Welcome to Cardinal Athletics!
The administration of Pope Francis Preparatory School believes that athletics are an extension of the classroom, affording student-athletes opportunities for growth, learning, leadership and excellence. Pope Francis offers a variety of sports in the fall, winter and spring seasons. We encourage students of all abilities to get involved in our athletic programs. Please contact our Athletic Director, John Goda, if you have any questions about our sports teams or if you need additional information.
BASELINE CONCUSSION TESTING INFORMATION
All freshmen, juniors and transfers must take the Baseline Concussion test with our athletic trainer prior to athletic participation. Information for baseline testing for winter athletes who have not already taken the test this school year will be posted here in November.
PRESEASON DOCUMENTS
Required preseason documents will be available on SNAP. Instructions for accessing and completing the required documents will be emailed to all athletes prior to the start of the season.
WINTER SPORTS ANNOUCEMENTS
There will be a meeting for parents of Winter Sports Athletes on Wednesday 11/18 at 5:30 pm in the gym
All Winter Sports will begin (practices and tryouts) on Monday 11/30. More information about the start of the winter season will be posted here in the coming weeks.
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION
GOLF
For more information about the golf team, please contact Coach John Anziano (janziano@popefrancisprep.org)
BOYS SOCCER
For more information about the boys’ soccer team, please contact Coach Mark Richards (mwrichards10@gmail.com)
GIRLS SOCCER
For more information about the girls’ soccer team, please contact Coach Brent Dillard (bdillard@goldstarsoccer.com)
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
For more information about the girls’ cross-country team, please contact Coach Chris Bresnahan (cbresnahan@popefrancisprep.org)
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
For more information about the boys’ cross-country team, please contact Coach Bill Devine (ewdevine@comcast.net)
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
For more information about the girls’ volleyball team, please contact Coach Justin Dalessio (dalessioj@springfieldpublicschools.com)
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE (in progress)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE (for updates, check this site, or Arbiterlive.com)
Saturday 10/17
Boys JV Soccer @ Eaglebrook (2 pm) (271 Pine Nook Rd, Deerfield). Bus departs at noon.
Monday 10/19
Boys Soccer vs Chicopee (4 pm)
Tuesday 10/20
Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Belchertown w/Southwick (4 pm, Chestnut Hill Community School) (59 State St) Bus departs at 2 pm.
Girls Soccer @ Northampton (JV 4:45 pm/Varsity 6:30 pm) (380 Elm St) Bus departs at 3:15 pm.
Girls Volleyball @ Ware (JV 4 pm/Varsity 5:15 pm) (237 West St) Bus departs at 2:20 pm
Wednesday 10/21
Boys Soccer @ Central (4 pm) (1840 Roosevelt Ave) Bus departs at 2:30 pm.
Girls JV Soccer @ Longmeadow (3:30 pm) (95 Grassy Gutter Rd) Bus departs at 2:20 pm.
Thursday 10/22
Boys Soccer vs West Springfield (Varsity only, 4 pm)
Saturday 11/7 Boys and Girls Cross Country at WMass D1 Championships (Stanley Park)
Saturday 11/14 Boys and Girls Cross Country at State 2C Championships (Wrentham Developmental Center)
