Athletics
Padua's Division I Athletics
Padua's Division I Athletics Program has a proud tradition of excellence, with 99 State Championships and more than 78% of students participating across 16 varsity sports.
Through athletics, our student-athletes develop leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-discipline while striving for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Their achievements include National Gatorade Players of the Year honors, All-State recognition, and athletic scholarships at top colleges and universities across the country.
Through athletics, our student-athletes develop leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-discipline while striving for excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Their achievements include National Gatorade Players of the Year honors, All-State recognition, and athletic scholarships at top colleges and universities across the country.
Padua partners with ATI Physical Therapy to provide certified athletic trainers who specialize in injury prevention and rehabilitation for all levels of athletes.
Padua Ranked #2 Best High School for Athletes in Delaware
Padua Academy has been ranked the #2 best high school for athletes in Delaware by USA Today High School Sports (July 4, 2025), second only to the all-boys Salesianum School.
The ranking is based on a study that includes survey feedback from students and parents, considering factors such as reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation, and the variety of sports offered. Data from the U.S. Department of Education also contributed to the evaluation. Read the full article here.
Padua Athletics By Season
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Fall Sports
Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Flag Football
Physicals Due: August 1st
Tryouts Begin: August 11th*
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Winter Sports
Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading, Dance, Indoor Track & Field, Swimming
Physicals Due: November 1st
Tryouts Begin: November 9th*
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Spring Sports
Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field
Physicals Due: February 18th
Tryouts Begin: March 3rd
Padua Fall Athletics
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Cheer
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Cross Country
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Dance
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Field Hockey
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Flag Football
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Volleyball
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Padua Winter Athletics
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Basketball
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Competitive Cheer
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Competitive Dance
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Indoor Track
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Swimming & Diving
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Padua Spring Athletics
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Crew (Club)
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Softball
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track & Field
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