Athlete Profile: Lauren Mottel
Stella W. '19, Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under People, Sports, Top Stories
Lauren Mottel has quite the schedule. A junior at Padua, she has balanced difficult courses and swimming for the school team since freshman year. She has powered through exhausting practices and competitions since the age of seven, and continues to swim despite multiple AP classes and the stress of co...
What It’s Like to Major in Sports Management
Jennifer C. '21, Reporter
January 29, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sports play a big part in the lives of many people, and a sports team can mean everything to a person, whether they have grown up watching them play or they are the ones on the team. As a result, a popular major was emerged, sports management. Michael Cardamone is an example of a person who wanted to pursu...
Philadelphia Eagles, NFL’s latest underdog
Nicole O. '20, Writer
January 29, 2018
Filed under Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles won their game against the Vikings, pushing them to Super Bowl LII. After the victory in their second to last playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, offensive tackle Lane Johnson and defensive end Chris Long celebrated by putting on a German Shepherd...
Philadelphia Eagles Prepare to Fly in NFC Championship
Caroline K., Editor
January 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Around the halls of Padua Academy today, faculty and students alike are sporting their Eagles gear in support of the Philadelphia Eagles’ upcoming NFC Championship game against the Minnesota Vikings. This is the first time the Eagles have competed for the NFC title since 2009, after a crushing loss to ...
First Home Game of the Season
Ava R. '19, Reporter
October 17, 2017
Filed under Sports
This past weekend on Saturday, September 30th, the Salesianum football team shut out on their opponents from Urbana high school winning 42-0 at the first home game of the season. This win now puts at Salesianum 3-1, standing third in the state of Delaware. Many people came out to support the team in...
#TakeAKnee
Caroline K. '18, Editor
October 13, 2017
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, may not be as well known for his football career as he is for sparking nation-wide controversy by kneeling during the National Anthem. Kaepernick said his reason for kneeling was to protest racism, and specifically cited police brutality. At the ...
Padua Soccer Tennessee Trip
Shannon M. '19, Reporter
April 28, 2017
Filed under Photo Gallery, Sports
Spring Into Action
March 26, 2017
Filed under Sports
The start to spring sports is here, the cold weather has started to die down and the sun is coming out. Although the cold weather has returned, the Padua Pandas are ready to kick into gear and start training for this 2017 spring season. The Padua Pandas had their first day of tryouts on Marc...
What is it like to be an Athlete at Padua?
Kelsey E. '20, Writer
January 31, 2017
Filed under Sports
At Padua, students have the option to participate in many clubs, programs, and sports. Sports are a big part of Padua and many students take part in different teams. Sports at Padua are fun, challenging, and of competitive. Padua sports teams compete against teams from all over the area, and some tea...
Chicago Cubs win World Series over Cleveland Indians
Kelsey E. '20, Reporter
November 10, 2016
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
On Wednesday November 2, 2016, the Chicago Cubs broke their 108 year World Series Championship drought and won the World Series in front of thousands of people in Cleveland, Ohio. The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 in the final series that consisted of a nail-biting 10 inning game...
You Just Got Served: Padua Pandas win against rivals, Ursuline Raiders
Olive T' 19, Reporter
October 14, 2016
Filed under Sports
Padua's varsity volleyball team came into the game on Thursday night, September 22, with revenge on their mind against one of their biggest rivals, the Ursuline Raiders. Last year Padua played against Ursuline 3 times and lost each time. Padua was determined to win and managed to defeat the R...
Arnold Palmer’s Death
Gabrielle C. '18, Associate Editor
October 4, 2016
Filed under Sports
Arnold Palmer was a renowned golfer and public icon. He was able to make the sport enjoyable for the average man and was known as the King. He was on a first name-basis with not only presidents but also the public. Palmer died in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the age of 87. ...
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Ava Rudawsky is a senior at Padua Academy. She ran track sophomore year and participated in cheer for two years. Ava has traveled to many places including Hawaii, Miami, and New York where she plans to...