Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Jaslene Cage ’27. She has committed to swim on scholarship next season at Division I Gardner-Webb University. Cage has won three state championship gold medals, two in the 200 free relay and one in the medley relay. She has also helped her team finish as state runner-up in 2024 and 2025. A nine-time state medalist, she is also a 10-time District 10 champion. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏊‍♀️

Our BizPath students reaffirmed their commitment to service at their most recent meeting, dedicating themselves to the ideals of Rotary Club and the Four-Way Test. #Prep #BizPath

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Boys water polo had a big weekend at the Beast of the East. They opened with a tough 13-11 loss to Gonzaga (DC). Lochlan Snider-Mills scored six times. Thomas Fortin had four goals. Michael Ferrare also scored. JD Cullen made six saves. The Ramblers wouldn’t lose again the rest of the weekend. They would win their next game over Hazelton, 16-6. Snider-Mills scored five goals. William Grimshawe had a hat trick. Bennett Palmer scored twice. Ferrare, Fortin, Cam Jones, Wyatt Levy, Kate Patsy, and Rachel Patton would all score. Heath Kreidinger made five saves. They would go on to beat Penn Charter, 11-9. Snider-Mills once again led with eight goals. Kreidinger scored twice. Fortin also scored. Cullen made 10 saves. They squeaked out an 8-7 win over Archbishop Spalding (MD). Snider-Mills had a hat trick. Ferrare and Kreidinger each scored twice. Fortin also scored. Cullen made eight saves. They would close the weekend out with an 11-5 win over Muhlenberg. Snider-Mills and Fortin each scored five times. Kreidinger also had a goal. Cullen made six saves. 🤽‍♂️
• Girls varsity soccer picked up an 8-1 victory over Harbor Creek. Gia Cacchione scored three goals. Anna Johnson scored twice. Alexa Senz had a goals and an assist. Kate Peterson and Lauren McCormick also scored. Peyton Rodgers had three assists. Molly Rees also had an assist. ⚽
• Football picked up a sweep over Oil City. Varsity shut out the Oilers, 14-0. Cam Miller had four carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. DaZarie Carson had 16 carries for 112 yards. Eli Elwell had an 83-yard punt return for a touchdown. The defense only yielded 173 total yards. JV also pitched a shutout, 44-0. 🏈
• Girls tennis battled to a 3-2 win over Nichols (NY). Paige Patsy and Lydia Beuchert won in singles. The tandem of Elaina Pfister/Caitlin Morphy secured the victory for the Ramblers in doubles. 🎾
• Girls and boys cross country competed in the PIAA Foundation meet at Big Spring High School. The girls finished third overall. Sophie Becker led the Ramblers with a 19th place finish, earning an individual medal. The boys finished 13th overall. Freshman Paxson Manelick finished 18th overall, also earning an individual medal. 👟
• Boys soccer split their doubleheader with North Catholic. Varsity defeated the Trojans, 4-1. James DiSanza scored twice for the Ramblers. Will Agresti had a goal and assist. Parker Foster also scored. Carter Budacki and Ethan Cain each had an assist. JV lost their bout, 1-0. ⚽

Victor E. Ram joined the celebration at UPMC Park this morning as the Erie Community Foundation revealed the final Erie Gives Day total: more than $12 million raised for our community!

We’re grateful to partner with the Erie Community Foundation for Erie Gives Day and especially thankful to everyone who supported Cathedral Prep on August 11. Your generosity makes a difference!

Congratulations to all 546 participating nonprofits and the more than 11,000 donors who came together to make this year’s Erie Gives Day possible. What an incredible celebration of generosity and community. Roll Ramblers! #Prep

Several members of our school community participated in the sixth annual Pennsylvania March for Life earlier this week at the Pennsylvania State Capital. They heard from state lawmakers, medical professionals, faith leaders, and pro-life advocates before marching through Harrisburg. #Prep

The Ramblers hit the road once again tonight looking to remain undefeated as we hit the halfway point in the season. They take on Oil City in another Region matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at The Oil Field.

This week, there are several ways to watch/listen to the game if you are unable to make it in person:

📺 Oil City NFHS Network (https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/oil-city-area-senior-high-school-oil-city-pa/gam9f243c2a78?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=video_share) [Subject to a fee.]

