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The Utah Utes Land Senior Lacrosse Defenseman John Klinge
By Joe Mertens '15 12/05/2023, 2:45pm EST
The four-year varsity letter award winner will continue his academic and lacrosse career at the University of Utah.
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The Ice Cats Take Second at the Shady Side Showcase
By Sean Gerba '25 12/04/2023, 1:15pm EST
In their first road trip of the season, the Wildcats go 3-1 and take second at the Shady Side Showcase.
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The Cats Open the 2023-24 Campaign With a Victory
By Joe Mertens '15 12/04/2023, 11:15am EST
Led by Quinn Woidke's game-high 19 points, the Wildcats open the season with a 79-52 win over Medina.
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Sam Springer Commits to the Air Force Academy
By Joe Mertens '15 12/01/2023, 11:30am EST
The senior big man will continue his academic and basketball career at the Air Force Academy next fall and play in the Mountain West Conference.
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The Soccer Cats Outlast Moeller for Fifth Straight Title
By Jack Brennan '24 11/16/2023, 11:45am EST
The 2023 Soccer State Championship came down to penalty kicks to decide a victor. The Wildcats would outlast Moeller, winning 5-4 and claiming State Championship number 13.
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The Soccer Cats Are Back in the State Championship
By Jack Brennan '24 11/11/2023, 1:00am EST
For the fifth consecutive season, the Wildcats will compete for a State Title, seeking the program's 13th Championship.
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A Wildcats Rally Falls Short Against McKinley
By Eli Maistros '24 11/07/2023, 11:30am EST
The Wildcats score 21 unanswered, but the Bulldogs score a touchdown with seconds left to end the football season.
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A Renewed Rivalry Between Saint Ignatius and Canton McKinley
By Joe Mertens '15 11/03/2023, 2:00pm EDT
The Wildcats and Bulldogs meet in the Regional Quarterfinal Friday night, renewing a classic 1990s rivalry.
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The Future of Wildcat Golf Remains Bright
By Joe Mertens '15 11/03/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Under first-year Head Golf Coach Kevin Neitzel ’90, the Wildcats competed in another State Tournament this season.
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Soccer Cats Claim 10th Straight District Title
By Jack Brennan '24 11/01/2023, 2:00pm EDT
With a 5-0 victory over North Royalton on Saturday, the Wildcats advance to the Regional Semifinal.
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The Wildcats Win a Defensive Slugfest in Mentor
By Eli Maistros '24 10/30/2023, 11:15am EDT
The Cats' defense held a Mentor offense that averaged 34 points per game to seven in a First Round win.
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A Week Two Rematch Looms for the Opening Round of the Postseason
By Joe Mertens '15 10/27/2023, 11:45am EDT
The Wildcats open the 2023 OHSAA Tournament against a familiar foe in the Mentor Cardinals.
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The Cats Win on Senior Night Against Football North
By Eli Maistros '24 10/23/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Grant Washington and Max Ritt ran over the century mark in the 24-21 victory.
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Soccer Cats Gear Up for the Postseason
By Jack Brennan '24 10/18/2023, 9:30am EDT
The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 10-1 win over Mentor and a 2-2 draw to Dublin Jerome.
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The Bombers Capture an Overtime Victory From the Wildcats
By Eli Maistros '24 10/16/2023, 10:45am EDT
St. Xavier comes away with the inaugural Paul Lammermeier Memorial Trophy with a 21-14 overtime win over the Wildcats.
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Crusaders Run Game Too Much for the Wildcats
By Eli Maistros '24 10/10/2023, 4:00pm EDT
Moeller rushes for 260 yards on the ground as they defeat the Wildcats 47-7 on Saturday.
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Soccer Cats Compete in the Great River Classic
By Jack Brennan '24 10/04/2023, 9:30am EDT
Over the weekend, the Wildcats competed in Iowa in the Great River Classic against some of the best teams in the country.
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St. Edward Cruises to 42-7 Victory Over the Wildcats
By Eli Maistros '24 10/02/2023, 1:30pm EDT
After cutting the Eagles’ lead to 14-7 in the second quarter, St. Edward scores 28 unanswered for the seventh straight win in the rivalry.
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Coach Mike McLaughlin ’85 Wins His 500th Match
By Joe Mertens '15 09/28/2023, 12:00pm EDT
In his 29th season as Head Soccer Coach, McLaughlin becomes the second Saint Ignatius coach to reach 500 career wins.
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The Wildcats Fall to the Number One Ranked Team in Division III
By Eli Maistros '24 09/25/2023, 2:45pm EDT
Toledo Central Catholic extended their win streak to 21 on Friday night with a 28-0 victory over the Wildcats.
