Baseball Reaches Regional Final
After last year's first-ever appearance in the state championship game, the team made another playoff run. US Baseball dominated down the stretch before the playoffs, winning 11 of 12 games in late May.
The Preppers had a strong showing in their 4-1 win over Defiance in the regional semifinal, advancing to the Elite Eight. They were eliminated in the OHSAA Division III Regional Final, falling 6-5 to Padua Franciscan on June 2.
The team displayed great pitching depth, sweeping their season matchups against perennial powerhouse Walsh Jesuit, winning 8-2 in April and sealing a 4-0 shutout in May.
James Bucci '26, Deacon Nelson '26, Jack Nelson '27, and Cayden Zelenak '26 served the team as captains. Coach Rob McNerney was assisted by Rick Giavonette ’04, Mike Ilacqua ’12, AJ Kimes, Jordan Levin, Joe Mongelluzzi, and Jonathan Wakeen ’07.
Congratulations to the team on another stellar season!
Click here to view the 2026 Spring Sports Celebration for more photos.
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The Preppers had a strong showing in their 4-1 win over Defiance in the regional semifinal, advancing to the Elite Eight. They were eliminated in the OHSAA Division III Regional Final, falling 6-5 to Padua Franciscan on June 2.
The team displayed great pitching depth, sweeping their season matchups against perennial powerhouse Walsh Jesuit, winning 8-2 in April and sealing a 4-0 shutout in May.
James Bucci '26, Deacon Nelson '26, Jack Nelson '27, and Cayden Zelenak '26 served the team as captains. Coach Rob McNerney was assisted by Rick Giavonette ’04, Mike Ilacqua ’12, AJ Kimes, Jordan Levin, Joe Mongelluzzi, and Jonathan Wakeen ’07.
Congratulations to the team on another stellar season!
Click here to view the 2026 Spring Sports Celebration for more photos.
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At a regular-season game vs. North High School.
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Cayden Zelenak '26
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James Bucci '26
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Deacon Nelson '26
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Jack Nelson '27
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Cameron Ryan '26
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At a regular-season game vs. North High School.
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Deacon Nelson '26 and Jonathan Pleasant '27
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