Salesian
noun
Sa·le·sian
sə-ˈlē-zhən 
sā-
: a member of the Society of St. Francis de Sales founded by St. John Bosco in Turin, Italy in the 19th century and devoted chiefly to education
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They will be tested early by a tough non-league schedule that leads off with San Marin, Clayton Valley Charter and Salesian.
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Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
According to Vatican News, the Holy See’s online news site, Tuesday’s meeting took place at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Softball Salesian 18, Pinole Valley 18 Pinole Valley blew a 13-1 first inning lead but was able to somehow salvage a tie in one of the craziest games of the season.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
But Salesian cut its deficit to 31-27 at halftime with drives to the basket.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Harvard-Westlake will face Richmond Salesian in Saturday’s 8 p.m. state championship game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
When the teams met in an MLK showcase at De La Salle in January, Salesian spotted Riordan a 10-0 lead, then rolled to a 61-48 victory.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Vista Murrieta Others: Capistrano Valley, Salesian, South Hills, Thousand Oaks
DIVISION 4
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—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
After trailing by 14, the Wolves took a page out of Salesian’s playbook and forced some turnovers.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
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Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
According to Vatican News, the Holy See’s online news site, Tuesday’s meeting took place at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Softball Salesian 18, Pinole Valley 18 Pinole Valley blew a 13-1 first inning lead but was able to somehow salvage a tie in one of the craziest games of the season.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
But Salesian cut its deficit to 31-27 at halftime with drives to the basket.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Harvard-Westlake will face Richmond Salesian in Saturday’s 8 p.m. state championship game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
When the teams met in an MLK showcase at De La Salle in January, Salesian spotted Riordan a 10-0 lead, then rolled to a 61-48 victory.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Vista Murrieta Others: Capistrano Valley, Salesian, South Hills, Thousand Oaks
DIVISION 4
1.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
After trailing by 14, the Wolves took a page out of Salesian’s playbook and forced some turnovers.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
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