Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Girls flag football earned their first win of the season over Mercyhurst Prep, 19-12. Brooklyn DiRaimo had two interceptions for touchdowns, while Jessica Beveridge hit Kayley McCall through the air for a score. 🏈
• Baseball swept Girard. Varsity rolled to a 14-1 win over the Yellow Jackets. Sam Ciukaj had a pair of hits and also went four innings on the hill to earn the win. Matt Boam, Frank Thomas, and Maddox Vaughn all had two RBIs. JV earned a shutout in their matchup, 15-0. Broegan McCarthy struck out eight on the mound and had two hits and three RBIs at the plate. Joey Makela and Vaughn each drove in a pair.⚾
• Girls and boys track & field competed at the TSTCA Championships at West Mifflin. Will English finished in the boys' 800m with a time of 1:56.74, ranking him third-best in school history. The girls 4x800m relay of Makayla Stutts, Anne-Catherine Brown, Reagan Johnston, and Fina Bannister finished second. Kendal Johnston took second in the high jump. The boys 4x100m relay of Gavin Easter, Shawnquel Pennamon, Thomas Goodwin, and Brycen Brooks finished seventh. Bannister took seventh in the 800m. The girls 4x400m relay of Stutts, R. Johnston, Sophie Becker, and Bannister took seventh. 👟
• Boys tennis competed in the Altoona Invitational. They dropped their first match to the hosts, 3-2. They also lost their second match by a 3-2 count to Mount Lebanon.🎾
• Boys lacrosse was swept by Chardon (OH). Varsity dropped their matchup against the Hilltoppers, 9-4. Brady Powers scored two goals and had an assist. Rory Callaghan scored the other two goals, while Evan Kaizer and Dylan Graham each had an assist. TJ Hiner made five saves. JV fell in their game, 10-5. Kaizer scored three goals. Parker Foster and Sam Leone each scored and had an assist. Cam Friedrichsmeyer had two assists. Max Harrison made five saves. 🥍

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise)

Our girls flag football team is set to debut the sport in District 10 TOMORROW with a doubleheader at the Hagerty Family Events Center. Erie High kicks it off against McDowell at 12:30 p.m., while the Ramblers host Mercyhurst Prep at 2:30 p.m. We hope to see you cheering on the Ramblers this season as they make history! #RollRamblers 🏈

Congratulations to Mathias Armstrong ’26. He has committed to play lacrosse next season at Allegheny College. Mathias is expected to play defense for the Gators. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🥍

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 8:

• Varsity baseball won their Region opener at Meadville, 4-0. Matt Boam went the distance on the mound, yielding just three hits in seven innings. Owen Fetzner had two hits and two RBIs, while Landon Martin had a pinch-hit RBI. ⚾

Last week, our STEMPath program hosted Mr. Steve Seip, director of product management at Wabtec, for a “Lunch and Learn.” Mr. Seip’s presentation focused on his journey as an engineer and his work at Wabtec, formerly GE Transportation Systems. Students were particularly interested to hear about the different engineering and science related fields represented by employees at Wabtec. Afterwards, several students inquired about future internship opportunities at Wabtec. STEMPath students are hoping for an opportunity to visit Wabtec’s engineering and production facilities. Thank you, Mr. Seip, for the informative presentation! #Prep #STEMPath

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and blessed Easter! He is Risen! Alleluia!! #HappyEaster ✝

National Art Honor Society (NAHS) got into the holiday spirit and joined together for their first ever Easter egg painting event. They chatted about Ukrainian Pysanky eggs, their origin/traditions, and experimented with different masking materials for creating designs. #Prep #NAHS 🐣

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." – 1 Peter 2:24

May this Good Friday be a time of repentance and renewal in our prayers for one another by the Lord Jesus’ sacrifice for us. Please feel free to visit https://www.eriercd.org/easter.html for a list of worship times throughout the area today and this weekend. #Prep #GoodFriday ✝

March was an incredible month of growth, connection, and community impact for our Dance Department!

💙 They proudly celebrated Dance A Difference Week, where our dancers turned their passion into purpose. Through their efforts, they were able to support the Dafmark Creative Arts Program. This program helps provide access to the arts for young creatives in our community.

🩰 They also welcomed amazing guest speakers who expanded our dancers’ knowledge beyond the studio:

• Christina Brown, physical therapist, shared valuable insight on injury prevention, physical therapy, and cross-training for dancers.
• Anne Maleno, owner of Tricryo, introduced recovery techniques that support dancer and athlete wellness.

