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Jesuit cross country finishes first at Cherry Island meet
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity cross country team won the first league meet of the season at Cherry Island on Sept. 29. Jesuit’s varsity team ran three miles for their race, beating Davis Senior High School by 17 points and finishing with an average time of 15:26.6.
Jesuit football increases win streak with strong victory against Franklin
On Friday, Oct. 1, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders varsity football team earned a win against Franklin High School, adding another victory to their win streak with a score of 47-16, making their record 5-1 for the season.
The game started off close, with Jesuit winning 13-8. But, the Marauders had an outstanding second quarter scoring 3 TD. The Marauders completed the game with 379 total yards which included 6 rushing TD and 1 receiving TD while holding Franklin to 2 TDs.
Jesuit football shutout Inderkum in Homecoming game
On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders had a tremendous 45-0 victory over Inderkum High School in their Homecoming football game.
The Marauders started off hot with a 12 yard TD pass just five minutes into the first quarter by quarterback Trenton Dewar ’23 to running back Kai Santos ’22, to go up 7-0. With five minutes to go in the second quarter, cornerback Jackson Hagopian ’22 made the game 14-0, with a massive 62-yard pick six.
Jesuit football pulls off win despite the loss of their starting quarterback
On Saturday, Sept. 18, the Jesuit High School Sacramento football team extended its winning streak to three in a 49-7 win against Pleasant Grove High School.
Despite the lopsided win, Jesuit Varsity Football Scout and Film Coordinator Coach Jonathan Isaac remained grounded when assessing the team’s performance.
“We played relatively well,” Coach Isaac said. “Still a lot of sloppiness to clean up in terms of penalties and execution, but overall a solid effort.”
Jesuit defeats Christian Brothers 44-0, in the biggest shutout in Holy Bowl history
Last Saturday’s football game was the 50th anniversary Holy Bowl, and it will go down as the highest scoring shutout in Holy Bowl history with Jesuit High School Sacramento defeating the Christian Brothers High School by a score of 44-0.
Jesuit’s offense gained what turned out to be unstoppable momentum after Jackson Hagopian’s ’22 pick-six in the first quarter making the score 20-0.
“We played phenomenal[ly],” said running-back Kai Santos ’22. “We did what we were supposed to do and we executed the plays well.”.
Jesuit football suffers disappointing loss against Folsom High School but looks forward to next game against Granite Bay
After lots of rescheduling and hoping for good air quality, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders and Folsom High School Bulldogs were finally able to play against each other to open the football season on Monday, Aug. 30.
The game ended with the Marauders losing by a landslide in a 7-56 loss against the Bulldogs. Jesuit lost 3 fumbles which was a leading factor in the lopsided defeat.
Jesuit football hopes to set the tone with a win in their season opener against Folsom
Update: Due to poor air quality in Folsom, the varsity football game has been moved to Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. and we have adjusted the story to mention that.
On Friday, Aug. 27, at 4:30 p.m. the Jesuit High School varsity football team will be facing a tough opponent as their season opener is against the Folsom High School Bulldogs at Jesuit.
Due to COVID-19, these two teams were not able to play against each other last year. The last time Jesuit faced the Bulldogs was in August of 2019, losing with a score of 12-52.
A Champion’s Resolve
“Poetry is my love, my passion.”
An unexpected response, but Elijah Beverley ’21 explains how the art form has become a deep part of who he is — a remedy from the world and a gateway to self-exploration.
Alex Chen ’21, a dedicated student, ready for the future
Talented, determined, creative, and hardworking are just a few words that can be used to describe Alex Chen ’21. From being co-captain of the tennis team to holding multiple internships, Alex’s versatility and commitment are truly remarkable.
Michael Chambers ’21, a true embodiment of the Grad-at-Grad values
An exceptional student, athlete, and religious leader, Michael Chambers ’21 is a remarkable example of the hope that Jesuit High School Sacramento has for all its students.
Star volleyball player Taylor Marks ’21 sets for the future
While it has been common for Jesuit High School Sacramento volleyball teams to be atop the Delta League standings, the 2020-2021 squad is on another level. This year’s team features a number of highly skilled athletes, but one player stands out among the rest.
Jake Hall ’21 shows his leadership on and off the football field
Each year, the Salutatorian Award is given to a Senior who is recognized as an outstanding representative and religious leader of his class. For the Class of 2021, the recipient was Jake Hall ’21.
A leader, an athlete, and a man for others, DJ Hoang ’21 made a difference at Jesuit
Contributing to the brotherhood through his positive energy and his involvement in several activities, DJ Hoang ’21 is hard to miss on the campus of Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Despite multiple setbacks, Tonko Susac ’21 has major-league aspirations
In the afternoon of March 12, 2020, pitcher Tonko Susac ’21 had just finished one of the best performances of his young baseball career — pitching six innings and striking out nine hitters to lead Jesuit High School Sacramento over the nation’s No. 1 ranked team, De La Salle High School.
A gifted slugger, a dominant pitcher, and a humble leader, Devon Walczykowski ’21 does it all for Jesuit baseball
With only six players from last season’s team playing this year, the 2021 Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity baseball team was left shorthanded, especially on the pitching side.
Jesuit baseball gains momentum with series win over Davis
Heading into their second-to-last Delta League series with a .500 winning percentage, the Jesuit High School Sacramento baseball team needed a strong performance against Davis High School.
Jesuit basketball extends perfect season with win over Sheldon
Despite being short-handed due to multiple injuries, the Jesuit High School Sacramento basketball team kept their undefeated record intact by defeating Sheldon High School 53-46 on Thursday, May 6.
Jesuit basketball defeats Granite Bay despite shaky performance
On Monday, May 3, the Jesuit High School Sacramento basketball team pulled out a 53-48 victory over Granite Bay High School.
The Importance of Athletic Training
While it’s fair to say the health and performance of athletes is prioritized now more than ever, many still don’t fully understand the essential role athletic trainers serve in school athletics.
Jesuit baseball sweeps Sheldon in three-game series
With hopes of finishing the baseball season with the best record in the Delta League, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders needed a strong performance in their three-game series against the Sheldon High School Huskies.