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Aug 24, 2026

Spirit Shop Is Live!

Looking to support St. Maximilian Athletics? Whether you're an alumnus, current athlete, parent, or supporter, our new Spirit Shop is officially live. The shop will be updated every three months with new items and St. Maximilian Athletics gear.

Aug 22, 2026

Media Day Set for Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer

Girls Varsity Volleyball Media Day is October 1 at 3:00 PM on the St. Maximilian Campus (all-white away kit). Boys Varsity Soccer Media Day is October 2 at 3:00 PM on the St. Maximilian Campus (all-white away kit).

Aug 20, 2026

Varsity Basketball Training Begins

The first day of training for both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams will be November 9 at Crosswalk Gym.

In The Press

Press Coverage

Napa Valley Register

St. Maximilian Volleyball Off to Strong Start

Oct 1, 2026 · High School Report · By Andy Wilcox

The volleyball team at St. Maximilian Catholic School - formerly Trinity Prep - is off to a strong start to the 2026 season. Going into their home match Tuesday, Sept. 29, against Summerfield Waldorf, the Crusaders were 6-7 overall and 2-1 in Vine Valley Athletic League play with key wins over Victory Christian, Geyserville and Summit K2.

Inside The Ninety

Outnumbered, Not Outmatched: How a School With Just 18 Boys Stays Undefeated

Sep 28, 2026 · News · By Mark Morrissey

Saint Maximilian has only 18 high school boys, but the Crusaders are 6-0-2 with 32 goals scored and 11 conceded, sitting first in NCS Division 3 and fourth of 51 teams in the Inside The Ninety North Coast Section rankings. "With the numbers we have, there is very little room for error, but this group has embraced that challenge," said Coach Alex Cendejas.

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Napa Valley Register

Trinity Prep Eyes Playoffs

Feb 12, 2026 · Sports · By Andy Wilcox

Basketball teams hope to end 12-year droughts. Neither the boys nor girls have competed in the playoffs since the 2012-13 season, but a move to the North Coast Section has both teams eligible for the postseason for the first time in over a decade.

Napa Valley Register

Trinity Prep Volleyball Team Wins Small School Bridge League Title

Oct 24, 2025 · High School Report · By Andy Wilcox

The second-seeded Crusaders defeated host Rio Lindo Adventist 25-20, 23-25, 15-11 in the final to win the Small School Bridge League Tournament in Healdsburg. "I am so proud of these girls. They worked hard, and gave everything they had," said head coach Christa Hill.

Napa Valley Register

Trinity Prep Volleyball Program Thrives With Alumni Coaching

Oct 3, 2025 · For The Register

The Crusaders were off to a 7-3 start under second-year head coach Christa Hill, a former Napa High standout who played for the coach she now succeeds. "These girls also worked very hard this offseason on perfecting their serves," Hill said.

Napa Valley Register

Trinity Prep Girls Soccer Avenges Loss With 4-3 Win Over Leroy Greene

Apr 24, 2025 · Sports · By Andy Wilcox

Enjoying its best season in 11 years, the Crusaders picked up their eighth win of the year behind two goals from senior striker Beatrice Dean. The Crusaders have won five straight and are ranked 13th in the state out of 25 schools that play girls soccer in the spring.

Napa Valley Register

Crusaders Sweep Knights in Small School Rivalry Games

Feb 13, 2025 · High School Basketball · By Andy Wilcox

The Trinity Prep girls won the first game of the doubleheader, 54-23, improving to 10-3 overall and 7-1 in the SSBL, led by sophomore Avi McDonald's 26 points. The boys came back in the second half to defeat rival Napa Christian 45-41.

Napa Valley Register

All-Napa County Girls Basketball Superlatives: Players of the Year

2024-25 Season · Superlatives

Sophomore Avigail McDonald was named a Player of the Year finalist after leading the Crusaders to the Small Schools Bridge League championship with 23.6 points per game, third-most in the North Coast Section.

Napa Valley Register

2024-25 All-Napa County Girls Soccer Superlatives

2024-25 Season · Sports · By Register Staff

Senior striker Beatrice Dean was named a Player of the Year finalist, leading the Crusaders with 18 goals and 41 points as Trinity Prep played its first full season since 2022.