The Crusaders Baseball team defeated St. Joe's 5-3 in 8 Innings yesterday in Kenmore, NY. 

Luke Golembiewski '28 of East Aurora blasted a two-run home run in the top of the eighth to help CHS Baseball to a 5-3 win at St. Joe's in the first edition of the rivalry in the 2026 season. 

Xavier Gates-Franklin '28 of Williamsville came in relief and delivered multiple scoreless innings to keep the game at 3-3. 

The Crusaders face North Tonawanda tomorrow at home for Senior Day before facing St. Joe's again Monday at 5:00 p.m. The game will be streamed on WNY Athletics. 

Students and families interested in CHS Baseball and the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked as Buffalo's "Best Catholic School" and WNY's top private school in "Best High Schools for Athletes" by Niche.com – can learn more by arranging an on-campus experience via canisiushigh.org/visit

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