Cathedral Preparatory School

It was an electric atmosphere at Dollinger Field on Friday night for the Ramblers’ season opener against the Erie High Royals. The Ramblers not only won, but we also recognized the first-ever Cathedral Prep football state championship team from 2000 at halftime. All students in attendance received a free commemorative shirt honoring the 2000 team. We want to send a special thank you to Cathedral Prep alumnus Rob Doyle ’01 and Frontier General Contracting, Inc. for sponsoring the shirts and making this possible for our students. These shirts are also available in the Spirit Store for purchase! #RollRamblers

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Football split their weekend matchups against Erie High. Varsity came away with a 29-23 victory over the Royals in a four-overtime thriller. DaZarie Carson had 28 carries for 184 yards and four touchdowns, including the game winner. Dominic Panighetti had 10 tackles and three sacks to lead the Rambler defense. Camden Miller had 11 tackles. JV fell in their first game of the season to Erie, 14-6. Davion Edmond hauled in a 60-yard pass from Broegan McCarthy for the lone score. 🏈
• Girls soccer swept Harbor Creek to kick off their season. Varsity shut out the Huskies, 4-0. Anna Johnson scored a pair, while Alexa Senz and Lauren McCormick also scored. CC Cacchione had a pair of assists. Jordan Senz earned the shutout. JV picked up a 5-0 win. Mya Cavalier scored two goals, while Jordyn DiRaimo, Claire Delaney, and Sophia Stinson also scored. ⚽
• Cross country took part in the HOKA Kickoff Classic XC Showcase 2025 under the lights at Riverside (OH). The girls placed ninth overall, led by a seventh-place finish by Anne-Catherine Brown. Zita Schiedel also earned an individual medal after placing 45th. Makayla Stutts (54), Sophie Becker (60), Reagan Johnston (119), Kendal Johnston (174), and Lilly Pinzok (183) also scored for the Ramblers. On the boys side, Will English placed 74th to lead the way. 👟
• Girls JV volleyball hosted and won their tournament at the Joann Mullen Gymnasium. They won every set (10) they played through the five matches against Eisenhower, Union City, Erie High, and Erie First. They won the final championship match against Eisenhower in two straight sets. 🏐

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, August 21:

• Boys golf won the Picker D-10 Preview Invitational at Lake View Country Club. Connor Laird finished second overall with a 74. Joseph Prichard shot a 77. While Sonny Washburn shot a 78. Nik Blanchard shot an 82. Aaron Kupniewski rounded out the scoring with a 90. ⛳

Welcome back, Ramblers! We had an awesome first day of school, and we’re thrilled to see everyone back for what promises to be another fantastic school year. Our opening assembly really set the tone for the year, as legendary faculty members Mr. Achille ’75 and Mrs. Oligeri were joined by student leaders in kicking it off with the P-R-E-P chant! We also announced our theme for the school year: “Be the Light.” With the Student Council leading the way, students enjoyed some fun games and competitions. We are excited for everything this year will bring! #Prep #Family 🟠🔵⚫

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, August 20:

• Girls golf took third in their Region mega match at Beechwood. Claire Williams finished eighth overall after shooting a 44. Lillian Kilmer shot a 46, while Abby Miller and Isabelle Shames each shot a 48. ⛳

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, August 18:

• Boys golf won their Region mega match at Lake View Country Club. Sonny Washburn finished second overall with a 75. Connor Laird shot a 75 to finish fourth overall. Joseph Prichard tied for sixth with a 79. Nik Blanchard tied for tenth with an 82. ⛳
• Girls golf finished fourth in their Region mega match at Lake View Country Club. Claire Williams once again led the way with a 47, finishing eighth overall. Lillian Kilmer shot a 49 to tie for ninth, while Barbara Martone shot a 54. ⛳

Join us to kick off the 2025-2026 Cathedral Prep sports season with the first home football game of the year THIS FRIDAY, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. versus the Erie High Royals. There will be a special dedication of the 2025 football season to Coach Pat Czytuck ’70, and we’ll be recognizing the first-ever Cathedral Prep football state championship team from 2000 at halftime!

