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Meredith Ray ‘14
Meredith Ray ‘14 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Santa Clara University in Communication and Spanish. She is headed to Seattle in August for a full time job with the Seattle Seahawks in their Digital Media department. #TroubieForLife
Wow! That is an exciting industry to work in and we will follow up with Meredith in the fall for an update on her new career with the Seahawks.
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Kayla Morrow ‘15
Kayla Morrow ‘15 is currently studying Strategic Communication with a double emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising at Northern Arizona University. This summer she will be attending Regionals and Nationals with her Flagstaff baton team where she will compete in solo and team events. The medals she is wearing are from placing in her solo routines at a competition in April. She has been twirling since she was 7 and her teacher was Danielle Muller ’00. Kayla’s sister, current Troubie Olivia ‘20 is also a twirling student of Mrs. Muller.
Olivia Nice ‘10 Performs in “Once”
St. Francis Performing Arts Department chair Cheryl Watson
traveled to Ashland, Oregon and had the pleasure of watching
alumna Olivia Nice ‘10 perform in Once at the Oregon Cabaret
Theatre. The musical is not only an audience favorite but
received glowing reviews throughout the region. Congratulations
Olivia we are so proud of you!
Photo ~ Cheryl Watson & Olivia onstage after the
show
SFHS Arts
Miroslava Zaragoza ‘21 Recognized at MVP Academy
SFHS Troubie, Miroslava Zaragoza ‘21, was recognized this morning at a special graduation ceremony of her elementary school, MVP Academy, for her successful first year as a St. Francis Troubadour. We’re very proud of the work and dedication; Miroslava is a great example of St. Francis’ values of faith, excellence, leadership and service.
Alumnae Miranda Myers and Lauren LaRocco Make Hometown Returns
LaRocco Qualifies for NCAA Championships in the 10,000 Meters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The public address announcer at Hornet Stadium recognized the hometown returns of St. Francis alumnae Miranda Myers ’15 and Lauren LaRocco ’14 before reach raced for their respective schools at the NCAA Track and Field West Preliminary Saturday night at Hornet Stadium.
“It definitely helped hearing I was a local athlete and made me feel at home,” said Myers, a junior at Northern Arizona. “It brought back memories when I was in high school and I had everyone here supporting me. It was really nice.”
Vandegrift and Wilson Named Scholar Athletes of the Year;
Bartylla and Nicolos Named Top Leaders
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Seniors Sydney Vandegrift and Molly Wilson were named the SFHS Booster Club Scholar Athletes of the Year at the school’s annual awards banquet. Marlee Nicolos and Emily Bartylla received the SFHS Booster Club Leadership Award.
Wilson Finishes 13th at CIF State Diving Championships
CLOVIS, Calif. – Senior Molly Wilson finished 13th at the CIF State Diving Championships on Saturday. It was her third consecutive appearance at the meet.
Wilson finished second at the Sac-Joaquin Section Championships, earning her berth in the field. Wilson was 10th at the state meet in 20017 and 16th in 2016.
She will dive for Cal Poly next fall.
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2018 Lacrosse Highlights
- St. Francis went 11-6 on the season under Head Coach Julia Southard, advancing to the North Coast Section playoffs. SF was defeated by 17-6 in the first round by Oak Ridge.
- The Troubadours lost to Oak Ridge in the semifinals of the Sacramento Valley Lacrosse League playoffs after finishing in fourth in the league standings.
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Swimming Takes Frosh/Soph Section Title, Fourth in Varsity Meet
LODI, Calif. – The St. Francis swimming and diving team won the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Frosh/Soph title and finished fourth overall in the varsity meet, completing a successful two days at Tokay High School.
“It is a fulfillment of all the hard work, early mornings, countless yardage and an overall whole team effort,” said Head Coach Richard Levin.
St. Francis won the Frosh/Soph title for the second consecutive season, taking the Division I title in the new format that divided the meet into three different divisions.
18 Troubadours Earn SportsStars Magazine All-City Honors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis athletic department had 18 student-athletes recognized on the SportStars™ Magazine All-City team presented by the Sacramento River Cats prior to Sunday’s River Cats game at Raley Field.
St. Francis had the second-best total in the section, trailing only Davis (21), and one of four schools with more than 10 honors including Oak Ridge (13) and Granite Bay (10) on the girl’s teams.
Swimming Sets Stage with Section Trials Performances
LODI, Calif. – Senior Emily Bartylla accomplished what every athlete hopes for in their final performance, swimming a personal-best in her signature event.
“She did a 1:10 as a freshman and she had not broken it since in high school,” said Head Coach Richard Levin. “To do that in her final swim, we both shared a tear together. It was a great way to send her off.”
Athletic News (5/11/18)
Upcoming Important Athletics Dates
Track and Field Banquet, Monday, May 14, 6:00 p.m. (Dining
Hall)
Varsity Lacrosse Banquet, Monday, May 14, 4:00-6:00 p.m. (Off
Campus)
Softball Banquet, Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Off
Campus)
Swimming and Diving Banquet, Wednesday, May 22, 12:30 p.m.
