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Wildcats End Season as State Semifinalists
By Joe Mertens '15 06/07/2021, 4:00pm EDT
Under first year coach Dominick Adornato '11, the Wildcats end season as State Semifinalists.
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Wildcats Win 6th State Championship
By Joe Mertens '15 06/07/2021, 1:15pm EDT
Saint Ignatius Rugby hoists their 6th State Championship after a 22-8 victory over Archbishop Moeller.
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Varsity A and B Rugby State Championship Preview
By Joe Mertens '15 06/04/2021, 3:45pm EDT
The A and B Rugby Cats compete for a State Championship on Saturday from Columbus.
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Volleyball Cats Seek State Championship
By Joe Mertens '15 06/04/2021, 1:30pm EDT
After clinching a State Tournament berth; the Wildcats are primed to make a run at the State Championship as they take on Olentangy Liberty on Saturday.
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The Wildcats Are off to Columbus
By Joe Mertens '15 06/04/2021, 11:15am EDT
Day one of the State Meet begins today at Hilliard Darby High School as 11 Wildcats compete in Columbus.
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Track and Field Qualify 11 for State Meet
By Matt Kelly '22 06/02/2021, 2:30pm EDT
The Wildcats finished second as a team at the Regional Meet last week as they qualify 11 for the State Meet.
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Saint Ignatius Falls in a Overtime Thriller vs. Dublin Jerome
By Joe Mertens '15 06/02/2021, 12:15pm EDT
The Lax Cats season comes to an end after a 14-13 OT loss in the State Semifinal to the Dublin Jerome Celtics.
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Wildcats Look Towards the Future
By Joe Mertens '15 06/01/2021, 3:30pm EDT
The Wildcats are District Runner-Up's after a 3-0 loss to Berea-Midpark in the District Final on Thursday.
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Lax Cats Punch Their Ticket to Final Four as Regional Champions
By Joe Mertens '15 05/29/2021, 1:45pm EDT
The Wildcats win the rematch against Hudson with an 8-6 victory in the Regional Final.
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Volleyball Cats Advance to the Regional Final
By Joe Mertens '15 05/28/2021, 3:30pm EDT
The Wildcats swept Brunswick in three sets Tuesday night as they'll take on the St. Edward Eagles for a State Tournament berth.
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Crew Cats Prepare for the SRAA National Championships
By Joe Mertens '15 05/27/2021, 12:00pm EDT
The Rowing Cats are heading to Philadelphia to compete at the SRAA National Championships as they bring a Varsity 8+ boat and Varsity 4+ boat.
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Nard, Roggenburk Combine for a Shut-Out
By Joe Mertens '15 05/27/2021, 10:15am EDT
The Wildcats advance to the District Final to take on Berea-Midpark at 5 p.m. from Brookside.
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Baseball Cats Wrap-Up Regular Season With A Win
By Joe Mertens '15 05/24/2021, 12:30pm EDT
A Senior Day victory for the Wildcats as they defeat Canton Central Catholic 4-1 on Friday.
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Track and Field Cats are District Runner-Up's
By Joe Mertens '15 05/23/2021, 1:45pm EDT
Coach Chuck Kyle's '69 squad qualifies multiple athletes for the Regional Meet next week at Amherst Steele High School.
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Wildcats Advance to the District Semifinal With a 16-0 Win Over Parma
By Joe Mertens '15 05/21/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Jacob Rocky strikes out 10 as the Wildcats will play Wadsworth on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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Wildcats Look to Continue Success' in Day Two of Districts
By Joe Mertens 05/21/2021, 12:00pm EDT
After a brilliant first day of Districts, the Track and Field Cats look to take home first place as a team in day two.
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Saint Ignatius High School Celebrates Spring Signing Day
By Joe Mertens '15 05/18/2021, 11:45am EDT
21 student-athletes were celebrated inside the Breen Center as they signed their letter of intent.
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Track Cats Win the Euclid Relays
By Matt Kelly '22 05/17/2021, 1:30pm EDT
The Wildcats placed first in the Euclid Relays as they near the end of the regular season.
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A Senior Day Victory for the Rugby Cats
By Joe Mertens '15 05/17/2021, 1:15pm EDT
Sean Cook scores what would be the game winning try vs. St. Xavier in a 15-14 win Saturday afternoon.
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Kenny Li and Kai Vesikallio Win Doubles Tournament, Nate Day Wins Singles Tournament
By Joe Mertens '15 05/17/2021, 12:30pm EDT
Five Wildcats qualify for Districts after a successful Sectional week of play.
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The Wildcats Walk Off for the Second Straight Game
By Joe Mertens '15 05/13/2021, 2:15pm EDT
Sawyer Solitaria's walk off single against Chagrin Falls extendes the Wildcats winning streak to 13 games.
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Five Wildcats Advance to Quarter-Finals of Sectionals
By Joe Mertens '15 05/12/2021, 1:30pm EDT
The Tennis Cats are seeking to qualify five players for Districts as day two of Sectional play begins on Thursday.
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Gabe Nard's Walk Off Extends Winning Streak to 12
By Joe Mertens '15 05/11/2021, 1:45pm EDT
The Cats come back in the seventh inning against St. Xavier to win 3-2 for their 12th straight win.
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The Midwest Championships on the Horizon for the Crew Cats
By Joe Mertens '15 05/07/2021, 2:45pm EDT
The Crew Cats travel to Lake Dillon in Zanesville to compete in the Midwest Championships this Saturday.
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Seven Pitchers Combine to Shut-Out SVSM
By Joe Mertens '15 05/07/2021, 11:30am EDT
The Wildcat pitchers hold the Fighting Irish to just three hits on their way to a 5-0 victory Wednesday night.
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Volleyball Cats Sweep Firestone
By Joe Mertens '15 05/05/2021, 10:45am EDT
Andrew Boeckman returns for the Wildcats for his first match of the season in the win.
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Lacrosse Cats Win Two of Three on Current Home Stretch
By Joe Mertens '15 05/03/2021, 2:00pm EDT
The Lax Cats sit at 8-4 as they prepare to host Hudson Wednesday night from Wasmer Field.
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Billy Adams Three RBIs Power Wildcats in Win
By Jack Gilbride '23 04/30/2021, 11:15am EDT
The Wildcats ride a five run fifth inning for their sixth straight win.
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Saint Ignatius' Liam Eichenberg '16 Awaits Selection in NFL Draft
By Joe Mertens '15 04/29/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Eichenberg is a top draft prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft and will be selected in his home town of Cleveland.
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Wildcats Take Early Lead in Win Over Avon
By Joe Mertens '15 04/27/2021, 3:30pm EDT
A five run first inning sparked a 10-1 victory over the Eagles at Brookside for the Cats fifth straight win.
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Anthony Paskell's Home Run Sparks Wildcats
By Joe Mertens '15 04/26/2021, 3:00pm EDT
The Baseball Cats came back on the road to beat Gilmour Academy 4-2 on Saturday
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Marty Lenehan Scores a Hat Trick
By Joe Mertens '15 04/26/2021, 2:15pm EDT
The Wildcats win 68-7 vs. the Toledo Celtics on Saturday at Wasmer Field.
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James Thoma Qualifies for National USA Gymnastics Team
By Joe Mertens '15 04/23/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Thoma will represent Region 5 the week of May 11 at Nationals in Florida.
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The Baseball Cats Win Their Third Straight
By Joe Mertens '15 04/23/2021, 10:45am EDT
Matt Giberti hits for 3/4 of the cycle as Wildcats defeat Solon 6-2 on Thursday night.
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The Wildcats Get Revenge on The Polar Bears
By Joe Mertens '15 04/23/2021, 10:30am EDT
The Volleyball Cats sweep Jackson 3-0 on Thursday night.
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Jacob Rocky Throws a Complete Game Shut Out
By Joe Mertens '15 04/22/2021, 2:15pm EDT
The senior pitcher went 6 1/3 innings of perfect baseball in the 5-0 win Tuesday night.
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Zach Toothman Commits to Case Western Reserve University
