The Wildcat Sports Report is your weekly roundup of the biggest moments in SI athletics. From thrilling victories to program milestones and community highlights, we bring you the stories that showcase the spirit of our Wildcats.
Women's Field Hockey Celebrates Senior Day with 9–0 Victory
The Wildcats honored seniors Ezaura Bisaillon, Sophie Ghosh, Emily Alvarez, Emily Callahan, Delilah Berry, Chloe Fisher, Serafina Spink, and Mary Ennis on October 16 during their Senior Day, celebrating with a commanding 9–0 win over Fremont at Fairmont Field.
Football Celebrates Seniors with a Statement Win Versus Bellarmine
The Wildcats had plenty to celebrate on Friday night at J.B. Murphy Field. In front of a packed crowd, St. Ignatius honored 50 seniors from the football program, along with senior aides, sports medicine student aides, pep band members, and dance and drill team seniors for their dedication and leadership.
St. Ignatius backed up the celebration with one of its strongest performances of the season, shutting out Bellarmine College Prep 28–0. Senior running back
Luke Tribolet led the way with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 15 carries, and also caught a touchdown pass. The offense found its rhythm early, and the defense held firm all night to secure the team's first home win of the season.
Women's Tennis Shines On and Off the Court in Palm Springs
The Wildcats traveled south to Palm Springs last weekend and returned home with memories and a big win. Competing against top Southern California programs, the team demonstrated both skill and sportsmanship throughout the trip.
St. Ignatius capped off the weekend with a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated
Palm Desert High School, earning praise from coaches for their grit and composure in the desert heat. Earlier in the trip, the Wildcats faced
Xavier Prep, where the match turned into a true display of Ignatian spirit — highlighted by a post-match team dinner between the two Jesuit schools.
The Wildcats return home ready to carry that energy into the final stretch of the season.
Volleyball Dig Pink Game Raises Money for UCSF Breast Care Center
On Tuesday, October 21
st, the Volleyball team hosted St. Francis for the
Dig Pink Game. The Wildcats raised over $1,000 from donations and bake sales thanks to generous donations from both St. Ignatius and St. Francis families and spectators. Donations from the
Dig Pink Game will be sent to the UCSF Breast Care Center.
Women's Golf Celebrates Seniors at Green Hills Country Club
On Wednesday, October 22
nd, the Wildcats celebrated five seniors,
Adeline Bedard,
Evelyn Conboy,
Charlotte Hammett,
Gillian Stephens and
Karina Zeng for their dedication and commitment to the Wildcat Golf program.
St. Ignatius Men's Crew Competes at The Head of the Charles Regatta
On October 18–19, the St. Ignatius Men's Varsity 8+ competed in the 60th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Racing in the Youth 8+ event, SI took on the world-renowned 3-mile course along the Charles River, which separates Cambridge and Boston. The crew finished 29th out of 86 entries—
the best result in school history.
The regatta featured top teams and club programs from around the world, including entries from England, Ireland, Norway, China, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, and Mexico. Among school-based crews, SI placed 11th overall, and 3rd amongst programs from California.
The all-senior lineup included:
Michael Rawles (coxswain),
Brendan Ruane,
Pierce Winters,
Lucas Ibarra-Rivera,
Ethan Smith,
Tai Morganson,
Kieran Devlin,
Michael Arieta, and
Joaquin Rathgeb, with
Damien Lai serving as the spare.
Several SI Crew alumni also competed at this prestigious event, representing various clubs:
· Jon Allbin '95 & John Cranston '97 (Marin Rowing Association)
· Mike Gilson '06 & Derek Johnson '06 (USA Junior National Team Reunion)
· Katy Milton '05 (UC Berkeley Alumni)
· Sam Silvia '05, Olivia Passanisi-Boullet '17, and Dillon Rich '13 (The Olympic Club)
· Rex Bales '22 (University of San Diego Men)
· Ethan Louie '23 (Purdue Men)
