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 The St. Francis basketball team lost at eventual section champion Antelope 81-51 in the Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals. No. 8 seed St. Francis opened with a win over No. 9 Roseville 41-37. The Troubadours finished the season with an 18-11 overall record.

 St. Francis won the Delta League Championship for the third consecutive season and 15th overall in school history. The Troubadours recorded a 12-2 league record.

• The St. Francis basketball team lost at eventual section champion Antelope 81-51 in the Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals. No. 8 seed St. Francis opened with a win over No. 9 Roseville 41-37. The Troubadours finished the season with an 18-11 overall record.
• St. Francis won the Delta League Championship for the third consecutive season and 15th overall in school history. The Troubadours recorded a 12-2 league record.
• Seniors Marlee Nicolos and Logan Kelly joined junior Nika Bagatelos on the All-Delta League First Team. St.

Gabbi Guerrera is in her third season on the varsity team. She is 5-for-14 this season in the first five games after a two hits and two RBI yesterday against Grant. It was the fourth multi-hit game of her career. Gabbi also played basketball during her sophomore season, scoring 94 points and posting a single-game best of nine points against Sheldon. Her sister Daniella joined her on the team this season.

Dear St. Francis Families,

The Easter Break officially begins this afternoon, and I hope all of our Troubies are able to enjoy a restful and relaxing break. I know the next two weeks will most likely fly by and the return to school on Monday, April 9th, will bring some angst at the realization the end of the academic year is only a few weeks away.

Summer Registration is OPEN!!!!

• Musical Theatre (5th-9th grade): Theatre-Music-Dance, Oh My! This hands-on, interactive camp encompasses theatre, music, and dance. 
• Camp Troubie (5th-9th grade): Students may join us for half-day and full day programs. Morning classes focus on academics, and afternoon classes offer fun enrichment activities. 

Academics:

Senior Goalie to Sign with Benedictine on April 11

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior goalie Maggie Pinkston will play at Division III Benedictine University outside Chicago next fall.

“I am excited to play in college because of the team,” said Pinkston. “It was a different environment. They are there because they want to be and love lacrosse. It made me super excited to go there.”

Juliette Vielhauer is a four-year varsity player. She has scored 37 goals in 56 career games. She has been playing the game since the fourth grade, enjoying the tough nature of the sport. She is still awaiting college decisions but is hopeful to continue to play the sport in some fashion in college.

ELK GROVE, Calif. – The St. Francis track and field team had three event winners at the Husky Invitational on Saturday.

Sophomore Meghan Ladd cleared a personal-best 11-6 to win the pole vaulty, tied for the second-best mark in school history and three inches off the school record. Sophomore Isabella Palchak cleared 5-3 in the high jump for a new personal best mark to win her event, while Isabelle Grassel leaped 17-2 to win the long jump ahead of third-pace finisher Isabelle Rudis with a personal-best 16-7. Rudis was also third in the high jump and triple jump.

Dear St. Francis Families,

As this week draws to a close, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you just how emotionally charged this week was for students and staff alike. The national Walkout Day, on March 14th, opened some deep seated emotions across the country, and even here at St. Francis High School.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis Head Basketball Coach Vic Pitton has decided to retire from coaching the Troubadour varsity team and teaching at the school. He will be moving to Mississippi with his wife, Susan, at the completion of the academic year to be near his daughter and their two grandsons.

St. Francis Catholic High School invites 7th and 8th Grade students  to participate in this exciting half-day Model United Nations conference led by the SFHS MUN team!

Practice your speaking and negotiation skills by taking on an assigned character and debating as that character. Maybe you’ll be Ron Weasley discussing Muggle rights… Or the main suspect in a puzzling Murder Mystery…

This year’s topics are: 
Rights of the Youth, Harry Potter, Murder Mystery, and Greek Gods Plus, you can win awards and fun prizes , and make new friends !

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis swimming and diving team posted 118-50 victory over Pleasant Grove on Wednesday at Jesuit High School.

“Today was the first time having all of our USA swimmers from the area together and see what our relays look like stacked and loaded,” said Head Coach Richard Levin. “They are solid.”

The Troubadours opened the meet winning the 200-yard medley relay with sophomore Kendall Houck, sophomore Emma Hollenbach, junior Hannah Parulan and sophomore Chloe Beebout combining for a time of 1:55.33.

