Elk County Catholic High School is a private

Private school

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, Roman Catholic high school

High school

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 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania

St. Marys, Pennsylvania

St. Marys is a city in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,502 at the 2000 census. Originally a small, Bavarian Catholic town, St. Marys was founded December 8, 1842. It is home to Straub Brewery and the first Benedictine convent in the United States. In 1992, the...

. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie

Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie

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Background

Elk County (Christian) Catholic High School was established in 1962 by the Catholic Diocese of Erie, PA. The Crusader (a name inspired by the holy wars) is the school's mascot.

Athletics

Elk County Catholic is notable as the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association

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(PIAA) Class A basketball

Basketball

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 champion in 2006. The basketball team also reached the PIAA Class A semi-finals during the 2008-2009 season. Also, the school's cross country program have captured district titles over the past 4 seasons. The school's colors are maroon and gold and the mascot is the Crusader.