Athletic News
Track and Field Wins Third Straight Section Title
ELK GROVE, Calif. – The St. Francis track and field team recorded a team effort throughout the meet Friday night and posted a comeback win to claim their third straight Sac-Joaquin Section title. The Troubadours are the first Division I team to win three consecutive titles since West won three straight from 2003-05.
“It is an amazing night for the history of St. Francis,” said Head Coach Randall Fairchild. “It was a well-rounded team effort and everyone contributed.”
Swimming and Diving Banquet Recap
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis swimming and diving teams celebrated their season with an end-of-year banquet Wednesday following finals.
2015 Softball Highlights
- The St. Francis softball team advanced to the double-elimination second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs. The Troubadours opened with a 9-7 win over McClatchy before losing to Bella Vista (12-8) and River City (8-4). Overall, St. Francis went 16-14 and 9-5 in the Delta League to finish third overall.
- Senior Danika Bailey was named the Delta League Co-Player of the Year. The Cal signee hit a league-best .642, an average that ranked among the Top 100 players in the country and fifth-best in the section, with a .660 average in league play.
Hunter Breaks 400m School Record at Sac-Joaquin Sections
ELK GROVE, Calif. – Senior Sydney Hunter broke the 400 meter school record with a personal-best 55.88 as St. Francis advanced four finalists and both relays at the first night of the Sac-Joaquin Section track and field championships at Elk Grove High School.
St. Francis Represented at First Swimming & Diving Championships
CLOVIS, Calif. – Freshman diver Julia Coss and junior swimmer Emily Peters will represent St. Francis in the first CIF Swimming and Diving State Championships that begin on Friday, May 22. Clovis West High School is hosting the event.
Coss, who is one of four freshmen on the start list, will dive in the morning starting at 8:30 a.m., while Peters will swim in the 50-meter freestyle event. The prelims begin at 2:30 p.m.
Time Warner Cable will provide a live web stream at www.TWCcommunity.com
State Championship Information
River Cats to Honor 11 Troubadours with All-City Honors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats will honor 11 St. Francis student-athletes as members of the 2014-15 River Cats All-City teams in a ceremony before the game against Memphis on Sunday, May 24 at Raley Field.
Bailey Named Delta League Co-Player of the Year
Six Troubadours Earn Honors
SACRAMENTO, CAlif. – Senior Danika Bailey was named the Delta League Co-Player of the Year.
The Cal signee hit a league-best .642, an average that ranked among the Top 100 players in the country and fifth-best in the section, with a .660 average in league play. On the season, she recorded 18 RBI and a league-best 55 runs scored (2nd-best in the SJS) and 32 stolen bases (9th-best in the SJS). She hit safely in 28 of 30 games and recorded 25 multi-hit games.
Junior Varsity Soccer: Season in Review
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis junior varsity soccer team finished off the season strong by winning four of their last five to post a 12-7 record on the season. They showed great improvement on the field over the course of the season.
“The chemistry between the girls was the most inspiring thing,” said Head Coach Justin Boyer. “For a year when we didn’t have a ton of success results-wise, we grew a lot as a team throughout the year. We grew both physically and emotionally moving forward.”
Track and Field Garners Delta League Co-Championship
ELK GROVE, Calif. – The St. Francis track and field team was second at the Delta League Championships Friday night and finished as co-champions with Davis based on the overall points system that incorporates the regular season dual meets. The Troubadours went 7-0 in dual meets.
“It was our first year in a very tough league and we are co-champions,” said Head Coach Randall Fairchild. “I am really proud of our team and the accomplishment.”
Soccer Finishes Season with Loss in Section Finals
ELK GROVE, Calif. – No. 2 Seed Franklin scored twice in the first half and added a third goal to defeat No. 5 seed St. Francis 3-0 in the final of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs Saturday.
“The ride was fantastic,” said Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson. “That is the concern when you have such a big win in the semis against such a tough opponent to try to keep it together. We had some hurdles. We were a little thin in the back not to take anything away from Franklin. It was not our day.”
Swimmers Cap Section Meet with Two State Finalists, Fourth-Place Finish
LODI, Calif. – Juniors Emily Peters and Chloe Mitchell both qualified for the first CIF State Championships and the St. Francis swimming team placed fourth overall in the varsity meet at the Sac-Joaquin Section Swimming Championships held at Tokay High School.
