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Late Swing of Momentum Leads to Road Loss for Football Cats
By Jack Slemenda '21 09/26/2020, 12:45pm EDT
Emmett Hanna played a heck of a game for the Wildcats, running back an INT for a TD.
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Wildcats Look to Clean Up Mistakes Against Excellent Massillon Team
By Joe Ginley '12 09/25/2020, 11:15am EDT
The Tigers are loaded on both sides of the ball, presenting a prime opportunity for the Wildcats.
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Turnovers Lead to Tough Loss for the Wildcats
By Jack Slemenda '21 09/20/2020, 9:00am EDT
The Wildcats' defense held strong, but the offense could not find the end zone.
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Wildcats Ready for Playoff-Caliber Eagles in Game #2
By Joe Ginley '12 09/18/2020, 12:45pm EDT
The defense must be focused to stop a tricky St. Edward run game.
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Offense Shines and Defense Makes Big Plays in 33-6 Opening Win
By Jack Slemenda '21 09/13/2020, 9:00am EDT
The Wildcats shook off any opening jitters to secure a victory over Bishop Sycamore.
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Wildcats Primed to Open 2020 Against Bishop Sycamore
By Joe Ginley '12 09/12/2020, 9:15am EDT
Months of planning and preparation are about to come to fruition.
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FirstEnergy Stadium to Play Host to Saint Ignatius vs. St. Edward
By Athletic Department 09/11/2020, 5:45pm EDT
The Wildcats defeated the Eagles in the previous two meetings at the home of the Cleveland Browns.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Quarterbacks
By Joe Ginley '12 09/10/2020, 4:15pm EDT
Jaxon French will start the season at QB for the Wildcats.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Defensive Backs
By Joe Ginley '12 09/10/2020, 9:45am EDT
Andrew Chime will be a senior leader for the DBs.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Offensive Line
By Joe Ginley '12 09/08/2020, 4:00pm EDT
The offensive line will look to play as one unit in 2020.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
By Joe Ginley '12 09/06/2020, 12:45pm EDT
Alec LaSpina (left) will be a key leader at wideout this year.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Defensive Line
By Joe Ginley '12 09/05/2020, 2:00pm EDT
Bennett Adler will be a key cog in the machine on defense.
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Athletic Department Unveils 4-Game Football Schedule
By Joe Ginley '12 09/03/2020, 2:00pm EDT
The Wildcats will play a loaded slate of games against top area opponents.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Running Backs
By Joe Ginley '12 09/03/2020, 10:00am EDT
Simcak will look to lead the Wildcats' "Mack Pack" this season.
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2020 Football Position Preview: Linebackers
By Joe Ginley '12 09/01/2020, 1:45pm EDT
Led by Aidan Conway, the Linebacker Legion may be the deepest group on the team.
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Weekend Football Camp Report: Salopek Commits, Young Guys Step Up
By Owen Gerba '21 08/31/2020, 5:15pm EDT
Salopek, a veteran leader on the offensive line, committed to Lafayette College this past week.
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Nick Lamirand Named a Captain for the Football Cats
By Joe Ginley '12 08/27/2020, 10:15am EDT
The tight end is a second generation team captain.
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Marquia Ivey Joins Athletic Department as Athletics Operations Coordinator
By Joe Ginley '12 08/24/2020, 11:15am EDT
Ivey fills the shoes of Jennifer Fight, who recently retired after 13 years at Saint Ignatius.
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Adam Shibley '17 to Participate in NCAA's Social Series on Friday Evening
By Joe Ginley '12 08/21/2020, 11:45am EDT
Shibley is using his voice for positive change in the world.
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Mike Strauss '87 to Join Soccer Coaching Staff as Assistant JV B Coach
By Joe Ginley '12 08/14/2020, 12:45pm EDT
Strauss' two boys, Paddy and Brian, have both won the #34 Jim Skerl Award.
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Blaise Restifo '02 Growing a Career in Turf Management at Stanford
By Joe Ginley '12 08/09/2020, 1:45pm EDT
Restifo is thriving on the West Coast, managing Stanford's athletic fields.
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Three Days, Three Wins: Golf Cats Capture the Tannehauf Invitational
By Joe Ginley '12 08/08/2020, 10:15am EDT
Sean Hoagland won medalist honors for the Wildcats.
