The Plank - Sports

Plank Article Sam Kings '27 Bruce Van Parys ’27

Warming up for the next track and field season

The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity track team is hoping to continue its success in the upcoming season after winning the SFL and a Division 1 Section Championships last year. As they push for a third consecutive section title and beyond, the Marauders aim to continue their dominance through excellence across the board and the experience of their leaders.

Plank Article Logan McManus ’28 Zach Maples '26

Basketball mid-league update

Basketball Mid-League Update

Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity basketball team is off to a good start in league play as they enter the second half of the league season. The Marauders have picked up impressive wins against strong opponents, highlighted by a commanding 56-47 win over Granite Bay.

Plank Article Pokai Hage '27

Jesuit dunks on CB in Holy Hoops

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Jesuit High School Sacramento and Christian Brothers High School played against each other in the annual Holy Hoops game hosted at the Golden One Center. The electrifying game ended with a big 65-39 win in favor of Jesuit.

Plank Article Charlie Kramer '26

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.

Plank Article Pokai Hage '27

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.

Plank Article Sam Kings '27

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.

Plank Article Pokai Hage '27

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.

Plank Article Charlie Kramer '26 Cooper Zarro ’26

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.

Plank Article Sam Kings '27 Nick Ryan ’26

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).

Plank Article Nick Ryan ’26

Marauders looking to keep Holy Bowl streak alive

On Saturday, Sept. 13, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity football team will be facing off against Christian Brothers High School in one of the biggest football games of the year, the Holy Bowl. Coming off a couple of strong wins, the Marauders look to continue their winning streak in their annual rivalry game at Hughes Stadium.