Jesuit High School home to many top sports teams
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — In the world of high school sports teams in Sacramento, Jesuit stands firm on the list of highly respected sportsmanship. Its athletics program includes fifteen varsity sports teams, and the majority of these activities offer freshman squads and junior varsity as well.
Jesuit has its hands on virtually all sports that one can think of. Each sport has its own season. Water polo and football are played in fall, while winter conveys the more rigorous activities such as wrestling, basketball and soccer. Other sports like rugby, swimming/diving, and volleyball come around spring.
Among the performances is the rugby category that has gone on to win nine championships at the national level in 2019, as well as many state victories. Although the activities were hampered by health challenges and stalled by weather issues during the tournaments at the national championships held in Salt Lake City in 2019, Jesuit almost recorded a loss but was lucky to finish with a win against Gonzaga College High School, the team’s old cross-country competitor. After the contest, Jesuit progressed through the competition, aiming for another championship. An unexpected turn at the event was when Gonzaga created a channel to recognize their opponent while Jesuit stormed the playing field.
During that match, Jesuit came out top, winning another championship for the ninth time. The team defeated Herriman High School, a close hometown high school team who lost due to a stand near the goal-line before the game ended.
Many notable rugby players are products of Jesuit, successful in their careers and have played for the United States National Team, including the U- games such as the U-16, U-17, U-19, Men’s rugby, and Collegiate.
The rugby champs have clinched nine championships at the state level. In 2005 and 2006, they became eligible to play at the Nike Cross Nationals, where they reached the 7th and 4th positions.
Basketball is another strength of the school and Chris Holley, a point guard for Jesuit who recently gained admission to the state men鈥檚 basketball team, is a testimony.
The 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds Sacramento native joined the Sacramento State men’s basketball team in April 2021 because of his records of hard work, resilience and flawless history as a Jesuit product.
Holley was recruited as the No. 2 man for the 2021-22 season of Sacramento State’s recruiting program. Now holding the forward/center position on the team, Holley will play side-by-side with Jonathan Komagum, who is also a new recruit.
The head coach for the men’s basketball in Sacramento, Brian Katz, .
“We are excited to have Chris as part of our basketball family. He is a very skilled guard that really understands team play and is a very willing passer. His creativity with both hands and both feet will serve him well at this level. He is a bit of a late bloomer, and still has a high ceiling that we look forward to helping him achieve,” Katz said.
This is a great achievement for the young lad, symbolizing the greatness that Jesuit prides itself in.
Through the ups and downs, Jesuit sports teams are surging forward, undeterred. The football rankings showed the Jesuit football team at a 2-1 record in a highly competitive state. Pretty impressive to have so many successful programs calling one school home.
Although Jesuit is pushing the narrative with its conquered feats, the tides don’t always flow in its favor as many rugged terrains still need to be smoothened to raise the bar for Jesuit. To whom much is given, much is required. There is plenty of room for improvement. More trails await the season of blazing to put Jesuit鈥檚 name on the list of the hottest high school sports teams in Sacramento.
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