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Football Camp, Day 2: Teaching Tackling and Making Plays
By Joe Ginley '12 08/06/2020, 10:15pm EDT
Alec LaSpina could not be more excited for the 2020 season.
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Home Sweet Home: Golf Cats Break Another Record at Home Invite
By Joe Ginley '12 08/06/2020, 7:00pm EDT
A picture perfect day gave birth to a perfect scorecard, particularly for Liam Doyle.
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Football Cats Open Camp with a Productive Day
By Joe Ginley '12 08/05/2020, 8:30pm EDT
We'll have regular coverage on football camp from Wasmer Field.
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Golf Cats Shatter School Record in Opening Tournament
By Joe Ginley '12 08/05/2020, 5:15pm EDT
The Wildcats couldn't have started the season much better.
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2020 Fall Sports Preview: Golf Cats Loaded with Talent and Depth
By Joe Ginley '12 08/05/2020, 1:00pm EDT
The Wildcats will field two varsity teams for the 2020 campaign.
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Panstares, Giberti, and Conroy Voted as 2021 Baseball Captains
By Joe Ginley '12 08/03/2020, 5:00pm EDT
Read more about the next three leaders of the Saint Ignatius baseball program.
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Golf Tryouts Day 3 Tee Times & Day 2 Results
By Athletic Department 08/02/2020, 9:45pm EDT
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Golf Tryouts Day 2 Tee Times & Day 1 Results
By Athletic Department 08/01/2020, 9:30pm EDT
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Longano Wins NOPGA Event; Reed Earns 3rd at World Teen Championship
By Joe Ginley '12 07/30/2020, 10:30am EDT
Longano will lead the Cats this fall as a veteran senior.
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Golf Tryout Information and Day 1 Tee Times
By Athletic Department 07/29/2020, 7:30pm EDT
Tryouts begin on August 1 for the Golf Cats.
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Carlson, Krebs, Moore, Speelman Named Rugby Chiefs for 2021
By Joe Ginley '12 07/28/2020, 10:15am EDT
Gavin Moore will be an important player for the Cats next season.
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Soccer Tryouts Set for August 5-7
By Athletic Department 07/27/2020, 1:30pm EDT
The Wildcats will be looking to defend their state championship this fall.
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Dietrich Signs with Cubs; Farrell Makes Rangers; Margevicius Makes Mariners
By Joe Ginley '12 07/24/2020, 1:15pm EDT
Derek Dietrich '07 has inked a deal with the Chicago Cubs (picture via Derek's Instagram).
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Matthew McLaughlin '20 Named Scholar All American Boys Player of the Year
By Joe Ginley '12 07/23/2020, 4:30pm EDT
United Soccer Coaches announced the prestigious honor on Thursday.
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10 Soccer Cats Land Recognition from Top Drawer Soccer
By Joe Ginley '12 07/22/2020, 1:15pm EDT
The Class of 2020 earned more accolades after an incredible 2019 campaign.
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Eric Dennis Named Head Swimming & Diving Coach
By Joe Ginley '12 07/21/2020, 4:15pm EDT
Dennis brings nearly two decades of experience to a flourishing program.
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Aidan Hubbard '21 Named an SI All-American Candidate
By Joe Ginley '12 07/20/2020, 4:30pm EDT
Hubbard (right) is primed for a huge senior season.
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Dr. Michael Salata '96 Excels as a Leader in Sports Medicine
By Joe Ginley '12 07/15/2020, 1:15pm EDT
Salata has a host of roles, including as a team physician for the Browns.
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John Rowell '11 Promoted to JV B Head Soccer Coach
By Joe Ginley '12 07/14/2020, 3:45pm EDT
Rowell takes over for Dr. Anthony Fior '02, who steps into the role of principal.
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Declan Mangan and Aidan Hubbard Named Preseason Ohio All-State
By Joe Ginley '12 07/13/2020, 10:15am EDT
Max Preps regards the Mangan and Hubbard as among the best players in Ohio.
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Topher Reed Wins Ohio Junior Amateur; Nick Piesen Earns 3rd
By Joe Ginley '12 07/10/2020, 9:45am EDT
The trophy gives Reed big-time momentum heading into the fall season.