By Joe Mertens '15 04/22/2021, 1:15pm EDT
The senior swimmer will continue his academic and athletic career for the Spartans in the fall.
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Jack Dulik Breaks Program Single Game Record in Tries
By Joe Mertens '15 04/18/2021, 1:15pm EDT
Wildcats defeat the Avon Eagles 111-0 Friday Night at Wasmer Field.
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The Crew Cats Compete at The Rustbelt Catholic Championship Saturday
By Joe Mertens '15 04/16/2021, 2:45pm EDT
The Wildcats will race against Pittsburgh Central Catholic in their first timed race of 2021.
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Tennis Cats Return for Their First Home Meet of 2021
By Joe Mertens '15 04/15/2021, 4:30pm EDT
One goal is in mind for the Wildcats as they head into this season and that is competing in the State Tournament.
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Baseball Cats Shut Out Riverside 9-0
By Joe Mertens '15 04/15/2021, 3:30pm EDT
Luke Roggenburk strikes out nine out of the pen in Wildcats win Tuesday night.
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Wildcats Sweep VASJ Tuesday Night
By Joe Mertens '15 04/15/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Saint Ignatius dominates VASJ paving the way to a 3-0 victory in Sullivan Gym on Tuesday night.
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Nate Day Commits to IUPUI
By Joe Mertens '15 04/15/2021, 12:30pm EDT
Senior captain for the Tennis Cats will continue his academic and tennis career next fall at IUPUI.
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Wildcats Fall in Pitchers Dual vs. The Mason Comets
By Joe Mertens '15 04/11/2021, 1:30pm EDT
Both Wildcats and Comets allow only four hits as Mason wins 2-1 on Saturday.
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The Wildcats Walk-Off Against St. Edward
By Joe Mertens '15 04/10/2021, 10:30am EDT
Freshman Sawyer Solitaria hits a walk-off single to defeat St. Edward 4-3.
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Track and Field Cats Place Fifth in Avon Lake Invitational
By Matt Kelly '22 04/09/2021, 9:15pm EDT
Despite a limited group of Wildcats, Saint Ignatius finishes in fifth in the Avon Lake Invitational.
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Wildcats Fueled by Hot Start; Defeat Medina 3-1 Wednesday Night
By Joe Mertens '15 04/08/2021, 3:00pm EDT
An aggressive brand of volleyball gives the Wildcats their second win on the young season.
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Paskell Drives in Three in 10-0 Win vs. University School
By Joe Mertens '15 04/05/2021, 1:45pm EDT
The Wildcats win in five innings; Nard and Rocky hold the Preppers to just one hit in win.
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Dominick Adornato '11 Celebrates First Win as Head Volleyball Coach
By Joe Mertens '15 04/01/2021, 3:30pm EDT
The Wildcats defeat the Knights in three sets on Wednesday night, securing coach Adornato's first win with the program.
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Wildcats Dominate in Home Opener
By Joe Mertens '15 03/29/2021, 12:45pm EDT
The Wildcats are back on the diamond as they defeat Jackson 9-3 in the home opener at Brookside.
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Volleyball Cats Drop Close Battle With Eagles
By Joe Mertens '15 03/29/2021, 10:30am EDT
The Wildcats fell in a heart breaker Friday night, going five sets with the St. Edward Eagles.
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A First Place Finish at The Strongsville Invitational
By Matt Kelly '22 03/28/2021, 2:30pm EDT
In their first outdoor meet of 2021, the Wildcats place first in impressive fashion.
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Wildcats Defeat Cathedral and Shaker Heights
By Matt Kelly '22 03/27/2021, 12:30pm EDT
The Cats are 2-1 heading to Dublin Jerome today for a 4 p.m. match-up.
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New Team, New Field, New Season
By Joe Mertens '15 03/26/2021, 1:30pm EDT
The Wildcats return to the diamond for the first time since the 2019 Division I State Championship.
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Volleyball Cats Return
By Joe Mertens '15 03/25/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Led by new Head Volleyball Coach Dominick Adornato’11, the Wildcats are primed for the 2021 season.
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Rugby Cats Shut-Out NDLS in Home Opener
By Joe Mertens '15 03/23/2021, 3:15pm EDT
All four squads dominate in a sweep of NDLS and Medina Saturday afternoon.
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Lax Cats Drop the Season Opener to Western Reserve Academy
By Matt Kelly '22 03/23/2021, 2:00pm EDT
The Wildcats fall to WRA in OT 13-12 in the season opener.
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The Future is Bright For Wildcat Basketball
By Kurt Pickering '21 03/23/2021, 1:15pm EDT
Despite a 51-42 loss in the state semifinals, hopes for the future is at an all-time high.
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Wildcats Practice at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
By Joe Mertens '15 03/20/2021, 11:00am EDT
The Cats hit the hardwood in downtown Cleveland as they prepare for a final four match-up with Westerville Central.
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The Lax Cats Return
By Joe Mertens '15 03/19/2021, 11:30am EDT
The Wildcats open-up regular season play vs. WRA on Friday Night
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The Cats Celebrate State Championship’s 20th Anniversary With A Trip To Dayton
By Kurt Pickering '21 03/15/2021, 9:30am EDT
The Wildcats head to the final four for the first time in 20 years after a 56-44 win over Lima Senior.
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The Wildcats Fly High Above The Eagles
By Kurt Pickering '21 03/12/2021, 1:15pm EST
Henry Raynor's game winner sends the Cats to the Regional Final.
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State Qualifier Jarell Young Poised for State Tournament
By Joe Mertens '15 03/11/2021, 4:15pm EST
Young travels to Hilliard Darby High School this weekend for the State Tournament.
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Wildcats Track & Field Primed for Outdoor Season
By Matt Kelly '22 03/09/2021, 10:00am EST
The Cats competed at SPIRE this past weekend and are ready for the outdoor season to begin.
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Despite Season Ending, Ice Cats Future is Bright
By Owen Gerba '21 03/09/2021, 9:30am EST
The Wildcats dropped a tough one to Rocky River, but young depth could be the key for next season's team.
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The Wildcats Are District Champs; Dedicate Win to Mike Mattimore
By Kurt Pickering '21 03/08/2021, 2:45pm EST
The Wildcats advance to the Regional Semifinals after a 56-52 win vs. Lorain.
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The Mat Cats Qualify One for the State Tournament and One District Placer
By Tim Putka '22 03/08/2021, 10:15am EST
Jarell Young is the first state qualifier since 2019 for the Mat Cats.
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A New Opportunity
By Joe Mertens '15 03/05/2021, 2:00pm EST
The Rugby Cats are primed for the opening of the 2021 season.
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Mat Cats Qualify Ten for The District Tournament With Four Champions at Sectionals
By Tim Putka '22 03/05/2021, 10:15am EST
The Mat Cats placed second at Sectionals, many wreslters will advance to Districts.
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Tyler Hong Awarded Male High School Athlete of the Year Award
By Joe Mertens '15 03/04/2021, 7:20pm EST
Named by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission; first Saint Ignatius student-athlete to win award.
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Wednesday’s District Semifinal Canceled
By Joe Mertens '15 03/03/2021, 11:30am EST
The Wildcats advance to the District Championship after a postive covid case at Amherst-Steele
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One Down and Plenty To Go After Win vs Parma
By Kurt Pickering '21 03/01/2021, 4:30pm EST
The Wildcats advance to the District Semifinal this Wednesday Night
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Aqua Cats Finish Third; Tyler Hong State Champion
By Joe Mertens '15 02/27/2021, 11:45pm EST
The Wildcats total 147 points in the State Meet; Hong wins the 200-Yard IM
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Mat Cats Finish Regular Season With 18th Win
By Tim Putka '22 02/26/2021, 4:30pm EST
The Wildcats defeat Strongsville on Senior Night; head in to Sectionals.
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Bob Wolf '08 and Mike "Doc" Gallagher '71

