The Plank
Isaac Abbott ’26: running the show
Isaac Abbott ’26 is an incredible cross country runner and a prominent leader at Jesuit. From participating in Liturgy Workshop and Star Crew, to leading the cross country team to various victories, he has certainly left a mark on our campus.
Brady McMains ’26: open to growth
As a football team manager, Team CARE leader, theatre production co-curator, and up-and-coming athletic trainer, Brady McMains ’26’s perseverance and dedication to growth in all areas is a perfect example of what it means to be a part of the Jesuit brotherhood.
Teddy Rios ’26: a “Man for Others”
Theodore “Teddy” Rios ’26 is a quiet yet remarkable leader on Jesuit’s campus. From being the starting quarterback of the varsity football team to being a reliable brother, his dependability and sincerity has shone throughout his high school career.
Brandon Williams ’26: model of leadership
He’s the leader of the basketball program, he’s a state championship point guard of Jesuit basketball, he’s all we could ask for,” said Head Varsity Basketball Coach Tim Kelly.
Brandon Williams ’26 is the starting point guard and team captain for the Jesuit basketball team. He has led the team, not only as a great player, but as a role model and a competitor who elevates everyone.
Emmett Gustorf ’26: leading with understanding
As the Executive Council president, Emmett may be the most well-known person in the senior class. What’s less well-known, however, is the kind of man Emmett is. Our president is empathetic and dependable, always seeks to do the right thing, whether as a friend or as a leader.
Opinion: Ghost of Yotei: a worthy successor
Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, “Ghost of Yotei” is a sequel to the critically-acclaimed Playstation game “Ghost of Tsushima.”
“Ghost of Yotei” is an extremely fun game. I initially had my doubts, thinking it wouldn’t live up to its predecessor, but it blew my expectations out of the water. With its fluid character design and movement, the visuals are cinematic and surely one of Sucker Punch’s best projects.
Opinion: 28 Years Later: Bone Temple is a thrilling, apocalyptic adventure
“28 Years Later: Bone Temple” released on Jan. 16, 2026. It is a direct sequel to 28 Years later, and the fourth installment of the 28 Days Later series. The film is a zombie thriller that takes place in an apocalyptic future.
The story is great. You can watch the film without seeing the two other films and still have a good time like I did. However, to understand some of the characters, it’s wise to at least watch 28 Years Later, the film’s most immediate predecessor.
The Downfall of Brawl Stars
Brawl Stars was a mobile video game released in 2018 by Supercell that became popular among students at Jesuit High School Sacramento. The game is a fast-paced multiplayer battle where players control characters called brawlers, each with different abilities and play styles. For many years, the game stayed mostly the same and maintained a strong and loyal player base.
Jesuit dribbles its way into semi-finals
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team ended the regular season with an 18-9 record and held the number one seed in the San Joaquin Section Division 2 bracket. The Marauders then went all the way to the sectional finals before falling just short in the Section Championship. Jesuit is now playing in the state tournament as they try to repeat as state champions.
Showcasing student talent
Moorings is Jesuit High School Sacramento’s very own literary and arts journal. Its mission: to be a medium of expression for Jesuit students.
“[Moorings] is a literary and arts journal, so its purpose is to showcase the work of the best student artists on campus,” said Faculty Advisor of Moorings Mr. Jeremiah Loverich. “It’s published twice a year, with art, photography, short stories, poetry.”
Marauders prepare to ace upcoming volleyball season
With the new season on the horizon, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity volleyball team is looking to build on last year’s 23-13 regular season record and second round loss in the Division 1 Section playoffs.
Warming up for the next track and field season
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity track team is hoping to continue its success in the upcoming season after winning the SFL and a Division 1 Section Championships last year. As they push for a third consecutive section title and beyond, the Marauders aim to continue their dominance through excellence across the board and the experience of their leaders.
Opinion: ‘Stranger Things’ season five, a strange end to a beloved show
Released in late December after a three-year-long hiatus, it is apparent that the writers for the fifth season of “Stranger Things” had a lot to prove to please its audience. With growing impatience from a fanbase that has awaited the newest installment of the hit show, the last season carried very high expectations.
Basketball mid-league update
Basketball Mid-League Update
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity basketball team is off to a good start in league play as they enter the second half of the league season. The Marauders have picked up impressive wins against strong opponents, highlighted by a commanding 56-47 win over Granite Bay.
The Alumni Family Mass reunites past and present Jesuit families
On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Alumni Family Mass will take place in the Phelan Chapel of the North American Martyrs, welcoming Jesuit High School Sacramento alumni, current students, and families to campus.
The mass is held once a month and is open to anyone connected to Jesuit. It gives alumni a chance to return and worship alongside current families and students.
Opinion: Sopranos, the psychology of a psychopath
Although the final episode of “The Sopranos” aired in 2007, well before many of the students at Jesuit High School Sacramento were born, the critically acclaimed HBO (Home Box Office) series remains relevant nearly two decades later.
“The Sopranos” follows Tony Soprano and his mafia family in the North Jersey sect, and all the murder, racketeering, extortion, fraud, and drama that surrounds them. The show’s characterization of Tony is what makes it a masterpiece.
Jesuit brings the northern lights to the Winter Ball
On Saturday, Jan. 24, Jesuit High School Sacramento will be hosting its third annual Semi-Formal Winter Ball. The event, themed around the northern lights, will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. in the Father Barry Gymnasium.
School dances are a time for students to get together and spend time with each other in a fun, relaxed environment. Student Body President Emmett Gustorf ’26 believes that the social aspects are what make the dance truly memorable.
Opinion: love, loss and loneliness in Chainsaw Man
Perhaps the best movie to come out in October of 2025 was “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”. This movie, a continuation of the anime series “Chainsaw Man”, was an absolute masterpiece in terms of animation, story, and character development.
Although it took 3 years for the franchise to return after the conclusion of the anime, the wait paid off with 120 immaculate minutes of screen time in theatres. Staying true to its manga (a Japanese comic book), it presented the intricacies of the manga incredibly well.
Opinion: NFL in Sacramento?
For decades, the Central Valley has been underrepresented in the big four U.S. sports leagues. Sacramento has always been in the shadow of California’s major cities such as San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Los Angeles. However, one of these leagues just had a major shake-up, when the Oakland Raiders moved to Las Vegas. Now that there is much less saturation in the California football market, could this be a golden opportunity for a Sacramento NFL expansion?
Coaches’ Ignatian Formation Program aims to create well-rounded student-athletes
This year, fall and winter sports athletes at Jesuit High School Sacramento may have noticed something different about how they start their seasons: an introductory mass.
For the first time in Jesuit’s history, the Marauder cross country, water polo, and football teams all gathered in the Phelan Chapel of the North American Martyrs to celebrate mass together. In October, winter sports athletes did the same, and so will spring sports athletes later this semester.