Commissioner's Cup
Established in the fall of 2017, the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Commissioner's Cup is a prestigious award program designed to honor the top all-around athletic programs in the section. Highlighting comprehensive excellence in interscholastic sports, the program ranks and recognizes the top ten schools for both traditional boys' and girls' athletic competitions each year. The top-performing boys' and girls' schools are each awarded an official banner crowning them the ultimate Sac-Joaquin Section "Commissioner's Cup" winners for that designated school year.
Standings are calculated using a strict point system based on postseason success: schools earn 5 points for a Section Championship, 3 points for a Runner-Up finish, and 2 points for a semifinal appearance. In team-place sports like swimming, cross-country, wrestling, track, and golf, a third-place finish yields 2 points, while a fourth-place finish secures 1 point (excluding Masters championships). In the event of a tie in the standings, the winner is determined by the total number of playoff appearances across the school year, followed by the school boasting the highest number of outright championships.
Jesuit has dominated the Boys Commissioner’s Cup, winning it every year since its inception, highlighting the school's depth of program and overall athletic excellence. Look below at how each year has played out and how each team helped win this prestigious award.
2024-25
The 2024–25 athletic year was defined by incredible consistency and deep postseason runs for Jesuit High School, as the Marauders proved to be a dominant force in nearly every sport they played. Big Red showcased its elite endurance and speed by capturing two Section Championships on the year, taking home the ultimate crown in both Cross Country and Track and Field.
While the Marauders fell just short of adding more banners to the gym, they were constantly in the title hunt. Jesuit earned Section Runner-Up honors in Basketball, Golf, and Swimming & Dive, while also battling deep into the postseason to reach the semifinals in Baseball and Water Polo. Big Red also had playoff appearances in Football, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball. The Commissioner's Cup title was won by the smallest margin, with a single point separating Jesuit and second place Folsom.
2023-24
The 2023–24 athletic year was a spectacular display of athletic excellence for Jesuit High School, with the Marauders consistently finding themselves in the hunt for postseason glory. Big Red captured three Section Championships, showcasing their elite speed, teamwork, and endurance by taking home the blue banners in Cross Country, Soccer, and Track and Field.
Jesuit's championship presence extended well past those three titles. The Marauders earned Section Runner-Up honors in Swimming & Dive and Volleyball, while securing a strong third-place finish in Golf. The school also made the semifinals for Basketball and Water Polo, alongside playoff appearances in Baseball, Football, and Tennis.
2022-23
The 2022–23 athletic year was a historic showcase of depth and excellence for Jesuit High School, with the Marauders making deep postseason runs in nearly every sport on the calendar. Big Red dominated the aquatics and net sports scenes, capturing three Section Championships in Swimming & Dive, Volleyball, and Water Polo.
Even when they didn't take home the top prize, the Marauders were almost always in the final game. Jesuit achieved an incredible five Section Runner-Up finishes, fighting all the way to the championship rounds in Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, and Track & Field. Additionally, the tennis team advanced to the semifinals, while both the Baseball and Football programs sustained the school's winning tradition with strong playoff appearances. It was a remarkably well-rounded year that solidified the Marauders' status as the elite athletic powerhouse in the section. Big Red earned a record 32 Commissioner Cup points, breaking the record they set the year prior.
2021-22
The 2021–22 athletic year was a phenomenal campaign for Jesuit High School, as the Marauders showcased their elite versatility by capturing four Section Championships. Big Red proved to be unstoppable across multiple arenas, taking home the blue banners in Cross Country, Swimming & Dive, Tennis, and Volleyball.
The trophy case continued to fill up as the Marauders consistently placed near the very top of the section. Jesuit earned Section Runner-Up honors in both Water Polo and Golf, while securing a strong third-place finish in Track & Field. The school's traditional team sports also enjoyed deep postseason success, highlighted by a run to the semifinals in Football, alongside strong playoff appearances by the Baseball and Basketball programs. From the fall to the spring, it was a dominant, comprehensive year of athletic achievement for the Marauders. This was seen in the 30 Commissioner's Cup points Big Red earned, the most ever scored and first time 30 has ever been acheived by any school.
2019-20
The 2019–20 athletic year for Jesuit High School was a tale of absolute dominance in the fall and winter, followed by the unprecedented heartbreak of a season cut short. Before the global pandemic halted play, Big Red tore through the Sac-Joaquin Section, capturing three Section Championships with stellar title runs in Cross Country, Soccer, and Water Polo.
The momentum carried right into the winter season, where the Marauders basketball team put together a thrilling run all the way to the semifinals. The football program also sustained the school's winning tradition with a strong playoff appearance in the fall. Unfortunately, just as the momentum was building for the spring, the athletic year was abruptly cut short by COVID-19, leaving baseball, track and field, golf, lacrosse, tennis, swimming and dive, and volleyball without a chance to finish their seasons. Despite the sudden end, the Marauders' dominant start ensured a highly successful and memorable year for the athletic department.
2018-19
The 2018–19 athletic year was an incredibly busy and successful campaign for Jesuit High School, with the Marauders consistently finding themselves in the hunt for postseason glory across every single season. Big Red set the tone early by capturing two Section Championships, showcasing their elite teamwork and endurance by taking home the blue banners in Cross Country and Soccer.
Jesuit's presence in championship games was nearly unmatched this year, as the Marauders earned Section Runner-Up honors an incredible five times, finishing just a step away from the crown in Baseball, Golf, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, and Water Polo. The school also made the semifinals in Volleyball, alongside a playoff appearance by the Basketball program. From the fall to the spring, the Marauders proved to be the most consistently competitive and well-rounded athletic program in the entire section.