📻 Jet Radio 1400 AM (https://jetradio1400.iheart.com/)

We hope you can tune in and cheer on the Ramblers from wherever you call home! 🏈

Sophomores were on retreat at the Hagerty Family Events Center on Tuesday. They began the day by hearing from Interim President Mr. Ladouceur about courage. After experiencing the sacrament of confession, sophomores participated in various activities led by junior and senior leaders. The day finished with Mass with Fr. Ben. There, he encouraged them to be courageous enough to get involved in more activities and to engage in life at Prep! #Prep #Classof2029 #Family

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, September 24:

• Girls volleyball swept Northwestern. Varsity picked up a straight set victory over the Wildcats, 3-0. Kamryn Resurreccion had five aces, 30 assists, two kills, and 11 digs. Colette Speros had an ace, four digs, and 14 kills. Kharhys Nickson had an ace, eight kills, two blocks, and two digs. Ellen Hutchinson had two aces, five kills, and four digs. Nora Marsh had four aces, six kills, and four digs. Ella Snippert had three kills, while Paige Patsy finished with three assists, seven digs, and one kill. JV won their match in three sets, 2-1. Ambra Swyers had seven aces and 13 assists. Kendall Krahe had three aces, six assists, five kills, and six digs. Elizabeth Hutchinson had an ace, six kills, and 11 digs. Anna Blanchard had six kills, while Taylor Benacci had two aces and five kills. Natalie Thomas had two kills and an assist. Mia Johnson finished with an assist and two digs, while Violetta Paris had seven aces. 🏐
• Boys soccer swept North East. Varsity defeated the Grape Pickers, 1-0. James DiSanza scored the game-winner off an assist from Ethan Cain. Breese Stoeger secured the shutout in goal. JV also earned a shutout victory, 2-0. Bentley Vereb and Xavier Martinez scored for the Ramblers. ⚽

Today, eight AFJROTC cadets took to the skies with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), flying aboard a Cessna 182 as part of CAP’s orientation flight program!

These flights give our cadets the opportunity to experience aviation firsthand, learn about aircraft operations, and see aerospace concepts come to life outside the classroom.

A huge thank you to the Civil Air Patrol pilots and volunteers who continue to provide these incredible opportunities for our cadets! #CivilAirPatrol 🛩️

Congratulations to Makayla Stutts ’27. She has verbally committed to run cross country and track next year at @slipperyrockuniversity @rocktfxc. Over the course of her first three seasons, Makayla has helped the Ramblers win two state championships and one runner-up in cross country. #Prep #RollRamblers #Student Athlete 👟

Our MedPath and Ms. Kabasinski's Anatomy & Physiology students had an incredible opportunity to visit Gannon University’s Gross Anatomy Lab, where they were able to observe and learn from three human cadavers. Students were able to hold hearts, livers, spleens, and so much more.

We are especially grateful to the individuals who generously donated their bodies to science and education. Their extraordinary gift provides future healthcare professionals with invaluable opportunities to learn, discover, and grow.

A huge thank you to Dr. Prasad Dalvi and his teaching assistants for welcoming our students, sharing their expertise, and creating such a memorable learning experience! #Prep #MedPath ⚕️

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, September 23:

• Girls tennis beat Warren, 4-1. Ella Fetzner and Elizabeth Hutchinson won their singles bouts. The tandems of Vivian Shames/Sophia Montagna and Lydia Honard/Addison Blakely swept doubles. 🎾
• Girls varsity soccer picked up a 1-0 win over Ft. LeBoeuf. Lauren McCormick scored the deciding goal off an assist from Jordyn DiRaimo. Jordan Senz secured the shutout in goal. ⚽

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise/Kim Gates)

⚽Calling all Prep & Villa alumni!⚽

Come out for our Alumni Game Day TONIGHT, September 23! Girls soccer takes on Ft. LeBoeuf at Dollinger Field. Stop by the alumni table in the main concourse to find Director of Alumni Relations Patrice Swick and grab a Rambler popcorn bucket, learn about upcoming events, and reconnect with fellow alumni.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ Varsity game starts at 6:00 p.m. with JV to follow
📍Dollinger Field - Hagerty Family Event Center

Come cheer on our student athletes, reconnect with old friends, and show your school spirit! We’d love to see you there! #Alumni ⚽🟠🔵

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, September 22:

• Boys golf clinched the Region title with a 16-shot victory. Joe Prichard was the medalist, firing a one-under par 71. Sonny Washburn was second with a 73. Nik Blanchard shot a 75. Andrew Sitter shot an 81, while Jack Marz had an 82. ⛳
• Boys varsity soccer rolled to a 9-0 victory over Corry. Will Agresti scored five goals. Carter Budacki had a goal and five assists. Wesley Griffith, Luke Nolan, and Sam Leone also scored. Parker Foster and James DiSanza each had an assist. Breese Stoeger and John McCormick shared the shutout in goal. ⚽

