The Plank - Sports
Christian Brothers alum Ms. Jamie Ralph joins Jesuit community as Head Athletic Trainer
A graduate of Christian Brothers High School, Ms. Jamie Ralph never envisioned working for its rival, Jesuit High School Sacramento.
Jesuit looks to defeat longtime rival Christian Brothers
While this year’s game between the Jesuit High School Marauders and the Christian Brothers High School Falcons was supposed to be commemorated as the 50th annual matchup, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about changes to how the game will take place.
Jesuit suffers lopsided loss to St. Mary’s in season opener
In their season-opening game, the Jesuit High School Marauders suffered a 43-20 loss to Saint Mary’s High School Rams on Saturday, March 20.
Jesuit football gets ready for first regular season game
In what will be Jesuit High School Sacramento’s first home football game in over a year, the Marauders will host the Saint Mary’s High School Rams for their season opener on Saturday, March 20.
After being traded and with Minor League Baseball set to return, Nick Sogard ’16 is excited for what’s to come
Anybody that follows professional baseball knows that trades are a part of the game. Jesuit High School Sacramento graduate Nick Sogard ’16 recently experienced this firsthand.
Jesuit football prepares for season opener against Rocklin
After months of waiting for a season, which at times looked unlikely to happen, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders will go on the road to face the Rocklin High School Thunder in their season opener on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m.
Jesuit Sacramento Seniors Gather Together for Spirit Activity at Haggin Oaks
From 4:30-7:30 p.m. on March 2, Jesuit High School Sacramento held an open driving range session for the Senior Class at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.
Marauders gear up for unconventional football season
After a heartbreaking loss denied them a chance to play in the Section Championship last season, the Jesuit High School Sacramento football team was eager to return and prove themselves in 2020.
“Spring and Swing into Senior Year” unites the Senior Class with a socially-distanced event
Although the original date for the Senior Class golfing event was postponed from Nov. due to COVID-19 health concerns, the event has been rescheduled for tonight, Tuesday, March 2 under a new name, “Spring and Swing into Senior Year.”
JD Sedar ’21 comes up victorious at Jesuit’s Pingpong Tournament
For its second Spirit Activity of the semester, Jesuit High School Sacramento held a Pingpong Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Jesuit High School to host Pingpong Tournament for students
After hosting a seemingly successful NBA2K Tournament a few weeks ago, Jesuit High School Sacramento is getting ready to hold its second Spirit Activity of the semester, a pingpong tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
From high school to professional, Cameron Iwasa ’11 is the best on the field
Jesuit High School Sacramento has built a reputation for producing high-level soccer players who go on to play in college, and in some cases, professionally.
Coaches discuss what it means to be a Marauder in 2020
Established in 1963, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s mascot was chosen to be the Marauders. This fall the significance and meaning of that mascot was explored by various perspectives within the Jesuit Community — each member asked a variation of “In 2020, what does it mean to you to be a Marauder?” Over the next few weeks, the responses will be released in a series of articles — this first one visits the perspectives of Jesuit’s coaches.
Seniors invited to Swing into Senior Year
Update: The “Swing into Senior Year” event has been postponed. The decision was made after Sacramento County, along with eleven other counties, reverted back to California’s most restrictive purple tier as case rates have recently seen an increase across the state.
A star in the making, Darren Baker ’17 looks to finish collegiate success ahead of MLB hopes
Over the years, Jesuit High School Sacramento has produced a great deal of baseball talent. One of the school’s more recent baseball grads, Darren Baker ’17, is an infielder at UC Berkeley with aspirations of playing in the Major Leagues.
John Catlin ’09, a promising young golfer, hits his stride on the professional tour
Coming off of a successful Sept. in which he won two tournaments on the European Tour — a feat that earned him Golfer of the Month — John Catlin ’09 has been on a roll lately.
Coaches face a multitude of challenges while preparing for the fall season
When discussing issues brought about by COVID-19, many have focused solely on the educational impact, forgetting the pandemic’s influence on athletics. While it seems right to prioritize learning, those involved in sports have also seen a number of changes.
Smoke drives Jesuit Community indoors
For roughly a month in a half, Sacramento has experienced poor air quality due to the California Wildfires, specifically the recent Napa and Creek fires.
