The Holy Family boys eighth-grade basketball squad won the Akron Catholic Youth Organization Division I-AAA championship March 2. The Panthers defeated St. Hillary 36-31 at James A. Rhodes Arena to win the title.
Team members include, front row, from left, Victor Pereira, David Klaben, Ryan Vellequette and Matt Deblois. Back row, from left, are assistant coach Andrew Horning, Thomas Hite, assistant Coach Dan Noonan, Kevin Enright, Zach Leonatti, Nick Film, Jim Griggs and head coach Nick Ciavarella.