In addition, there will be a T-shirt honoring the 2000 Rambler Football season, which will also be available for purchase in the Spirit Store during the game. We hope you can join us under the Friday night lights this Friday for this special celebration and to cheer the Ramblers on to victory! #RollRamblers 🏈

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Boys golf competed in Gilmour Academy’s (OH) Reece Alexander Invitational at Fowler's Mill Golf Course. Sonny Washburn finished tied for first place with an even par 72. The Ramblers finished sixth overall with a team score of 314. ⛳

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Late September will mark the third consecutive year star athletes and teams will be honored for their accomplishments while at Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Prep. The latest class of the school's Athletic Hall of Fame will be held on Thursday, September 25. The induction ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. in Prep's H. David Bowes Auditorium and is free and open to the public. There will be a reception following the inductions, and tickets for that can be purchased online at www.cathedralprep.com/ahof25. #AHOF25

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, August 14:

• Girls golf finished third in their Region mega match at Green Meadows Golf Club. Claire Williams led the Ramblers again with a 44. Abigail Miller shot a 47, while Lillian Kilmer and Barbara Martone each shot a 49. Isabelle Shames finished with a 50. ⛳

THANK YOU to everyone for your support of Cathedral Prep on Erie Gives Day! Over $36,000 was raised for our school, and that doesn’t include the match! Your belief in our mission and your commitment to the success of our students, our school, and the Erie community is truly appreciated. Thank you for partnering with The Erie Community Foundation in brightening the futures of our students. We are so grateful for the outpouring of generosity. #Prep #ErieGives2025

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, August 13:

• Boys golf took second in their Region mega match at Green Meadows Golf Club. Connor Laird led the way with a 77. Joseph Prichard and Nik Blanchard each shot a 78, while Sonny Washburn shot a 79. ⛳
• Girls golf finished third in their Region mega match at Beechwood Golf Course. Claire William led the Ramblers with a 44. Lillian Kilmer shot a 48, while Barbara Martone shot a 50. ⛳

"The Life of a Rambler"

First day of school is ONE WEEK away! #PrepPride” 🟠🔵⚫️⚪️

Last week, we welcomed members of the Class of 2029 at the “Step Into Prep: Freshman Welcome Party” at the Hagerty Family Events Center! Attendees enjoyed a live DJ, Kona Ice, inflatable obstacle course, Donato’s pizza, custom Prep t-shirt, Prep trivia and physical challenges to win prizes, and contests for prizes. It was a great celebration and opportunity for our incoming freshmen to meet fellow classmates, faculty, staff, and current Ramblers! #Prep #Classof2029 #StepIntoPrep

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, August 11:

• Boys golf finished third in their Region mega match at Downing. Nik Blanchard led the Ramblers with a two-over 74. Connor Laird shot a 76, while Sonny Washburn shot a 79. Joseph Prichard and Jack Marz rounded out the top five by shooting 82 and 85, respectively. ⛳
• Girls golf also finished third in their first Region mega match of the year. Claire Williams shot a 45 to lead the way. Lillian Kilmer shot a 48, while Isabelle Shames shot a 53. ⛳

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)

Cathedral Prep is proud to be part of this incredible day of giving that strengthens nonprofits across our region. If Prep has made an impact in your life, please consider supporting us with a gift of $25 or more at ErieGives.org before 8:00 p.m. tonight. Every gift—big or small—helps us continue forming men and women of vision in spirit, mind, and body. Visit www.ErieGives.org and search Cathedral Prep to make your gift. #ErieGives2025

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, August 7:

• Boys golf kicked off the 2025-2026 athletic season with a first-place finish at the Happy Valley Invitational in State College. by two shots. The Ramblers won by two shots over second place Fairview. Sonny Washburn shot three-under par to finish second individually. Connor Laird was third at one-under. Joseph Prichard was eighth at one-over, while Nik Blanchard was 13th at three-over. ⛳
• Girls golf also kicked off the season at the Happy Valley Invitational. The Ramblers finished fifth overall. Claire Williams placed 10th overall, while Barbara Martone was 19th. ⛳

Mrs. Quinn's AP students who earned a 4 or 5 on the AP Calc AB/BC and AP Stat exam were treated to ice cream yesterday! #Prep #Math

Congratulations to Anne-Catherine Brown ’26. She has committed to run cross country and track & field at Division I Elon University on scholarship. Brown has been a stalwart during her first three years at Prep. She has helped guide the cross country team to a pair of state titles as well as a second-place finish, while twice winning the D-10 meet. She has also medaled on two occasions in track at the state level. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 👟

Congratulations to Clark Brown ’26 and Finn Paterson ’26. They recently graduated from Keystone Boys State, a week-long American Legion leadership development program. The week-long summer experience, which was held at Messiah University, focused on leadership, civic participation, and learning-by-doing. Prep alumnus Conor O’Brien ’24 also served as a counselor for the week. #Prep #AFJROTC