Varsity Catholic challenges student-athletes to be virtuous role models

Varsity Catholic, a division of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), helps student-athletes on college campuses to develop virtuous characteristics and deepen their faith during college years of challenging academic and training schedules.

Playing it forward: The Saint Sebastian Sports Project has changed the game for LA Catholic school sports

In 2007, those creating the mission statement for what they would call the Saint Sebastian Sports Project (SSSP) had some very basic questions to deal with: How can we help level the playing field for all inner-city Catholic elementary schools in LA’s archdiocese? Who needs uniforms and equipment? Playing facilities? Improved coaching?

Pre-season polls: Mater Dei, St. John Bosco are 1-2 in football

To no one’s surprise, Mater Dei and St. John Bosco are the Nos. 1 and 2 ranked teams in Division 1 of the CIF-Southern Section’s first weekly poll of the 2018 high school football season.

Girls’ cross country: Mayfield duo leads the pack

With two of the region’s top runners leading the way (literally), Mayfield Senior School is poised for another strong girls’ cross country season in 2018.

Boys’ water polo: Mater Dei seeks title repeat with new coach

The Mater Dei Monarchs — defending (and seven-time) CIF-Southern Section Division 1 champions in boys’ water polo — will defend their title under a new leader in 2018.

Girls’ volleyball: Returning stars lead the way for title hopefuls

If 2018 ends up like a repeat of the 2017 girls’ volleyball season, do not be surprised.

Several of the same high schools which won and/or came close to CIF-Southern Section and California state championships have key players returning this season, and their strong histories of success makes them logical choices to continue that pattern.