Matthew Herold ’22
Plank Staff, Sports Editor
Matthew Herold ’22
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Griffen Dresbach-Hill ’22, passionate learner bringing energy on campus
In just two short years at Jesuit High School Sacramento, former
junior transfer Griffen Dresbach-Hill ’22 has been a powerful
force of friendship and compassion.
Michael Palchak ’22, great athlete, teammate, and friend
Kind. Dedicated. Generous. These are words that have come to
describe Michael Palchak ’22 throughout his time at Jesuit High
School Sacramento.
Despite an inconsistent season, Jesuit basketball looks hopefully towards the future
On Friday Feb. 18, 2022, the Jesuit High School Sacramento
varsity basketball team had their first game of the CIF D2
Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs against Vacaville High School, which
they won 64-52. They then played Elk Grove High School losing
60-51, and thus, ending their season.
Matthew Mellas ’22, a Man for Others with massive potential
Matthew Mellas ’22, a senior at Jesuit High School Sacramento,
has shown throughout his four years that he is a man of many
talents and passions.
Adam Sherif ‘22, Dedicated to service
For the past four years, Adam Sherif ’22, a senior at Jesuit High
School Sacramento and the president of Jesuit’s Key Club, has
been making a meaningful impact in the Jesuit community and in
the greater Sacramento area.
Jesuit basketball team suffers three losses as playoffs approach
From Jan. 14 to Jan. 21, the Jesuit High School Sacramento
varsity basketball team played four games. They went 1-3 during
this stretch changing their record from 6-7 to 7-10.
Jesuit basketball winter season sees wins and losses
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team is
already 13 games into their season and have had mixed results,
amassing a record of 6-7.
Jesuit football prepares to face Folsom in rematch for opportunity to reach the Sac-Joaquin Section Championship
On Saturday, Nov. 20, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football team will play the Folsom High School Bulldogs in the Sac-Joaquin Section semifinals on Jesuit’s home field. Jesuit enters the game as the second seed in the playoffs while FHS are the third seed.
Jesuit defeats Del Oro High School in the semifinals gaining their 11th consecutive win
On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football team faced Del Oro High School in the Sac-Joaquin Section Semifinals. Jesuit won 40-6, furthering their playoff hopes and earning their 11th straight win.
Veterans Appreciation Club Gives Back to Vets in our Community
The Veterans Appreciation Club is one of the several new clubs this year at Jesuit High School Sacramento.
The club was founded by William Ruggles ’22 to focus attention on veterans in our community and to donate needed goods to local military hospitals. William was inspired to start a club focused on giving back to veterans because of his own family’s military history, which goes back several generations.
Jesuit gets back-to-back victories over Cosumnes Oaks and Elk Grove
On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football team beat the Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack 41-6 at Jesuit High School, continuing a six-game winning streak and boasting a record of 6-1.
Jesuit started off with a touchdown in the first three minutes of the game. Only two minutes later, Jesuit scored again on a 70 yard rushing touchdown. By the end of the first half, the Marauders recorded two more touchdowns for a total of 28 points and were able to hold COHS to 6 points.
Mr. Daniel Mascarenhas: Teaching Jesuit Students on the Path to Priesthood
Mr. Daniel Mascarenhas, S.J. is a Jesuit scholastic who came to Jesuit High School Sacramento this year as part of his path to priesthood. After studying philosophy at St. Louis University in Missouri, Mr. Mascarenhas was assigned to the Golden State where he had previously worked as a mechanical engineer in Silicon Valley.
Mr. Mascarenhas was born and raised in Western India where he attended a Catholic school from 1st to 10th grade. His normal routine in India does not sound much different than what students at Jesuit experience every day.
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.”