HS ATHLETICS
MISSION STATEMENT
The interscholastic athletic program seeks to help student-athletes grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through the challenges of athletic discipline, team participation, and interscholastic competition.
The mission is educational and is designed to enrich and complement the UHS academic experience.
SPORTS BY SEASON
Although we are proud of the championship banners that fill our gym, we value the development of our student-athletes even more. Red Devils leave here with strong skills and values in areas like effective teamwork, listening and communication, disciplined work habits, respect for authority, and emotional control. Students at all levels of sports–from the brand-new freshman trying out cross country to the highly skilled soccer player–are valued and respected by their coaches and expected to develop into contributing members of the program of their choice. We don’t measure the success of our athletic program by our win-loss record; we measure success by the way Red Devil Athletics helps enhance the high school experience and prepares our graduates for success in college and beyond.
BY THE N MBERS
81% of students compete in athletics
66 League Championships in the last seven years
45% of students play multiple sports
Colleges and universities where recent graduates are competing:
Amherst College
Bates College
Brown University
Carleton College
Claremont McKenna College
Colby College
Colgate College
Connecticut College
Emory University
Franklin & Marshall
Harvard University
102 athletes competing in college in the last seven years
22 NCS Championships in the last seven years
16 State Championships
9-TIME CAL-HI SPORTS
STATE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR:
DIVISION V (‘98, ‘99, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘18) AND DIVISION IV (‘21, ‘23, ‘24)
Occidental College
Pomona College
Pitzer College
Smith College
Southern Methodist
University
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
University of California,
Santa Barbara
University of Chicago
University of Oregon
Haverford College
Kenyon College
Macalester College
Middlebury College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mount Holyoke College
Muhlenberg College
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
University of Pennsylvania
University of Notre Dame
Washington and Lee University
Washington University, St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Wheaton College
Williams College
Yale University
The opening of the Bessolo Family Pavilion marks a transformative moment for University Athletics, a long-awaited, deeply meaningful milestone that reflects the growth, ambition, and excellence of our athletic community. As the new home for boys’ and girls’ Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, and Fencing, the Pavilion is more than just a facility—it’s a powerful symbol of pride and purpose.
For years, our student-athletes have competed at the highest levels, often without a true home court to call their own. Now, with the Pavilion, we have a space that matches the caliber of our programs and the dedication of our athletes and coaches. It’s a space where excellence can be practiced and performed daily. From the roar of the crowd on game nights to the quiet early morning grind of practice, this building will hold the heartbeat of University Athletics.
But this is about more than cement, steel, wood, and bleachers. The Pavilion is a community hub, a statement of belief in the value of sport, and a tribute to the character of our athletes—resilient, disciplined, and united. It’s a space that not only supports athletic excellence but also fosters growth, teamwork, and perseverance—allowing our students to become the best version of themselves, both on and off the court. With this new home, we honor the past, energize the present, and set the stage for a future that’s even brighter. Together with Paul Goode Field, the addition of the Bessolo Family Pavilion places University Athletics at the top of athletic facilities in San Francisco. Our athletes now train and compete in some of the finest venues in the city—spaces that reflect their talent, drive, and commitment. These facilities provide our students with the quality environments they deserve to develop and excel in their individual sports.
Let the games begin.
— Anthony Thomas, Athletic Director