🏐⚽🎾🏈⛳ This Week in Pius Athletics: 🏃 Cross Country takes on a tough field at the Wisconsin Lutheran Invite. Jonathan Sawyer drops more than a minute to run 23:14, and Celeste Claypool posts a 23:21! 🏈 Football at Brookfield Academy TONIGHT at 7:00 PM. 🏃 XC heads to the Park Ridge Conference Championships Thurs. 10/15 at McCarty Park. Go Popes!
Welcome to Pius XI Athletics, home of the Popes! Pius XI Athletics is a large community, rich with spirit and tradition. We currently field 26 boys and girls athletic programs in 13 different sports offerings throughout the year. Pius XI is a proud member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and competes in the Woodland Conference* (Football in the Midwest Classic Conference). Currently, Pius XI holds 195 Conference Championships and 99 State Championships!
Pius XI Athletics not only focuses on improving overall athleticism, skill, strength, and speed, but also bettering the athlete as a person. Our mission emphasizes the overall success of the student-athlete. The environment within Pius XI Athletics is made to nurture academic and athletic success through excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship. Our priority is to ensure students feel safe and respected while becoming better people, preparing for the real world, and making memories that will last forever.
BE A POPE!
Boys Sports
Football
Golf
Powerlifting
Soccer
Swim
Tennis
Track & Field
Girls Sports
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Pom & Dance
Pius XI Sports and Start Dates
Fall 2026: Sport & Start Date
Football Aug 4, 2026
Girls Golf Aug 10, 2026
Girls Swimming & Diving Aug 11, 2026
Girls Tennis Aug 11, 2026
Cross Country Aug 17, 2026
Girls Volleyball Aug 17, 2026
Boys Volleyball Aug 17, 2026
Boys Soccer Aug 17, 2026
Winter 2026–27: Sport & Start Date
Girls Basketball Nov 9, 2026
Boys Basketball Nov 16, 2026
Wrestling Nov 16, 2026
Boys Swimming & Diving Nov 16, 2026
Spring 2027: Sport & Start Date
Track & Field Mar 8, 2027
Softball Mar 15, 2027
Girls Soccer Mar 22, 2027
Baseball Mar 22, 2027
Boys Tennis Mar 29, 2027
Boys Golf Mar 29, 2027
Year-round: Poms
CHECK INDIVIDUAL SPORTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS! GO POPES!
Athletic Department
Jesse Stewart | Athletic Director
Phone: (414) 290-8165
Email: jstewart@piusxi.org
Jeff Smerz | Assistant Athletic
Director & Facility Manager
Phone: (414) 290-8209
Email: jsmerz@piusxi.org
Lynn Teetz | Administrative Assistant of Athletics
Phone: (414) 290-8158
Email: lteetz@piusxi.org
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
Individual and Team
195
REGIONAL
CHAMPIONS
Individual and Team
*
STATE
CHAMPIONS
Individual and Team
99
STATE & NATIONAL
RECORDS
Individual and Team
*
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me
Thank you to the presenting sponsors of our signature events!
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