Athletic News

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Four players scored in double figures as St. Francis posted a 79-15 win over Indio (Calif.) in the semifinals of the consolation bracket of the Grey Division at the Nike Tournament of Champions.

St. Francis (8-1) was led by 15 points and eight rebounds by junior Lauren Craig. Junior Angie Ortiz scored 14 points and grabbed four boards. Junior Kyra Huffman contributed 11 points, seven steals and five assists.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – St. Francis fell behind early and lost to Centennial (Nev.) 55-45 in the opening round of the Nike Tournament of Champions at the Ray and Joan Kroc Center Thursday despite a valiant effort in the second half.

St. Francis (6-1) fell behind early as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 7-0 run and trailed 17-4 after the first quarter.

“I thought we played hard after the first quarter when we really got punched in the mouth,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Four St. Francis senior volleyball players have been selected to play in the 2014 Optimist All-Star game on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at El Camino High School.

“It was such an honor to hear I was selected and to know I was one of the top players in the area,” said senior Ashley Sutter, who will play for the South team. “It was exciting. We are all hoping for a good game. I think we have a good chance to get the win.”

The Troubadours chosen include Lizzy Corfee, Marissa Gollnick, Kyle Green and Sutter.

ANTELOPE, Calif. – Junior Yvonna Molodanof sparked a big first half as the St. Francis basketball team posted a 64-45 win over host Center in the semifinals of the Claude Brock Memorial Saturday afternoon.

“She had three threes in the first half and she played some very solid defense on their point guard which really helped us to get in the passing lanes,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “It created a lot of turnovers for us and I think Yvonna was a big difference maker today.”

ANTELOPE, Calif. – Junior Kyra Huffman scored a career-high 22 points to lead St. Francis to a 75-38 victory in the opening game of the 27th Claude Brock Memorial hosted by Center High School.

St. Francis (5-0) led  by double digits after the first quarter behind six points by junior Julia Razo, who was one of three players in double figures for the game with 10 points. The Troubadours led 37-25 at the break but finally pulled away behind Huffman in the second half.

• The Troubadour tennis team advanced to the Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals for the second consecutive season before losing 5-4 at St. Mary’s. They team advanced in the playoffs with wins over Franklin (S) and Gregori of Modesto.
• The team posted a 14-4 overall record under Kristi Spector, including a 10-2 Delta League mark to finish second.
• Junior Avery Spector earned all-league honors for the second consecutive season, posting a 9-6 record at No. 1 singles for the Troubadours. She reached the Delta League singles finals for the second consecutive season.

• St. Francis finished sixth at the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament. Junior Kate Swanson and freshman Chase Saca tied for team-best honors with rounds of 88. The Troubadours advanced to the Masters with a fourth-place finish at the Division I tournament.
• Senior Victoria Ramirez was a three-year member of the varsity team. She carded a person-best three-over par 39 against Monterey Trail on Oct. 13.
• St. Francis went 6-1 in the inaugural season of the revamped Delta League, placing second overall.

FOLSOM, Calif. – The St. Francis junior varsity basketball team lost a heartbreaker on a 35-foot buzzer beater 53-52 to El Dorado Saturday morning.

“I really hope this doesn’t go in,” said Nicolos of her thoughts during the final shot. “I really thought it was a million in one chance of it going in.”

Nicolos, who is from Elk Grove, led the team with 17 points. Freshman Logan Kelly added 12 points and sophomore Reina Deol scored 11 aided by three first-quarter three-pointers.