• St. Francis was selected to play in the first-ever CIF Northern California Division 1 Championships, losing to top-seed and eventual champion Miramonte 16-1.
• St. Francis was the No. 2 seed in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I bracket, posting wins over No. 3 St. Mary’s (4-3), No. 7 Oak Ridge (10-7) a d No. 10 McClatchy (10-3). The Troubadours lost to champion Davis 14-2 in the finals.
• The Troubadours posted a 20-9 overall record, including a 5-1 record and home and 4-1 record on the road. St.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senior Sydney Vandegrift opened the season with a win in the 3200 meters Saturday at the Sacramento State High School Classic at Hornet Stadium.

“I was very happy it was not raining today and to come away with the win,” said Vandegrift. “It helps build up my confidence. It was a good opening time for the season.”

Vandegrift ran in second for the first half of the race before taking it out.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis swimming and diving team opened the season with two dual meet wins over Sheldon and Grant Wednesday at Jesuit High School.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. – The eighth-seeded St. Francis basketball team lost to Antelope 81-51 in the quarterfinals of the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs on Thursday night.

“We could not stop their dribble penetration,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “We played hard and I am happy with the effort that we gave. Lauren Pank and Ally Gage played outstanding games.”

The Troubadours fell behind 7-0 to start the game but responded with a 9-0 run after a timeout.

Four Troubies Score to Advance in Section Playoffs.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis soccer team advanced in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs with a 4-0 win over No. 11 seed Oak Ridge on Wednesday.

“I am very proud,” said Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson. “It took us almost 25 minutes to find ourselves. This is a group that is very connected and they really want to do well for each other. We found ourselves and played St. Francis soccer and then we got some chances.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Trailing 37-30 with three minutes on the clock, St. Francis closed the game on an 11-0 run to advance past No. 9 seed Roseville in the opening round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs.

“The last three and half minutes were fantastic,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “The first 28 and half was not quite up to our standards.”

The Troubies trailed 37-30 after managing just eight points in the third quarter but turned up the pressure to get back in the game in short order.

Megan Austin is in her third season on the varsity. She has had her junior season interrupted by a concussion but she is positive about her rehab process ahead. She is working to be back for spring ball and ready for next year. She will swim for St. Francis in the spring, specializing in freestyle.

What is your basketball story?
“I started playing basketball in middle school in first grade. I played Red Raiders and it was where I met all my friends, teammates and girls. Here I am on varsity basketball and will finish off senior year.”

Senior Nika Bagatelos Scores a Career-high 26 Points in Win

ELK GROVE, Calif. – Junior Nika Bagatelos hit a career-high eight three-pointers as part of a career-high 26-point effort in a 69-41 victory over Monterey Trail Friday night.

“I missed the first couple but then got hot taking a few drives to the basket to get my shot going,” said Bagatelos. “I just kept shooting.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis athletics department will celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Saturday, Feb. 10. The event will be held in Serra Court and gym from 4-7 p.m.

All girls and boys wearing their team uniform or school shirt will be admitted free into the St. Francis basketball games against Antelope. The Troubadour freshman basketball team plays at 2:00 p.m., followed by the junior varsity at 3:30 p.m. and varsity at 5 p.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior goalkeeper Sydney Galvan had 15 saves to help St. Francis tie Davis 0-0 Thursday in a game at Granite Regional Park.

“I am absolutely proud,” said Head Coach Maryclaire Robinson. “It was a great team effort. They have some big timers on their team. We pressured them and sometimes they went went through three defenders but it was our defending forward that got it. 
That is what separates us. We have a great team chemistry. We work at it and we played for each other today.”

Ella Sloss is one of two freshman on the varsity team this season. She has two goals and five assists in 17 games this season. She plays for San Juan in club season. She will be going out for track and field after soccer season and will compete in the long jump.

What does the accomplishment of making varsity as a freshman mean to you?
“It is really an honor because not a lot of people get that opportunity.”

February 9, 2018 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 

 St. Francis High School Gym

Tickets are $10 and are on sale online HERE

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Kelsey Forrester hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to give Davis a 53-50 win over St. Francis on Monday night. It was the first Delta League loss for the Troubies.

“Our lack of effort in the first half and mistakes defensively, not sticking to the game plan, gave them three baskets and had another bounce off our hands,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “Davis played hard and knew they needed this game. I tried to express that to our team.”

St. Francis fell behind at the half 28-20 and were behind double digits in the third quarter before rallying.

We love hearing from Alumnae! After graduating from SFHS Natasha Soto-Albors ‘02 made the journey east to study at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Since receiving her B.F.A. in Drama, Natasha has built a career as an actor, screenwriter, and film producer. She is the founder and CEO of Night Spark Pictures, an NYC production company dedicated to diverse and dynamic storytelling. 

