With the spring sports seasons winding down and many of the teams having played their final home games, let’s catch up on how each of the teams fared this season.

With the spring sports seasons winding down and many of the teams having played their final home games, let’s catch up on how each of the teams fared this season.

Men’s Baseball

The Saint Michael’s College baseball team entered the season with a young team and has showed promise for the coming years with a 3-23 record as of press time. “I’m really proud of how people are handling this year,” senior captain Steve Auger, ‘17 said. “We have had a better offensive year than last year, and everyone is still playing hard. Joe Robertson ’19 has had a fantastic year for the Purple Knights, hitting .308 on the season with a team leading 28 hits. With the majority of the players set to return for next season, the team will look to build off of this season for next year.

Women’s Softball

The softball team had a breakout year, as they finished just a single game out of the playoffs with a 12-20 record. “Spring training was when we really turned things around,” said senior captain Danielle Barbato ’17. “We changed our mentality and stepped it up and have gotten better results.” The team had an impressive second half of the year, as they went 8-4 in their final 12 games. Barbato led the team with five home runs while Torie Rathwell ’20 was very impressive as well, hitting a scorching .354 to lead the team and made 21 appearances in the circle.

Men’s Lacrosse

The men’s lacrosse team finished their season with a 2-10 record overall. Brian Loughlin ’18 paced the offense with a team leading 16 goals and 14 assists. Goalie Matt Hanley ’18 had a strong season for the Purple Knights with 146 saves in 12 starts. The Knights closed out the season with two close one goal losses. With all but three players returning for next season, the team will be ready to improve on this year’s performance.

Women’s Lacrosse

The women’s lacrosse team ended their season with a 4-10 record, culminating in a senior day victory over American International on the 29th. The team had multiple contributors on offense, with Paige MacKinnon ’17 and Alex Vincent ’19 each scoring 26 goals. Not to be outdone, Kealy Moyna ’18 led the team in points with 39. Goalie Grace Gunning made 129 saves over the course of the season in 12 starts.

Men’s Tennis

The men’s tennis team wrapped up its season with a 1-14 record. Matt Mosher ’20 and captain Hayden Stewart ’17 tied for the team lead in individual wins with three wins apiece. The duo of Patrick Dietz ’17 and Ben Lambert ’17 led the team in doubles victories with two. With four seniors graduating, the team returns four players for next season.

Director of Athletics Chris Kenny said he is proud of the level of commitment shown by all the athletes given the harsh weather and busy schedule this spring.“I loved how our athletes competed as hard as possible this spring. The competitiveness of the other leagues is very high, and we have a lot to work toward in the future.”

The Saint Michael’s College baseball team entered the season with a young team and has showed promise for the coming years with a 3-23 record as of press time. “I’m really proud of how people are handling this year,” senior captain Steve Auger, ‘17 said. “We have had a better offensive year than last year, and everyone is still playing hard. Joe Robertson ’19 has had a fantastic year for the Purple Knights, hitting .308 on the season with a team leading 28 hits. With the majority of the players set to return for next season, the team will look to build off of this season for next year.

Women’s Softball

The softball team had a breakout year, as they finished just a single game out of the playoffs with a 12-20 record. “Spring training was when we really turned things around,” said senior captain Danielle Barbato ’17. “We changed our mentality and stepped it up and have gotten better results.” The team had an impressive second half of the year, as they went 8-4 in their final 12 games. Barbato led the team with five home runs while Torie Rathwell ’20 was very impressive as well, hitting a scorching .354 to lead the team and made 21 appearances in the circle.

Men’s Lacrosse

The men’s lacrosse team finished their season with a 2-10 record overall. Brian Loughlin ’18 paced the offense with a team leading 16 goals and 14 assists. Goalie Matt Hanley ’18 had a strong season for the Purple Knights with 146 saves in 12 starts. The Knights closed out the season with two close one goal losses. With all but three players returning for next season, the team will be ready to improve on this year’s performance.

Women’s Lacrosse

The women’s lacrosse team ended their season with a 4-10 record, culminating in a senior day victory over American International on the 29th. The team had multiple contributors on offense, with Paige MacKinnon ’17 and Alex Vincent ’19 each scoring 26 goals. Not to be outdone, Kealy Moyna ’18 led the team in points with 39. Goalie Grace Gunning made 129 saves over the course of the season in 12 starts.

 

The men’s tennis team wrapped up its season with a 1-14 record. Matt Mosher ’20 and captain Hayden Stewart ’17 tied for the team lead in individual wins with three wins apiece. The duo of Patrick Dietz ’17 and Ben Lambert ’17 led the team in doubles victories with two. With four seniors graduating, the team returns four players for next season.

Director of Athletics Chris Kenny said he is proud of the level of commitment shown by all the athletes given the harsh weather and busy schedule this spring.“I loved how our athletes competed as hard as possible this spring. The competitiveness of the other leagues is very high, and we have a lot to work toward in the future.”