Athletic News
Varsity Soccer Wins Cal Spring Classic Title
WOODLAND, Calif. – The St. Francis varsity soccer team won the Cal Spring Classic with a 5-0 win over Placer Saturday, winning the tournament title for the second consecutive season.
“The real focus was on the small improvements and evolutions,” said Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson. “In game one we came from behind to win. We wanted to tighten up in a few areas and loosen up in a few areas to get us moving forward. The building intensity and team play all over the field is really what got us going.”
Lacrosse Drops Season Opener to San Ramon Valley
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Sarah Westover scored three goals but the St. Francis lacrosse team dropped its season opener 20-5 to San Ramon Valley Saturday at Mather Sports Complex.
“We have a lot of individual talent that is learning to work together to be successful this season,” said Head Coach Spenser Brown. “They are getting used to each other and they are on their way to syncing up.”
Westover scored twice and senior Colleen McClain scored as the Troubies fell behind 8-3.
Soccer Opens with Two Wins at Cal Spring Classic
Junior Rhys Wynbrandt Scores in Return to Field
WOODLAND, Calif. – The St. Francis soccer team remained undefeated in the Cal Spring Classic with a 4-0 shutout win over Sierra late Friday night. The Troubies got goals from junior Bridget Foy, senior Addie Wallace, senior Savannah Watson and senior Lydia Molitor.
“It was a great showing,” said Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson. “It was a little nerve-wracking in the first game. We got the little kinks out. They were honest early and yet we managed. I am really pleased. We had some great leadership on every layer on the field.”
St. Francis Falls to St. Mary’s
STOCKTON, Calif. – St. Mary’s of Stockton posted a 98-55 victory over St. Francis Thursday night in the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs.
“We fought hard the whole game,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “They have more athleticism and great shooters. We wish them the best of luck.”
St. Mary’s, the No. 1 seed and No.4-ranked team in the nation according to ESPN, broke open a close game over the last 10 minutes of the first half. The Troubadours kept the game close early, tying the game three times with the last coming at 15 all six minutes into the game.
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.