Bob Wolf ’08 Named Head Cross Country Coach
By Joe Mertens '15 02/26/2021, 3:30pm EST
Wolf takes the reigns as the next Head Cross Country Coach at Saint Ignatius High School
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Built By Adversity
By Kurt Pickering '21 02/26/2021, 11:45am EST
The Wildcats are hungry for a State Championship run in the OHSAA Tournament.
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The Ice Cats Defeat Brooklyn; Play Olmsted Falls on Thursday
By Owen Gerba '21 02/24/2021, 1:45pm EST
The Wildcats advance to the next round of the OHSAA Tournament
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The Wildcats Wrap-Up Indoor Track and Field Season
By Matt Kelly '22 02/24/2021, 1:15pm EST
Wildcat runners will now prepare for the State Indoor Meet for Track & Field
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Back-To-Back District Champions
By Joe Mertens '15 02/24/2021, 12:30pm EST
The Wildcats prepare for the State meet after winning their second consecutive district title.
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Keeping the Dream Alive
By Joe Mertens '15 02/24/2021, 11:15am EST
The Mat Cats prepare for Sectionals in what has been an adversity driven season.
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Two Tough Losses Wrap Up the Regular Season
By Kurt Pickering '21 02/22/2021, 9:00am EST
The Wildcats fall against Jackson and Mentor over the weekend as they close out the regular season.
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Adornato played Wildcat Volleyball from 2009-2011

