The Plank
The Superb Performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”
The yearly Jesuit High School Sacramento Fall Play concluded its run on Nov. 16, 2025. The play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”, starred Milo Moggan ’26, the Plank’s very own Layout Chief, as Christopher Boone. His character sought to solve the murder of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington, all the while exploring his broken world through the lens of someone on the autism spectrum.
Jesuit hunts the falcons on the soccer pitch
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity soccer defeated rival Christian Brothers High School on Dec. 9, with a final score of 1-0 in a closely contested game.
It was a defensive game until the last five minutes when Eli Stallings ’27 sent a shot into the net for the game winning goal.
“It was electric, watching my boys score that goal, and watching the crowd go crazy,” said left back Jace Bassett ’26.
Jesuit Cross Country finishes the season strong at nationals
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s cross country team finished their season on the biggest stage of the year, as they sent seven of their best runners to Nike Cross Country Nationals (NXN). The event was held in Glendoveer Golf, Portland, and brought the best schools across the nation to the most competitive 5k race in the country.
Jesuit bands gives record-breaking performance
This year has been a memorable one for the Jesuit High School Sacramento music department. After earning the highest scores in school history and landmark competition wins, the Marauder bands and ensembles have made a name for themselves in the Sacramento high school music world.
Jesuit wrestling looking for its first team win
With the commencement of winter sports at Jesuit comes the beginning of the wrestling season. Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity wrestling team hopes to carry on the momentum of last season, as upperclassmen adapt to their new leadership roles and freshmen find their places within the team.
Jesuit misses target at Wild West Shootout
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team was invited to the 2025 Wild West Shoutout tournament held in Reno, Nevada. The tournament is held every year as a fundraiser for the Sierra Kids Foundation, which works to help children with developmental disabilities.
Opinion: Unsung Supercell games
When most people think of Supercell, three games come to mind: Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars. The “big three” have dominated the mobile gaming industry for nearly a decade, keeping teens all over the world addicted to their phones and inspiring memes, tournaments, and communities. However, behind the popular mainstream games lie a collection of underrated gems that never received the attention they deserve.
Aftershock: A Must Attend Event
Aftershock is an annual hard rock and heavy metal music festival based in Sacramento, California. This year, the event ran from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, and marked its 13th year in operation. This festival is a haven for all hard rock enthusiasts who love to let loose, party, and have fun with blaring music.
The Aftershock lineup this year included Blink-182, Deftones, Lamb of God, Korn, Bad Omens, and Three Days Grace. The four-day concert is a constant flow of music from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., packed full with merch stands and eager fans, including myself.
CW: Turning awareness into action at the Chicago Darst Center
By Emmett Gustorf '26 and Luca McGlynn '26
Over the summer, we had the privilege to visit the Br. Darst Center in Chicago. The organization seeks to raise awareness for social issues through spiritual retreats. When we visited, our group was exposed firsthand to the many societal injustices that plague the area.
One of these issues is food insecurity–essentially when people in an area cannot access healthy foods. Whilst working at the Saint James Food Pantry, we saw how many people were unable to feed themselves and their families.
CW: Listening, witnessing, and understanding at the border
By Jayden Schultz '26
When choosing an immersion trip, the Kino immersion stood out to me in particular since immigration is a complex topic in America, and I did not know much about it. I am extremely grateful that I was given the opportunity to work and learn with the Kino Border Initiative. The trip was not just about community service, it was about listening, witnessing, and understanding.
CW: Service grounded in gratitude in Del Norte County
By Brody Bisbiglia '26
This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Del Norte, California, to work with the Sierra Service Project, an organization that provides home repair and building services for underserved communities. This immersion trip was one of the most meaningful experiences I have had during my time at Jesuit. Throughout the trip, I worked on a variety of service projects that directly impacted the local community and environment.
CW: Building courts and community in Panama
By Nick Ryan '26 and Noah Espinoza '26
This summer, we had the opportunity to go on an immersion trip to Panama. During this immersion, we joined a small community and helped them build a multi use sports court through a program called Courts for Kids. Our time in Panama taught and challenged us in many ways. The time we spent there opened our eyes to a new culture, and it gave us a chance to contribute to a long-lasting cause.
CW: Fully present at L’Arche Tahoma Hope
By Colin Lee '26 and Jace Bassett '26
This summer, we spent time volunteering at L’Arche Tahoma Hope in Tacoma, Washington, a community where people with disabilities live and work together. This experience changed the way we view language, learning that sometimes, facial expressions, posture, and body language say more than any words spoken.
CW: Spiritual flourishing at J-Farm
By Isaac Abbott '26 and Teddy Rios '26
Before arriving at Jerusalem Farm, we had some questions. How would we handle not eating meat for a week? What would the other school serving alongside us be like? How would we handle the humid working conditions? What is the community like? Will I survive without my phone?
In the moment before boarding our plane to Kansas City, Missouri, those questions weighed heavily on our minds. The immersion seemed like a daunting task. We were already counting down the days to return home.
Jesuit’s cross country team sprints into nationals
On Nov. 29, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento cross country won their 11th state championship, and set a new course record for boys Division II.
The cross country squad performed exceptionally well last season, winning multiple titles and the CIF State Cross Country Championships. In order to compete at the same level, the team took multiple steps to ensure another solid year.
Opinion: University of Utah is a must-see college
The University of Utah is a public college located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the past year or so, I’ve been fortunate enough to tour many campuses on the West Coast, and this was one of my favorites. With its beautiful campus, great city environment, and great academics, the university is a great choice for Jesuit students applying.
Marching through a season of success
The Jesuit High School Sacramento band had a fantastic 2025 season, competing to win three events and showcasing their talents for the Jesuit community. It took dedication, grit, and teamwork to get this done.
The marching band has been preparing for these competitions since August, and the time and effort they have put in has shown through their performances.
Football season defined by tough losses and big wins
The 2025 Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football season has wrapped up. The Marauders finished with a winning record – 6-5 in the season – but a .500 record in league play, finishing 3-3.
Jesuit had a difficult opening to the season, with a 38-13 loss to the Woodcreek Timberwolves football team that went on to win their section. Despite the early bump in the road, the team bounced back, winning three straight games, including statement wins against rivals Rio Americano (35-0) and Christian Brothers (28-7).
The Counter-Strike market fiasco
On Oct. 22, 2025, Valve Corporation released an update to Counter-Strike 2 that would forever change the dealings of a six-billion-dollar free market. So what is this market? Is it stocks? Is it Valve’s online video game store, Steam? It turns out it’s neither – it’s Counter-Strike skins.
In its over 11 year history, the “Counter-Strike 2” skin market reached a monumental market cap of $6 billion. Yet, after a seemingly innocent update, the total market value was cut in half to just 3 billion dollars in the course of 24 hours.
Fantasy Football enhances the NFL watching experience
The National Football League (NFL) is already a fantastic sport to watch. With 32 different teams to root for, and an 18 week long season not including the playoffs, there is a whole lot of fun that comes with being a fan of a team. But what if there was a way to be a fan of two different teams? Well, one can do so when participating in Fantasy Football.