Patriots earn first Tribune consolation crown

Dante DeBenedetti didn’t see the floor in the fourth quarter for the Saint Paul Patriots but no matter, the 18-year-old, Grade 12B player had already contributed more than his share.

DeBenedetti netted 19 points through three quarters to lead the Patriots to a 76-59 triumph over the E.L. Crossley Cyclone in the consolation championship final at the 67th Annual Welland Tribune Basketball Tournament held Saturday at Notre Dame.

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Cottringer commits to Temple

Sabrina Cottringer’s foray into the world of rowing took place behind a computer screen rather than on the water.

The Niagara Falls had just started Grade 9 at Saint Paul Catholic High School and was looking into some extra curricular activities where she settled on rowing.

“It was during COVID so we all started on line and then slowly got introduced going to the boathouse and on the water,” the 17-year-old, Grade 12 student said. “Two other people were my age and we kind of made a group and started working really hard and it all went on from there.”

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Patriots hold off Wolfpack

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - October 3, 2023

Sam Dino stood tall for the Saint Paul Patriots Tuesday.

The 16-year-old, Grade 11 guard stands just 5-foot-2, but what Dino lacks in size, she more than makes up for in talent, smarts and determination.

Dino netted a game-high 18 points to lead the Patriots to a 35-29 victory over the West Niagara Wolfpack in an opening round game at the BPSN Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday at A.N. Myer.

Being small on the court is nothing new for Dino.

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