San Jose boasts a dynamic sports culture, with local high schools and colleges achieving remarkable success across various disciplines.
High School Athletics
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory offers 13 sports and fields 36 teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons. The school has a no-cut policy for cross country, wrestling, swimming, and track & field, ensuring inclusivity for all students. In the 2023–24 school year, 1,356 students participated in Bellarmine athletics, many engaging in multiple sports throughout the year. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool and dedicated turf fields for football, soccer, and lacrosse. Learn more
San José High School
San José High School, established in 1863, is California’s third oldest public high school. The school offers a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, softball, football, wrestling, soccer, badminton, track and field, cross country, tennis, swimming, and volleyball. A notable tradition is the annual Big Bone Game, a football rivalry with Lincoln High School held each Thanksgiving since 1943. Read more
Presentation High School
Presentation High School supports over 250 student-athletes competing across 23 teams in 14 sports, including basketball, cross country, field hockey, flag football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling. The school has secured more than 86 athletic championships, with many athletes advancing to successful college and professional careers. Discover more
Collegiate Athletics
San José State University (SJSU)
San José State University has been recognized as the Best College Sports Team by Mercury News readers for three consecutive years. This accolade reflects the university’s commitment to athletic excellence and academic achievement. SJSU’s football team made headlines with a thrilling 34-31 victory over Stanford, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history. Read more
San Jose’s sports community continues to thrive, fostering talent and sportsmanship from high school fields to collegiate arenas.