Benedictine Athletics

06/04/2026

Congratulations to these three seniors who earned honors in the North Coast Conference for baseball!

06/01/2026

Samantha Wentz joins Benedictine as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Strength & Conditioning. Wentz brings experience coaching at both the collegiate and high school levels, previously serving in strength and conditioning roles at Walsh University and as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Perkins High School (Sandusky High School).

A former collegiate volleyball player at Walsh University (North Canton, OH), Wentz earned her undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology from Walsh before completing her Master’s degree in Sports Performance Coaching through Setanta College (Ireland). She is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and also holds USA Weightlifting-Level 1 and High School Strength and Conditioning Coach certifications. Wentz has a strong passion for athlete development, leadership, nutrition, recovery, and long-term performance training.

“I am incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to join the Benedictine community. What excites me most is the opportunity to lead, coach, and mentor young men during such an important four years of their lives. I look forward to helping our student-athletes grow not only as competitors, but also as leaders, teammates, and young men of character. I’m also passionate about teaching the importance of healthy lifestyle habits, nutrition, recovery, and overall wellness so they can build routines and values that positively impact them long after their time at Benedictine.”

“Samantha is an outstanding addition to the Benedictine family,” said John Carter, Athletic Director. “Her experience in strength and conditioning, combined with her commitment to mentorship and leadership development, makes her a perfect fit for our student-athletes. We are confident she will help elevate our programs while continuing to positively shape the Men of Benedictine both on and off the field.”

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Friday, after Baccalaureate Mass, was Signing Day at Benedictine High School — Home of Champions!

We are proud to celebrate these Bengals as they continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level:

Tyrell O’Neal — University of Toledo | Football | Psychology

Jonathan Spikes — Central State University | Football | Business/Real Estate

John Jones Jr. — John Carroll University | Football | Business

Sean O’Connell — Grove City College | Football | Mechanical Engineering

Shepard Charlton — John Carroll University | Wrestling | Business

Luca Bucci — Denison University | Hockey | Political Science/Economics

Benjamin Scheer — University of Mount Union | Baseball | Exercise Science

A special thank you to John Carter, Athletic Director, for arranging today’s signing and to Coach Matt Wilson, Coach Bob Kehres (represented by Pat Lloyd), Coach John Ellis, and Coach Terrance Cheeks for speaking on behalf of our student-athletes and recognizing their dedication, leadership, and hard work.

Congratulations, Bengals! Your Benedictine family is proud of you and excited to see what’s next.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

The Bengals Track Team advanced 12 athletes to Day 2 of the District Championships on Saturday at Bay Village. Field events will begin at 12:00 p.m., with running events starting at 1:30 p.m. Below is a list of the athletes who will be competing for a chance to advance to next week’s Regional Meet...

05/22/2026

As part of the annual Awards Assembly, the Athletic Department, along with the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the National Federation of State High School Associations, recognized and honored several deserving seniors for their dedication and commitment to Benedictine High School on and o...

05/21/2026

Some of the Bene wrestlers competed at the Freestyle and Greco Central Regional qualifier in Louisville Kentucky. They also got to workout at Bellarmine University.

John Paul Hatgas placed 5th in Greco and has Qualified for Nationals in Fargo North Dakota. He also went 5-2 in Freestyle

Devion Coffin went 3-2 in Freestyle
JayZahn Jones went 1-2 in Greco

05/21/2026

Track begins their District meet at Bay High School tonight!

Let's go Bengals!