Athletic News
Troubadours Roll into Second Round
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Susie Rogers had a game-high 20 points to lead St. Francis to a Sac-Joaquin Section playoff win 84-50 over Bella Vista Tuesday night.
“Susie played a very good game, Janae knocked down her shots and Kyra finished strong reading those passing lanes,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “We got good help from the bench. It was an all-around team effort.”
Rogers and Troubadours Begin Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior Susie Rogers and her teammates open the 2015 Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs Tuesday against Bella Vista. With a win, they could record their 20th victory for the first time since 2011 and advance to the second round for the second consecutive season.
“I hope we have a good practice and it carries over to tomorrow and we play well and to our potential to get a win,” said Rogers before practice Monday.
Section Playoff Game on TroubieTV
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis Sac-Joaquin Section playoff game against Bella Vista will be shown online on TroubieTV at 7 p.m.
Fans must register to watch online via the NFHS Network and live playoff games require a membership.
The broadcasts are productions of the St. Francis Sports Media Club. Seniors Claire Perez and Trinity Connaughton will handle the call of the game.
Softball Prepares for Season with Antelope Scrimamges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis softball team will play three scrimmages Saturday at Antelope High School.
2:00 p.m. – St. Francis vs. Antelope, Diamond 2
3:00 p.m. – St. Francis vs. El Dorado, Diamond 2
5:00 p.m. – St. Francis vs. Liberty Ranch, Diamond 1
Basketball Garners No. 8 Seed, Will Host Bella Vista
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis basketball team was given a No. 8 seed in the Sac-Joaquin Section Girls Basketball Bracket announced Wednesday night. The Troubadours (19-7, 9-5 Delta) will host No. 9 seed Bella Vista on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at St. Francis at 7 p.m.
“Anytime you get in the playoffs it is great and when you get a home game in the playoffs it is even better,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “We are glad to have that first home game.”
Basketball Closes Regular Season with Fifth Straight Win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis closed out the regular season with a 64-40 win over Grant to improve to 19-7 overall on the season. It was the fifth consecutive win for the Troubadours, who finished in third overall in the Delta League with a 9-5 mark.
St. Francis earned a berth in the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. Brackets will be announced live online at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Vacaville’s Isabel Soloaga Closing St. Francis Basketball Career
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Isabel Soloaga has driven 35 miles each way every day for four years to attend St. Francis Catholic High School in Sacramento. She plays for the Troubadour basketball program and will play her final regular season game Tuesday.
“I want to finish my career on a high note,” said Soloaga. “We need to get the win to get our position for the playoffs.”
Soloaga, who has played in all 25 games this season, is playing her second season on the varsity team. She comes off the bench for Head Coach Vic Pitton, providing an outside threat for the team.
JV Basketball Wins Big over Monterey Trail
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Reina Deol scored 10 points and Logan Kelly added 11 as all 10 players scored in a 51-29 win over Monterey Trail.
St. Francis (17-7) took control of the game early, holding the Mustangs to two points in the first quarter and were never threatened in the contest.
Kelly scored seven points in the first half as the Troubadours built a 23-12 advantage. Deol scored eight of her 10 points in the third quarter as St. Francis extended the lead to 39-25.
Basketball Closes Home Schedule with Win over Monterey Trail
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Lauren Craig had 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead St. Francis to a 52-21 Senior Night win over Monterey Trail Friday night. The win secured third place for the Troubadours in the Delta League and a berth in the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs.
“It was nice and reassuring (entering the playoffs),” said senior Maureen Cobile. “We have a good streak going right now and we have some momentum which will help us in the playoffs.”
Freshmen Basketball Falls to Roseville
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis freshmen team dropped a 47-41 decision to Roseville Thursday night. The Troubadours dropped to 15-5 on the season.
Kelly Kraeger led the team with nine points, while Adrienne Graybill scored eight and Morgan Kaeser and Isabel Quiniola each added seven.
The Troubadours play their final game of the season against Monterey Trail at 4 p.m. on Friday.
ROSEVILLE 47, ST. FRANCIS 41
SF – Kraeger 9, Graybill 8, Kaeser 7, Quinioloa 7, Frank 5, Ordorica 3, Huber 2.
Brennan and Kelly Combine for 32 in Win at Franklin
ELK GROVE, Calif. – Sophomore Clare Brennan and freshman Logan Kelly each scored 16 points as the St. Francis JV team rallied for a 52-47 victory over Franklin Tuesday night.
Brennan missed the first eight games due to injury and has been playing her best basketball lately, scoring 41 points over the last three games after scoring 40 in her first 12 games of the season.
“It is nice to be back and playing,” said Brennan, who has scored in double figures in three straight games. “It was terrible coming back after a month.”
Razo Leads Victory over Franklin
ELK GROVE, Calif. – Junior Julia Razo helped the Troubadours build a first-half lead and cruise to a 59-20 victory over Franklin Tuesday night.
“It felt great,” said Razo of her contribution. “I have been waiting so long just to get in there and play how I can play.”
Huffman Scores 18 in Win over Sheldon
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Kyra Huffman had 18 points and Janae Fairbrook added 12 as St. Francis won a key Delta League road game at Sheldon Friday night.
St. Francis improved to 6-5 in league play and 16-7 overall, while Sheldon dropped to 5-6 in league play. The Troubadours are tied with Monterey Trail for third overall in the standings.
Freshman Marlee Nicolos Called Up to Varsity Basketball
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Marlee Nicolos has made an impression at every step in her initial season with the St. Francis basketball program, earning a call-up to the varsity for the push for the playoffs.
“It is really cool,” said Nicolos, who is from Elk Grove. “I am really honored that it could happen. I am going to miss my teammates on JV but I am still going to see them every day. I am going to be cheering them on.”
Dyers Sponsor Cross Country Program
THANK YOU to cross country team sponsor Greg & Cynthia Dyer (Ashley Andrews ’98, Noelle ’06, Camille ’12, Gabrielle ’16) for supporting the Troubadours.
Thank you to Big Hairy Dog for their Basketball Team Sponsorship
Thank you to Big Hairy Dog and Sandy and Michael Malaney (Maggie ’18) for their basketball team sponsorship.
Law Offices of Alan M. Laskin Sponsor Sports Media Program
THANK YOU to the Law Offices of Alan M. Laskin via Alan and Julie Laskin (Emily ’14 and Sonia ’17) for their support of the Sports Media Program and the building of the Soccer/Softball Press Box.
St. Francis Soccer Signing Day Celebration
Six St. Francis Troubadours signed with colleges and universities across the country on Feb. 4, 2015 at a ceremony at the school.
Six St. Francis Soccer Players to Sign Wednesday
TroubieTV to Showcase the Celebration Live
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior Anna Gregg is among six St. Francis seniors who will participate in a celebration Wednesday to recognize their commitments to play soccer at colleges and universities across the country. The celebration will take place in the CLC at 9 a.m. on campus and will be broadcast live on TroubieTV.
Chelini to Play Soccer at Cal Lutheran
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior Izzy Chelini will play at Cal Lutheran next fall after committing to the school this fall. She plays for the San Juan soccer club, one of three Troubadours affiliated with the team.
“Izzy has been playing with us since the under nines,” said San Juan director Tony Perez. “She has always stood out as one of our most technical players on that team. She has made the most out of her skills.”
Perez likes her priorities in selecting a school.