ON CAMPUS

Soccer

The varsity soccer team had its final game against CBC in districts - a very strong opponent, one that Priory soccer has never beaten in its history. “This year, the team played some of the best soccer Priory has ever played against CBC, as we improved from a 6-1 defeat during the regular season to a 3-2 district quarterfinal loss in double overtime,” says Sean Kaveney ’26.

“The effort we gave CBC was the buildup of an entire season of hard work and dedication, and though we had many setbacks, we overcame them and even won the Metro League,” says Kaveney. “The leadership of the seniors and captains was one of the main factors for our success. Another was our incredible fan section. In the freezing, icy rain at the league-determining game against Principia, a few students took off their shirts to celebrate a goal we scored. It was actually insane, and if you were there, you would understand that it wasn’t rational. But the dedication they had just by showing up was incredible, and the stuff they said inspired us to play better.”

“We all came to appreciate how Coach (John) Mohrmann, Coach (Jimmy) Holmes (‘06), and Coach (Ryan) Wehking (‘08) really learned each player’s strengths and how to use these strengths for the better of the team,” Kaveney added. “Coach Mohrmann moved the player’s positions around to address the opposition’s strategy against Whitfield and Burroughs, and the team really started to gel and play at a high level. To go from our rough start to taking CBC into double overtime is an awesome accomplishment. You have to give the coaching and the seniors the credit they deserve. All in all, it was an incredible season.”

Signing Day

Students, faculty and staff, and families celebrated Priory’s scholar-athletes who plan to continue their sports careers in college. Congratulations to the six members of the Class of 2023 who were recognized (pictured left to right):

• Preston Achter: Tennis, United States Military Academy at West Point

• Peter Conard: Rowing, Tufts University

• Ryan Lavery: Soccer, Benedictine College

• Cal L’Hommedieu: Soccer, Washington University

• Owen Spore: Soccer, United States Military Academy at West Point

• Hutton Trout: Baseball, Rockhurst University