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Darian Kinnard '18 Named to All-SEC Preseason Team
By Joe Ginley '12 07/08/2020, 1:45pm EDT
Kinnard is simply a joy to watch at tackle for Kentucky.
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Terry Foy '03 Leads National Lacrosse Coverage with Inside Lacrosse
By Joe Ginley '12 07/06/2020, 1:00pm EDT
During his journey from backup goalie to CEO of Inside Lacrosse, Foy has utilized skills learned at Wildcat High to succeed.
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Dennis Casey '72 Joins Freshman Football Staff as RB Coach
By Joe Ginley '12 07/01/2020, 12:45pm EDT
Casey played for the Wildcats in the 1970s and his coaching career spans four decades.
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Brendan Gulick '09 and Mike Watts '11 Talk about Broadcasting & the Pandemic
By Joe Ginley '12 06/30/2020, 3:30pm EDT
Gulick got engaged over the weekend to his longtime girlfriend, Alex.
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Saint Ignatius Athletics Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
By Athletic Department 06/30/2020, 7:00am EDT
All athletic updates pertaining to the coronavirus will be posted here.
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Bob Muller '67 Tells Tales of Working the Super Bowl, SNL, Tony Awards, and More
By Joe Ginley '12 06/26/2020, 3:25pm EDT
Muller has an incredible range of experience in his nearly 50-year career in TV and radio production.
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Rocky Zingale '13 Added to Freshmen Football Staff as WR Coach
By Joe Ginley '12 06/26/2020, 2:30pm EDT
Zingale helped the Wildcats capture the 2011 State Championship.
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Henry Frawley '20 Heading to Fordham to Play D1 Squash
By Joe Ginley '12 06/24/2020, 10:15am EDT
Frawley is a very talented squash player.
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Coach Chuck Kyle '69 Ready to Participate in Browns' Parent Clinic
By Joe Ginley '12 06/19/2020, 12:30pm EDT
Coach Kyle will help demonstrate proper tackling techniques and touch on a number of other topics.
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Saint Ignatius Golf Tryout Information
By Saint Ignatius Athletic Department 06/17/2020, 11:30am EDT
Golf tryouts will begin on August 1.
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Conway, Galauner, and Wilson Named Hockey Captains for 2020-21
By Pat O'Rourke '90 06/16/2020, 2:00pm EDT
The Wildcats will have some savvy veterans on the squad next season, including Galauner and Conway.
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Liam Eichenberg '16 Named a Preseason All-American
By Joe Ginley '12 06/15/2020, 4:00pm EDT
Sports Illustrated has named Eichenberg, once a Wildcat star, a second-team All-American.
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Dan True Joins Cross Country Coaching Staff
By Joe Ginley '12 06/12/2020, 4:15pm EDT
True coached and taught at Saint Joseph Academy for several years.
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Brendan Gulick '09 Earns Big Break, Launching OSU Site for Sports Illustrated
By Joe Ginley '12 06/10/2020, 4:30pm EDT
The SIBN founder (right) will continue to broadcast in addition to covering Ohio State.
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Kyle Folds Named the Ohio Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year
By Joe Ginley '12 06/09/2020, 2:30pm EDT
Folds helped the Wildcats win 2019 state and national titles.
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Nick Fletcher '20 Earns OHSBCA Academic All-Ohio Honors
By Joe Ginley '12 06/08/2020, 2:45pm EDT
Fletcher is a stud in the classroom and on the field, earning the #34 Jim Skerl Award for the baseball team.
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Mission Minded: Le'Charles Bentley '98 Launches AMDG Sports
By Joe Ginley '12 06/05/2020, 12:15pm EDT
Bentley recently started a sports agency to represent NFL offensive linemen, rooted in A.M.D.G.
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Rodney Gallaway Promoted to Wide Receivers Coach for Varsity Squad
By Joe Ginley '12 06/04/2020, 9:00am EDT
Gallaway has led the Wildcats' freshmen squad since 2008.
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Jack Welcsh and Nick Schwitzgebel Named GCFCA All-Stars
By Joe Ginley '12 06/03/2020, 9:15am EDT
Both are headed off to play football in college.
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Mark Ruddy '90 Promoted to Head Freshman Football Coach
By Joe Ginley '12 05/29/2020, 2:15pm EDT
Ruddy once starred on the football field for the Wildcats, now he'll be leading the freshmen squad.