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Knights Runs Away With a 35-0 Victory Over the Cats
By Eli Maistros '24 09/18/2023, 10:15am EDT
The number one-ranked team in Division II defeated the Wildcats at Euclid Community Stadium on Friday night.
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Varsity Blue Golf Places Ninth at Kiely Cup; JV Continues Their Winning Ways
By Saint Ignatius Athletics 09/15/2023, 10:30am EDT
The Varsity Blue squad competed this week at the annual Kiely Cup at Canterbury and would place ninth.
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Fitch Outlasts the Wildcats in a Overtime Heartbreak
By Eli Maistros '24 09/11/2023, 10:30am EDT
The Falcons force overtime with a last second touchdown in regulation; win in double overtime with a field goal.
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The Vikings Tame the Wildcats
By Eli Maistros '24 09/05/2023, 12:45pm EDT
Pittsburgh Central Catholic cruises to a 47-6 victory over the Wildcats at Wasmer Field.
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Soccer Cats Capture Sixth Straight Jesuit Cup Crown
By Jack Brennan '24 08/30/2023, 1:00pm EDT
The Wildcats bounce back with victories against St. John's Jesuit and St. Xavier in the Jesuit Cup.
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The Wildcat Defense Prevails in Crunch Time
By Eli Maistros '24 08/28/2023, 10:15am EDT
With seconds remaining in the game, the Wildcat defense holds strong for Head Football Coach Ryan Franzinger's '02 first win.
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Ricky Rose ’19 and Juan Pen ’18 Selected Into the MLR
By Joe Mertens '15 08/25/2023, 1:30pm EDT
A pair of alumni become the first in school history to be drafted into Major League Rugby.
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Soccer Cats Split a Pair to Open Season
By Jack Brennan '24 08/25/2023, 11:45am EDT
The Cats open the season with a 4-0 win over Avon Lake but fall to Twinsburg 2-0 as they head to the Jesuit Cup.
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Springfield’s Experience Too Much for the Wildcats
By Eli Maistros '24 08/20/2023, 5:15pm EDT
The Wildcats open the season 0-1 after a 27-11 loss to the Division I Runner-ups; eight sophomores start Friday night.
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Golf Cats in Full Swing
By Athletic Department 08/18/2023, 1:30pm EDT
The JV Cats begin the season hot, Varsity Gold and Blue steady early in the season.
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A Dawn of a New Era for Wildcat Football
By Joe Mertens '15 08/17/2023, 1:15pm EDT
Wildcat football returns Friday night from Springfield Wildcat Stadium as it will be the debut of head coach Ryan Franzinger '02.
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Varsity Gold Golf Opens Season
By Athletic Department 08/08/2023, 9:45am EDT
Tom Beach's Varsity Gold squad finishes fifth out of 20 teams at the Jackson Polar Bear Invitational.
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Robby Parris ’06 Joins the Athletic Hall of Fame
By Gay Eyerman 07/31/2023, 1:30pm EDT
Parris still owns program records for receiving yards in football and assists in basketball in a single game.
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Justin Morrow ’06 Joins the Athletic Hall of Fame at Saint Ignatius
By Athletic Department 07/24/2023, 4:00pm EDT
Justin spent 12 years playing professional soccer and currently serves as the Head of Sports Partnerships and Programs at the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center.
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Pat Sovacool '05 to Be Inducted Into the Athletic Hall of Fame
By Gay Eyerman 07/17/2023, 3:00pm EDT
The alumnus still holds the program record for mile time and will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Dan Hayden '96 Joins the Athletic Hall of Fame at Saint Ignatius
By Gay Eyerman 07/10/2023, 2:45pm EDT
The alumnus becomes the second member of the lacrosse program to be named to the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Mike McNally '82 to Be Inducted Into the Athletic Hall of Fame
By Gay Eyerman 06/30/2023, 12:30pm EDT
The alumnus was a basketball and golf program member and will be inducted at Wildcats Roar on August 12.
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Saint Ignatius Football Releases 2023 Schedule
By Joe Mertens '15 06/13/2023, 12:00pm EDT
The 2023 season dawns a new era of Wildcat Football under first-year head coach Ryan Franzinger '02.
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Longtime JV Soccer Coach Jim Brennan ‘85 Retires; Will Continue to Teach Theology
By Joe Mertens '15 06/09/2023, 10:00am EDT
Since taking over the JV program in 1998, Brennan has achieved an astounding 338-29-31 record.
