Yesterday, our AFJROTC cadets spent the day immersed with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, exploring real-world pathways to college through military educational benefits and scholarship opportunities. Cadets also got hands-on experience with Army weapons systems, night vision optics, and the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). A huge thank you to our partners in the PAARNG for an unforgettable and impactful learning experience! #Prep
Members of the softball team took some time over the weekend and volunteered with Toys for Tots. #Prep #Service #Community
The RV Tour made its stop in Pittsburgh last Thursday. Prep and Villa alumni gathered in PNC Park’s Wigle Reserve Club for an evening of connection, memories, and Rambler/Victor pride. Attendees had the opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater, enjoy drinks, food, and conversation with fellow alumni, hear exciting updates about the school from President Kevin Smith, and celebrate what makes our community so strong and enduring. Be sure to be on the lookout for our next stop on the RV Tour! #Prep #RVTourPittsburgh
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, December 8:
• Boys freshman basketball lost to Erie High, 45-42. Ashton Stinely had 16 points, while Cartier Shaw dropped nine points. 🏀
• LATE WEEKEND SCORES: Wrestling finished 1-3 at the Trinity Duals. The won their opening match against Belle Vernon, 45-27. Mason Gregor (121), Sawyer King (139), Sam Harrington (172), Bode Terry (189), and Max Spaulding (285) all had pins for the Ramblers. Davion Edmond (133), Mario Panighetti (145), and Kamdyn Borrero (152) win by technical fall. They would fall to the hosts, 49-23. Edmond (127), Borrero (145), and Spaulding (285) had falls. Harrington (172) won by tech. fall. They lost to West Allegheny in the consolation semifinals. Borrero (152) and Terry (215) had pins. Panighetti (145) won by decision, while Harrington (172) scored a tech. fall. The Ramblers would drop their final match to Thomas Jefferson, 43-26. Panighetti (145), Harrington (172), and Spaulding (285) scored falls. Edmond (127) won by decision, while Borrero (152) won by tech. fall. 🤼
• Boys freshman basketball lost to Erie High, 45-42. Ashton Stinely had 16 points, while Cartier Shaw dropped nine points. 🏀
• LATE WEEKEND SCORES: Wrestling finished 1-3 at the Trinity Duals. The won their opening match against Belle Vernon, 45-27. Mason Gregor (121), Sawyer King (139), Sam Harrington (172), Bode Terry (189), and Max Spaulding (285) all had pins for the Ramblers. Davion Edmond (133), Mario Panighetti (145), and Kamdyn Borrero (152) win by technical fall. They would fall to the hosts, 49-23. Edmond (127), Borrero (145), and Spaulding (285) had falls. Harrington (172) won by tech. fall. They lost to West Allegheny in the consolation semifinals. Borrero (152) and Terry (215) had pins. Panighetti (145) won by decision, while Harrington (172) scored a tech. fall. The Ramblers would drop their final match to Thomas Jefferson, 43-26. Panighetti (145), Harrington (172), and Spaulding (285) scored falls. Edmond (127) won by decision, while Borrero (152) won by tech. fall. 🤼
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup :
• Boys varsity basketball went 2-0 over the weekend at the North Catholic Tip-Off Tournament. They defeated Scranton Prep, 92-86, in their opening matchup. Michael Thompson had 28 points to lead the way. Nando Mirarchi finished with 25 points. Ahmari Horton had 16, while Ashton Wilbur went for 12. They also picked up a win over St. Mary’s (MD), 96-71. Mirarchi had 26 points. Wilbur went for 20 points. Thompson had 19, while Horton had 18. 🏀
• Girls varsity kicked off their season with a 60-50 win over John F. Kennedy Catholic (OH). Natalie Spano and Leah Nies each had 14 points to lead the way. Mia Washburn had 13 points, while Grace Orlando added 12 points. 🏀
• Girls swimming opened their season by capturing the Prep Invitational title. They amassed seven more points than Magnificat (OH) to place first. Jaslene Cage was huge for the Ramblers. She won the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, and was part of the victorious 200 medley Relay. She was joined on the relay by Brianne Ryan, Kara Sanders, and Kendal Johnston. Johnston also won the 50 free. 🏊♀️
• Boys swimming also kicked off their season by hosting the Prep Invitational and emerged victorious, winning by 169 points over Canisius (NY). Jack Raimy won the 50 free and the 100 back. Jackman Callaway took the 100 butterfly. The Ramblers also won the 400 free relay behind Callaway, Andrew Dutchcot, Adam Clark, and Thomas Fortin. 🏊♂️
(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)