2017 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American Volleyball team

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Alexa Edwards was named to the 2017 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American Volleyball team, the website announced. Edwards was one of 23 players named to the squad and one of three Californians on the national roster.

Mission Statement: The purpose of the SAAC is to represent the voice of student-athletes at St. Francis Catholic High School.

Taylore Givens in her first season with the varsity team. She has two goals on the season including one at Davis last week. She started playing soccer in the fifth grade and has a little brother, Jared. She is also a member of Mathletes and plans to run for a student body office next year. She does not like fruity candy and her favorite is Andes mints (the ones you find on your pillows at hotels).

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Jorie Keitges scored a career-high 17 points as St. Francis posted a 75-44 victory over Franklin on Tuesday night.

“It was a lot of fun tonight,” said Keitges. “We all connected on the court and our sequences of passes were on point.”

Keitges knocked down five three-pointers as part of her record night, scoring in double digits for the third time this season.

“I was focusing on my form and to shoot it with arc and spin on it,” said Keitges. “They went in for me tonight.”

Dads, enjoy a wonderful evening with your daughter! 

This special event is sure to provide many opportunities to make lasting memories.

Ticket price includes: Close, ample and free parking; a delicious buffet dinner at interactive food stations; dessert bar; unlimited non-alcoholic specialty drinks; candy bar; Treasure Chest; dancing; and, Many returning games and activities with new surprises!

Nika Bagatelos is in her third season with the St. Francis varsity team after earning a call-up her freshman season. She has played basketball all her life. Nika set a sophomore school record with 56 three-pointers last season and likes to knit hats in her spare time and works at the St. Johns Center. Her aunt Mindy was on the 1993 State Championship team.

The SF Players are pleased to present their annual Winter One Acts. The four one acts are varied and range from realistic to science fiction. This will be great night of theatre showcasing the talents of the St. Francis High School advanced acting company.

Each year the One Acts are performed before a panel of judges and they select one of the One Act shows to be presented at the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival on Feb.4 at the Harris Center in Folsom.

Congratulation to SFHS Theatre Alumna Jesscia Crouch ‘04 who has been cast in the Broadway bound Pretty Woman: The Musical! Jessie was very active member of the SF Theatre Program. She performed in musicals, plays and was a member to the SF Players all four years of high school. Jessie received an Elly Award for her final performance as Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress! After high school she graduated in musical theatre from NYU Tisch and has been working non stop since in regional theatres and national tours.

Anna Huber is on her second season with the varsity team and fourth season overall in the soccer program. She is considering several schools for college including Nevada, Wheaton, Dominican, UC Santa Cruz and Seattle University. She is joined on the team by her twin sister, Rachel, who was born one minute earlier. She likes to cook in her free time and her grandma’s chicken dumplings is her specialty. She has two goals this season and 27 in her St. Francis career, including 16 during her freshman season.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis soccer team will open Delta League play on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Granite Regional Park against Grant.

The Troubadours are coming off the Tri-Valley Classic, posting a 2-0-2 record over the two day tournament. St. Francis posted a pair of ties against San Ramon Valley (1-1) behind a Jane DeFazio goal and 0-0 tie versus Clayton Valley Charter as Sydney Galvan and Kimberly Riley combined for the shutout.

QUEEN Creek, Ariz. – The St. Francis basketball team used a strong second quarter for the second consecutive day to help post a 51-39 win over Warren (Calif.) and advance to the consolation bracket championship Friday.

“We built off the energy from last game with our defensive intensity,” said junior Nika Bagatelos. “That started it off and then our shots started falling.”

Bagatelos finished with 13 points with three triples and senior Logan Kelly scored a team-high 15 points as the Troubadours won their second game in three days.

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. – The St. Francis basketball team dropped their opener in the 2017 Nike Tournament of Champions to Horizon (Colo.) 59-35 at Queen Creek High School. Four Troubadours scored six points each to lead the team.

“They need to take the challenge to be ready to compete from the start of the day until game time,” said Head Coach Vic Pitton. “No one is going to do it for them and they have to do it themselves.”

AJ Tanner is in her second season on the varsity team and has been selected one of the squad’s captains for the 2017-18 season. She has made a commitment to play soccer at San Francisco State for the Gator program. AJ stands for Alyssa Joselyn. She likes to cook in her spare time and brownies are her specialty. She also played softball growing up but has focused on soccer in high school.