The Plank - Sports
Jesuit volleyball team aced their season
Jesuit High School Sacramento Volleyball teams have had an exceptional and storied past. Even though this year’s season did not end the way Jesuit’s Varsity Volleyball team wanted, the team was able to create great chemistry and continue the legacy of past teams. This year, with their ascension into the Sierra Foothill League (SFL), they have proved themselves as one of the toughest teams in the area.
Jesuit golf team swings into action as postseason begins
The Jesuit High School Sacramento’s golf team has finished a very successful regular season, accumulating an overall record of 10-3-1. With these accomplishments as preparation, the team worked hard to get ready for the postseason. In the first round of sections, Jesuit placed second place. As a result, they gained a spot in the next round at the San Joaquin Section Masters.
Leading the team out on the course, Captain Luke Dariotis ’25 is very hopeful that the golf team goes far in the playoffs. After ending the season with a first place win in the last center match of the year, Luke and the team will try to keep the streak going in the postseason.
Jesuit baseball looking strong as playoffs approach
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity baseball team is going strong in their 2025 spring season, with a record of 18-9.
With key wins over tough opponents like Bellarmine College Preparatory and St. Mary’s High School, the team has shown its immense talent on the field. Varsity Baseball Head Coach Joe Potulny is most impressed by the team’s bond.
Jesuit Rugby continues its storied history of success
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity rugby team is in the middle of a strong season, currently holding a 6-3 record. Over the years, Jesuit’s Rugby program has won nine national championships and sent numerous players to compete at the highest levels, including the Rugby World Cup.
Head Varsity Rugby Coach Andrew Acosta attested to the program’s tradition of success.
Jesuit beats rival Christian Brothers in Holy Diamond
On March 29, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity baseball team played the Christian Brothers Falcons at home, in the Baseball-Albie Swingin’ for Life Games, where all ticket sales would go to the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation. The Marauders would win the rivalry game with a score of 5-2.
Jesuit with series wins against Oak Ridge and Folsom
On March 18, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity baseball team started a three-game series against the Oak Ridge High School Trojans. Then, following a hard-fought 2-1 series win, the Marauders would get tested yet again against the Folsom High School Bulldogs, in a series starting on March 24.
The Marauders used a combination of strong hitting from shortstop Sammy Kane ’26 and first baseman Cade Colombara ’25 and impressive pitching performances from Owen Lesser ’26 and Alex Quigley ’26 to win 5 out of the 6 games.
Jesuit Lacrosse passes their way to a 7-4 start
As spring begins, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s lacrosse team has kicked off their season with a strong start. Looking to push themselves in a strong year, the team holds a league record of 6-3 and an overall record of 7-4.
The lacrosse team started the season off with a winning streak against Vista Del Lago (11-7), Rocklin (16-2), Folsom (14-2), Del Oro (15-9).
Recap: Jesuit basketball makes history in pursuit of their first state title
Over the course of Feb. 19 to Feb. 27, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity basketball team played in the section tournament, fought all the way to the final, and suffered a devastating loss to Rocklin High School.
Despite ending the section tournament without a banner to hang, Jesuit did make the NorCal tournament as the three seed. Then, from March 4 to March 15, the Marauders would go undefeated over their next five games winning the Norcal Final and the first State Title in program history.
Jesuit Soccer displays growth throughout season
The 2024-2025 varsity soccer season was a year of growth, challenges, and achievements for Jesuit High School Sacramento, who ended the season with a record of 4-7-8. Despite being a largely new team, the players showed determination and unity, battling through every match to earn a playoff spot.
Contributing to this fresh team was a new coach: for the first season in 46 years, the team was without Mr. Paul Rose. Taking up this opening was Varsity Head Coach Joshua Palone ’99. Being the new face of the Jesuit soccer program, Coach Palone finished off his first season strong, fostering a competitive nature.
Jesuit Wrestling caps off another historic season
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s wrestling team has just wrapped up a successful season, culminating with Captain Logan Nguyen ’25 becoming the third Jesuit wrestler to make section finals in program history.
