Athletics

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 is required prior to athletic participation for all freshmen, juniors and transfer students. The instructions for the test can be found here. (if link does not open for you, just right click on it, click “Copy Link Address” and then paste it in your browser)  

ATGENIUS PROFILE: All athletes should complete/update their athletic profile on ATGenius prior to the start of each season. Instructions for signing up for ATGenius can be found here. Please be aware that you do need a school issued email address in order to complete your profile. 

Fall Weight Room Dates/Hours
The fitness area behind the gym will be open to all students at the following times this week:

Monday 9/25: 2:45-3:45 (open lift)/3:45-4:45 pm (structured lift)

Thursday 9/28:2:45-3:45 (open lift)/3:45-4:45 pm (structured lift)
Friday 9/29: 2:45-3:45 (open lift)/3:45-4:45 pm (structured lift)

Fall Sports Information

Golf: For more information about the golf team, please contact head coach John Anziano (janziano@popefrancisprep.org)

Boys Soccer: 

For more information about the boys soccer team, please contact head coach Mark Richards (mwrichards10@gmail.com)

Girls Soccer

For more information about the girls soccer team, please contact head coach Brent Dillard (bdillard@goldstarsoccer.com)

Girls Volleyball

For more information about the girls volleyball team, please contact head coach Justin Dalessio (dalessioj@springfieldpublicschools.com)

Girls Cross Country

For more information about the girls cross country team, please contact head coach Dave Estabrook (destabrook@popefrancisprep.org)

Boys Cross Country

For more information about the boys cross country team, please contact head coach Bill Devine (ewdevine@comcast.net)

Fall 2023 Schedule

Monday 9/25
Boys Soccer at Pittsfield (4:30 pm, at Kirvin Park) (974 Williams St in Pittsfield) Bus departs from school at 2:15 pm 
Golf at PVIAC two ball tournament/WMass Girls Individual Tournament
Girls Volleyball at Westfield (JV 4:30 pm/Varsity 5:45 pm) (177 Montgomery Road) Bus departs at 3:15 pm.
Girls Soccer vs Hampshire (4 pm)

Tuesday 9/26
Golf at Minnechaug (3 pm, Wilbraham CC) (859 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham). 
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Palmer with Hampden Charter (4 pm) (4105 Main St, Palmer) Bus departs from school at 2:15 pm.

Wednesday 9/27
Golf vs East Longmeadow (3 pm, Franconia)
Girls Volleyball at Minnechaug (JV 5 pm/Varsity 6 pm) (621 Main St, Wilbraham) Bus departs from school at 4 pm.
Boys Soccer vs Westfield (JV only, 4 pm) POSTPONED

Thursday 9/28
Boys Soccer vs Mt Greylock (4:30 pm)

Friday 9/29
Girls Soccer vs Pittsfield (4:30 pm)
Girls Volleyball at Central (JV 4 pm/Varsity 5 pm)

Monday 10/2
Girls Soccer vs Chicopee Comp (4 pm)
Golf at Ludlow (3 pm, Westover GC) (181 South St, Granby) Bus departs at 2 pm.
Girls Volleyball at Putnam (JV 4 pm/Varsity 5:15 pm) (1300 State Street) Bus departs from school at 3:00 pm One way drop

Tuesday 10/3
Boys Soccer at Westfield (4 pm) (177 Montgomery Road) Bus departs at 2:30 pm
Girls Volleyball vs Holyoke (JV only, 4:30 pm)
JV Golf at Agawam (Agawam Municipal GC) (3 pm) (128 Southwick St, Feeding Hills). Bus departs from school at 2 pm.
Golf at West Springfield (3 pm, Springfield CC) (1375 Elm St, West Springfield). 

Wednesday 10/4
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Westfield Tech (4 pm, Stanley Park) (400 Western Drive, Westfield) Bus departs from school at 2:15 pm.
Golf vs Minnechaug (3 pm, Franconia)

Thursday 10/5
Boys Soccer at Hampshire (JV 5 pm/Varsity 7 pm) (
Girls Soccer at Agawam (3:30 pm) (760 Cooper Street) Bus departs at 2 pm.
Girls Volleyball at Greenfield (JV 4 pm/Varsity 5:15 pm) (21 Barr Ave) Bus departs at 2:15 pm.

Saturday 10/7
Boys Soccer at Chicopee Comp (JV 1 pm/Varsity 3 pm) (617 Montgomery St) NO BUS

Monday 10/9
Boys Soccer vs Monument (4:30 pm)

Tuesday 10/10
Girls Soccer at Wahconah (JV 5 pm/Varsity 7 pm) (150 Old Windsor Rd, Dalton) Bus departs at 2:30 pm. 
Golf vs Westfield (3 pm, Franconia)
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Mahar with Mohawk and Monson (4 pm) (507 South Main St, Orange). Bus departs from school at 1:45 pm.

Wednesday 10/11
Golf vs Longmeadow (3 pm, Franconia)
Girls Volleyball vs Veritas Prep (4 pm, JV Only)

Friday 10/13
Boys Soccer at Agawam (3:30 pm) (760 Cooper St) Bus departs at 2:15 pm
Girls Volleyball vs Minnechaug (JV 4 pm/Varsity 5 pm)

Saturday 10/14
Boys JV Soccer at Eaglebrook (2:30 pm) (271 Pine Nook, Road, Deerfield) Bus departs at 12:45 pm

Monday 10/16
Girls Soccer at South Hadley (JV and Varsity at 6:30 pm) (153 Newton Street, South Hadley). Bus departs at 2:30 pm.

Tuesday 10/17
Boys Soccer vs Pittsfield (4:30 pm)
Golf vs Southwick (3 pm, Franconia)
Boys and Girls Cross Country vs Southwick, Granby, Veritas Prep (4 pm, Ashley Reservoir)
Girls Volleyball at Holyoke (JV only, 4:30 pm) (500 Beech St) Bus departs from school at 3:15 pm.
Girls Soccer at Chicopee Comp (JV 5/Varsity 7 pm) (617 Montgomery St, Chicopee). Bus departs from school at 3:30 pm (ONE WAY DROP)

Wednesday 10/18
JV Golf at Belchertown (Cold Spring CC, 330 Chauncey Walker St, Belchertown). Bus departs at 2:10 pm. 

Friday 10/20
Girls Soccer vs East Longmeadow (JV 4 pm/Varsity 6 pm)

Saturday 10/21
Boys Soccer at Longmeadow (JV 3 pm/Varsity 5:30 pm) (95 Grassy Gutter Road). NO BUS

Monday 10/23
Boys Soccer vs Hampshire (4:30 pm)

Saturday 10/28
Boys and Girls Cross Country at WMass Championships

Saturday 11/10
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Division 2C State Championships