Softball Clinches Section Playoff Berth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis softball team won their last two Delta League games highlighted by a 10-0 win over Monterey Trail Tuesday in the Senior Game to clinch a Sac-Joaquin Section playoff berth.
“We are extremely happy,” said Head Coach Kevin Warren. “Our backs were against the wall. They came back in yesterday’s game against Franklin and hit the heck out of the ball.”
Lacrosse Battles Oak Ridge Tough in NCS Playoffs
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Oak Ridge lacrosse team, the No. 2 seed in the North Coast Section playoffs and ninth-ranked team in the nation, defeated St. Francis 17-6 in a first-round game Tuesday night.
“Today we showed what type of team we were and we can compete at this level,” said senior Juliette Vielhauer.
The Troubadours opened a 4-1 lead on the Trojans, who had eliminated the team from the Sacramento Valley Lacrosse league playoffs last week.
Junior Varsity Lacrosse Selects Team Awards
RANCHO MURIETA, Calif. – The St. Francis junior varsity team celebrated their record-breaking season with their awards dinner on May 6. The team finished with an 11-3 overall mark, the most wins by the JV program in school history. The team finished the season with an 8-6 win over Davis, a team that defeated St. Francis 15-4 earlier in the season.
Track and Field Second Entering Delta League Finals
Elk Grove, Calif. – The St. Francis track and field team was led by pole vault champion Meghan Ladd in scoring 18 points Friday in the opening day of the Delta League Championships. The Troubadours scored 18 points on the night in three finals and advanced 18 student-athletes in the trials to next week’s finals.
Ladd won the pole vault with a clearance at 10-11 and the Troubadours received a fourth-place finish by Isabelle Rudis in the triple jump (34-9.25) and sixth-place by Sarah Healey in the shot put (29-7) in finals contested Friday.
Senior Molly Wilson Finishes Second at Sections
Updated Results: After an error was discovered in the calculation of the results, Wilson was determined to be in second place to Melia Stout (447.95-445.60).
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Molly Wilson won her third straight Sac-Joaquin Section diving title on Friday with an 11-dive total of 415.60 and will advance to the CIF State Diving Championships.
Lacrosse Loses to Oak Ridge in SVL Semifinals
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – Junior Jade Borg and freshman Maggie Price each had two goals but St. Francis lost in the semifinals of the Sacramento Valley Lacrosse League playoffs 12-6 to top seed Oak Ridge on Tuesday night.
“I coached a team that believed they could win the game,” said Head Coach Julia Southard. “They were an inspired group led by our seniors. It was a fun game to watch and be part of. Our kids truly feel they can compete with any team in our league.”
Athletic News 5/04/18
Upcoming Important Athletics Dates
- Softball Senior Game vs. Monterey Trail, May 8, 4:00 p.m.
- Track and Field Banquet, Monday, May 14, 6:00 p.m. (Dining Hall)
- Varsity Lacrosse Banquet, Monday, May 14 (Off Campus)
- Swimming and Softball Banquets, Wednesday, May 22, 12:30 p.m.
Athletics to Host Annual Sports Physical Night on June 6
St. Francis will be hosting Sports Physical Night for the 2018-19 school year on June 6 with registration starting at 5 p.m. The cost of the physical is $25 per student.
Swimming & Diving Finishes Second at League Meet
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis swimming and diving team finished second overall to Davis at the 2018 Della League Championships. The Blue Devils out-scored the Troubies 615-504 at American River College. Overall, the team placed 18 swimmers in ‘A’ Finals and recorded eight top-three finishes in the meet including relays.
Junior Sarah Healey Leads Win over Monterey Trail, Grant
Photo by Phil Roina
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Sarah Healey won the shot put and discus events in personal-record fashion to help St. Francis post a 82-42 win over Monterey Trail. Grant did not participate in the meet.
Track and Field Continues Top Performances at Halden Invite
DAVIS, Calif. – The St. Francis track and field team continued to post top performances at the Halden Invitational last Saturday hosted by Davis High School.
The spring group had Isabelle Grassel (12.42) and Chanel Grimes (12.70) finished second and fourth, respectively in personal-best times. Senior Amanda Roina also posted a season-best in the event (13.83).
Diving Takes Top Spots at Delta League Meet
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis diving team took the top two spots in both the varsity and junior varsity diving league champs on Thursday.
Senior Molly Wilson repeated as champion with a score of 447 (All American Qualifying Score) and sophomore Maddy Miles was second with a 342 score for her 11 dives. Wilson earned All-Delta League status with her win.
Freshman Sydney Smith won the JV meet with a personal-best 303, while freshman Sammie Calagna was second with a 289.
Delta League Varsity Results
Costa Rica Field Trip 2019
This is a 9-day trip touring the country of Costa Rica. Students will be immersed in the language, culture, and nature of this beautiful country. We will travel by private bus, zipline, and boats to see the rain forests, volcano, rivers, Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, local villages, schools, churches, and Costa Rican people. The trip will be from April 22 – 30, 2019.
If you have any questions, please contact Sra. Diver, idiver@stfrancishs.org.