ATHLETICS
We believe athletics are an extension of the classroom. Our students join a proud tradition of excellence as players, managers, and fans.
More than 52 teams don the Spartan uniform each year with at least one no-cut sport offered each season (indicated by astericks). Spartan athletes compete in LaBarge Stadium, which features FieldTurf and a Mondo track surface, a baseball stadium that is one of the finest high school facilities in the area, and the school's gymnasium. De Smet Jesuit has won at least one state championship in 15 of the 19 sports.
| Fall Sports |
|---|
| Bowling* |
| Cross Country* |
| Football |
| Soccer |
| Swim & Dive* |
| Winter Sports |
|---|
| Basketball |
| Bowling* |
| Ice Hockey |
| Racquetball* |
| Wrestling* |
| Spring Sports | ||
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Tennis | |
| Bass Fishing | Track & Field* | |
| Golf | Ultimate | |
| Inline Hockey | Volleyball | |
| Lacrosse^ | Water Polo | |
| Racquetball* | ||
* indicates no-cut sport
^ indicates no-cut at freshmen level only
Athletic Awards & Recaps 2023-2024
![De Smet Spartans forward Cole Heffington (22) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup championship on Friday February 28, 2025 at Centene Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Pic by Rick Ulreich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740862987/desmet/qzby1r5a7jhiluj7hako/HockeybyRickUlreich_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740862987/desmet/qzby1r5a7jhiluj7hako/HockeybyRickUlreich_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740862987/desmet/qzby1r5a7jhiluj7hako/HockeybyRickUlreich_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740862987/desmet/qzby1r5a7jhiluj7hako/HockeybyRickUlreich_1.jpg","width":1200}])
Joe Harris
Article by Joe Harris
Photos by Rick Ulreich
![Football team in maroon jerseys & white helmets celebrating with state trophy - photo by Paul Halfacre]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733604131/desmet/mtn2cno43eyb8d2vain5/footballstate-bystltoday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733604131/desmet/mtn2cno43eyb8d2vain5/footballstate-bystltoday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733604131/desmet/mtn2cno43eyb8d2vain5/footballstate-bystltoday.jpg","width":739}])
Steve Overbey
Article by Steve Overbey
Photos by Paul Halfacre
![Football player in maroon #2 tackling football player with the ball in white - photo by Ben Vessa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733601944/desmet/zdtuhdckvwhileaq06rw/footballstate-byBenVessa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733601944/desmet/zdtuhdckvwhileaq06rw/footballstate-byBenVessa.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733601944/desmet/zdtuhdckvwhileaq06rw/footballstate-byBenVessa.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733601944/desmet/zdtuhdckvwhileaq06rw/footballstate-byBenVessa.jpg","width":1050}])
Ben Vessa
Article & Photos by Benedict Vessa
![Coach Merritt in black sweats coaching football game walking sideline]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733507057/desmet/xjyrazaya3vqrbnjrfno/football-merritt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733507057/desmet/xjyrazaya3vqrbnjrfno/football-merritt.jpg","width":267}])
Steve Overbey
Article by Ben Hochman
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- 64
- State Championships
since 1967
- 74%
of students participate in at least 1 sport
- 11
- MCC All Conference Trophies
since the inception of the MCC in 1991
- 19
- Sports
- No-Cut Sports
At least 1 no-cut sport each season
- 50+
- Teams
Freshmen, Sophomore, JV, & Varsity teams
Athletics Department
John Hawkey
Class of 1996
Teacher, Junior Service Projects, Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Information Director
Bryan Traughber
Class of 1997
Teacher/Head Cross Country Coach/Head Track Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
