Cathedral Gael now a Marauder

McMaster welcome an Ontario commit to their 2017 class.

Sebastian Paciocco, a defensive end from Cathedral High School, knows McMasterā€™s football field well, but now he will get to know it even more intimately after signing with the McMaster Marauders.

Suiting up with the maroon and white has been a long-awaited moment for Paciocco, who hails from Hamilton, Ontario. ā€œI grew up playing football games at Ron Joyce Field and being around the campus,ā€ he said, adding that he is interested in multi-media studies. ā€œThe school also has a long history of excellence in not only football, but also schooling and I look forward to attending the school.ā€

Sebastian Paciocco and his family. Courtesy of Sebastian Paciocco.

With getting a chance to play with his hometown team in the back of his mind, Paciocco was also drawn to the school by the coaches and staff. ā€œThrough the whole recruiting process, the coaches really made me feel like a part of the Marauder family. The universities coaching staff is incredible.ā€

He added that, ā€œThey all have many years of experience not only coaching, but also playing at the next level and also professionally. I believe that there’s no one better to learn from than those who made it professionally themselves.ā€

Sebastian Paciocco goes for the tackle. Courtesy of Sebastian Paciocco.

Standing at 6ā€™1, 235lbs, he has suited up for the Hamilton Ironmen (OVFL), the Hamilton Varsity Tiger Cats (OFC), Team Ontario and the Cathedral Gaels (Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Athletic Association). He was a most valuable defensive lineman with the Gaels, a provincial championship with the Varsity Tiger Cats and the Steel City Bowl MVP.

Now, Paciocco will have a chance to add to his title collection at the U Sports level. He said, ā€œI am more than excited to begin working with this excellent coaching staff and phenomenal players.ā€

 

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