LOOK: St. Edward Wins Big in First-Round Playoff Game With Mayfield

The Eagles soared over the Wildcats, 55-27, at Byers Field.

St. Edward Golf Team Qualifies for State Tourney

It’s been five years since the Eagles have competed in the state tournament.

The St. Edward High School golf team is headed to the state tournament in Columbus this week. That’s after the squad finished fourth at last week’s rainy district tournament at the Pine Hills Golf Course. The squad is led by brothers Joey and Anton Krecic. Rounding out the team are sophomore Wil Bethune, freshman Danny Zahn and senior Adam Abele. The are coached by Bill Menz. Earlier this month, the squad finished first at the Sectional tournament. A story on the St. Edward High School website notes that the Eagles’ performance at the district tournament marks the first time a St. Ed’s golf team qualified to the state tournament since 2007. The Eagles finished fourth in the district and qualified along with Aurora, Walsh Jesuit and Medina.

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WATCH: ‘Mr. Inspiration’ Comes to Lakewood

Bob Wieland spent Monday inspiring students, their parents and staff at St. Edward High School.

With a name like “Mr. Inspiration,” you’d expect something special. Bob Wieland lives up to his name. The motivational speaker spent Monday at St. Edward High School, first talking to students and then their parents. Wieland lost both of his legs in Vietnam, just as he was preparing for a career playing professional baseball. His disability never handicapped him. Wieland, who been a motivational speaker for the past 40 years, has been named the most courageous man in America and Veteran of the year. He holds a world record for bench press; he is the only double-amputee to ever complete the Ironman Triathlon without the use of a wheelchair. And he walked across the United States — on his arms. Wieland brought his message of strength and …

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St. Edward Takes the Lakewood Community Cup Back from the Rangers

Eagles narrowly escaped Lakewood Stadium with a win over Lakewood High School on Thursday night to reclaim the Cup.

How to Get Your Sports Team Featured on Lakewood Patch

Here are several ways you can make sure your sports teams are highlighted on Lakewood Patch.

Fall sports have started and Patch wants to help you share all the exciting moments with the community, family and friends. We are looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans in Lakewood who are ready, willing and able to share their team spirit on Patch. News about any team—high school, middle school, rec teams, etc.—is welcome. Here's how to share news about your sports team: 1. Start a blog about your sports team: Share stats, recaps, photos and/or videos from the game in your own sports blog. Discuss the team, coaches and players with other fans in the community (but please keep it civil). 2. Upload pictures and video of your team to our "Pics and Clips" gallery: At the game? Did you snap an awesome photo …

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St. Edward Throttles Akron Buchtel

In just about every way imaginable, the Eagles are too much for the Griffins on the football field at Lakewood Stadium on Saturday.

The St. Edward High School football squad extended its record to 2-0 after pummeling Akron Buchtel High School at Lakewood Stadium on Saturday night. The Eagles took advantage of the Griffins, both offensively and defensively, shutting down Buchtel, 48-0. According to St. Edward's football blog, six different players scored touchdowns as the Eagles registered their "second consecutive convincing victory." "Using two quarterbacks and a dozen wide receivers, the Eagles racked up 500 yards of total offense en route to the resounding victory," according to the report. "It marked the first time in history that a St. Edward team defeated a team from Buchtel, which plays in the Akron City Series." The two schools had met only twice before — both …

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LOOK: St. Edward's Big Showing in Season Opener

The Eagles punish Glenville High School at Lakewood Stadium on Saturday.

Eagle Scout Hopeful Builds Gazebo at Celeste Park

Will Rouse, a senior at St. Edward High School, said he started the project in his garage.

One Lakewood boy’s quest to become an Eagle Scout badge means a new gazebo for residents at Celeste Park. Will Rouse, 17, a senior at St. Edward High School, is working to finish up his final scout project. He’s put in lots of hours.  The gazebo, measuring about 9 feet in diameter, will hold about 10 people once its finished at the corner of West Clifton Avenue and Clifton Boulevard this summer. “It’s the last big step to become an Eagle Scout,” he said. “It’s a project in which you lead a group of people to complete a service project that will benefit a group of people. In this case, the people benefiting are the people of Lakewood.” Rouse has been a scout in Troop 287 since he was 11 years old. The Erie Cliff Drive resident said that a …

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Snapshot: St. Edward Honored for Rugby Championship

The boys squad picks up some recognition from the Lakewood City Council on Monday night.

The St. Edward High School rugby squad went undefeated this season, and picked up a state championship along the way. And on Monday, the boys picked up some recognition from the Lakewood City Council, where they were honored with a special resolution. The squad capped a perfect season with a state championship win over Cincinnati Moeller High School, 10-7, on June 1.

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Pete Ducic Named St. Edward's New Baseball Coach

This isn't his fist time around.

Pete Ducic is the new baseball coach at St. Edward High School. This isn't his first rodeo. After head coach Danny Allie resigned in May, Ducic agreed to take the post — one he held from 1978-81.  According to the Plain Dealer, Ducic left St. Edward in 1981 to become head baseball coach at Cuyahoga Community College and has had coaching roles at Gilmour Academy and Benedictine.  He rejoined the school in 2010, taking a post as the assistant head baseball coach.   

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