Mater Dei Athletics

Last week, we celebrated the 19 student-athletes who officially signed to continue their academic and athletic journeys at the next level. Their commitment, discipline, and love for their sport have led them to this moment and we could not be more proud.

With last week's signees, the Class of 2026 now totals 81 student-athletes advancing to 56 colleges and universities across the country.

Thank you to Uni USA, the Official Sponsor of all four College Commitment Day events this year, for supporting our Monarchs on their journey to the next level.

On April 23 at 6PM in the Library Rotunda, come learn more about the college athletics recruiting process from our panel discussion with Coach Ganey (Boys Soccer), Coach Wynn (Girls Basketball), and Coach Hinojosa (Track & Field).

Scan QR code to RSVP or visit https://bit.ly/48YWP4O

🎟️ Win 2026 Monarch Football Season Tickets

Purchase a ticket to the Diamond Anniversary & Ring of Honor Gala and you will be automatically entered to win two season tickets for two guests for the 2026 Monarch Football season. One entry per gala ticket purchased.

Be part of this milestone celebration and enjoy all the action this fall under the Friday night lights with the Monarchs.

How to Enter
Purchase your gala tickets by April 15
materdei.org/auction

Winner will be announced and notified by email on April 16.

Diamond Anniversary & Ring of Honor Gala
📅 April 25, 2026
🕔 5 p.m.
📍 Meruelo Athletic Center

Join us for this unforgettable evening and you could be cheering on the Monarchs all season long.

Congratulations to the following Monarchs for taking care of business in the classroom in addition to their sport!

Student-Athletes of the Year:
Julian Acevedo, 4.0 GPA - Swimming and Diving

Brianna Gorski, 4.0 GPA - Track & Field

Team Academic Achievement Awards - Honorable Mention:

Boys Basketball - 3.56 Team GPA
Boys Swim and Dive - 3.56 Team GPA
Girls Tennis - 3.63 Team GPA
Boys Track and Field - 3.67 Team GPA
Girls Soccer - 3.69 Team GPA
Girls Golf - 3.79 Team GPA

So proud of these high-achieving Monarchs!

Four teams. Four finals. Let’s go. 🦁

A huge Super Saturday for the Monarchs as four of our winter sports teams compete in the CIF SoCal Regional Division 1 Finals on March 7.

⚽ Girls Soccer vs Santa Margarita — 3 PM
⚽ Boys Soccer vs Del Norte — 5 PM
🏀 Girls Basketball vs Corona Centennial — 7 PM
🏀 Boys Basketball vs St. John Bosco — 7 PM

Let’s pack the stands, wear red, and support the Monarchs as they chase regional titles.

🎟 Tickets available on GoFan.

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On February 4th, we honored our incredible female athletes who lead with confidence, compete with integrity, and lift one another higher every single day.

We are beyond proud to have you represent Mater Dei High School. Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Earlier this month, we celebrated our third College Commitment Day of the school year, proudly presented by Uni USA, as 14 student-athletes from seven sports officially committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

We commend our signees for their dedication and hard work, and we thank the parents, coaches, and fans who supported them every step of the way.

Swipe through for a selection of images from this morning’s celebration.

See the full list of today’s signees at materdeiathletics.org.

We’re excited to welcome Aaron Castillo as the new Head Coach of Mater Dei Girls Flag Football.

Coach Castillo brings a strong commitment to player development, team culture, and competitive preparation.

Welcome to Monarch Nation, Coach.

Go Monarchs.