Patriots hold off Wolfpack

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

SPCHS BPSPORTS Niagara 10052023 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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Patriots open with win over Gators

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - September 22, 2023

spchs bpsports niagara 092323 Michael Schram lives and breathes Saint Paul Patriots football.

The 17-year-old, Grade 12B student loves suiting up for the blue and white so much he’s returned to school for victory lap of sorts in order to be able to play one last season.

“This is the best place to play football, I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else,” Schram said after scoring a pair of touchdowns as the Patriots defeated the Lakeshore Catholic Gators 35-14 in a Niagara Catholic Athletic Association senior boys football game Friday afternoon at Saint Paul. “I loved football growing up all my life. I’ve been playing since Grade 11 and just love this school for football. We had a lot of guys come out during the off-season and just got better and better as a team.

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Vernon earns MVP honours (2)

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - May 2, 2023

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Isiah Vernon was in it to win it.

The 18-year-old, Grade 12B student at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School enjoyed playing with some of his contemporaries at the 2023 Niagara All-Star Showcase, but when push came to shove, he wanted to emerge with a victory.

Vernon did his part, pouring in 13 points and being named the game’s Most Valuable Player to lead Team Black to a 83-80 victory over Team White in the Next 10 Game held at Saint Paul High School Tuesday.

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