20 Questions: Darren Katziff
To paraphrase Charles Dickens, it was a “best of times, worst of times” moment for St. John Paul football star Darren Katziff when he was a high school sophomore. At the time, he played for the Lions soccer team, which was headed to the playoffs… | Read full Barnstable Patriot story
Golf Headed To Postseason for 9th Time in 10 Years
Golf. It’s an individual sport where scores are added up to determine team success. At St. John Paul II, the golf squad is made up of unique individuals who have contributed to a successful playoff-bound group. “We’re a mix of experience and some youth,” said coach Geoff Converse, whose squad has qualified for the state […]
20 Questions: Chris Bresnahan
When completing the questions for this profile, St. John Paul’s Chris Bresnahan noted in his advice to young athletes, “Just do what you love because these years go by fast, so make the most of it and try your hardest while doing it.” Little did he realize how prophetic that advice would be. One week […]
Boys Basketball Head Coach Named
St. John Paul II High School named Rich Dalrymple as the Lions’ Head Boys Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Dalrymple succeeds David Harrison, whose four-year, 55-19 record with the Lions included four consecutive MIAA Tournament berths and two Cape & Islands League championships. “Coach Dalrymple is an experienced, high-quality coach who we are excited to bring […]
JPII Grad Selected to NECBL All-Star Team: Signs with Cotuit in Cape League
Michael Young, a Mashpee native and St. John Paul II High School graduate, earned a six-out save in his Cape League debut, and Trey Jacobs (North Carolina Pembroke) knocked in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the seventh inning as the Cotuit Kettleers won, 5-4, over the Falmouth Commodores in the regular-season finale […]
New Ice Hockey Coach Named
St. John Paul II High School has hired Christopher Kent as the Lions’ Head Hockey Coach, effective immediately. Kent served as Assistant Coach to Charles “Chuck” Jancaterino, who coached the Lions from 2015-2018. “Coach Kent has been a key member of the JPII hockey coaching staff since the 2015-16 season. He brings tremendous commitment, knowledge, […]
New Pick-Up/Drop-Off Pattern Announced
At St. John Paul II High School, the safety of our students is our priority. In order for us to keep our students safe, we will implement a new drop off and pick up system for every student in every grade at JPII. All traffic entering the high school property will enter via Pine Avenue […]
20 Questions: Madi Doyle
When he makes out his lineup card for each game, St. John Paul II softball coach Mike Manley knows that senior Madi Doyle will be hitting in the leadoff spot. However, the position slot in the scorebook is continuously changing. Sometimes she finds herself getting the ball to enter the pitching circle. At other times […]
New Coach Brings Enthusiasm, Experience to JP2
“I’ve been counting the days for a long time now,” Soares said. “It’s tremendous just to get the guys together, to put some of the names with the faces and to start to envision the team.” Soares, a three-sport star at Harwich, brings a wealth of baseball experience to the Lions. He captained the Rough […]
Boston Bruins Honor Senior Hockey Player
Senior Billy Dwyer was honored during March during a Boston Bruins game at TD Garden as the recipient of Central Catholic League’s Boston Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award. Thirty-three players representing leagues across Massachusetts received the award.