The Plank
A gifted slugger, a dominant pitcher, and a humble leader, Devon Walczykowski ’21 does it all for Jesuit baseball
With only six players from last season’s team playing this year, the 2021 Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity baseball team was left shorthanded, especially on the pitching side.
Newly-elected Student Executive Council ready for 2021-2022 school year
After a day of voting and a run-off vote, students have elected the next Student Executive Council for the 2021-2022 school year.
Jesuit prepares for in-person graduation for Class of 2021
To honor its graduating seniors, Jesuit High School Sacramento will be holding its Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation for the Class of 2021 at Allworth Financial Stadium on May 21 and 22. Both events start at 7:30 pm.
Jesuit baseball gains momentum with series win over Davis
Heading into their second-to-last Delta League series with a .500 winning percentage, the Jesuit High School Sacramento baseball team needed a strong performance against Davis High School.
Behind the camera: how Damian Brunton ’21 became a TikTok celebrity
After tearing his ACL while playing club soccer his freshman year at Jesuit High School Sacramento, Damian Brunton ’21 was at his lowest point — unable to pursue his passion of soccer for an extended period of time.
Jesuit basketball extends perfect season with win over Sheldon
Despite being short-handed due to multiple injuries, the Jesuit High School Sacramento basketball team kept their undefeated record intact by defeating Sheldon High School 53-46 on Thursday, May 6.
COVID-19 safe Senior Gala to bring seniors together as graduation draws closer
Jesuit High School Sacramento is holding a Senior Gala on Saturday, May 8.
The Senior Gala was created to serve as a replacement for the traditional Senior Ball, an event that could not be held this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Jesuit basketball defeats Granite Bay despite shaky performance
On Monday, May 3, the Jesuit High School Sacramento basketball team pulled out a 53-48 victory over Granite Bay High School.
The Importance of Athletic Training
While it’s fair to say the health and performance of athletes is prioritized now more than ever, many still don’t fully understand the essential role athletic trainers serve in school athletics.
Jesuit baseball sweeps Sheldon in three-game series
With hopes of finishing the baseball season with the best record in the Delta League, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders needed a strong performance in their three-game series against the Sheldon High School Huskies.
Jesuit soccer team gets shutout win over Sheldon to remain undefeated
After defeating Sheldon High School 3-0 on Tuesday, April 27, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity soccer team got another win against Sheldon — winning 1-0 on Thursday, April 29.
Jesuit basketball continues undefeated season with win over Christian Brothers
In the annual matchup between two longtime rivals, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team defeated Christian Brothers High School 69-61 on Saturday, April 24.
A one of a kind student, Peter Wisner ’21 makes his mark on Jesuit High School
Upon graduation, students at Jesuit High School Sacramento aim to embody the five principles of the Grad at Grad. One of the values, intellectual competence, is something few students personify as much as Peter Wisner ’21.
Jesuit Marauders get upset win over Vista del Lago in season finale
In the final game of the football season, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity team was looking to finish with a win. The Marauders achieved their goal as they got a 56-42 win over the Vista del Lago High School Eagles on Saturday, April 12.
Coach Chris Lee fills in as JV football coach
After the previous Jesuit High School Sacramento junior varsity football head coach resigned, current Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator and former Jesuit Jr. Marauder Head Coach Chris Lee stepped up to fill the position as head coach for the 2021 JV Football team.
Looking Back on Women’s History Month in Gratitude
Since 1987, when Congress declared the month of March as Women’s History Month, Americans have used the 31 days to honor and remember the women who have made history and their accomplishments.
Jesuit students participate in the competition to create a perfect March Madness bracket
Every year during the month of March and going into April, millions of people in the United States tune into the NCAA March Madness tournament, a single-elimination tournament that includes 68 Division I college basketball programs.
Jesuit football brings momentum into season closer
For the final game of their shortened football season, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders are hosting the Vista del Lago Eagles this Saturday, April 17 at home.
Jesuit football defeats Monte Vista 51-20
Looking to even up their record at 2-2, the Jesuit High School Sacramento Marauders defeated the Monte Vista High School Mustangs in a football game on Saturday, April 10.