2025 Enhancement Hero
Tennis
The De Smet Jesuit Tennis Program boasts a proud tradition of excellence! In addition to the banners hanging in the gymnasium representing two State Championships, our program has always ranked as one of the premier programs in the St. Louis area. In recent history, the Tennis Spartans have finished at or near the top of their District every year and have been well-represented at the State Level, as well as in the perennially-strong Metro Catholic Conference against rivals Chaminade and SLUH, as well as Vianney and CBC!
Tryouts begin on Monday 3/2 - Contact Mr. O'Brien about meetings before the season to prepare.
@DeSmetTennis on X
Tennis Trophy Room
![2000 Tennis 4th Place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575480955/desmet/pyzfjcoia9olxrrli89w/2000Tennis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575480955/desmet/pyzfjcoia9olxrrli89w/2000Tennis.jpg","width":420}])
![1987 Tennis State Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575480953/desmet/hajncjhaayixk2rjtemw/1987Tennis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575480953/desmet/hajncjhaayixk2rjtemw/1987Tennis.jpg","width":420}])
![1986 Tennis State Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575480953/desmet/cvtkfsuc2afomx0zhhnt/1986Tennis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575480953/desmet/cvtkfsuc2afomx0zhhnt/1986Tennis.jpg","width":420}])
![1982 Tennis 2nd Place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575480952/desmet/kxdzy41ozaho8ycp3z5m/1982Tennis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575480952/desmet/kxdzy41ozaho8ycp3z5m/1982Tennis.jpg","width":420}])
![1976 Tennis 3rd Place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575480951/desmet/nhzcotccdourw1giazes/1976Tennis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575480951/desmet/nhzcotccdourw1giazes/1976Tennis.jpg","width":420}])
Tennis Gallery by De Smet Press
2026 TEAM INFORMATION
In the News
![Triston Howard (23) of CBC stands his ground and is knocked down as Will Foulk (3) of De Smet is called for the charge after a shot at De Smet Jesuit High School in a Metro Catholic Conference game in Creve Coeur on Friday December 19, 2025 - photo by Paul Baillargeon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766950145/desmet/ejsdljfukugkuuptirkk/69461158e1bff.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766950145/desmet/ejsdljfukugkuuptirkk/69461158e1bff.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766950145/desmet/ejsdljfukugkuuptirkk/69461158e1bff.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766950145/desmet/ejsdljfukugkuuptirkk/69461158e1bff.webp","width":1200}])
![De Smet players Ridge Janes (32) Will Foulk (3) and Nick Harper triple-team Belleville West’s J’Dyn Lloyd. Belleville West played De Smet at the Mount Vernon Shootout at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, IL on Saturday December 6, 2025 - by Tim Vizer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766949990/desmet/mtzune3yyum9e7fiyvbx/6934d5d3355d3.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766949990/desmet/mtzune3yyum9e7fiyvbx/6934d5d3355d3.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766949990/desmet/mtzune3yyum9e7fiyvbx/6934d5d3355d3.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766949990/desmet/mtzune3yyum9e7fiyvbx/6934d5d3355d3.webp","width":1200}])
![basketball player in white uniform dribbling around another player in dark blue uniform - photo by Chris Schmitz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763987848/desmet/a4tqho28c3sfxgianfyb/thomas-byChrisSchmitz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763987848/desmet/a4tqho28c3sfxgianfyb/thomas-byChrisSchmitz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763987848/desmet/a4tqho28c3sfxgianfyb/thomas-byChrisSchmitz.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763987848/desmet/a4tqho28c3sfxgianfyb/thomas-byChrisSchmitz.jpg","width":830}])
![From West News Magazine: De Smet takes to ice in quest of fourth consecutive Challenge Cup championship - by Warren Mayes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763988091/desmet/a1hack5rri6softzfiw0/CHAMIcunningham838-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763988091/desmet/a1hack5rri6softzfiw0/CHAMIcunningham838-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763988091/desmet/a1hack5rri6softzfiw0/CHAMIcunningham838-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763988091/desmet/a1hack5rri6softzfiw0/CHAMIcunningham838-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763988091/desmet/a1hack5rri6softzfiw0/CHAMIcunningham838-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763988091/desmet/a1hack5rri6softzfiw0/CHAMIcunningham838-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":2200}])
![soccer players cheering wearing blue & maroon striped jerseys - photo by Ben Vessa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760702119/desmet/xyxq0zgrlnabdikr2zyr/Basara-byBenVessa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760702119/desmet/xyxq0zgrlnabdikr2zyr/Basara-byBenVessa.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760702119/desmet/xyxq0zgrlnabdikr2zyr/Basara-byBenVessa.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760702119/desmet/xyxq0zgrlnabdikr2zyr/Basara-byBenVessa.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760702119/desmet/xyxq0zgrlnabdikr2zyr/Basara-byBenVessa.jpg","width":1310}])
![football player running with the ball in maroon jersey and white helmet - by Benedict Vessa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758541488/desmet/u6btq3p9kx1977facpsu/rodriguez-byVessa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758541488/desmet/u6btq3p9kx1977facpsu/rodriguez-byVessa.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758541488/desmet/u6btq3p9kx1977facpsu/rodriguez-byVessa.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758541488/desmet/u6btq3p9kx1977facpsu/rodriguez-byVessa.jpg","width":1050}])
![De Smet quarterback Gabe Rodriguez celebrates after a drill during a summer football practice. Rodriguez is slated to be a first-year starter for the Spartans under center.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756564883/desmet/uw9u4h2matpcno2vsby1/rodriguez-byHalfacre.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756564883/desmet/uw9u4h2matpcno2vsby1/rodriguez-byHalfacre.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756564883/desmet/uw9u4h2matpcno2vsby1/rodriguez-byHalfacre.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756564883/desmet/uw9u4h2matpcno2vsby1/rodriguez-byHalfacre.jpg","width":840}])
![football player carrying the ball wearing maroon practice jersey getting tackled by player in white jersey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756564664/desmet/gut289cci1rjq99ynaci/davis-byHalfacre.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756564664/desmet/gut289cci1rjq99ynaci/davis-byHalfacre.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756564664/desmet/gut289cci1rjq99ynaci/davis-byHalfacre.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756564664/desmet/gut289cci1rjq99ynaci/davis-byHalfacre.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756564664/desmet/gut289cci1rjq99ynaci/davis-byHalfacre.jpg","width":1348}])
![Volleyball Player #5 wearing black uniform hitting ball over block of 2 players wearing blue and white jerseys - photo by Paul Halfacre]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753398454/desmet/e2aonzlzbcwuho3avmcg/massey-halfacre.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753398454/desmet/e2aonzlzbcwuho3avmcg/massey-halfacre.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753398454/desmet/e2aonzlzbcwuho3avmcg/massey-halfacre.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753398454/desmet/e2aonzlzbcwuho3avmcg/massey-halfacre.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753398454/desmet/e2aonzlzbcwuho3avmcg/massey-halfacre.jpg","width":1235}])