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A Regional Final Rematch on the Horizon for the Wildcats
By Joe Mertens '15 05/25/2023, 1:30pm EDT
The Wildcats and Explorers will meet in the OHSAA Regional Final for the third consecutive season.
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Liam Baker’s 12 Strikeouts Help Cats Advance
By Eli Maistros '24 05/25/2023, 10:45am EDT
The Wildcat Ace matches a career-high with 12 strikeouts as the Cats move on to the District Final.
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The Wildcat Navy Protect Their Midwest Crown
By Carter Burke ‘24 and Bryce Whittier '24 05/24/2023, 1:30pm EDT
For the 12th time in program history, the Wildcat Navy was crowned Midwest Champions and go back-to-back.
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Saint Ignatius High School Celebrates 2023 Spring Signing Day
By Joe Mertens '15 05/15/2023, 3:15pm EDT
21 student-athletes were celebrated inside the Breen Center as they signed their letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers in college.
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Diamond Cats Remain Hot Heading Into May
By Eli Maistros '24 05/02/2023, 11:15am EDT
The calendar flips to May for the final month of the regular season and the Wildcats find themselves amid a five-game win streak.
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The Rugby Cats Tour Japan
By Joe Mertens '15 04/26/2023, 1:15pm EDT
For the 2023 Spring Tour, the Wildcats played three matches in 10 days, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nakatsugawa.
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The Cats Take the Top Spot at Comet Relays
By Shivam Pandya '24 04/25/2023, 3:00pm EDT
The Track and Field time is beginning to hit their stride as they impress at the Comet Relays.
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Baseball Cats Enjoy a 3-1 Road Trip in South Carolina
By Eli Maistros '24 04/18/2023, 10:00am EDT
Over Spring Break the Wildcats competed in the Southeastern Baseball Classic where they would go 3-1 in Hartsville.
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A Season Opening Win for the Diamond Cats
By Eli Maistros '24 04/03/2023, 3:30pm EDT
The Wildcats' bats came alive in the season opener and scored 15 unanswered to defeat Mason 16-5.
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Sean Martin Commits to the University of Toledo
By Joe Mertens '15 03/30/2023, 11:15am EDT
The dual sport student-athlete will continue his academic and football career at the University of Toledo to play defensive back.
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Rugby Cats Shut Out Bishop Dwenger
By Joe Mertens '15 03/23/2023, 12:30pm EDT
The Wildcats won their Home Opener on Saturday as they get set for a rematch against Gonzaga (DC).
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Early Season Momentum for the Lax Cats
By Joe Mertens '15 03/22/2023, 12:00pm EDT
The Wildcats hold on to win the season opener against Cathedral and win in OT against Olentangy Liberty.
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The Cats Comeback to Defeat St. Edward in Five Sets
By Joe Mertens '15 03/22/2023, 10:15am EDT
The Volleyball Cats rise to the challenge to defeat the St. Edward Eagles on the road.
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The Wildcats Fall Short in the State Semifinal to Olentangy Liberty
By Nathan Free '23 03/21/2023, 2:45pm EDT
The season came to an end as the Patriots defeated the Wildcats 4-3 in the State Semifinal.
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Kevin Neitzel ’90 Named Next Head Golf Coach
By Joe Mertens '15 03/20/2023, 4:30pm EDT
The alumnus returns to his alma mater to take the reins of the Golf program.
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Basketball Season Comes to an End in the Regional Semis
By Justin Dedrick '23 03/14/2023, 1:00pm EDT
A memorable season was cut short as the Wildcats fell to the Garfield Heights Bulldogs.
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The Cats Survive an Overtime Thriller
By Justin Dedrick '23 03/08/2023, 11:45am EST
For a third consecutive season, the Wildcats are District Champions and will face Garfield Heights in the Regional Semifinal.
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Ice Cats Punch Ticket to Frozen Four
By Nathan Free '23 03/08/2023, 9:30am EST
With a 3-1 victory over Padua in the Regional Final, the Wildcats advance to their 12th Frozen Four in program history.
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The Wildcats Tame the Mustangs
By Justin Dedrick '24 03/03/2023, 12:00pm EST
Dominating performances from Damon Friery and Tristan Marshall lead the Wildcats to the District Final.
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Wildcats Get Set for District Play
By Justin Dedrick '23 03/02/2023, 11:00am EST
With wins against Max Hayes and John Hay, the Wildcats will play Strongsville in the District Semifinal.
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Swimming and Diving Takes Fifth at the State Meet
By Joe Mertens '15 02/28/2023, 10:45am EST
Despite being seeded eighth, the Wildcats young core take fifth at the State Meet in Canton; Josh Toothman named an All-American.
