Athletics

The essence of a St. Francis de Sales education embodies our recognition that schooling the soul and body is as important as the instruction of the mind. We balance a solid academic program with extracurricular opportunities.

Organized athletics and extracurricular activities teach students many valuable lessons: teamwork, commitment, and perseverance. Whether a participant or spectator, the rewards are unparalleled on the field, in the gymnasium, on stage, in a club meeting, and—most importantly—in the classroom. St. Francis de Sales High School upholds and encourages every aspect of extracurricular activities.

We Offer Students a Variety of Choices:

• As a member of the Chicago Catholic League, St. Francis competes in the following interscholastic events at the varsity, sophomore and/or freshmen levels: baseball, wrestling, basketball, football and soccer.
• As members of the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference, St. Francis competes in the following interscholastic events at the varsity and frosh-soph level: volleyball, basketball, softball and soccer.
• Intramural activities are offered on a club basis depending on student body interest.
• Cheerleading, Spirit Club and Varsity Club are also offered.
• Summer camps for younger student-athletes and grammar school students interested in learning the rules and techniques of a sport are announced in the spring.

The excitement and pride that comes with victory…the bitter disappointment of a loss…the warm fellowship of sharing victory and defeat with friends. This wide spectrum of emotion is witnessed in the quality athletic programs at St. Francis de Sales High School as a part of the comprehensive education we offer.