Athletic Awards Evening - 新闻 & 照片 - McDonogh School-bet356

新闻 & 照片

Athletes Honored At Awards Ceremony

There is no question that McDonogh’s athletic teams are a force among the competition in the Baltimore area. The 18th Annual Athletic Awards evening held Monday, June 2 in the Horn 剧院 showcased the breadth of talent among the student competitors.

Athletic Director Mickey Deegan began the evening saying, “The Eagles had an unbelievable sports year. People often ask how do we do it? What are the key factors to your success? We believe these four ingredients are why: We have great kids who play more than one sport, coaches who love what they do, facilities that are state of the art and mirror the best college campuses…and senior leadership.”

Then she shared the impressive statistics that tell the story:

  • The Eagles tallied close to 400 victories this year.
  • Eleven teams won varsity championships: boys and girls 足球, 足球, 摔跤, girls’ 篮球, girls’ and boys’ indoor and outdoor track, softball and girls’ lacrosse.
  • FS boys’ lacrosse also won their conference championship.
  • Four teams made it to the championship title game, but fell short: field hockey, boys’ and girls’ cross country, and boys’ swimming.
  • The varsity equestrian team competed at regional shows in the tri-state and garnered gold medals and ribbons in their respective divisions.
  • Out of 28 varsity teams, 17 of which are ranked-- 10 teams were ranked in the top five in the Baltimore polls.
  • The girls’ track teams have won 11 straight crowns.
  • The girls’ lacrosse team extended their win streak to an amazing 112-0 record.
  • McDonogh had six 巴尔的摩太阳报 “Athletes of the Week” and five “Players of the year.” Three coaches were named “Coach of the Year.”
  • The Eagles had several All-Metro first and several second team honorees in 足球, 足球, 篮球, lacrosse and track as well as league all-stars.

During the Athletic Awards, students in each sport were recognized, having been selected by their coaches to receive the Coaches Award and their teammates to receive the Eagle Award. A varsity letter was presented to faculty member/足球 coach Steve Nichols who is leaving McDonogh after 20 years. Special awards and honors were also presented during the ceremony, including: The Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Service Award and the Four Year Awards presented to athletes who have played on a varsity team for four consecutive years. The Alec Cosgarea ‘13 Honor was presented to Will C.; and 28 students will receive their Golden Eagle awards at Commencement.

浏览照片