General 10/5/2026 10:07:00 AM Archbishop Riordan Athletics

Riordan Athletics Update

Weekly wrap up of the events and action from Riordan Athletics

The Riordan Athletics Update is your weekly wrap up of the events and action from Riordan Athletics from the past week.

Crusaders Knock Away Wildcats Comeback Attempt

SAN FRANCISCO - As the Hail Mary pass came down to the crowd of Archbishop Riordan and St. Ignatius players in the end zone fans from both sides of the rivalry gasped as it looked for an instant that the visiting team had its prayer answered. Then, a purple and gold celebration was set off with what happened next.

Crusader linebacker Tevita Tuifua hustled into the play and knocked the ball out of the hands of the Wildcat receiver and into the hands of Crusader Jeffrey-Daniel Palega for a game-clinching interception, as Archbishop Riordan held off St. Ignatius for a 21-14 victory in West Catholic Athletic League varsity football action last Saturday at Mayer Family Field.

Archbishop Riordan improved to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in WCAL play and retained the Gil Haskell Trophy with its second win in as many years against St. Ignatius.

The Crusaders built a 21-7 fourth quarter lead thanks to a strong defensive performance along with two rushing touchdowns from Adonyae Brown and a 22-yard touchdown reception by Palega from Braxton LaRosa.

Brown rushed for 100 yards on 25 carries and LaRosa completed 7-of-11 passes for 112 yards for the Crusaders who will host Sacred Heart Cathedral for the Stanfel Cup this coming Saturday at 1:30 pm.

Girls Volleyball Earns Program Sweep of Valley Christian

SAN JOSE - Last Wednesday, the Archbishop Riordan girls volleyball program accomplished something it never had before.

All three levels of the program won at Valley Christian, with the varsity team culminating the night with an impressive comeback win, defeating the Warriors in five sets - 13-25, 12-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-13.

The victory was the varsity team's first in WCAL play and improved its overall record to 11-4.

This week, the Crusaders will be on the road, traveling to Archbishop Mitty on Tuesday and Saint Francis on Thursday.

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