“I love that aspect about swimming as a sport,” said Peters. “We individually represent our team but score points for the St. Francis community and represent St. Francis and what is means to be a Troubie.”
Soccer and Swimming Finals Shown Online
SACRAMENTO, CAlif. – The Sac-Joaquin Section and PlayOn Sports will partner to show the 2015 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Girls Soccer and Swimming Championships online. Subscription rates apply.
The swimming meet will start at 10 a.m., while the St. Francis soccer team will take on Franklin at 4 p.m.
Homers Power Softball to Playoff Win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Akeylah Moses and Shelby Tevis hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning as part of a five-run sixth to help St. Francis post a 9-7 win over McClatchy in the first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs Thursday night.
“It was really fun,” said Tevis, who hit two home runs in the game. “We did not make it my freshmen year past the first round of the playoffs. Some people don’t get this chance. I was really shocked but I was happy I could do it.”
Trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Tevis tied the game with a solo home run.
Swimmers Advance 11 Finalists, Three Relays at Sections
LODI, Calif. – The St. Francis swimming team recorded 11 finalists among seven student-athletes in seven different events and all three relays at the Sac-Joaquin Section trials held Thursday at Tokay High School.
Four student-athletes qualified in two events each including Erin Crooks (200 IM and 100 Fly), Katie McIntee (200 Free, 100 Free) and Emily Peters (50 Free, 100 Free).
Junior Chloe Mitchell was the top finisher in the trials with a fourth-place in the 500 freestyle with a personal-best 4:56.48.
Top of the Class: Student-Athletes Rafeld and Cunningham to Take Center Stage at Graduation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Seniors Annie Rafeld and Cami Cunningham are shining examples of a senior class that has made an impact on the school and the entire Troubie community. On graduation night, they will receive the ultimate honor as the chosen representatives for their class. Rafeld, who is from Granite Bay, is the valedictorian, while Cunningham, a Yuba City product, is the class salutatorian.
Soccer to Defend Section Title after Upset at No. 1 Davis
DAVIS, Calif. – Senior Rachel Schaefer scored a first-half goal and seniors Catie Brown and Allie Carmickle played an amazing game in goal to lead No. 5. seed St. Francis to a 1-0 victory over Davis Wednesday.
“Davis is a great team and they are by far the best team we have faced,” said Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson. “We had to make some adjustments and we did. Mostly, we played as a team. We had some individual matchups I felt good about.”
Varsity Soccer Banquet
The Varsity Soccer held its annual team banquet on Wednesday, May 11. Anna Gregg received the 2015 Cornerstone and Offensive MVP awards, while senior Rachel Schaefer was the Defensive MVP. Junior Hailey Barrett was given the 2015 Iron Women Award.
Former Lacrosse Standout Lands Nebraska Marketing Position
LINCOLN, Neb. – MacKenzie Campbell ’14 recently accepted a paid internship with the University of Nebraska Huskers Marketing department. She was selected for one of seven positions out of more than 100 applicants and was one of only two freshmen and the only freshman girl. She will be coordinating the marketing for the Huskers nationally-ranked volleyball team, nationally-ranked women’s gymnastics and men’s gymnastics teams this fall. She also will be working events for the football and game day on the field.
Track and Field Posts Qualifers, School Record at League Trials
ELK GROVE, Calif. – Junior Nicole Spring broke her own school record, resetting the best jump in school history for the second time this season in the opening day of the Delta League Championships. St. Francis scored 24 points in four finals and advanced seven qualifiers in the sprints and mid-distance trials.
Freshman Julia Coss Advances to First CIF State Diving Meet
MODESTO, Calif. – Freshman Julia Coss finished third and earned a berth in the first CIF State Diving Championships to be held May 22 at Clovis West High School. She was one of five divers who competed at the Sac-Joaquin Section finals Saturday at Buchanan High School, the most of any school in the section.
“I am really excited, happy and honored to be one of the top four in the section,” said Coss. “It feels really good. I am really happy with my performance. I am thankful for the experience and I am so proud of how well my team did. We all had a great season.”