Patriots set bar high for OFSAA

By Bill Potrecz: Niagara Falls Review - June 4, 2024

The Saint Paul Patriots have high hopes once again at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) AA boys soccer championships June 6-8 in North Bay.

The defending champion Patriots enter OFSAA as the No. 1 seed, but coach Aldo Seca said the ranking can be a mixed blessing.

“It’s an honour to be ranked No. 1 but at the end of the day we know the seeding doesn’t mean much,” Seca said. “You have that bullseye on your back, everyone is looking to take down No. 1”

Seca knows the road to gold isn’t always an easy drive..

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Saint Paul students hosting monthlong fundraiser to support new Niagara Falls hospital

By Bill Potrecz: Niagara Falls Review - May 15, 2024

A civics/careers class at Saint Paul Catholic High School is doing its part to support the new hospital being built in Niagara Falls.

Teacher Sheila DeLuca said her Grade 10 class has been hosting a monthlong fundraiser for Niagara Health Foundation.

DeLuca, who’s also a board member of the foundation, said her class of 55 students has been learning about the role of different governments, as well as the hospital under construction at Montrose and Biggar roads.

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Hurdling his way to the top

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - May 15, 2024

Evan Blake has quickly established himself as one of the best young hurdlers in the province.

The 14-year-old, Grade 9 student at Saint Paul Catholic High School picked up hurdles just two years ago and already has the fifth fastest time in the province in the junior boys 300-metre event.

“We’ve had him in our club for four years. He started when he was in Grade 5 and is someone who has continued to evolve,” Thorold Elite Track Club head coach Steve Fife said. “The 300 metres is definitely going to be his major event.”

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