• Boys varsity basketball went 2-0 over the weekend at the North Catholic Tip-Off Tournament. They defeated Scranton Prep, 92-86, in their opening matchup. Michael Thompson had 28 points to lead the way. Nando Mirarchi finished with 25 points. Ahmari Horton had 16, while Ashton Wilbur went for 12. They also picked up a win over St. Mary’s (MD), 96-71. Mirarchi had 26 points. Wilbur went for 20 points. Thompson had 19, while Horton had 18. 🏀
• Girls varsity kicked off their season with a 60-50 win over John F. Kennedy Catholic (OH). Natalie Spano and Leah Nies each had 14 points to lead the way. Mia Washburn had 13 points, while Grace Orlando added 12 points. 🏀
• Girls swimming opened their season by capturing the Prep Invitational title. They amassed seven more points than Magnificat (OH) to place first. Jaslene Cage was huge for the Ramblers. She won the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, and was part of the victorious 200 medley Relay. She was joined on the relay by Brianne Ryan, Kara Sanders, and Kendal Johnston. Johnston also won the 50 free. 🏊♀️
• Boys swimming also kicked off their season by hosting the Prep Invitational and emerged victorious, winning by 169 points over Canisius (NY). Jack Raimy won the 50 free and the 100 back. Jackman Callaway took the 100 butterfly. The Ramblers also won the 400 free relay behind Callaway, Andrew Dutchcot, Adam Clark, and Thomas Fortin. 🏊♂️
(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)
Congratulations to Fina Bannister ’26. She has committed to run cross country and track & field next season at the University of Pittsburgh. Fina has been a scoring member of two state championship teams in cross country for the Ramblers as well as one runner-up team finish in Hershey. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete
Members of the football team spent some time earlier this week helping St. Paul Church prepare for their winter clothing drive. #Prep #Service
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, December 3:
• Boys basketball swept Mercyhurst Prep. JV beat the Lakers, 57-38. Ben Dougherty led the way with 11 points. Karson Biel finished with 10 points. Demario Smith, Jackson Lauria, and Eli Elwell each had eight points. Freshman also picked up a win, 50-35. Cartier Shaw led the Ramblers with 18 points. Lochlan Snider-Mills had nine points, while Wesley Kanne finished with eight points. 🏀
• Wrestling fell in their Region opener to General McLane, 37-21. 🤼
• Boys basketball swept Mercyhurst Prep. JV beat the Lakers, 57-38. Ben Dougherty led the way with 11 points. Karson Biel finished with 10 points. Demario Smith, Jackson Lauria, and Eli Elwell each had eight points. Freshman also picked up a win, 50-35. Cartier Shaw led the Ramblers with 18 points. Lochlan Snider-Mills had nine points, while Wesley Kanne finished with eight points. 🏀
• Wrestling fell in their Region opener to General McLane, 37-21. 🤼
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, December 2:
• Boys varsity basketball opened their season with a 98-77 victory over Harbor Creek. Michael Thompson had a huge night with 37 points. Nando Mirarchi had 26 points, while Ahmari Horton finished with 11. 🏀
(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)
• Boys varsity basketball opened their season with a 98-77 victory over Harbor Creek. Michael Thompson had a huge night with 37 points. Nando Mirarchi had 26 points, while Ahmari Horton finished with 11. 🏀
(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)
Student Council's "No Shave November" contest concluded yesterday! Students were able to purchase beard passes at the end of October, with the proceeds benefitting Shriners Children's Erie. Scot Galloway ’26 took home the “Best Overall Beard” award and won the “Beat Baltzer’s Beard” competition against Mr. Baltzer. Dominic Panighetti ’26 won “Best Mustache,” while Lincoln Laquidara ’27 won “Most Unique.” Tucker Palotas ’28 won “Longest Individual Hair.” A total of $300 was raised from the contest! #Prep #NoShaveNovember
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, December 1:
• Boys freshman basketball picked up a 57-29 win over Grove City. Cartier Shaw led the Ramblers with 16 points. Lochlan Snider-Mills finished with 14 points, while Ashton Stinely had 12 points. 🏀
• Varsity hockey fell to Shaler, 4-1. Chris Bruschi scored the lone goal. Dylan Graham and Rory Callaghan had assists. Matei Moga made 23 saves in net. 🏒
• Boys freshman basketball picked up a 57-29 win over Grove City. Cartier Shaw led the Ramblers with 16 points. Lochlan Snider-Mills finished with 14 points, while Ashton Stinely had 12 points. 🏀
• Varsity hockey fell to Shaler, 4-1. Chris Bruschi scored the lone goal. Dylan Graham and Rory Callaghan had assists. Matei Moga made 23 saves in net. 🏒
Last Wednesday, we hosted our annual Young Alumni Happy Hour in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center. It was so nice to kick off the holidays with our Prep and Villa graduates from 2015-2022!