🌟 These experiences are what make our program so special. We are committed to not only developing strong dancers, but also well-rounded, informed individuals by connecting with professionals and engaging with our community.

Thank you for supporting our dancers’ journey and celebrating the power of dance! #Prep #CommunityThroughDance #DanceEducation

Happy Holy Thursday! Today, during our activity period, students performed Living Stations of the Cross. Led in prayer by Kate Patsy ’27, Charlotte Przybylinski ’26, and Bella Speros ’26, students re-enacted Jesus’ journey to Calvary, while narrators shared the stories of each station and those who joined him. Abby Ladaika ’27 closed with a beautiful dance, symbolizing Jesus’ resurrection, to close the program. This newfound tradition prepares our school community for Easter and Jesus' resurrection! #Prep #Faith #Community ✝

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 1:

• Girls flag football kicked off their season against Seneca Valley. The Ramblers fell to the Raiders, 7-0, after the Raiders scored in the final two minutes. Jasmine Woodard and Jordyn DiRaimo had one interception each. 🏈
• LATE TUESDAY SCORE: Boys tennis dropped their match against Hilton Head Prep (SC), 5-0. 🎾

Sr. Linda Fusco, SSJ and Mrs. Almitra Clemente Clerkin ’81VMA, executive director of the SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation, joined a group of girls today to talk about vocations. Sr. Linda talked with the ladies about her own vocation story and the peace associated with answering yes to God’s call. She reminded the girls about the joy of doing God’s will. We are grateful for the work, dedication, and witness of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and are grateful for Sr. Linda’s presence with us today! #Prep #Faith ✝️

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, March 30:

• Boys tennis began their campaign with a 5-0 victory at Hilton Head High School (SC). Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, Arjun Noticewala, and Chris Scott won in straight sets in singles. The tandem of Clark Brown/Sam English were straight set winners in doubles. 🎾
• Softball fell to West Middlesex, 15-2. Addison Baldi had two hits and an RBI. Emma Raucci also drove in a run. 🥎

Today, members of our school community were able to join others throughout the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass. The bishop blesses the three holy oils used in the sacraments for the next year, which begins with the Easter Vigil. It is also a Mass where the bishop and priests from throughout the diocese are renewed in their commitment to priestly service. This Mass is celebrated during Holy Week before Holy Thursday to offer an opportunity to remember that we are always part of a bigger community. #Prep #Faith ✝️

Three Ramblers competed in the PIHL AA All-Star Game at Robert Morris University last night. Chris Bruschi ’26 represented the Gold team, while Vinny Scalise and Garrett Schwartz represented the Blue team. Blue ended up winning the game, 4-2. Schwartz scored and Scalise had an assist. #RollRamblers 🏒

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Varsity baseball continued play in Arizona at the Wolves Classic. The Ramblers bested Alhambra (AZ), 17-4, in their pool play opener. Derick Friedman went 4-5 with six RBIs and a pair of homeruns. Matt Oblich also homered and was 3-4 with four runs driven in. Frank Thomas had a pair of hits and three RBIs, while Joey Makela pitched three shutout innings in relief. They then advanced to the championship bracket, rallying for a 5-2 victory at Youngker (AZ). Sam Ciukaj was huge out of the bullpen, going four innings of shutout ball. Friedman drove in a run and walked three times. The Ramblers dropped their semifinal matchup against host Estrella Foothills (AZ), 6-5. Matt Oblich and Derick Friedman each had a hit and an RBI. ⚾
• Boys varsity lacrosse fell to Williamsville East (NY), 12-2. Rory Callaghan scored both Prep goals. Evan Kaizer had an assist. TJ Hiner made 13 saves in goal. 🥍

Congratulations to Cecilia Cacchione ’27. She has verbally committed to play soccer at the next level for Division I Canisius University on scholarship. A top offensive player for the Ramblers, Cacchione has helped guide her team to a pair of Region and District 10 titles, as well as a state runner-up finish in 2024. She projects as a center-attacking midfielder for the Griffins. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete ⚽

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, March 26:

• Varsity baseball lost their opener of the Wolves Classic in Arizona against Scottsdale Christian (AZ), 11-5. Matthew Oblich and Owen Fetzner each had a pair of hits, with Oblich hitting a homerun on the Ramblers first at-bat of the season. Davin Friedman, Sam Ciukaj, Broegan McCarthy, and Landon Martin also drove in runs. ⚾