Athletic News
Golf vs. Pleasant Grove Photos (9/9)
The St. Francis golf team opened the 2014 season with a win over Pleasant Grove at WildHawk Golf Course.
Tennis Opens Season with 8-1 Victory over Pleasant Grove
ELK GROVE, Calif. – The St. Francis tennis team opened the 2014 season with an 8-1 victory over Pleasant Grove in their first Delta League match of the season.
“We have a super young and talented team,” said Head Coach Kristi Spector. “We had a lot of nerves today about the match but the girls came out and played really well. The girls were ready to go and wanted to get that first league match under their belts.”
Tennis vs. Pleasant Grove Photos
Photos from the season opening win over Pleasant Grove.
Alumna LaRocco Runs Strong Collegiate Opener
EUGENE, Ore. – Troubadour alumna Lauren LaRocco had a successful collegiate debut on Saturday. LaRocco finished 12th overall in 20:44 as the first freshmen in the race to cross the line, helping the Portland team to a second place finish at the Dellinger Invite held on Pre’s Trail in Eugene.
Portland accumulated 46 points during the six kilometer race which put them ahead of No. 2 Oregon (68), Oregon State (120), and Portland State (131). Sixth-ranked Michigan State won the meet.
JV Volleyball Wins Carmichael Invitational
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis junior varsity volleyball team won the Carmichael Invitational Saturday. The Troubadours beat El Camino, Davis, Roseville, Sonora on the way to the finals. They then beat Christian Brothers for the second time this week to improve to 7-0 on the season.
The team returns to action on Tuesday when the program travels to Rocklin. The freshmen and JV play at 4 p.m. with the varsity game at 5 p.m.
Alumnae Return with UC Santa Barbara Volleyball Team
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The drive down Elvas Avenue to St. Francis High School was very familiar but this time they kept driving by their former school en route to the gym at Sacramento State.
“On the bus I was really excited,” said UCSB freshman Megan Sullivan about driving by the school. “I was (telling everyone) that was my high school and pointing out where we go to eat all the time after school. No one really cared but Noa and I were really excited and took videos and everything.”
2014 Holy Court vs. Christian Brothers
St. Francis defeated Christian Brothers 3-1 on Sept. 3, 2014 in front of a sold out St. Francis Gymnasium.
Volleyball Beats Granite Bay in Five
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – It was fitting that the two teams that battled for championships last season would have another tight contest Thursday. But St. Francis turned the result around in winning a close five-set match with defending state champion Granite Bay Thursday night, posting a five-set win.
Volleyball Sweeps Christian Brothers Highlighted by 3-1 Varsity Win
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis volleyball team defeated Christian Brothers 3-1 Wednesday night in front of sold out crowd of 1,200 cheering students and fans from both schools in the annual Holy Court matchup.
“They played together as a team and they played for each other,” said Head Coach Alynn Wright. “Each kid really had key plays at big times. I was really excited for them. They have been working very, very hard. The seniors dream about this game. I am really proud and excited for them.”
Water Polo Opens with Big Win over St Mary’s
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Four players scored two or more goals and the St. Francis defense made a strong season opening statement in posting a 12-4 victory over St. Mary’s of Stockton Tuesday night.
“It was a great win,” said Head Coach Heather Moody. “It was a good opening to the season and everyone got to play which was huge. It was a good overall team win.”
St. Francis built a 3-0 lead in the first quarter and extended the advantage to 7-1 at the break. Julie Zanobini scored twice in the first along with captain Hannah Milanowski.
Holy Court Highlights Big Week for Volleyball
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis volleyball program hosts the annual Holy Court matchup Wednesday as part of a week that features matches against three of the Sacramento area’s top teams. In addition to Sacramento Bee No. 1 Christian Brothers, the Troubadours travel to No. 6 Oak Ridge Tuesday and host defending state champion Granite Bay on Thursday.
Water Polo Season Preview
Troubadours Take on St. Mary’s Tuesday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis water polo team opens its 2014 season Tuesday against St. Mary’s of Stockton in what should be a challenging opener for the Troubadours. The two schools faced off last season two times, splitting the matches.
Soccer’s Barrett to Play in Republic Futures Match
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis junior soccer player Hailey Barrett has been selected to participate in the Women’s Futures Match at the Sacramento Republic FC game on Thursday, Sept. 4. Special ticket prices are setup for St. Francis families and students to attend the game. The Women’s Futures Match is a game to highlight some of the top female soccer players in the Sacramento Area. Sacramento is a hotbed for talented women soccer players and has produced a plethora of successful collegiate athletes, including recent St.
Holy Court Ticket Update
There will be a LIMITED number of Holy Court tickets available TODAY starting at 8 a.m. via the Ticket Guys website for the general pubic without a school code. Click on the SFHS Ticket button.
St. Francis Boosters can still access their free tickets with the appropriate Booster code.
Volleyball Falls in Semifinals of High Sierra Invitational
RENO, Nev. – The St. Francis volleyball team lost in the semifinals of the High Sierra Invitational Saturday, falling in straight sets to Sonora 25-21, 21-9. It was their fifth match of the day and eighth overall in two days.
The Troubadours, who are ranked No. 3 in the Sacramento Bee preseason poll, went undefeated throughout the first seven games of tournament, dropping just two sets during that span. St. Francis opened perfect in Pool play on Friday, posting wins over Reno (25-14, 25-23), Woodcreek (26-24, 25-16) and Elk Grove (22-25, 25-17, 15-12).
Cross Country Opens with Strong Performances at Oakmont Invite
ROSEVILLE, Calif. – Seniors Miranda Myers and Peyton Bilo led the varsity team with top-three finishes at the season-opening Oakmont Invitational Saturday at Maidu Park.
The Troubadours finished third as a team behind Oak Ridge and Woodcreek. St. Francis also had strong showings in the Frosh/Soph and JV races. Freshman Ava Nkadi won the first race of the day in her first high school performance, crossing the line in 15:17. Junior Juliet Batturaro won the JV race in 17:24. All three races were at the 4K distance to open the season.
Freshman Diver Coss Records Strong Performance at Far Westerns
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Freshman Julia Coss recently completed a strong performance at the Far Westerns hosted at Santa Clara University with her Capital Divers team coached by St. Francis Head Coach Dede Crane. She finished first on platform and was second on both the 1- and 3-meter boards. She will compete for St. Francis in the spring.
Cross Country Opens Season at Oakmont Invite
Seniors Miranda Myers and Peyton Bilo Take Leadership Roles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After three straight Top-10 finishes at the CIF State Championships, the goals and expectations for the St. Francis cross country team are always pointed high. With a strong returning group, led by senior co-captains Miranda Myers and Peyton Bilo, the Troubadours should again be among the top programs in the state.
Former UC Davis Head Coach Robinson Named Interim Soccer Coach
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Former UC Davis women’s soccer coach Maryclaire Robinson has been named the interim head coach for the St. Francis soccer program for the 2015 season, Athletic Director Mark McGreevy announced.
Holy Court Ticket Information for Boosters and Students
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Holy Court tickets for students will be available to St. Francis students starting Wednesday, August 27 online. All tickets are $6 each plus $1 service charge and are print-at-home. Tickets must be shown at the door. Ticket purchases require registration on the Ticket Guys site.
Ticket Purchase Instructions
1. Go to the Ticket Guys Site
2. Click on “Got Promo Code” on lower center of the screen
3. Enter Your Promo Code
4. Continue with Purchase.