Dear Families:

Sacramento’s family of Catholic high schools is thrilled to be back welcoming our entire community for the 51st Holy Bowl this Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Hughes Stadium. This annual event is a fine tradition of good-spirited rivalry and is a chance for us to showcase our athletic accomplishments and enormous school spirit and pride. Students who attended years of grammar school together have an opportunity to catch up and socialize, and this is an opportunity to promote Catholic education to the broader Sacramento community.

The game provides a learning opportunity for our students regarding appropriate dress and behavior. We have high expectations that students will show school pride in their actions and in what they wear. We stress, at all institutions, that as students, these young men and women represent the mission and core values of each of our schools and that they model in a very real and public way what it means to be a student in a Catholic high school.

We encourage parents, guardians, and primary educators to discuss appropriate dress and behavior with their students prior to Holy Bowl. Our schools subscribe to the CIF principles outlined in “Pursuing Victory with Honor.” We ask students to show pride with dignity, taste, and positive cheers. All students must have their school identification cards with them at the game.

We are blessed to be able to gather and hold this event at full capacity with all of its rich traditions. Please note the following health and safety policies for this year’s event:

• Per Sacramento City College, a clear bag policy is in effect. All purses and bags may be subject to search upon entry. Clear bags should not be excessive in size. No camera bags are allowed.
• There will be no crossover privileges after end of quarter of JV game and no in and out privileges throughout the entirety of the event.
• Indoor stadium concessions will be open. Food trucks will also be on site.
• Attendees should come prepared for the heat with sun protection. Light snacks and unopened water bottles are permitted to be carried in, but coolers are not allowed.
• For the health and safety of all student-athletes, coaches, and attendees, if you are experiencing symptoms of infectious illness, such as influenza (flu) or COVID-19, or have a member of your household with COVID-19 or awaiting test results, stay home and do not attend the game. Staying home when sick is essential to keep COVID-19 and other infections out and prevent its spread to others.

Thank you for your support of this great tradition. For more information about Holy Bowl, visit www.holybowl.com. We look forward to a fun and exciting evening of football!

Sincerely,

Annemarie Bacich, Ed.M.
Principal, Christian Brothers High School

Michael Wood, Ed.D.
Principal, Jesuit High School

Elias Mendoza
Principal, St. Francis High School

Kate Coulouras 
Principal, Cristo Rey

Letter from the Principals Regarding Holy Bowl