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, September 21:

• Girls varsity soccer picked up a big win over General McLane, 2-1. Anna Johnson and CC Cacchione scored for the Ramblers. Lauren McCormick had an assist. ⚽
• Girls tennis swept Erie High, 5-0. Lydia Beuchert, Elizabeth Hutchinson, and Rory Brugger won in straight sets in singles. The tandems of Ellen Hutchinson/Elena Pfister and Addison Blakely/Lydia Honard did the same in doubles. 🎾
• Girls golf finished third in their Region match at Lake View Country Club. Lillian Kilmer and Abby Miller each shot 91 to tie for third overall. Isabelle Shames shot a 108, while Claire Patsy finished carded a 116. ⛳
• JV football captured their first win of the season. They defeated Franklin, 35-0. 🏈

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise/Kim Gates)

We would like to send a special thank you to Interstate Nissan for their generous support of Cathedral Prep as a Diamond member of our Business Alliance Program at the Hagerty Family Events Center!

We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to our students and the mission of Cathedral Prep. Thank you for being a valued member of the Prep community! #Prep #BAP 🚗

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Varsity football rolled to a huge Region victory over Franklin, 79-6. Broegan McCarthy went 11-17 through the air for 191 yards and five touchdowns. Dennis Braendel also threw for a score and ran for one. Marco Pfister ran one in, while DaZarie Carson, Cam Sansom, Robert Brown, Eli Elwell, Tucker Palotas, and Sam Dougherty all had touchdown receptions. 🏈
• Girls tennis picked up a 4-1 win over Mt. Lebanon. Paige Patsy, Ella Fetzner, and Lydia Beuchert swept singles. The duo of Rory Brugger/Eliza Kallner won in doubles. 🎾
• Boys golf notched another Region match victory with a team score of 297 at Lake View Country Club. They won by 21 strokes over second place Fairview. Joseph Prichard fired an even par 72 to finish second overall and lead the Ramblers. Nik Blanchard's one-over par 73 earned third in individual play. Santino Washburn posted a 75. Andrew Sitter shot a 77, while Jack Marz shot an 82. ⛳
• Girls varsity soccer tied St. Mary’s (NY), 1-1. Anna Johnson scored the lone goal off an assist from CC Cacchione. ⚽
• Girls JV volleyball hosted their annual tournament. It was an all-Prep championship, as Prep 1 defeated Prep 2 in straight sets, 2-0. 🏐
• Boys water polo hosted the Calvin Behm Memorial Tournament this weekend. The Ramblers fell in their opener to Wilson, 11-4. Lochlan Snider-Mills had all four goals. Josh Bartlett made seven saves. They would lose to La Salle, 21-7. Snider-Mills scored five goals. Heath Kreidinger and Thomas Fortin also scored. Bartlett made six saves. They closed the weekend with a 16-7 defeat to North Penn. Snider-Mills once again led the way with four goals. Fortin scored twice. Kreidinger also had a goal, while Bartlett made five saves. 🤽‍♂️

(Water Polo photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise/Kim Gates)

Our CivicsPath students took their learning beyond the classroom with a full day exploring local, county, state, and federal government. Students visited Gannon University, Erie City Hall, the Federal Courthouse, and the Erie County Courthouse, hearing directly from elected officials, judges, law enforcement, military representatives, and community leaders.

It was especially meaningful to learn from two Cathedral Prep alumni serving in our judicial system: Hon. John Melaragno ’90, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge, and Hon. John Trucilla ’78, Judge for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas.

From a U.S. Constitution activity to conversations about leadership, law, government, and public service, our students had an incredible opportunity to see civics in action right here in our community.

Thank you to Gannon University and all of the professionals who shared their time and expertise with our students! #Prep #CivicsPath ⚖️

The Ramblers hit the road again tonight for another Region matchup. They head to Franklin to take on the Knights. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m at Franklin Stadium. If you attend the game, tickets can be purchased at the gate.

📻 The game will be broadcast on Jet Radio 1400 AM, on the iHeart Radio app, or online at https://jetradio1400.iheart.com/.

We hope you can tune in and cheer on the Ramblers from wherever you call home! 🏈

(Photo courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise/Kim Gates)