2023-24 St. Francis JV Gold News

  • JV Gold finishes season on a dominating note
    February 09, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez scored 12 points while sophomore Nevaeh Gavino landed two three-pointers as part of a 5-for-5 night from beyond the arc, as St. Francis JV Gold ran away to a 60-11 win over Pleasant Grove in the opener of Friday's Delta League doubleheader.
  • JV Gold overcomes slow start to roll past Sheldon, 42-19
    February 07, 2024
    ELK GROVE, Calif. – Despite a cold start offensively, St. Francis JV Gold posted a 42-19 drubbing of Sheldon in to kick off a Delta League girls' basketball doubleheader Wednesday night.
  • JV Gold stumbles in road loss at Davis
    February 05, 2024
    DAVIS, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez posted a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds, but the Troubies could not overcome a 27-14 halftime deficit in suffering a 47-37 loss in the opener of Monday's Delta League doubleheader at Davis.
  • Bashore scores 22 as Troubies halt late comeback bid
    February 03, 2024
    ROCKLIN, Calif. – Freshman Audrey Bashore scored a career-high 22 points as St. Francis JV Gold held off a third-quarter comeback to hold on to a 60-40 win over Whitney in the opener of Saturday's non-league girls' basketball doubleheader.
  • Troubies pull away against Wildcats, 46-19
    January 31, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Audrey Bashore shot 2-for-3 from three-point range en route to 10 total points while Reese Walker and Nevaeh Gavino combined for 15 second-half points as JV Gold rolled past Franklin, 46-19, in the JV opener of a Delta League doubleheader Wednesday night.
  • JV Gold shuts down Wolf Pack in road opener
    January 25, 2024
    ELK GROVE, Calif. – Sophomore Nevaeh Gavino scored a team-leading 14 points while freshman Layla Hernandez only narrowly missed her seventh double-double of the season, as St. Francis JV Gold rolled to a 55-14 win over Cosumnes Oaks in the opener of Thursday's Delta League girls' basketball doubleheader at the Wolf Den.
  • Bulldogs sweep Troubies in rare JV twinbill
    January 23, 2024
    FOLSOM, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 16 points and 16 rebounds, but St. Francis fell off pace in the nightcap of a rare junior varsity doubleheader at Folsom Tuesday night. Hernandez’ JV Gold squad lost to the Bulldogs, 54-40, while the Troubadours’ JV Red fell to the Folsom frosh by a 56-7 final.
  • St. Francis cruises to 60-17 win in Friday's JV opener
    January 19, 2024
    ELK GROVE, Calif. - Sophomore Reese Walker shot 6-for-11 en route to a team-leading 13 points as St. Francis JV Gold cruised to a 60-17 win over Pleasant Grove in the opener of Friday's Delta League girls' basketball doubleheader.
  • Herbelin's career high sparks JV Gold to 53-8 win
    January 17, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez scored 11 points while sophomore Lauren Herbelin added a career-high 10 as St. Francis JV Gold rolled past Elk Grove by a 53-8 final in the opener of Wednesday's Delta League basketball doubleheader.
  • JV Gold explodes in second half for Holy Hoops win
    January 13, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Audrey Bashore drained a pair of three-pointers en route to a team-best 14 points, sophomore Reese Walker scored 10 points with six rebounds, and freshman Layla Hernandez tallied eight and 15, leading JV Gold to a 46-28 win over Christian Brothers as part of Saturday's Holy Hoops .
  • Hernandez goes double-double yet again
    January 12, 2024
    ELK GROVE, Calif. – Freshman post Layla Hernandez posted a double-double of 13 points and 16 rebounds to lead St. Francis JV Gold to a 37-29 win over Franklin to open a Delta League girls' basketball doubleheader Friday night.
  • JV Gold shuts down Wolfpack in home league meeting
    January 10, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Nevaeh Gavino scored nine points while fellow 10th-grader Bianca Espanola drained back-to-back treys in an eight-point fourth period, leading St. Francis JV Gold to a 45-8 win over Cosumnes Oaks as part of a Delta League home doubleheader Wednesday night.
  • Troubies hold off Blue Devils in Delta League play
    January 05, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez and sophomore Annie Swanson each scored 10 points, Audrey Bashore led with 11 rebounds, and Natalia Zitelli knocked down a pair of three-pointers as St. Francis JV Gold held off Davis in a 48-45 win during the opener of Friday's Delta League home doubleheader.
  • Troubies roll past Huskies in Delta League opener
    January 03, 2024
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez scored 17 points while Abigail Hall and Audrey Bashore each chipped in eight more, as St. Francis JV Gold rolled past Sheldon, 56-15, in the opener of Wednesday's home Delta League basketball doubleheader.
