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I may have posted this before but its worth posting again. Even at the highest level mastering the most basic of skills is still important.

Congrats to Blake Stepniak '27 on being named a 1st Team All-Catholic Selection and to Aidan Curran '27, Luke Panzarella '26 and Dylan Noecker '26 on being named as 2nd Team All-Catholics.

Dominate the so called “Boring Stuff” The best Infielders love the daily routine work! Dominate Catch Play ✅ Dominate Glove Work ✅ Dominate Early GB work ✅ Dominate Pre Game ✅ Translation=Elite High Level Infield ✅

Congrats to SFHS Alums Joe Panzarella, Luke Rybczynski and CJ Snusz on their NJCAA DIII National Championship with @NiagaraTwolves @WNYAthletics @bufnewspreptalk @SFHS_Athletics @MonsignorMartin

St. Francis fights back to tie it up at 2 in the top of the 6th but loses in extra innings (9) to St. Joe's 4-3. Best of luck to the remaining teams in the Georgetown Cup Playoffs.

As summer ball gets underway, now is a good time to share info on our annual summer prospect camp. It has sold out the last 4 years, so register early! More info is below. Register here: stfrancishighorg.finalsite.com/forms-landing-…

The playoff game between @SFRRBase and St. Joe's has been moved to Tuesday, May 26th at 5 PM, The game will be at St. Joes. @SFHS_Athletics @WNYAthletics @MonsignorMartin @bufnewspreptalk

Congrats to SF Alums Cael Banks, Nick Bienko and Anthony Venditti on winning the NCBA DII National Championship with @BPClubBaseball

SFHS will host Dunkirk HS on Thursday, May 21st at 5 PM at Jeff Sgroi Memorial Field to close our the regular season

The Red Raiders will take on St. Joe's in the first round of the MMAA Georgetown Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22nd at St. Joe's at 5 PM.

Due to inclement weather, the game scheduled for today (5/14/26) against Cathedral Prep has been canceled. No practice today.

Raiders drop a game to a MMAA St. Joe's 6-0. The rematch is Saturday at 12 noon at Jeff Sgroi Memorial Field.

@WNYAthletics continued 2/2.....Luke Panzarella '26 also drove in 2 runs for the Red Raiders in this key MMAA victory.

NO HITTER ALERT! Junior Aidan Curran went the distance striking out 11 (2 BB)and faced the minimum number of batters in recording the first no-hitter of his high school career and recording a 5-0 win over Timon. Blake Stepniak '27 drove in 2 runs for the Raiders. @WNYAthletics

5/8/26 Recap: Blake Stepniak '27 was electric on the bump for the Raiders as he struck out 14 in 6 innings of work while only allowing 1 hit in a 7-0 win over Timon-St. Jude. Senior Dylan Noecker led the offense going 3/3 with 3 RBI.

Thanks to Orchard Park Little League for including the SFHS Freshman team as part of their opening day ceremonies and dedication of their new 90 foot diamond. Freshman coach Patrick Gavigan shares a few memories & thoughts in this piece from @WNYAthletics

Congrats Andrew Cook '23. A great young man continuing to do great things while staying involved with the great game we all love.

Raiders improve to 2-2 in MMAA (2-3 in WNY) with a 4-2 W over St. Mary's. Luke Panzarella gets the win in relief (2.2 IP, 3 K, 1H) of Blake Stepniak '27 (4.1, 8K, 2H). Matt Warnes '27 had two hits to lead the offense. The squad takes on Canisius HS today at 4:30 PM at home.

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