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Sarah Horbol Joins Cross Country Coaching Staff
By Joe Ginley '12 05/27/2020, 10:00am EDT
Horbol won the 2018 Cleveland Marathon and competed in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials
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Andrew Chime, Nick Lamirand, and Mike Simcak Earn Bids to Tiki Bowl in Hawaii
By Joe Ginley '12 05/26/2020, 1:30pm EDT
The Tiki Bowl is set from December 30-January 4, 2021.
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Saint Ignatius Athletics Celebrates Spring Commitment Day on Friday
By Joe Ginley '12 05/21/2020, 11:30am EDT
21 Wildcats will commit to play a sport or to broadcast in college.
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Zak Zaremba Joins the Saint Ignatius Hockey Coaching Staff
By Joe Ginley '12 05/20/2020, 4:00pm EDT
Zaremba graduated from U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2015, where he played 4 years of hockey.
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Aidan Monroe and Peter Fitzpatrick Named Cross Country Captains
By Joe Ginley '12 05/19/2020, 3:15pm EDT
Monroe and Fitzpatrick will look to lead a promising squad in 2020.
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Three Wildcat Alumni Earn All-OAC Honors at JCU
By Joe Ginley '12 05/18/2020, 10:45am EDT
Cam Gerard snagged Academic All-OAC for the second time and graduated from JCU over the weekend.
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Dynamic Duo: Anthony Rubino & AJ Short Keep the Wildcats in Shape
By Joe Ginley '12 05/15/2020, 9:45am EDT
Rubino and Short have not only worked with student-athletes, but faculty, staff, and parents.
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Five Wildcats Named OSU Scholar-Athletes; Adam Shibley '17 an Award Finalist at UM
By Joe Ginley '12 05/13/2020, 12:15pm EDT
Adam Shibley '17 and Tommy Eichenberg '19 thrived in the classroom.
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Michael Boehm Voted the 2019-20 Wirtz Award Winner
By Bobby Gerome '21, The Eye 05/12/2020, 12:00pm EDT
Boehm starred in lacrosse and hockey for the Wildcats.
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Aidan Hubbard '21 Commits to Northwestern for Football
By Joe Ginley '12 05/08/2020, 12:30pm EDT
The talented Saint Ignatius linebacker/defensive end will remain a Wildcat.
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An Ode to the Senior Lax Cats, the Best Lacrosse Class in School History
By Joe Ginley '12 05/06/2020, 4:15pm EDT
The 20 Wildcat seniors, including Michael Boehm and Connor Cmiel, comprise the most talented class in program history. The coronavirus robbed them of Senior Night and a chance at a championship.
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Two Wildcats in the NFL Talk to Saint Ignatius Offense over Zoom
By Joe Ginley '12 05/05/2020, 1:30pm EDT
Brian Hoyer '04 joined in on the call to give words of wisdom to the Wildcats.
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Thomas Deucher '20 Sets the Standard for Hard Work with Tennis Cats
By Joe Ginley '12 05/04/2020, 2:45pm EDT
Deucher is one of the team's top doubles players.
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Pat Valletta '05 Continues Chapel Talks over Zoom for the Lax Cats
By Joe Ginley '12 04/30/2020, 3:45pm EDT
Valletta and fellow sports chaplains Drew Vilinsky, Bill Head, Tony Krzmarzick, Ed DeVenney, and Father Shelton have kept the Wildcats connected.
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John Chandler '96 Wins NY Emmy Award for Work at WNBC
By Joe Ginley '12 04/29/2020, 2:00pm EDT
Chandler covers sports for WNBC, but has transitioned to news during the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Mike Lehto Steps Down as Swim Coach After Second Excellent Stint
By Joe Ginley '12 04/28/2020, 4:30pm EDT
Mike Lehto (left) and his coaching staff did an outstanding job over the last decade.
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Kyle, McLaughlin, O'Rourke Named to Max Preps' 100 Best Coaches in the USA List
By Joe Ginley '12 04/27/2020, 3:15pm EDT
The Wildcats are one of only two schools in the country to have three coaches make the list.
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Bobby Voth '22 Raises Money to Serve Healthcare Professionals at Lutheran Hospital
By Joe Ginley '12 04/25/2020, 10:30am EDT
Voth raised $3,000 to serve Ohio City Burritos to healthcare professionals at Lutheran Hospital.
