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News By Malia Fat '26

Game Day Energy: The Secret to Our Volleyball Team’s Game Day Success
Discover how the secret to our volleyball team's success on game day is keeping up high energy levels and doing the right pre-game preparation. Learn the keys to success!

Malia Fat. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

Energy means the ability to do work. Volleyball is known for having the best game day energy and having that volleyball team motivation. Game day energy is a necessity to succeed in volleyball. Every player’s combined energy and focus from the first the moment we walk on the court determines the overall mood of the way we play. This energy comes from a successful volleyball team mindset, which includes teamwork, mental focus, and exercise. In order to succeed, your team has to have both levels of physical and emotional energy to gain strength, confidence and joy.

News By Paige Vicente '25

The Art of Precision: How Our Divers Perfect Their Technique
How we improve physical and mental skills to perfect our diving technique.

Paige Vicente. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

I’m a firm believer that perfection does not exist. Yes, I can work extremely hard and get everything I want to achieve in diving, but I’ll never be perfect and I’m very content with that fact. As a diver who trains with the idea of “progress not perfection,” I find myself being able to challenge the way in which I train, compete, and live. In such a complex sport like diving, every little nuance matters. From the way I take my first step into a hurdle to the direction I swim during my entry, every motion, every look, every breath matters.

News By Arden Garcia ’25

High School Tennis and Why it is a Great Time to Start Learning Tennis
Is high school the right time to get started in Tennis?

Arden Garcia ’25. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

3 Reasons High School is a Great Time to Start Learning Tennis

Tennis is a lifelong sport, this means that anytime you want to pick up a racquet and hit the courts is a great time to begin to learn. Specifically in high school, playing tennis in high school, even as a beginner can be a great asset to those young athletes who want to meet new people, get active, and want to improve their hand eye coordination. The opportunities as a tennis player beginning in high school are unmatched, you can be a part of a team in which you are able to learn from both the highly trained coaches as well as the players around you. So do not miss your opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself. 

News By Alexis DeAngelis '25

Training for Excellence: How Our Swimmers Prepare Year-Round

Alexis DeAngelis. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

The year-round swimming preparation includes specific phases with the goal of swimmers maximizing their performance in major meets. The base training consists of the following phases, focusing on having a strong base in all four strokes and all distances: in-season maintenance, building intensity and specificity, and dryland training. The following phases go hand in hand, such as taper, which is a rest period after months of heavy training to reduce volume and intensity, and competition season, which happens directly after taper, which is the time to showcase the hard work so far in the season. The final phases are nutrition and recovery, which are essential to preparing the body to perform well.

News By Sarah Bashore '25

High School Sports Teach Leadership and Teamwork Skills

Sarah Bashore. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

Participation in high school sports is a great way to personally develop and obtain life skills that will help guide you towards a successful future inside and outside of the classroom. There are numerous benefits of school athletics, such as learning how to be part of a team, building discipline, acquiring leadership skills and learning how to best manage your time. Choosing to be a part of a team sport at St.

News By Karly Okamoto '25

Top Three Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete in High School

Karly Okamoto. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

Before high school, I had always played multiple sports, basketball and lacrosse being my main ones. But going into high school, I felt that playing multiple sports would be extremely time consuming or distract me from my academics. I loved both of my sports so much, so I decided to play both in high school, and the contrary happened. Being a multi-sport student athlete in high school has so many advantages, both physically and mentally. My experience as a multi-sport athlete has not only made me a better athlete but also a more rounded student. Additionally, it has helped me meet many of my closest friends, taught me how to be a better teammate and leader, and it definitely has helped me avoid what is common among many student-athletes: burnout.

News By Nevaeh Gavino '26

Breaking Barriers: Girls in Flag Football at St. Francis

Nevaeh Gavino. St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

Flag football at St. Francis has taught me the importance of being part of a team, leadership, and having discipline. The sport itself has also brought many lifelong friendships and the happiness of getting to play for a girls high school team. Flag football is a great opportunity to make new friends and to try new things, it doesn’t only have physical health benefits, but mental health benefits too. The sport brings everyone together as a team. Women in sports is represented through girls flag football because it can show the sisterhood that is created, and the leadership that women can represent.

News By Jade Abalateo '26

The Fastest Game on Two Feet: Why Lacrosse is Growing in Popularity

Jade Abalateo.  St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

The rise of Lacrosse and its Growing Popularity

Lacrosse is growing in popularity like never before, capturing the attention of athletes, parents, and communities nationwide. But what exactly makes this sport so appealing? From high school fields to professional arenas, the popularity of the sport lacrosse is flourishing, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. This blog explores why lacrosse is popular today, its trends, how it is popular among communities and the appeal and benefits of choosing it as their main sport.