Sacred Heart Cathedral Snapped Losing Streak to St. Francis
The Fighting Irish defeated St. Francis 35-7 on Friday, ending a 17-game skid that dated back to 2008.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Football
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Sacred Heart Cathedral secured a dominant 35-7 win against St. Francis at City College of San Francisco. The victory snapped a 17-game losing streak against their rivals that had held since 2008.
Why it matters
The result significantly shifts the momentum for the Fighting Irish, who moved to a 3-2 overall record. For the local football community, the win marks a definitive end to a lopsided streak that defined this rivalry for nearly two decades.
Sacred Heart Cathedral defeated St. Francis 35-7, ending a 17-game losing streak. The Fighting Irish now hold a 3-2 overall record, while St. Francis falls to 1-4.
The players
Sacred Heart Cathedral
The local high school football team that moved to a 3-2 record after Friday's victory.
St. Francis
The opposing high school football team that fell to a 1-4 record.
Chase Jenkins
The Sacred Heart Cathedral player who scored three touchdown passes during the game.
The details
Chase Jenkins led the offensive effort with three touchdown receptions, including a 93-yard catch, while Jared Camara added a 43-yard touchdown. Bruce Hightower III sealed the win with a 2-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Fighting Irish held a 14-7 lead at halftime before pulling away from St. Francis.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: Sacred Heart Cathedral defeated St. Francis.
2008: The last time Sacred Heart Cathedral beat St. Francis before this game.
Across the Bay
This victory serves as a bookend to the 17-game losing streak that hindered the program against St. Francis since 2008. The result changes the trajectory of a rivalry that has been notoriously difficult for local teams to break.
Fans who attended the game at City College of San Francisco saw the program move to a 1-1 league record. Supporters should look for upcoming schedule updates as the team builds on this momentum in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The win demonstrates a significant shift in program performance for the Fighting Irish. Followers of local high school football should track the team's progress as they move into the remainder of the league schedule.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sacramento Bee.
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