Dominick Adornato ’11 Named Head Volleyball Coach
By Joe Mertens '15 02/18/2021, 10:45am EST
Dominick Adornato will be the fourth Head Volleyball Coach in program history.
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Track and Field Opens Their Season at Youngstown State University
By Matt Kelly '22 and Jack McCarthy '21 02/17/2021, 2:00pm EST
The Wildcats have an impresive showing in their first indoor meet of the season
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A Great Weekend of Hockey For the Wildcats
By Owen Gerba '21 02/16/2021, 11:00am EST
The Wildcats go 2-0-1 in weekend hockey play as they wrap up the regular season
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Will Yontek Dominates; Wildcats Win Their Ninth Straight
By Kurt Pickering '21 02/16/2021, 10:45am EST
The Wildcats take down the undefeated Rossford Bulldogs with a 61-45 win Saturday night
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Fr. Guiao receives the Trailblazer Award

Making History
By Joe Mertens '15 02/12/2021, 3:30pm EST
Fr. Raymond Guiao S.J. '82 receives Trailblazer Award for his work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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The MatCats Continue Their Winning Ways
By Tim Putka '22 02/12/2021, 10:45am EST
The Wildcats took to the Mats against the Parma Redmen, winning with a decisive 46-27 score.
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Wildcat Basketball Dominates Top Notch Competition
By Kurt Pickering '21 02/08/2021, 4:15pm EST
The Wildcats win their eigth straight as they take down Shaker 52-39
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Wildcats Take Down The Eagles
By Kurt Pickering '21 02/08/2021, 4:00pm EST
The Wildcats ride the momentum at home and take down the #1 ranked team
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Sean Ward Action Shot

