Lakota East Athletics

2025-2026 Chess

2025-2026 Chess Seniors

Lakota East Chess

Varsity Coach: Pat Kreider

Assistant Coach: Brad Warren

Assistant Coach: Tom Houser

Season Outlook

The Lakota East Chess team looks to continue their winning ways this year as they return four of the five top boards from 2024. Isaac Baumgarte will lead the way representing the Hawks at Board 1 while AJ Cochrun, Shrey Rana, Logan Kilgore, Tyler Hubbard and Murat Bayraktar will complete the scoring roster.

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News & Announcements

CHESS CONCLUDES SEASON, 3RD IN GMC!

Posted on: December 8, 2025

The East Chess team traveled to Sycamore on December 3rd to play in the GMC Second Round. The Hawks finished the day winning 3 of 5 matches, which secured third place in the league. All seven players, Isaac Baumgarte, AJ

CHESS TIES WITH WEST

Posted on: December 3, 2025

The East Chess team took on West on Thursday, 11/20, and came away with a 2.5-2.5 tie. East's record goes to 6-2-1.

Chess Team Checkmates Oak Hills

Posted on: November 20, 2025

The Chess team traveled to Oak Hills to face the Highlanders yesterday in a battle for third place in the GMC. The Hawks won in dominating fashion, grabbing a 4-1 victory and sweeping the JV boards as well. Logan Kilgore, Shrey Rana, Tyler Hubbard and Murat Bayraktar all secured points for the Hawks.