Cross Country
St. Francis Cross Country
2002 State Champions
2012 Nike Cross Nationals (First No. Cal School Ever)
11-Time Section Champions
1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017
19-Time League Champions
1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017
FinalForms Online Athlete Registration
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Cross Country Running Camp Information
Running Camp Details:
When: Wednesday, August 1st through Saturday, August 4th
Where: Olema Campgrounds – 10155 State Route 1, Pointe Reyes Station, CA 95956
Website: www.olemacampground.net
Cost: $160 + any extra money the girls might want to bring.
Online Payment: https://stfrancishs.formstack.com/forms/2018runningcamp
Senior Alana Reyna to Run at Sonoma State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior runner Alana Reyna will attend Sonoma State University and run for the Seawolves cross country and track and field programs.
“I picked Sonoma because it instantly was a good connection when I visited and met with the coach and team,” said Reyna. “I think I will be very comfortable and a good fit for me.”
Sonoma State University is an NCAA Division II member and part of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). The Seawolves reached the NCAA West Regional last fall, finishing 28th overall.
Athletics Department Celebrates Spring Signing Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nine St. Francis Catholic High School seniors representing seven different sports made commitments or signed National Letters-of-Intent to play sports in college next fall at a ceremony at the school today.
“It was what I have been waiting for,” said senior Logan Kelly from Rio Linda, who signed with Lewis & Clark College. “It was exciting and I was so glad to get to sign with all the girls from my class. It was a really neat ceremony and I am so grateful for everyone who was a part of it.”
Cradeur to Join Creighton Cross Country Program Next Fall
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis Senior Erica Cradeur will run at Creighton next fall.
“It means a lot to me because I really just started my running career,” said Cradeur. “I have taken it more seriously over the past couple of years and my times have reflected that. I think with running in college I am going to keep improving.”
2017 Cross Country Highlights
- The St. Francis cross country team posted the fifth-best GPA in the Sac-Joaquin Section with a 3.61 cumulative average. The team ranked behind only Oak Ridge (3.84), Oakmont (3.75), Gregori (3.70) and Lodi (3.66).
- The St. Francis cross country team finished sixth overall in the girls Division II race, recording their sixth consecutive Top 10 state championship finish. The Troubadours finished with 225 points with three runners among the top 35 scoring finishers, placing behind Claremont (69), Saugus (100), Granada (102), Capistrano (123) and Serrano (166).
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Cross Country Sixth at CIF State Meet
CIF State Cross Country Results
CLOVIS, Calif. – The St. Francis cross country team finished sixth overall in the girls Division II race, recording their sixth consecutive Top 10 state championship finish at Woodward Park on Saturday.
Cross Country Ready for Final Run at State Championships
FRESNO, Calif. – After winning the Delta League and Section Championships, the St. Francis cross country team will toe the line at Woodward Park on Saturday morning chasing one final title to top off the season.
“The last two weeks have been great,” said Head Coach Aaron Rios about training since the section meet. “The girls are looking the best they have all season — only a few seconds apart. I really hope this translates to the meet. If this happens, we’re looking at a top 5 finish for sure.”
Cross Country Wins Sac-Joaquin Section Division II Title
FOLSOM, Calif. – The St. Francis cross country team won its second consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section title, winning the Division II title Saturday at Willow Hills Reservoir.
“It is another box checked off for us,” said Head Coach Aaron Rios. “We had some goals in the summer and this was one of them to win the section. Today they ran more as a team and with state upcoming that is huge motivation for us.”
Senior Sydney Vandegrift, who signed to run at Cal on Wednesday, finished second overall in 18:33 to lead the Troubadours.
Cross Country’s Vandegrift to Run at UC-Berkeley
Sydney Vandegridt’s Athletic.net Profile
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – Senior cross country standout Sydney Vandegrift will run for the UC-Berkeley cross country and track and field program next year after committing to the Bears last week. She will officially sign with the school during the St. Francis Signing Day Celebration on Wednesday.
Cross Country Wins Subsection Meet
FROGTOWN, Calif. – The St. Francis varsity cross country team won the Sac-Joaquin Subsection meet with 72 points to edge Vacaville with a pair of top-10 finishes.
Cross Country Wins Delta League Title
Delta League Championships Results
FOLSOM, Calif. – The St. Francis cross country team placed six among the top 10 led by senior Sydney Vandegrift in second and junior Sophie DeBenedetti in fourth to win their first league title since 2013.
“It shows the strength of the team and what they have been doing over the last two seasons running cross country and track,” said Head Coach Aaron Rios. “They work together and train hard. It showed out there today.”
Cross Country Fifth at Clovis Invitational
FRESNO, Calif. – St. Francis placed fifth in the Clovis Invitational Championship race with 248 points. The Troubadours were led by Sydney Vandegrift, who placed 18th overall with a time of 18.12.7.
Cross Country Runners Showing Sportsmanship
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore cross country runner Bridget Kemp waits at the finish line and shakes hands with all her competitors after each race. For her it is a natural way to complete her competition.
“I used to swim and at the end of the race you turn to the people in the two lanes next you and shake their hand,” said Kemp. “Everyone else is behind me so I might as well shake their hand. They finished and they did a good job.”
Cross Country Third at Capital Cross Challenge
Capital Cross Challenge Results
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis cross country teams each finished third in their respective races at the Capital Cross Challenge at Haggin Oaks Golf Course on Saturday.
Cross Country Performs Well at League Meet
ELVERTA, Calif. – The St. Francis cross country team won the Varsity race and placed second in the Frosh/Soph at the annual Delta League meet held Wednesday morning.
“For us it was a solid performance,” said Head Coach Aron Rios. “We got out of it what we were looking for. The girls got in a quality work day and worked on some mental tests. We got to see a lot of good things from the league and what everyone will bring to the championship in October.”
Cross Country Wins Two Titles at Pacific Tiger Invite
Pacific Tiger Invitational Results
STOCKTON, Calif. – St. Francis won the Varsity and Frosh/Soph titles at the Pacific Tiger Invitational on Saturday in the first of three meets over eight days for Troubadours.
Cross Country Competes at Woodbridge, Nike Invitationals
DLS/CHS Nike Invitational Results
Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational Results
NORCO, Calif. – The St. Francis cross country team ran in five races across the state on Saturday, representing at the Woodbridge Cross Country Invitational in Norco and DLS/CHS Nike Invitational in Concord.
Cross Country Wins Ed Sias Invitational
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The St. Francis varsity cross country team won the Ed Sias Invitational on Saturday as senior Sydney Vandegrift led the pack with a second-place finish in 11:54. She finished behind only Caroline Garrett of Oakland Tech by eight seconds.