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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.
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Tennis Trophy Room
![A silver tennis player trophy stands on a wooden base in front of a Missouri-shaped wooden plaque with an inscription, all against a white background.]([{"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}])
![A golden tennis player trophy stands on a wooden base in front of a Missouri-shaped plaque commemorating the 1987 Boys Class 4A State Tennis First Place award.]([{"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}])
![A golden tennis player trophy stands to the left of a wooden plaque shaped like Missouri, commemorating the 1986 Boys Class 4A State Tennis First Place award against a white background.]([{"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}])
![A golden tennis player trophy stands on a wooden base in front of a Missouri-shaped plaque commemorating the 1982 Boys Class 4A State Tennis Second Place award.]([{"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}])
![A golden tennis player trophy stands on a wooden base in front of a Missouri-shaped wooden plaque with "1976 BOYS STATE TENNIS THIRD PLACE" engraved on it, all against a white background.]([{"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}])
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In the News
![De Smet players raise the championship plaque after winning the Class 2 championship match - by Rich Ulreich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779998917/desmet/p51essctnrlkmho2dyae/ChampionshipVB-byUlreich.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779998917/desmet/p51essctnrlkmho2dyae/ChampionshipVB-byUlreich.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779998917/desmet/p51essctnrlkmho2dyae/ChampionshipVB-byUlreich.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779998917/desmet/p51essctnrlkmho2dyae/ChampionshipVB-byUlreich.jpg","width":990}])
![De Smet Jesuit Spartans senior setter Ryker Whittle (4) celebrates his point off a block with teammates during the Class 2 semifinal match - photo by Rich Ulreich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779998726/desmet/m71bhbidttjajaheyake/RockhurstSemi-byUlreich.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779998726/desmet/m71bhbidttjajaheyake/RockhurstSemi-byUlreich.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779998726/desmet/m71bhbidttjajaheyake/RockhurstSemi-byUlreich.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779998726/desmet/m71bhbidttjajaheyake/RockhurstSemi-byUlreich.jpg","width":1200}])
![De Smet Spartans freshman outside hitter Chase Baliva (7) is congratulated by teammates as his block wins set two during the Class 2 Quarterfinals match - photo by Rich Ulreich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779998600/desmet/bsxtmoftaxitmpzleqa0/TeamLafayette-byUlreich.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779998600/desmet/bsxtmoftaxitmpzleqa0/TeamLafayette-byUlreich.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779998600/desmet/bsxtmoftaxitmpzleqa0/TeamLafayette-byUlreich.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779998600/desmet/bsxtmoftaxitmpzleqa0/TeamLafayette-byUlreich.jpg","width":1200}])
![De Smet senior outside hitter Cole Esparza (6) hits against the block of Francis Howell Central junior middle blocker Caleb Dolan (29) and senior opposite hitter Chase Rugh (30) during the Class 2 District 4 boys volleyball final - photo by Rich Ulreich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779998236/desmet/cbs5zrxtnri9cyldfwtt/Esparza-byUlreich.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779998236/desmet/cbs5zrxtnri9cyldfwtt/Esparza-byUlreich.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779998236/desmet/cbs5zrxtnri9cyldfwtt/Esparza-byUlreich.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779998236/desmet/cbs5zrxtnri9cyldfwtt/Esparza-byUlreich.jpg","width":1200}])
![De Smet's Nick Harper (12) holds the Class 6 state championship trophy after defeating Blue Springs South, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. - Photo by Michael Gulledge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774202582/desmet/qlya50qjqfu6o4tdxguh/StateBasketball-byGulledge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774202582/desmet/qlya50qjqfu6o4tdxguh/StateBasketball-byGulledge.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774202582/desmet/qlya50qjqfu6o4tdxguh/StateBasketball-byGulledge.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774202582/desmet/qlya50qjqfu6o4tdxguh/StateBasketball-byGulledge.jpg","width":1200}])
![De Smet's Ian Thomas (23) puts up a shot during a Class 6 state semifinal against Rockhurst, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. - photo by Michael Gulledge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774128961/desmet/qoxyq0ijpx6rn7fyymmj/BasketballFinal4-Gulledge.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774128961/desmet/qoxyq0ijpx6rn7fyymmj/BasketballFinal4-Gulledge.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774128961/desmet/qoxyq0ijpx6rn7fyymmj/BasketballFinal4-Gulledge.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774128961/desmet/qoxyq0ijpx6rn7fyymmj/BasketballFinal4-Gulledge.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774128961/desmet/qoxyq0ijpx6rn7fyymmj/BasketballFinal4-Gulledge.webp","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774128961/desmet/qoxyq0ijpx6rn7fyymmj/BasketballFinal4-Gulledge.webp","width":1700}])
![Nick Harper (12) and Ian Thomas (23) of De Smet block out Jamarious Britt (3) of Francis Howell Central after a free throw shot in the Class 4 boys basketball quarterfinal at Union High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774128746/desmet/lrdoecvoqhukp0ek8iug/Basketball-Baillargeon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774128746/desmet/lrdoecvoqhukp0ek8iug/Basketball-Baillargeon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774128746/desmet/lrdoecvoqhukp0ek8iug/Basketball-Baillargeon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774128746/desmet/lrdoecvoqhukp0ek8iug/Basketball-Baillargeon.jpg","width":1200}])
![Two basketball players, one in a white jersey and the other in a black jersey, are engaged in a competitive game on a basketball court with spectators in the background. - photo by Michael Gulledge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773006071/desmet/z4btfnpssp0xdmzf55v7/Basketball-Gulledge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773006071/desmet/z4btfnpssp0xdmzf55v7/Basketball-Gulledge.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773006071/desmet/z4btfnpssp0xdmzf55v7/Basketball-Gulledge.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773006071/desmet/z4btfnpssp0xdmzf55v7/Basketball-Gulledge.jpg","width":1200}])
![Colin Varady (12) scores from one knee past Marquette Mustangs goalie Aidan Reatini (3) - photo by - Rick Ulreich,]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771784639/desmet/fekxtc2uwlcg3j0wvctq/hockeyvMarquette-byRickUlreich.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771784639/desmet/fekxtc2uwlcg3j0wvctq/hockeyvMarquette-byRickUlreich.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771784639/desmet/fekxtc2uwlcg3j0wvctq/hockeyvMarquette-byRickUlreich.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771784639/desmet/fekxtc2uwlcg3j0wvctq/hockeyvMarquette-byRickUlreich.jpg","width":1200}])