadership skills as a varsity football captain, has become a vocal presence on the court, keeping the team focused.

“I am very optimistic about this season. We have a great senior crew, a bunch of leaders, and as a core, we play for the team, not for ourselves,” Palmerton said.

Come out and support the Falcons as they take on rival First Colonial in an away game on Tuesday, December 9, at 7 pm.

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About the Contributors
Alex John
Alex John, Sports Editor
I am Alex John. I am a senior in the Journalism II program. I play baseball, and I enjoy hanging out with friends and family. After high school, I plan to attend either James Madison University or Alabama University. I intend to study Kinesiology and become a Physical Therapist after finishing school.
Wyatt German
Wyatt German, Student Life and Reviews Editor
My name is Wyatt German. I am a sophomore Journalism II student. I play on the varsity golf team and the Junior Varsity basketball team. In my free time, I play golf and hang out with my friends at the beach. I plan to create a how-to-cook segment in the Falcon Press newspaper. 
Yahir Nieves
Yahir Nieves, Photography Editor
I’m Yahir Nieves, and I’m a senior in Journalism II. I love to take pictures and I plan to be a professional photographer in the future. After graduation, my goal is to attend Old Dominion University. I like to sleep and eat food in my free time.