Matt Maguire '98 Steps Down As Saint Francis High School Head Baseball Coach

(Mountain View, CA) – Saint Francis High School would like to thank Matt Maguire for his dedication to the Lancer baseball program. Maguire, class of '98, has devoted the last six years leading the baseball program. Under his leadership, the Lancers have had great success both on and off the diamond.

Director of Athletics Therren Wilburn reflected on Coach Maguire's role as a mentor. "Matt is an example of what it means to be an education-based head coach first and foremost. The passion he has for instilling leadership in student-athletes cannot be understated. As our athletic department expands its scope, I am looking forward to watching him mentor coaches as they develop their own programs ," Wilburn said.

Michael Pilawski, Vice Principal for Campus Life, likewise is grateful for Maguire's commitment. , "Saint Francis High School cannot thank Coach Maguire enough for all his dedication to our baseball program over all the years.  He has worked tirelessly to promote a program of hard work, humility and excellence.  He is an incredible role model and always had our teams model the highest standards of sportsmanship.  A huge thank you goes out to him and his family!" said Pilawski.

Baseball will not be far from Maguire's thoughts.  He remains  a fan of Lancer baseball and will support the next coaching staff in any way he can. "I have been grateful every day for the opportunity to represent Saint Francis on the baseball field and follow in the footsteps of the coaches who built this program. I am thankful for the relationships that we built with the players and families that came through our program and look forward to seeing their journeys continue. Thank you to all of the coaches for your dedication, work and friendship. A very special thanks to my family for the support that allowed me to experience this journey," he said.

Though he's stepping down from his coaching role, Maguire will continue serving as an assistant athletic director and teach science at Saint Francis. 

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About Saint Francis Athletics

Saint Francis High School has a renowned legacy of extraordinary athletic success. Student-athletes play in the WCAL (West Catholic Athletic League), SCVAL (Santa Clara Valley Athletic League), BVAL (Blossom Valley Athletic League) and WBAL (West Bay Athletic League), some of the most competitive athletic leagues in the state of California. As of May 2023, the school has accumulated 14 state team championships, 3 individual state championships, 36 Nor Cal championships, 190 CCS (Section) championships, and 380 league championships. The school colors are brown and white and the mascot is the Lancer.
 

About Saint Francis High School

Founded in 1955 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Saint Francis High School is a leading co-educational, diverse, Catholic, college preparatory school focused on educating the whole person. With a proven reputation for excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, the 114-member teaching staff prepare approximately 1,760 Saint Francis students for the rigors of college and the challenges of global citizenship in the enduring Holy Cross tradition. Saint Francis offers 120 courses in a traditional college preparatory curriculum spread across ten academic departments. Saint Francis is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association, the College Board and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. Located in Mountain View, California, Saint Francis High School is in the heart of Silicon Valley. For more information, visit www.sfhs.com.

Press Contacts

Therren Wilburn

Director of Athletics 

therrenwilburn@sfhs.com   

 

Jamie Perkins

Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications

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