Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, September 29:

• Make it a three-peat! Congratulations to boys golf! They captured the District 10 AA title with an 11-stroke victory over Hickory at The Country Club of Meadville. Sonny Washburn and Joseph Prichard each carded a three-over par 75 to tie for fourth overall. Nik Blanchard shot a 76 to tie for seventh. Jack Marz and Andrew Sitter each shot an 84 to round out the top five. The Ramblers will play in the PIAA team championships on October 21 at Penn State. Congratulations to Coach Keim ’80 and the team! ⛳🏆
• Girls volleyball swept Eisenhower. Varsity swept the Knights on Villa Throwback Night, 3-0. Kamryn Resurreccion had 23 assists, a kill, and 10 digs. Kharhys Nickson had 11 kills, two aces, two blocks, and three digs. Colette Speros had 12 kills, 12 digs, and a block. Ellen Hutchinson had four kills, two blocks, and five digs. Paige Patsy had an assist, three aces, and 10 digs, while Catie Costello finished with an assist and six digs. JV also picked up a sweep, 2-0. Ambra Swyers had 10 assists, whie Kendall Krahe had four kills and nine assists. Elizabeth Hutchinson had four kills, four aces, and three digs. Anna Blanchard and Selah Doxey each had four kills. Taylor Benacci had four kills and two aces. Mia Johnson had nine digs and two aces, while Isla Szymusiak also had two aces. 🏐
• Girls & boys cross country swept Erie High. The girls won their race over the Royals, 15-50. Nine ramblers placed in the top ten, led by Makayla Stutts, who won the race. Cecilia Welch, Audrey Schiedel, Reagan Johnston, and Theresa Patton rounded out the top five. Olivia Davis placed sixth, while Sophia Swanseger followed in seventh. Lilly Pinzok took ninth, while Brianna Nguyen finished 10th. The boys won, 25-36. Paxson Manelick led the Ramblers with a third-place finish, followed by Will English and Michael Brown in fourth and fifth, respectively. Mason Reitz, Quinn Orlndo, Santino Vendetti, and Joeseph Dieteman rounded out the top nine. 👟
• Girls varsity soccer bested Corry, 12-0. Anna Johnson scored two goals and had four assists. Lauren McCormick scored two goals and had three assists. Peyton Rodgers also scored a pair. Gia Cacchione scored and had an assist. CC Cacchione, Kate Peterson, Alexa Senz, Jordyn DiRaimo, Nara Matson also found the back of the net. Annalise Calvert had two assists. Molly Rees and Amelia Brown each had an assist, while Giada Kosack secured the shutout in goal. ⚽

We could not be happier with the turnout or more proud of our students, faculty, and staff who rolled up their sleeves to make a difference during yesterday’s Community Blood Bank Blood Drive. Every donation matters and today was a powerful reminder of what our Prep community can accomplish when we come together for others.

Together, we came just shy of helping save 100 lives!

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, encouraged a friend, or helped make the day such a success! #Prep #GiveBlood #SaveLives 🩸

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Cleveland for the RV Tour: Ramblers & Victors on the Road!

It was wonderful to bring the spirit of Cathedral Preparatory School and Villa Maria Academy to Cleveland and spend time reconnecting with alumni, families, and friends.

Thank you for sharing your stories, memories, and continued support of Prep and Villa. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and making new connections along the way!

A special thank you to Reeves Plumbing & Heating for helping make the evening possible and to everyone who helped make the event such a great success.

📍 Next stop: Atlanta on November 4!

Want to bring the RV Tour to your city? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in hosting an RV Tour in your area, reach out to Director of Alumni Relations Patrice Swick at patrice.swick@cathedralprep.com. #RVTour #Alumni 🚙

🏐Calling all Prep & Villa alumni! 🏐

Come out for our Alumni Game Day TONIGHT, September 29! Girls volleyball takes on Eisenhower in the Joann Mullen Gymnasium. It’s Villa Throwback Night! 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.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ JV match starts at 6:00 p.m. with Varsity to follow
📍Joann Mullen Gymnasium - 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 🏐🟠🔵

Our MedPath students had an incredible opportunity to attend the ninth annual UPMC Nursing Symposium, where they spent the day learning from healthcare professionals about the future of medicine and nursing. Sessions explored everything from AI and technology in healthcare and modern patient care to women’s health, leadership, and compassion in medicine.

One session that especially resonated with our students was “The Pause: An Act of Compassion,” which focused on palliative care and the importance of honoring the human side of medicine. It sparked meaningful conversations and gave our students a powerful reminder that healthcare is about much more than treating a diagnosis, it is about caring for the whole person.

A huge thank you to the Hamot Health Foundation for sponsoring our students and making it possible for MedPath to take advantage of experiences like this. We are incredibly grateful for their continued investment in the next generation of healthcare professionals! #MedPath ⚕️

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, September 28:

• Girls tennis swept Mercyhurst Prep, 5-0. Paige Patsy, Lydia Beuchert, and Ellen Hutchinson won in straight sets in singles. The tandems of Rory Brugger/Eliza Kallner and Addison Blakely/Lydia Honard did the same in doubles. 🎾
• Lillian Kilmer fired an 89 to finish tied for 10th and make the cut at the District 10 AA Individual Tournament at The Country Club of Meadville. Isabelle Shames finished with a 93 and Abby Miller shot a 111, both missing the cut. ⛳

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. ⚽