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Dietrich, Hoyer, Margevicius, and Farrell Talk to the Baseball Cats
By Joe Ginley '12 04/24/2020, 9:30am EDT
Four Wildcats turned pro athletes talked to the Saint Ignatius baseball team on Zoom on Tuesday.
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Johnny Novak '20 Commits to Lourdes University for Wrestling
By Joe Ginley '12 04/22/2020, 2:15pm EDT
Novak will continue his education at the Franciscan university in Sylvania, Ohio.
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Sun Sets on the 2020 Spring Season for the Wildcats
By Joe Ginley '12 04/21/2020, 11:30am EDT
The lights on Wasmer Field lit brightly on Monday evening.
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Tyler Hammond '10 Lands a Job with the Memphis Grizzlies
By Joe Ginley '12 04/16/2020, 9:15am EDT
Hammond is the Grizzlies' new Youth Basketball Coordinator.
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Barzacchini, Basic, Rimac, and Sowell Named Soccer Captains for 2020 Season
By Joe Ginley '12 04/15/2020, 2:30pm EDT
Four talented men will lead the Soccer Cats this season, including Marko Rimac '21.
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Chase Toppin '20 Commits to Lake Erie College
By Joe Ginley '12 04/14/2020, 1:45pm EDT
Toppin will play hoops for the Storm after a great career with the Wildcats.
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Cousins, Teammates, Brothers: The Story of Aidan Conway & Aidan Millett
By Joe Ginley '12 04/13/2020, 11:30am EDT
Millett (left) and Conway (right) became brothers during their time with the Wildcats.
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Arjun Brahmbhatt '20 Builds Culture of Selflessness and Resilience for Tennis Cats
By Joe Ginley '12 04/11/2020, 11:45am EDT
Brahmbhatt has starred for the Wildcats since he arrived on the tennis scene in 2017. He's hoping to join the rare club of 4-year letterwinners.
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Charlie Minerd '20 Earns Full Academic Scholarship to Saint Louis University
By Joe Ginley '12 04/08/2020, 3:30pm EDT
Minerd plans to study pre-med at SLU.
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An Open Letter from Johnny Novak '20 to Saint Ignatius Wrestling
By Johnny Novak '20 04/06/2020, 10:30am EDT
Novak enjoyed a great senior season, which was cut off by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Fitness Competition Keeping Alumni Mat Cats Active and Connected
By Joe Ginley '12 04/04/2020, 1:15pm EDT
Patrick McGraw '19 is making a run at the title.
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Connor Francz '20 Commits to Akron for Football as a PWO
By Joe Ginley '12 04/03/2020, 1:15pm EDT
Francz, a rare 3-sport athlete, will play for Tom Arth '99 and the Zips.
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Sign Up Now, Pay Later for Saint Ignatius Summer Sports Camps
By Athletic Department 04/01/2020, 10:30am EDT
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Saint Ignatius Rowers Staying In Shape with Ergs at Home
By Joe Ginley '12 03/30/2020, 9:00am EDT
In the face of adversity, Coach Connor Walters '09 acted quickly to distribute 50 rowing machines to his team a couple weeks ago. Now, members of the team are training each day at home.
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Through My Eyes: A Letter to the Saint Ignatius Hockey Program
By Jack O'Rourke '20 03/27/2020, 12:30pm EDT
"A chapter of the Saint Ignatius hockey program has been written, but the book is not yet finished."
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Adam Shibley '17 Earns Full Scholarship for Spring Semester at Michigan
By Joe Ginley '12 03/25/2020, 3:30pm EDT
Shibley has made quite an impact at the University of Michigan after a great career at Saint Ignatius.
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Brian Hoyer '04 Signs with the New England Patriots
By Joe Ginley '12 03/23/2020, 4:30pm EDT
Hoyer joins the Pats for his third tour of duty in New England.
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Rugby Season Canceled Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
By Joe Ginley '12 03/23/2020, 11:45am EDT
The Rugby Cats were looking to secure a fourth straight state title.
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Griffin Hanna Commits to John Carroll to Play Basketball
By Joe Ginley '12 03/20/2020, 12:15pm EDT
Hanna enjoyed a great career at Saint Ignatius.
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