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Athletics

Athletics

The Xavier Difference

Xavier Athletics emphasizes skill development, participation, versatility, teamwork, physical fitness, and above all, sportsmanship. Athletics are an integral part of our curriculum and play a significant role in shaping the character of our students. Our coaches promote goal setting, proper conditioning, and nutrition. The success of our program lies with the quality and dedication of our students and staff. Join us and become a part of the Hawks' athletic tradition.

Visit the WIAA Bay Conference Calendar for Xavier High School athletic events.

Xavier High School Basketball Game

Gene "Torchy" Clark

Xavier High School opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 1959, and a young man named Gene "Torchy" Clark became the first head coach for the football and basketball teams at the city's first Catholic high school. He also coached the boys tennis team and was the athletic director at the high school.

His legacy at Xaver quickly established a very strong and successful tradition of excellence that continues to make the high school widely respected in athletic circles.

Rocky Bleier Field

A special ceremony to dedicate Rocky Bleier Field on the Knights of Columbus Sports Complex at Xavier High School was held on October 12, 2007. A 1964 graduate of Xavier, Rocky went on to play at the University of Notre Dame and then for 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He sustained severe injuries serving his country in the Vietnam war. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story. It was made into a television movie in 1980. Rocky lives in Pittsburgh and is a motivational speaker.

WISAA State Championships

  • 1962 Football
  • 1963 Football
  • 1963 Boys Basketball
  • 1978 Girls Basketball
  • 1978 Boys Baseball
  • 1979 Boys Baseball
  • 1984 Boys Track & Field
  • 1985 Boys Track & Field
  • 1992 Girls Track & Field
  • 1995 Boys Basketball

WIAA State Championships

  • 2001 Boys Golf
  • 2003 Boys Soccer
  • 2004 Girls Soccer
  • 2004 Boys Soccer
  • 2005 Girls Soccer
  • 2006 Boys Soccer
  • 2008 Girls Soccer
  • 2008 Boys Golf
  • 2012 Boys Soccer
  • 2017 Boys Basketball
  • 2017 Boys Track
  • 2018 Powerlifting (WHSPA)
  • 2019 Girls Hockey
  • 2020 Girls Hockey
  • 2020 Girls Tennis
  • 2022 Girls Cross Country
  • 2022 Volleyball
  • 2023 Girls Cross Country
  • 2023 Volleyball

Meet the Team

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Luke Herriges

XHS Athletic Director / Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

Luke earned his Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia Uni...

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Lori England

XHS Assistant Athletic Director

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Amy Daley

XHS Athletics Administrative Assistant / JV1 Volleyball Coach

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Kerrie Linsmeyer

Licensed Athletic Trainer

Upcoming Events

December 1

Christmas Stars Dress Rehearsal

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

December 2
December 3

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