Athletic News
Swimmer Mitchell Coordinates Successful Caps for Cancer
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – Junior swimmer Chloe Mitchell helped raise $2,200 for breast cancer research via her 2014 Caps for Cancer Fundraiser with all the proceeds donated to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Cancer research department.
Mitchell was touched by cancer early in her life when two friends lost their mothers to the disease. She wanted to do more than wear a pink shirt or dye her hair.
“The situation inspired me to do something for women who have or had breast cancer to promote research,” said Mitchell.
Cross Country’s Mallory Shingle: A Top Performer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Most high school kids head to the beach for the summer or Lake Tahoe. But cross country senior Mallory Shingle is not like most of her peers in high school.
Shingle, who hails from Sacramento, is coming off a summer that included time on the Stanford campus working on a neuroimaging study investigating number processing in young adults.
Davis Downs Volleyball in Five Sets
DAVIS, Calif. – The Davis Blue Devils upset St. Francis in five sets 3-2 Thursday night in a come-from-behind effort to hand the Troubadours their second loss in Delta League play this season.
St. Francis was leading 2-0 after winning identical 25-22 victories in the first two sets, but Davis kept the match alive with a 25-19 win in the third. St. Francis fought off two-set points and failed to capitalize on three match points before Davis tied the match with a 30-28 win in the fourth.
Tennis Celebrates Lone Senior Andre with Win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior tennis player Alyse Andre is the lone senior on the St. Francis team but her impact has extended well beyond a strong forehand or doubles win.
“Alyse as our only senior more than anything has brought enthusiasm and a fun, free spirit,” said Head Coach Kristi Spector. “She has always been a doubles or an exhibition player; she never had one of the top singles spots but she has always been positive and encouraging while taking the younger girls under her wing.”
Andre’s influence is evident on and off the court with her teammates.
Volleyball Highlights vs. Pleasant Grove
Highlights and interviews from volleyball’s win over Pleasant Grove on Oct. 14.
Rafeld and Urkov Lead Water Polo to Win over McClatchy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Annie Rafeld and junior Caroline Urkov each scored a career-high four goals to lead St. Francis to a 17-3 win over McClatchy Tuesday night at Jesuit High School.
St. Francis (12-4) scored five goals in each of the first two periods to build a 10-1 lead and added four in the third and three in the fourth to win their 12th game of the year.
Junior Jennalyn Barthels and senior Lauren Charter also added three goals. Junior Sam Reinl found the back of the cage two times and senior Bella Smith scored once.
St. Francis Volleyball Takes Down Pleasant Grove 3-0
Photo by Philip Roina.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a battle of the top two teams in the Delta League standings, St. Francis swept Pleasant Grove Tuesday night to create a tie atop the standings at 7-1.
“I think we really meshed well as a team tonight,” said senior Anna Donald. “We played for each other. We did not just play as individuals.”
Swanson’s 76 Leads Golf to Second at Delta League Center #2
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Kate Swanson shot a team-best four-over par 76 to lead the team to a second-place finish at the Delta League Center match at The Reserve golf course in Stockton.
Swanson finished second overall in the field of 40 golfers in the Delta League. Grant did not participate in the event.
The Troubadours finished second overall with a 431 team score, scoring just seven shots off the pace set by Davis. Junior Mikia Fang carded a 79 for the Troubadours, posting the second-best round of the day on the team and fifth overall in the field.
Tennis Sweeps Sheldon 9-0
ELK GROVE, Calif. – The Troubadour tennis team lost just eight games in singles and did not drop a set in any of the nine matches in weeping Sheldon 9-0 Monday afternoon. St. Francis improved to 10-3 on the season and 8-2 in the Delta League.
Annie Gianulias remained perfect with a 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 5 singles, improving her overall singles mark to 12-0 on the season. Junior Avery Spector was efficient at No. 1 singles with a 6-1, 6-0 win. Kyla Jackson and Marisa Fat also dropped just a single game in 6-0, 6-1 wins at No. 3 and No. 4 singles, respectively.
Golf Defeats Monterey Trail in Preparation for Delta League Center
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Chase Saca and junior Leslie Young shot personal-best rounds of seven-over par 43 as the St. Francis golf team posted a season-best team score of 203 Monday in a forfeit win over Monterey Trail.
