Patriots crowned SOSSA champions

By Bernie Puchalski: BP Sports Niagara - March 4, 2025

The Saint Paul junior girls volleyball team capped an excellent season by defeating St. Jean de Brebeuf in the Southern Ontario Secondary Schools Association championship game last week.

“Everyone always asks who our MVP is? We have 15 MVPs. All of these girls are the reason this team has had such amazing success. They always brought great energy on and off the court whether they were part of the starting six or not,” said Kathy Carter, who coached the team along with Kristin McDonald.

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Patriots upset Reds

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - February 26, 2025

Hudson Rufrano came through in the clutch for the Saint Paul Patriots Wednesday.

The 16-year-old, Grade 11 student scored with just under two minutes remaining to break a 4-4 tie and give the Patriots a 5-4 victory over the Denis Morris Reds in the Niagara Catholic Athletics Zone 2 senior boys AA hockey final.

It is the first zone title for the Patriots since 2014.

“It was amazing,” Rufrano said. “It’s an honour to play for Saint Paul.”

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Parrent commits to Robert Morris

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - February 21, 2025

Gabby Parrent’s rowing setback turned out to be a set up for success.

The 17-year-old, Grade 12 student at Saint Paul Catholic High School began rowing in Grade 9 but the next year felt something was off and took a break from the sport.

“I quit but I just continued my journey,” Parrent said. “It was extremely hard at times. Quitting is never easy and not something that I am proud of but it’s something that I feel was definitely a very important part of my journey and made me realize how important this sport was to me.”

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