Archery is a sport that involves using a bow to shoot arrows at specific targets. Archers, utilizing a combination of technique, precision, and focus, aim to hit the target's center, earning points based on their accuracy. Archery requires discipline, strength, and mental fortitude, and is enjoyed by individuals of all ages and skill levels. It not only promotes physical fitness and hand-eye coordination but also provides a calming and meditative experience as archers embrace the challenge of hitting their mark.

Practice

Practice is typically held before school and during first period. The Pride of St. Patrick Band competes throughout the year and at various sporting events.

Season officially starts end of January and practices take place every day after school except for on games days. Transportation is provided to and from games.

Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams practice during first period. The Varsity team practices after school on non-playing days. Games are usually on Tuesday and Friday nights, and there are few weekend games. Bus transportation is provided to and from games. Players are allowed to ride home with parents after games with proper check out procedure.

State Championships: 1 (2008)

Season begins in late February/early March and continues for a full calendar year. Practices vary on the time of the year, but maintain a minimum of one practice a week held at the conclusion on school. Cheer teams attend all football games and all home basketball games. Transportation is provided by the school for away games. Cheer camp is mandatory and is held in the summer (typically June) for 4-5 days off campus.

State Championships: Men – 2, (2018, 2019) Women – 9 (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)

Practices begin in June. Once school begins in August, team practices from 3:20 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Monday and Wednesday night (6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.), the team meets at the St. Patrick track for Speed Sessions. On Saturday, a long run is completed as a team in Ocean Springs. Junior High and Varsity teams practice together.

The first race will typically happen around Labor Day weekend, and every athlete on the team runs weekly races every Saturday. Transportation to local races (Gulf Coast Region) is not provided for Saturday races. However, Bus transportation is provided for races that require athletes to be released early from school, or for meets that are significantly far away.

State Championships: 5 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)

The team practices 2-3 times per week for two hours, and dancers must attend all home and away varsity football games. School transportation is provided for all away football games.

During the summer, dancers must attend a 3-day camp to prepare for the season.

The Varsity team consists of players in the ninth through twelfth grade. Football practice begins at the end of July, and the first game is typically in mid-August. Practice is daily from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. prior to the first game. Players prepare throughout the year during specific class periods with strength training and speed development. Weight lifting also takes place daily Monday through Thursday from 3-4 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from all away games for players. Parents are responsible to provide transportation after practice and weight workouts. There will be 15 days of spring football starting the last week of April.

Team will compete in several major 18-hole tournaments along the Gulf Coast, and several 9-hole practice tournaments. Practice takes place after school until 4:30, after which the players are encouraged to practice and play more on their own. Parents and players are responsible for providing transportation to and from all practices and tournaments. Mandatory practice takes place Monday through Thursday after school until 4:30, after which the players are encouraged to practice and play more on their own. Parents and players are responsible for providing transportation to and from all practices and tournaments.

Season starts in October and ends in late March. Practices are held Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays after school.

Distinct from weightlifting, powerlifting is comprised of three lifts: the squat, bench press and deadlift.

Powerlifting competitions may be comprised of one, two or all three of the lifting disciplines. Athletes are categorised by sex, age and bodyweight. People who lift weights learn to face difficult challenges, to be patient, to adopt discipline. Resiliency is built in the process of failing and coming back to try again.

State Championships 2 (2008, 2023)

Practice begins in October, and the first game is typically held in the beginning of November. Practices take place every day except Friday unless there is a game. Transportation is provide to and from games.

State Championships – 5 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018)

Season officially starts end of January and practices take place every day after school except for on games days.

The Swim Team normally practices every day after school from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Biloxi Natatorium from August 1 through October 31. Bus transportation to practice is available.

Tennis practice begins at the end of January. The season typically starts at the end of February. The team practices and plays at Bayou Bluff in Gulfport. Transportation is available to and from matches.

State Championships 7 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Varsity practices take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:25 until 5 p.m., and Junior High team practices Tuesday and Thursday from 3:25 until 4:30 p.m. Transportation is available to and from meets.

When students sign up to participate in Track & Field, they will receive a team packet that should be read by the student and parents and students will need to return a signed waiver prior to the first practice.

Tim McDaniel will be coaching the distance runners and distance relays.on

Season begins approximately the second week in August and runs through the beginning of October. Practice takes place during school and after school 2-3 times a week from 3-5:30 p.m. Games are typically twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday. Transportation is provided to and from games.

High School Scholastic (Folkstyle) Wrestling is the most common wrestling style in the United States. This wrestling style is used by youth, high school and collegiate wrestling competitions in the U.S.

It’s a one-on-one competition where you have to physically grapple with another person in your weight class. There are three, two- minute rounds where you can either score by points, (takedown, reversal, standup, or near fall) or during the duration of the six minutes you can also pin your opponent for the win. There are points given to the individual and also the team. There are individual meets and team dual meets. Mississippi does host a Team Dual State South/North Championship along with an overall State Individual and Team Dual Championship Tournament.

The sport starts mid-October and runs through the end of February. Practice is held 5 days per week for two- hour sessions. During the five- month season there are several meets and tournaments that the athletes will compete in including Team Dual and Individual State Championship Tournaments.

Wrestling builds life long characteristics to include, Self-Reliance, Mental Toughness, Work Ethic, Competitive Spirit, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Goal Orientation and Confidence.