I am beginning a new term as @ParmaMayor. Molly, my 2nd grader, memorized the Oath of Office by ❤️. No need to read it. So proud of her as she swore me in for my 3rd term. #allstar
Padua’s Baseball team is heading to the State Final Four for the second time in the last three years!
With a late-game rally, the Bruins earned a 6-5 victory over University School earlier this week. They’ll play in the State Semifinal vs. either Hamilton Badin or Vandalia Butler on Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton.
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Bruins going back to the Final Four. What incredible team win. These boys like each other and play for each other. Team First. Excellent culture and leadership! LFG. 🔥🐐⚾️ @jackdegeeter
GAMEDAY! Good luck to @PaduaBruinBB as they take on University School in the OHSAA Regional Final!
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In Division III, Region 10 action, #3 @paduabruinbb punched its ticket to the Regional Final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over @SylvaniaSouthv1, despite being outhit 7-4.
Talented 2028 two-way prospect @ChaseMartin1212 set the tone on the mound, earning the win after five strong innings. The right-hander allowed just one run on four hits and two walks while piling up 11 strikeouts.
2027 RHP @BTillman2027 took over for the final two innings and secured the save, striking out two while helping the Bruins hold off a late Southview push.
Offensively, Padua was led by a pair of standout underclassmen. 2028 @2028_bzb reached base twice, scored two runs, and wreaked havoc on the bases with four stolen bags. 2029 @MikeCangelosi25 sparked the offense with an early triple and later scored on a Chase Martin RBI single.
For Southview, 2026 RHP @WillColyer kept the Cougars within striking distance all game. The @TSCCBaseball commit tossed six innings, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six. He also contributed offensively, driving in a run at the plate.
Padua now advances to face #6 @USbsbl in the Regional Final. University School earned its spot earlier in the day with a 4-1 victory over @DefianceBBall.
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Bruins with a 3-2 winner over Sylvania Southview and will move on the the Division 3 Regional Final.
Chase Martin: 5 IP. 11K. 1ER
Brandon Tillman: 2 IP. 2K. Save
Braylon Benson: 1-2. 4 SB
Michael Cangelosi: 1-3. 3B
Chase Martin: 1-1. 2 RBI
Pat Loftus: 1-1
Congratulations to three of our Bruins who were named to the All - District Team. Senior Jack DeGeeter (Pitcher of the Year), Sophomore Braylon Benson, and Freshman Michael Cangelosi. Congratulations, boys !
Congratulations to Jack DeGeeter who was named The 2026 District Pitcher of the Year.
Holding a 7-0 record on the year, DeGeeter has also added 58 strikeouts and only 4 earned runs over his 45 innings. Great work, Jack!
Four Seniors on Padua’s Baseball team received their diplomas during a separate celebration. They sported their caps and gowns during Baccalaureate Mass this week, due to the District Championship game landing on Graduation day. The Bruins beat Alliance 5-0 yesterday. We wish them luck as they take on Sylvania Southview on Monday at 5pm at Crushers Stadium in Avon.
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Best Padua Franciscan High Commencement Ever! On the Ball Diamond with a W. We are so excited for your future and the leader you are. Bright lights ahead in Westerville. 🤎🧡⚾️🔥🐐#unfinishedbusiness🔥 #leavenodoubt@PaduaBruinBB