Senior Day 2015

Thank you to the Class of 2015.

From Sunshine to Snow .... Opening day Around the Corner

Coach Sliwinski & Coach Tomc recently returned from their annual spring training baseball trip to sunny Arizona.  Daily temperatures were in the 80's as major league camps opened. The coaches had a front-row seat watching the Indians, Rangers, and Dodgers throw bullpens sessions, take batting practice, and field ground balls for the first time in preparation for the upcoming season. The coaches also had the chance to see the beginning of the college baseball season. On opening night they watched the # 1 team in the country, TCU, play the # 17 team in the country Arizona State.

While at the Texas Rangers camp the coaches had a chance to spend a few minutes with Rangers All-Star pitcher Matt Harrison & catcher Chris Gimenez.  Both players were amazed at the fact that we actually have to practice indoors and that when our season opens there is a good chance the temperatures will be lucky to be in the 40's - the life of a major league baseball player !!!

On February 23rd the Bengals opened their spring training.  They didn't have sunshine and green grass but indoor batting cages and the gym will get them prepared for the season.  Seventy-five student-athletes participated in the first week of practice.  Once again the Bengals will field three levels of play, participate in the North Coast League, and compete against a tough non-league schedule.

The Bengals are looking forward to a successful 2015 season.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at a ballgame this spring.  Put your winter coats and sunglasses on and join us for a game. The Varsity team opens their season on April 1 vs Trinity at Nobby's Ballpark.

Nobby's Ballpark

Luke Easter Park

Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Home of ASU

Goodyear Stadium

Congratulations Coach Sliwinski

Congratulations to Coach Sliwinski for being elected to the Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association (NEOBCA) Hall of Fame.  Full story at the Lake County News-Herald.

Meet Coach Prevesk

Position:  Assistant Freshman Baseball Coach

Grade School:  St. Clare School

High School:  Benedictine High School '94. 

College:  B.A. in Physical Education Mount Union College '99

Teaching:  Physical Education Teacher for Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 1999-present 

Favorite MLB Team:  Cleveland Indians

Favorite MLB Player: Kenny Lofton

This is the first year Coach Prevesk will join the Benedictine Bengals as a coach.  Coach Prevesk played football and baseball while at Benedictine.  He played football as a wide receiver at Mount Union.  While at Mount Union he won two Division III National Championships in 1996 and 1997.

Coach Prevesk coached Benedictine Football as an assistant in 2000-2002,  assistant coach for Cleveland Heights H.S. 2009-2013.  Coach is currently the  assistant football coach for the Bengals since 2014 and a CYO 8th grade basketball coach (Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy)  2012-present.

Coach Prevesk enjoys watching sports, coaching, spending time with family.  He is married to Maria and they have three kids- Joseph, Alyssa, and Gino.

Season's Greetings

Baseball Signups

Any student interested in trying out for the 2015 baseball team (all levels) should see Coach DiGeronimo or e-mail Coach Sliwinski.  

A meeting date for all baseball players has been tentatively set for Monday December 8, 2014.  We will meet immediately after school.  Please make arrangements for transportation if needed.

All freshmen and any other prospective player that hasn't played a game in our program should make arrangements to attend a two day mini-camp on December 29-30.  This camp is for non-winter sport athletes.  More info will be provided at the meeting.

Bengals Advance to District Tournament

The Bengals defeated Fairview 8-4 in the Div. II Sectional Final.  The team advances to district play next Tuesday, May 20th at 4:00pm versus Holy Name.  The game will be played at Tri-C West.  The OHSAA will be charging an admission for the game, $6 adults and $4 for students and children.

With the win over Fairview, that was the school's 39th Sectional Championship.

Sectional Final

Today at 2:15PM- Tri-C West   The Bengals take on Fairview.

Parma Prepares for Bengals

The sky may look threatening, but the groundskeepers in Parma are working hard preparing for the Benedictine/Parma match-up tomorrow evening.

It all starts at 4:30pm with the JV teams followed by the Varsity teams taking to the field shortly after the JV game.  Expected Varsity start time is 7:30pm.

No School- No Practice

School has been cancelled today, Wednesday March 12th.  As there is no school, there is no practice today.  Check the calendar below for practice schedule updates.

Practice/ Tryouts

Practice/ tryouts begin February 24th.  All players who signed up will receive an e-mail with the practice schedule for week #1.  If you did not sign up and would still like to tryout, please see Coach Chase or DeGeronimo. Schedule is subject to change due to gym time.

Winter sport athletes ARE NOT PERMITTED to attend practice/ tryouts until their season is complete.

Youth Baseball Camp

Registration has started for our annual youth baseball camp.  Boys in grades 5-8 will learn basic fundamentals and mechanics from the Benedictine Bengals coaching staff.  Cost is $25 and includes a Bengal baseball cap.  To register contact Coach Sliwinski (slew19 [at] aol.com) with name and contact information.

Special Wing Night Raffle

This year Wing Night will feature a special Sports Memorabilia Raffle. The drawing will take place the night
of the event, March 22, 2014. The winner need not be present; we will either deliver or ship your prize to you.  Only 200 tickets for the raffle will be printed, so act fast.  If you cannot attend the event, a stub will be filled out for you and the ticket mailed to you.  All items were obtained in person by Coach Sliwinski and Coach Tomc.

1st Prize- 30x40 signed Pete Rose Poster.

2nd Prize- Al Rosen signed bat (1953 AL MVP)

3rd Prize- Jim Tressel signed/ framed 8x10

4th Prize- Bob Feller signed/ framed 8x10

5th Prize- Maurice Clarett signed mini-helmet

     And much more!!

68 Days Until Season Opener!

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball.  I'll tell you what I do- I stare out the window and wait for spring."  -Rogers Hornsby

Opening Day is Close

Only 96 days to go.

Coach Russ Honored

Coach Russ was honored for 43 years of " Fun" at the golf-outing.  He was presented with his own golf flag along with a special plaque.

Golf-Outing a Success !

Thanks to all the golfers and all of our sponsors that made this event a great success.

1st Place: Team Erzen
Tom Erzen
John Gaydos
Mike Mucciarone
Kevin Niemczura

2nd Place: Team Kadlub '89
Mike Kadlub '89
Clinton McKoon
Bob Tominc
Mike Tominc

3rd Place: Team "Drew" Ryzner '01
Andrew Ryzner '01
Joe Ryzner '02
Ed Mudridge
Matt Parnin

Thanks for Trying Award:  Team Glasgo
John Glasgo
Adam Kruger
Scott Basom
Tom Welch

Longest Drive Winner:  Mike Mucciarone

Closest to the Pin Winner: Tom Sloat

13th Annual Golf -Outing

Mark your calendars .... the main fundraiser of the year for the baseball program is Friday July 26th. More information will be available in the next few weeks.  We are looking for golfers, sponsors and donations for auction/raffle prizes.

Players:  this is a great way to earn service hours.  We need six players to work the event.  We also are in need of a few parents to work.  Please contact Coach Sliwinski if you would like to volunteer.

Sun News Awards

Congratulations to Dan Piascik '13, Robbie Cramer '14, and Collin Pecoraro '15 for being named to the All-Sun Team and the All-Sun East Team.

Collin

Dan

Robbie

Lake County News Herald Awards

Congratulations to :

• Dan Piascik '13 for being named to Third Team All Lake County
• William Woodson '13, Robbie Cramer '14, and Collin Pecoraro '15 were all named to the Lake County Honor Roll.