Athletics

Sports at SFHS

St. Francis High School offers an array of co-curricular activities that help students to realize and share their gifts and talents.

The goal of the department is to provide an educational environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, discipline, respect, personal responsibility, and sportsmanship. This allows our students to develop communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills that will prepare them for success beyond their time at St. Francis High School.


Winter Sports Information

IHSA dates and times are tentative and may change.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
All student-athletes must have completed the following items BEFORE they can try out, practice or participate. Please ensure that all of your information is completed and uploaded to Magnus Health Student Health Tracker (magnushealthportal.com). This includes a current Physical Exam Form (dated within one calendar year). The deadline to submit this information is October 31, 2025.
In addition, view the SFHS Athletic video and complete the online forms listed below, via our online athletic registration, Snap Manage. Please log in to https://sfhs.8to18.com. NOTE: These forms must be completed online with an electronic signature. All online forms are due no later than October 31, 2025. Participation fees for no-cut sports are paid online at the time of registration. Participation fees for cut sports are paid after rosters are confirmed.
  1. A signed Parent Permission form for athletic participation
  2. A signed IHSA Sports Medicine consent form
  3. A signed Co-Curricular Participation contract
Winter coaches will receive a list of participants who have completed all forms and are cleared to participate. Please check with your coach 30 minutes before the start of the first try-out/practice session to ensure that your name is on the list. If you are not, then you have not been cleared to participate/try-out. If this is the case, please report to the Athletic Director’s office immediately to determine what is needed to be cleared for participation. Once you are cleared, you will be given a signed clearance pass to hand to your coach so you can begin participation. You will not be allowed to participate without being on the list or receiving clearance from the Athletic Office. Sorry, no exceptions.

Tryout/Practice Information

All tryout dates are tentative and subject to change based on IHSA and state guidelines.
Basketball (Boys)
Fee $250 Levels: Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity Location: Spyglass Gym
Tryouts
Mon Nov 10 – Frosh 3:15–5:15 p.m., Soph 5:15–7:15 p.m., Varsity 7:15–9:30 p.m.
Tue Nov 11 – Frosh 5:15–7:15 p.m., Soph & Varsity 7:15–9:30 p.m.
Wed Nov 12 – Frosh 5:15–7:15 p.m., Soph & Varsity 7:15–9:30 p.m.
Rosters finalized by Wednesday.

Coach: Erin Dwyer
Basketball (Girls)
Fee $250 Levels: Tentatively Varsity, JV, Soph/Frosh (games); Varsity & JV/Soph/Frosh (practices)
Tryouts
Mon Nov 3 – 5:15–7:15 p.m. (meet in Spyglass Gym hallway at 5:00 p.m.)
Tue Nov 4 – 3:15–5:15 p.m. (Rosters posted Tuesday evening on mySFHS)

Bring basketball shoes, SFHS GBB practice jersey (see Coach Gerdeman if needed), shorts, and water bottle.

Coach: Jeff Gerdeman
Cheerleading
Fee $250 Levels: Varsity (Possibly JV) Location: Slantdome Gym
Tryouts
Mon Oct 27 • 5:15–7:15 p.m.
Tue Oct 28 • 7:15–9:15 p.m. (Wear black t-shirt & black shorts)
Thu Oct 30 • 7:15–9:15 p.m. (Wear blue t-shirt & black shorts)

Meet 15 minutes early to help roll out mats. Bring cheer/gym shoes, hair tied up, and water bottle.

Coach: Amanda Soukup
Competition Dance (Varsity)
Fee $250 Location: Dance Room
Tryouts
Mon Oct 27 • 4:30–7:30 p.m. (Dance Room)
Team selected Tue Oct 28 (email to all participants); roster posted on 8to18.

Requirements: Registered in 8to18, updated Magnus Health, current physical (within 395 days), signed Tryout Participation Form.

Commitment: Practices Mon/Tue/Thu 4:30–6:30 p.m. & Sat 8:30–11 a.m.; 6 regional competitions (Nov–Jan); Sectional; no practices 12/21–1/2; perform at home Basketball games; Showcase Feb 2/19–2/20.

Coach: Maddy Wardynski
Wrestling
Fee $250 Levels: Varsity, JV Location: Lacey Building Wrestling Room
First Practice: Mon Nov 10 • 4:30–6:15 p.m. (arrive promptly at 4:30).
Bring: Street shoes (for entering/exiting), wrestling shoes, workout clothes, gym bag.

Coach: Aaron Helbok

Our Spartan Teams

The goal of the department is to provide an educational environment which fosters teamwork, collaboration, discipline, respect, personal responsibility, and sportsmanship.

This allows our students to develop communication, leadership and interpersonal skills that will prepare them for success beyond their time at St. Francis High School.

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    The SFHS Spartans are yearly contenders for Conference and State titles. Our legendary coaches, gifted athletes, and loyal fans create a winning team. Our inclusive program consists of both cut and non-cut teams providing many opportunities to compete. Our coaches are committed to ensuring athletes rise to their potential. Congratulations to our teams on their outstanding athletic accomplishments during the winter 2024-2025 season.
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