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The Aqua Cats Are District Runner Ups
By Joe Mertens '15 02/22/2023, 3:30pm EST
8 Wildcat swimmers have qualified for the State Meet in Canton after placing second at the District Meet.
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Wildcats Set Eyes on the OHSAA Tournament
By Justin Dedrick '23 02/22/2023, 1:30pm EST
The Cats wrap up the season winning two of their final three games as they begin postseason play against Max S. Hayes.
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Ice Cats Win Hoosier Cup; Prepare for OHSAA Tournament
By Nathan Free '23 02/18/2023, 9:45am EST
The Wildcats dominate talented opponents to win the Hoosier cup, riding momentum in the quest for the eighth state championship in program history.
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The Cats Dominate at the Sectional Meet
By Joe Mertens '15 02/13/2023, 11:30am EST
The Aqua Cats seek to capture a fourth consecutive District Title as they qualify 19 swimmers.
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The Cats Win in Front of a Star-Studded Crowd
By Justin Dedrick '23 02/07/2023, 1:00pm EST
The Wildcats take down the undefeated Eagles and cruise past the Glenville Tarblooders this weekend.
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Saint Ignatius High School Celebrates National Signing Day
By Joe Mertens '15 02/02/2023, 4:30pm EST
20 student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent on National Signing Day to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.
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Wildcats Halt the Griffins to Win Second Straight
By Justin Dedrick '23 02/02/2023, 3:30pm EST
The Cats protect their home court with a dominating third quarter as they focus on St. Edward and Glenville this weekend.
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The Naval Academy Gains Edmund Soeder
By Joe Mertens '15 01/31/2023, 4:45pm EST
The senior forward will continue his academic and rugby career at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Tommy Nolan Is Heading to Marist College
By Joe Mertens '15 01/27/2023, 4:15pm EST
The senior defenseman will continue his academic and lacrosse career at Marist College.
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Ice Cats Pull of Final Second Miracle
By Nathan Free 01/24/2023, 11:15am EST
The Cats win a thriller, scoring two goals in under eight seconds to seal a Senior Night win against Gilmour Academy.
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Mitch Rini Commits to Lynn University
By Joe Mertens '15 01/23/2023, 4:15pm EST
Named a senior captain for the 2023 season, Mitch Rini will continue his academic and lacrosse career at Lynn University.
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Wildcats Take Down #19 Huntington Prep
By Justin Dedrick '23 01/20/2023, 2:30pm EST
The Wildcats had a successful weekend defeating Hoover and #19 Huntington Prep (WV) in the Flyin' To the Hoop Showcase.
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Dominic Santora '14 Named Next Head Crew Coach
By Joe Mertens '15 01/18/2023, 6:00pm EST
Experienced coxswain and alumnus Dominic Santora returns to lead the Wildcat Navy in 2023.
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Hunter Moriarity Is Heading to Fairfield University
By Joe Mertens '15 01/13/2023, 4:30pm EST
The senior midfielder will continue his academic and lacrosse career at the Division I level in Connecticut.
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Wildcats Fall to St. Edward; Bounce Back Against Mentor
By Justin Dedrick '23 01/11/2023, 12:45pm EST
After a tough loss to St. Edward on Friday night, the Wildcats came back to dominate on Sunday night against Mentor.
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Rocco Periandri Commits to Wingate University
By Joe Mertens '15 01/10/2023, 4:30pm EST
The Saint Ignatius midfielder will continue his academic and lacrosse career in North Carolina at Wingate University.
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Signature Wins Preparing Ice Cats for Second Half of the Season
By Nathan Free '23 01/06/2023, 2:30pm EST
The Wildcats are building momentum with wins against St. Edward and Gabriel Richard as they prepare for the back half of the schedule.
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The Wildcats Get Much Needed Win Against SVSM
By Justin Dedrick '23 01/06/2023, 10:45am EST
In a wire-to-wire contest, the Wildcats defeat St. Vincent-St. Mary to ring in the New Year.
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Aqua Cats Take Second at the Jesuit Cup
By Joe Mertens '15 01/03/2023, 2:15pm EST
The Wildcats travel to Cincinnati for the Jesuit Cup as they would come in second at St. Xavier High School.
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Battled Tested Wildcats Ready for 2023 Opportunities
By Eli Maistros '24 01/02/2023, 12:15pm EST
The Wildcats look to build off their challenging strength of schedule to their advantage in the new calendar year.
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The Cats Compete in the Tarkanian Classic
By Justin Dedrick '23 01/02/2023, 11:45am EST
Coach Joyce's squad took on some of the nation's best in Las Vegas, Nevada as they return to Cleveland.