We would like to send a special thank you to Calamari’s and Erie Beer Company for providing the food and beverages for the evening. We are blessed to be able to spend the holiday season with our alumni and friends and hope to see you soon! #Prep #Villa #Alumni 🟠🔵⚫⚪
We would like to send a special thank you to Calamari’s and Erie Beer Company for providing the food and beverages for the evening. We are blessed to be able to spend the holiday season with our alumni and friends and hope to see you soon! #Prep #Villa #Alumni 🟠🔵⚫⚪
Share your alumni news stories with the Prep and Villa family in our winter edition of Legacy! Are you in a new position at work? Receive a professional degree? Did you win an award at work or in the community? Are you living or traveling abroad? Did you get married or have a child? Have you taken your Legacy magazine with you on a holiday trip or any fun vacation?
Share these exciting stories and more with our alumni network by sending them to Stephanie Achille '00VMA, Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, at stephanie.achille@cathedralprep.com or Alumni@Prep-Villa.com. Photos that accompany your submissions are strongly encouraged! All submissions must be received by December 5 for this publication. Thank you! #ShareYourNews
Cathedral Prep Thanksgiving Break Athletics Roundup:
• Boys freshman basketball kicked off the winter sports season with a 62-44 win over North Catholic. Wesley Kanne paced the way with 17 points. Marquis Leggett added 13, while Ashton Stinely had 11. 🏀
• Boys freshman basketball kicked off the winter sports season with a 62-44 win over North Catholic. Wesley Kanne paced the way with 17 points. Marquis Leggett added 13, while Ashton Stinely had 11. 🏀
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! As we reflect on our blessings this year, we are very grateful for the support and generosity of our school community. You truly have an impact on the lives of our students, and we are forever thankful! 🦃#Prep #HappyThanksgiving
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! As we reflect on our blessings this year, we are very grateful for the support and generosity of our school community. You truly have an impact on the lives of our students, and we are forever thankful! 🦃#Prep #HappyThanksgiving
The Cathedral Prep Spirit Store Black Friday Sale starts this weekend! We’re rolling out deals on items from 25% to 50% off. Plus, the legendary “Wheel of Fun” is back! Spin the wheel when you visit us this weekend for extra surprises, bonus discounts, and more chances to score big on your favorite merch.
The store will be open Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Be sure to swing by, stock up, and kick off the holiday season in true Rambler style! You can also shop online at www.cathedralprep.com/spiritstore. Shop with us on Cyber Monday and receive 25% on ALL online orders with the code “CYBER.” Roll Ramblers! #Prep #GearUp
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students have been hard at work creating ornaments and decorating their tree down at the Bayfront Convention Center for this weekend’s Festival of Trees. This year’s tree features the theme “Christmas at the Cinema.” Students came up with theme and then created a variety of handmade and hand-painted ornaments in the form of candy boxes, popcorn buckets, movie tickets, and the like for our tree. Students met yesterday to decorate the tree for this weekend’s festivities. They are really hoping the bird that found its way into the convention center doesn’t have a Thanksgiving feast on their popcorn garland! Be sure to stop down at the Bayfront Convention Center this weekend for Festival of Trees! #Prep #FestivalofTrees 🍿🎥🎄
Calling all alumni who graduated from Prep and Villa between 2015-2022! Come kick off your Thanksgiving Day Weekend festivities with the annual Young Alumni Happy Hour! Join us TONIGHT in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center from 5:00–7:30 p.m. Visit https://www.cathedralprep.com/youngalumnihappyhour to register. Walk-ins are also welcome as well. Don’t miss the opportunity to see your old classmates and friends while in Erie for the holidays! #Prep #Villa #YoungAlumniHappyHour 🍻🍷
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 25:
• Varsity hockey lost to Hempfield, 10-2. Hyatt Hetz and Henry Fritts scored for the Ramblers. Chris Bruschi, Dylan Graham, and Michael Corritore had assists. Matei Moga made 21 saves in goal. 🏒
• Varsity hockey lost to Hempfield, 10-2. Hyatt Hetz and Henry Fritts scored for the Ramblers. Chris Bruschi, Dylan Graham, and Michael Corritore had assists. Matei Moga made 21 saves in goal. 🏒
Congratulations to Derick Friedman ’26. He has committed to Mercyhurst University to play next season on scholarship. He was recruited as both a pitcher and an infielder. Derick led the Ramblers in ERA last season at 1.09. He also paced the team in appearances, innings pitched, strikeouts and wins. At the plate, he hit .333 with a pair of homeruns and 24 runs batted in. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete ⚾