While Logan soared above all expectations, there were many other stand out wrestlers, including Max Troppman ’25, who showed skill and growth during the season, landing him a spot in the Masters Tournament alongside Logan.
Jesuit wins first NorCal basketball title since 1994
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team won a thriller against the Destiny Christian Academy Lions. The sold out crowd in the Father Barry Gymnasium witnessed a 65-55 win for the Northern California title. Once again, the team displayed incredible teamwork and a strong sense of pride.
A raucous student section greeted the team as they walked onto the court following the national anthem. After a short delay due to a uniform issue, the game began.
Golf team teeing off to a great season
This February, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s golf team teed off a busy season. Hoping to carry on momentum from last season, the team is participating in a challenging tournament this weekend, which will allow them to grow and improve their game.
“This season because of some success last season, we were invited to what’s called the De Lasalle Elite 12, where they choose what they think are the best 12 teams in the state,” said Golf Head Varsity Coach Tom Morton. “In [a few days] from now we’re going to be heading to Monterey to play a wonderful golf course at the old four-door base called the Blackhorse at Monterey, so it should be a really great tournament against some really great competition.”
Track team off to the races
The beginning of March brings the beginning of the track season, and this year’s track team, led by Head Coach Mike Rosales, is out to achieve their goals.
“Our goals for this season are crystal clear: we’re here to win,” Coach Rosales said. “We’ve set our sights on taking the league title and bringing home the section championship.”
Tennis team aces first two matchups of the season
With spring sports already underway, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity tennis team has displayed impressive skill and depth as they begin their quest for a Section Championship.
After starting off the season with a scrimmage against McClatchy High School, Jesuit trounced Rocklin High School 9-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Running away with a 10th State Championship
The Jesuit High School Sacramento cross country team has a long history of excellence. This year, they added yet another chapter to that storied legacy, taking home the 10th State Championship title in program history – more than any other high school in California.
The team began the year with a roaring start, winning their first five meets, including the prestigious Nike Portland Invitational. They cruised through the Sierra Foothill league, taking home the league title. Moving on to subsections and sections, the team would continue to dominate, grabbing first place in both meets.
Jesuit soccer continues to pursue goals (and wins)
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity soccer team got out to a stagnant start to the season, but started to gain momentum at the halfway point.
While the early part of the season was marked by five draws and some tough losses in the competitive Sierra Foothill League, the Marauder’s momentum has shifted, as they recently achieved their first two wins against Del Oro and Oakridge. They look to expand on this success as they enter the final stretch of the season.
Jesuit basketball looks to build on recent success
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity basketball team has been playing well through the middle weeks of January; as of January 28, their record stands at 15 wins and 6 losses, and 7-1 in league play.
Wrestling team powers its way through the season
The Jesuit High School Sacramento wrestling team has had a strong start for the 2024-2025 season. With athletes demonstrating outstanding determination and development through training and meets, it seems there is nothing the team can’t accomplish.
“The team has demonstrated incredible resilience and growth throughout the season,” said Wrestling Head Coach Chris Carlino. “We’ve consistently shown strong performances in both dual meets and tournaments, with wrestlers stepping up to fill key roles. Additionally, our conditioning and ability to compete late into matches have been standout strengths.”
Jesuit falls to crosstown rivals in annual Holy Hoops
On Saturday on Jan.11, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders took on the Christian Brothers High School Falcons at home in the annual Holy Hoops game. After 32 minutes of physical and competitive play, Jesuit fell to their rivals 48-50, losing Holy Hoops for the first time since the Obama Administration.
The first quarter started off fast. Thanks to Christian Brothers’ fouls, as well as 8 points from forward Asher Schroeder ’25, Jesuit took an early 16-13 lead.
Wrestling team plans to suplex their way to victory
After an outstanding 2023-2024 season, the Jesuit High School Sacramento wrestling team aims to continue their success this winter. The team has refined their skills throughout the off-season, training to dominate the competition.
“A lot of the wrestlers, including me, have been doing off season practices throughout spring, summer, and fall,” said Xavier Pizano ’25. “And outside of just practicing, we’ve also been going to tournaments and wrestling camps. We’ve done a lot of off-season competition and practices to prepare for this upcoming season.”