  • Troubies drop Day 2 tourney matchup with host Trojans
    December 23, 2023
    EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – Freshman Sienna Dukes scored a career-high eight points while fellow ninth graders Abigail Hall and Lizzie David each added five, but St. Francis JV Gold fell to Oak Ridge’s JV Navy by a 51-40 final in the consolation semifinal of Oak Ridge’s Trojan Toss-Up tournament Friday.
  • Troubie JV hoop wraps action at Oak Ridge tourney
    December 23, 2023
    EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. –  Freshman Audrey Bashore posted career highs of 15 points and 18 rebounds, and freshman Sienna Dukes and sophomore Gianna Seghesio each added double-digit offense, as St. Francis JV Gold held Rocklin scoreless in the second half during a 64-13 win in the Trojan Toss-Up seventh-place game at Oak Ridge’s Trojan Arena Saturday morning.
  • Troubie jayvees drop tourney openers at Oak Ridge
    December 22, 2023
    EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – Sophomore Layla Hernandez amassed team highs of nine points and 13 rebounds while contributing to team totals of 11 steals and nine blocked shots, but St. Francis’ JV Gold squad ultimately fell by a 47-31 final to Chico in the opening round of the Trojan Toss-Up at Oak Ridge Thursday.
  • Swanson earns all-tourney, JV Gold wins consolation final
    December 16, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez finished with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, sophomore Gianna Seghesio drained three three-pointers en route to a game-high 14 points, while sophomore Annie Swanson earned all-tourney honors, as St. Francis bested Delta League rival Davis, 45-24, in the consolation final of Christian Brothers’ La Salle JV Classic girls’ basketball tournament Saturday.
  • JV Gold rallies late in tourney win over Kennedy
    December 15, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Annie Swanson knocked down a three-pointer with 2:19 remaining in the contest then freshman Audrey Bashore followed with a game-winning baseline runner with 1:29 left, lifting St. Francis’ JV Gold squad from a late deficit to a 43-41 win over Kennedy in the consolation semifinal of the La Salle Classic girls’ basketball tournament at Christian Brothers Friday.
  • JV Gold falls to Folsom in CB tourney opener
    December 14, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Gianna Seghesio drained two three-pointers en route to a team-high eight points, while Caitlyn Lee and Annie Swanson added seven points apiece, but St. Francis’ Junior Varsity Gold squad fell by a 49-28 final in the first round of the La Salle JV Classic at Christian Brothers Thursday.
  • JV Gold falls to McClatchy in Tuesday's road doubleheader
    December 12, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez scored eight points and grabbed an astounding 17 rebounds, but St. Francis JV Gold shot just 7-for-53 from the field in falling by a 51-25 final in the opener of Tuesday's basketball doubleheader at McClatchy.
  • JV Gold dominates Cardinals in 54-16 win
    December 08, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore Abbey Pavelchik led JV Gold with eight points and six rebounds, as all 11 active players scored at least one goal in a 54-16 win over Laguna Creek in the opener of Friday's home basketball doubleheader.
  • Hernandez scores double-double but Troubies fall to Mustangs
    December 06, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez posted a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds, but St. Francis JV Gold could not recover from a slow start in a 43-29 loss to Monterey Trail as part of a home hoop tripleheader Wednesday night.
  • Turnovers loom large in setback at DO
    November 29, 2023
    LOOMIS, Calif. – Freshman Layla Hernandez tallied team highs of eight points and 11 rebounds, but St. Francis JV Gold suffered 39 turnovers in falling by a 61-32 final as part of Wednesday's basketball tripleheader at Del Oro.
  • Bashore, Swanson spark strong finish in JV Gold win
    November 22, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Audrey Bashore scored 11 points, all in the second half, as St. Francis pulled away to a 30-23 win in the junior varsity half of Wednesday's basketball doubleheader against Vista Del Lago.
  • Short-handed JV Gold battles Lincoln to double OT
    November 20, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomore post Reese Walker posted a double double of 12 pounds and 12 rebounds while sophomore guard Bianca Espanola scored a team-high 13 points with two key three-pointers, but St. Francis' JV Gold fell in double overtime to Lincoln, 58-50, in the second game of Monday's home basketball tripleheader.
  • JV Red call-ups lead Gold to dominating win over Wildcats
    November 17, 2023
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshmen Abi Hall and Natalia Zitelli, on loan from the program's JV Red squad, led with 10 and seven points, respectively, as JV Gold blasted Will C. Wood by a 41-11 final in the opener of Friday's girls' prep basketball doubleheader.