The Alley Cats Win Most Improved Team; Prepare for Sectionals
By Joe Mertens '15 02/08/2021, 11:00am EST
The Wildcats bowling program is on the rise, primed to make a run for states.
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League Champion Alley Cats
By Joe Mertens '15 02/08/2021, 9:30am EST
JV one and JV two win league championships
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National Signing Day Signees

National Signing Day
By Jack Slemenda ‘21 and Kurt Pickering ‘21 02/07/2021, 12:15pm EST
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Joseph Richmond '21 stands by his mural

Training Our Talents
By Joe Mertens '15 02/05/2021, 10:15am EST
Joseph Richmond '21 creates a magnificent piece of art that embodies the core of Saint Ignatius
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The 2020-2021 Varsity A Hockey Seniors

A Successful Senior Night as Wildcats Win Their Fifth Straight
By Owen Gerba '21 02/02/2021, 3:30pm EST
The Ice Cats are gaining momentum heading towards the end of the regular season.
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Henry Raynor Embraced By Teammates

A Slam Dunking Senior Night
By Kurt Pickering '21 02/01/2021, 4:30pm EST
The Wildcats win their sixth straight on Senior Night
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From the Field to the Coaching Box
By Joe Mertens '15 01/31/2021, 11:00am EST
Dave Ragone '98 and Jonathan Gannon '01 were named NFL coordinators for next season
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Chuckie Wilson commands the ice

The Wildcats Feed Off Senior Leadership in Final Stretch of the Season
By Andrew Gus '22 01/29/2021, 10:15am EST
Leadership is the Secret Recipe for the Ice Cats
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Mat Cats Tie Duals, Wins Record After Wins Against Howland and Padua
By Tim Putka ‘22 01/29/2021, 10:00am EST
The Wildcats Defeat Howland and Padua
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Saint Ignatius Basketball Keeps On Rolling
By Kurt Pickering '21 01/28/2021, 9:00am EST
The Wildcats Win Their Fifth Straight
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Raynor Leads Wildcats to Fourth-Straight Win
By Kurt Pickering '21 01/23/2021, 5:15pm EST
A 26-point performance helped Saint Ignatius topple Cleveland Heights.
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