“I think my round went well,” said Saca. “The greens were aerated so they were hard to play on. I had some really good drives and shots.”
Water Polo Wins Rivalry Game with Rio
ARDEN TOWN, Calif. – Senior Lauren Charter scored four goals to pace the Troubadours to a 8-7 victory over Rio Americano in a rivalry game that dates back 20 years between the schools.
“It was exciting and it was a real team effort,” said Charter. “We started off a little slow but it proved a lot that we were able to comeback from being down and get control of the game. It was one of our hardest games of the season.”
Cross Country Sweeps The Other Meet Titles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Juniors Ariane Arndt and Chase Worthen led the St. Francis cross country team to a win at The Other Meet held Saturday morning at Granite Regional Park. The Troubadours swept all three races at the meet as freshman Sydney Vandegrift and senior Ariel Medina won the Frosh/Soph and junior varsity races.
“It shows we are pretty strong all the way through,” said Arndt of the team win. “We have a lot of good runners. Even without our top two runners, we can still compete.”
Tennis Wins at Elk Grove 6-3
ELK GROVE, Calif. – Freshman Kyla Jackson posted a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles as St. Francis won five of six singles matches to post a 6-3 win over Elk Grove on Wednesday.
St. Francis improved to 9-3 on the season and 7-2 in the Delta League.
Jackson led the charge in singles. Freshman Marisa Fat won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 singles, while Annie Gianulias was victorious at No. 4. Sophomore Abby Benvenuti record a win at No. 5 singles and sophomore Megan Khan lost just a single game in a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 6.
Reinl, Chavez Lead Water Polo to Big Victory
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Sam Reinl scored six goals and junior Kira Chavez added five to lead St. Francis to a 26-3 win over Monterey Trail Wednesday.
The Troubadours scored 14 times in the opening period and led 18-0 at halftime. Junior Elle Minor had nine saves in the cage and only allowed three goals in the game.
Senior Bella Smith and junior Jennalyn Barthels each scored three times, while junior Caroline Urkov, senior Lauren Charter, junior Julie Zanobini and sophomore Alyssa Tamborni scored twice in the contest.
Myers Wins First Delta League Race to Lead St. Francis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Miranda Myers clocked 18:28 in hot temperatures Wednesday afternoon to win the first Delta League meet of the season, leading the Troubadours to a victory over Davis.
“It feels good,” said Myers. “It was hard to go out there by myself. I did not really know what that was like, not having any competition. It was good to lead and take it step by step.”
Cross Country at Delta League #1
Seniors Miranda Myers and Peyton Bilo each posted top-five finishes to help St. Francis to a fourth-place finish at the Ed Sias Invitational Saturday.
Senior Corfee Leads Volleyball with Strong Family Contingent Supporting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Lizzy Corfee had nine kills to help St. Francis post a three-set 3-0 win over Monterey Trail Tuesday night.
“I think we all came together really well,” said Corfee. “Not many balls hit the floor and we managed to stay together. When they had a run, we were able to keep it together and still play strong.”
Corfee had nine kills in the contest with two digs.
“I think I played better today,” said Corfee.
Tennis Loses Close Match to Davis 5-4
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a battle between first-place teams in the Delta League, Davis edged St. Francis 5-4 at the Rio del Oro Racquet Club Monday.
“It shows there has been a lot of progress over the season and it is only going up,” said Spector. “By the time we get to sections and playoffs, it is going to be better.”
The Devils came back in doubles, sweeping all three matches to claim the victory. St. Francis, who lost 6-3 to Davis earlier this season, won four of six singles matches and lost the other two in three sets, indicating the closeness of the match.
Golf Posts Season Best as Swanson Shoots Even Par
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Kate Swanson shot an even par round of 36 to lead St. Francis to a 204-223 win over Franklin Monday at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.
“It hit a lot of greens, I drove it really well and I did not miss many fairways,” said Swanson of her career-best 36. “It was really solid overall. It feels really good. I have never shot (even par) for nine holes.”
Swanson opened the round with a bogey on the first hole and but got back to even with a birdie on 4th. She closed with five straight pars.