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LeCharles Bentley ’98 Named Director of Football Development and Offensive Line Coach
By Saint Ignatius Athletics 12/31/2022, 11:30am EST
The alumnus returns to Saint Ignatius to join Head Football Coach Ryan Franzinger's '02 staff.
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Salisbury University Gains Brightin Miller
By Joe Mertens '15 12/15/2022, 11:00am EST
The Wildcat defender will join a national powerhouse next fall as he commits to Salisbury University.
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The Longhorns Get the Best of the Cats
By Justin Dedrick '23 12/15/2022, 10:00am EST
The Wildcats could not climb out of the first quarter hole as they fell to Lutheran West 74-54; they look to rebound against VASJ.
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Eugene Gibbons Commits to Hillsdale College
By Joe Mertens '15 12/14/2022, 5:00pm EST
The sack leader for the 2022 season will continue his academic and football career for the Chargers in Hillsdale.
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Wildcats Rally Falls Short at Walsh Jesuit
By Justin Dedrick '23 12/08/2022, 2:00pm EST
After a slow first-quarter start, the Wildcats battled back but would fall to Walsh Jesuit for a second straight season.
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A Second-Half Surge Lead Wildcats to Win Over Gilmour
By Justin Dedrick '23 12/06/2022, 1:15pm EST
The Wildcats use a 33-point third quarter to cruise to a 71-41 victory over the Lancers.
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The Ice Cats Prepare for the National Invitational Showcase
By Nathan Free '23 12/02/2022, 11:30am EST
The Wildcats win a pair of games in the Orchard Lake St. Mary's Thanksgiving Showcase before heading to Jamestown, New York!
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The Basketball Cats Win the Season Opener
By Eli Maistros '24 & Justin Dedrick '23 11/29/2022, 4:30pm EST
The Cats come into this season with State Championship aspirations as they win the Home Opener against Euclid.
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Matt Weiss Named Head Tennis Coach
By Joe Mertens '15 11/29/2022, 2:30pm EST
Weiss brings a decorated resume and a passion for coaching to Saint Ignatius High School as he takes over the Tennis program.
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The Final Chapter of Coach Kyle’s Career Comes to a Close
By Eli Maistros '24 11/16/2022, 10:15am EST
The Wildcats fall in the Regional Semifinal to the St. Edward Eagles, 28-7. After 40 years of leading the Wildcats, coach Kyle heads into retirement.
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History Is Made by the Soccer Cats
By Jack Brennan '24 11/15/2022, 12:30pm EST
Saint Ignatius Soccer becomes the first high school soccer program in Ohio to claim a four-peat; win their 12th State Championship.
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Bradley Chill Set to Become a Hoosier
By Joe Mertens '15 11/15/2022, 11:45am EST
The junior has committed to continuing his academic and golf career at Indiana University.
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The Soccer Cats Advance to the State Championship
By Jack Brennan '24 11/12/2022, 12:00pm EST
After a slim 1-0 match win against Medina, the Wildcats have advanced to the State Championship.
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The Wildcats Earn a Rematch With the St. Edward Eagles
By Joe Mertens '15 11/11/2022, 10:45am EST
After a 42-14 comeback victory in the Regional Quarterfinal, the Wildcats focus on a rematch with the Eagles in the Regional Semifinal.
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A Regional Final Victory Sets up a Rematch Against Medina
By Jack Brennan '24 11/09/2022, 10:30am EST
With a 5-1 win over Sylvania Southview on Saturday, the Wildcats will take on Medina in the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year; berth to the State Championship on the line.
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The Cardiac Cats Pull off the Largest Comeback in Program History
By Eli Maistros '24 11/05/2022, 10:00am EDT
Trailing Cleveland Heights 42-14 at the half, the Wildcats rally, scoring 28 unanswered points in the second half of the Regional Quarterfinal.
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The Wildcats Look To Extend Season With Win Over the Tigers
By Joe Mertens '15 11/04/2022, 12:00pm EDT
Saint Ignatius will meet Cleveland Heights on the gridiron for the first time since 1993 in the Regional Quarterfinal.
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The Soccer Cats Claim the District Crown
By Jack Brennan '24 11/02/2022, 12:15pm EDT
It's the program's 22nd District Championship and ninth straight as the Wildcats advance to the Regional Tournament.
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The Cats Advance to the District Final
By Jack Brennan '24 10/29/2022, 10:30am EDT
With wins against Parma and Midview, the Wildcats advance to the District Final to play Shaker Heights.
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