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Mount Mercy News of Note - Soccer MVP

by Pat Burns

 

The Mount Mercy Academy soccer team had a tough week, losing two of its three games, although one was a non-league game.  The Magic split its two league games, defeating Central Christian and dropping a game to Cardinal O’Hara.

Mount Mercy opened its week with a non-league contest against West Seneca West.  Despite 26 saves by freshman goalie Amelia Lalley (Buffalo), the team lost 4-0.  The team held West Seneca West scoreless until there were fifteen minutes left.  The Magic had some injuries that led to the goals scored by West.  Lalley was named the team’s player of the game.

Next Mount Mercy played Central Christian and despite falling behind 2-0, battled back to win the game 3-2.  The Magic scored its first goal with two minutes left in the half, narrowing the advantage to 2-1.  Coach Brittany Myers changed some positions and encouraged her team to come out strong in the second half.  She credited senior Gianna Lauciello (Orchard Park) with shutting down the opponent’s offense when she moved to sweeper in the second half.  She earned player of the game honors.

Three different players scored for Mount Mercy.    Scoring for the Magic were senior Emily Kessler (West Seneca), sophomore Madelyn Hart (Buffalo) and freshman Rosie Bandura (West Seneca). Each of the goal scorers also had an assist.

Despite junior Mya Wood (Blasdell) opening the scoring against Cardinal O’Hara in the first minute, the Magic fell to Cardinal O’Hara 3-1.  Wood scored on a great pass Hart sent from the corner. Mount Mercy had 12 chances to score, but could not put the ball in the net.

Mount Mercy is in the semi-finals of the playoffs, starting with a rematch again Central Christian and hopefully a trip to the finals on Saturday the 14th. 

“Going into the playoffs we know that O’Hara is our biggest competition and know their strengths and weaknesses and are ready to compete against them,” Myers commented.

"Mount Mercy has positively changed my life forever. Through the inviting community, I was able to grow as a woman, as a daughter, as a friend, and as a member of society. Throughout my time here I have gained an education in both academic areas and life in general through the school's ongoing efforts to educate students on gender inequality, racial injustice, and environmental crisis'. Furthermore, Mercy has given me the space to gain confidence that 4 years ago I never would have guessed I would have. Mount Mercy has helped me take that initial step toward becoming the strong woman of color I am today. At Mercy you are more than just a student, you are whoever you wish to be."

Melina Courtney

Class of 2022

"My future, success, and the ability to be an empowered woman in society come from Mount Mercy. My school is a strong foundation for my role in life. From attending Mount Mercy, I can say with confidence, that I will graduate with the mindset that I can accomplish anything. Mercy is my home and my sanctuary to be whoever I want. Mount Mercy has been bringing forth generations of strong intellectual women into the world, and I am more than honored to be one of them. Mercy teaches girls more than academics, but also about the world around us. As a mercy community, we give back to the world because it is our home. From my four years at Mercy, I have been educated on pushing for equality and peace and the understanding that there is no limit to what I can do. I have the confidence to go out in the world and make a difference because being a Mercy girl has given me that opportunity. "

Cassidy Reid

Class of 2022

"Mercy is more than just a school. Mercy is my second home and a shoulder to lean on. Mount Mercy has given me the confidence and resources to pursue my passions and make the world a more inclusive place, propelling me to take strides into male-dominated fields. Mercy blessed me with an environment to grow intellectually and in the community, giving me the foundation to make a tangible impact while making lifelong friendships."

Adrianna Awald

Class of 2022

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