by Anusha Jain (’25)

The column “Diving Deeper” aims to get a behind the scenes perspective on Saint Francis athletics. It goes beyond what a team does during a game and looks into what makes a team special, preparing them for success.

Diving Deeper: Girls’ Lacrosse

by Anusha Jain (’25) | March 22, 2024 Although the spring sports season has just begun, the Saint Francis Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team has started this year off with numerous impressive victories. The Lancers went 3-1 in their preseason, with big wins against Palo Alto High School and Gunn High School. The team also recently…

Diving Deeper: girls’ soccer and their impressive season

by Anusha Jain (’25) | March 1, 2024 The Saint Francis Varsity Girls’ Soccer team continues to demonstrate their excellence, heading into their post-season with a WCAL championship, ending 9-0-1 in league play. The Lancers hope to defend their CCS and CIF NorCal titles in the coming weeks, so let’s see what has helped our…

Diving Deeper: girls’ wrestling

by Anusha Jain (’25) | February 2, 2024 The Saint Francis Girls’ Wrestling team has had an impressive season so far. With an undefeated record of 5-0 in the West Catholic Athletic League, preparations are underway for the fast approaching Central Coast Section matches. Despite being a relatively new program, the Lancers have proven their…

Diving Deeper: Boys’ Cross Country

by Anusha Jain (’25) | November 17, 2023 The Varsity Boys’ Cross Country team has finished their season this year as Central Coast Section (CCS) Champions. Beating out teams like Los Altos High School and Branham High School, the Lancers have secured a spot in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Championship in Fresno on…

Diving Deeper: varsity field hockey

by Anusha Jain (’25) | October 6, 2023 The start of the fall sports season marks the beginning of an important part of Lancer spirit and community. Since early August, Saint Francis’ Varsity Field Hockey Team has been out on Higgins Field preparing for their season. Going 3-1-1 in their pre-season, the team will continue…