Mount Mercy Academy Sports Round-Up
- Tina Webster
- Oct 20, 2023
- 2 min read
Soccer
The injury bug has hit the Mount Mercy Academy Soccer team and has impacted the team’s offense. Playing without two-time Division B Player of the Year Rosie Bandura (West Seneca) has hurt the team’s offense.
The team was shut-out in both of its contests last week, losing despite playing tough defense in both games. The team lost to Mount Saint Mary 1-0 and Niagara Falls 2-0. The team will play Buffalo Seminary this week, the team’s Senior Game and close its regular season with a non-league game against Sacred Heart.
Volleyball
The Mount Mercy Academy Volleyball team won one and lost two of its most recent matches. The team defeated Cardinal O’Hara, but fell to Mount Saint Mary and Nichols.
The Magic beat Cardinal O’Hara in three games, 25-17, 25-23 and 25-23. The team was missing some of its more experienced players during this match, but the younger team members stepped up. Sophomore setter Mara McCrea (West Seneca) continued her strong play, contributing ten assists, two aces and two kills. Senior Megan Balen (Cheektowaga) had six kills and classmate Lacey Sheehan (Orchard Park) added five kills, two aces and an assist. Sophomore Riley Coughlin (Blasdell) had four kills and two aces and junior Mia Freedenberg (Lake View) added three kills and three aces.
“The team stayed ready in defense and played every ball and their energy and communication were strong,” commented Coach Lauren Derwin.
The team battled hard against Mount Saint Mary, but fell 21-25, 17-25 and 16-25. McCrea had another strong match, notching nine assists and recording four aces. Sheehan added seven kills and a block, ace and assist. Freedenberg had nine aces and a kill. Balen had three kills. Derwin complimented McCrea’s setting, Sheehan’s front row play and Freedenberg’s serving as high points for the Magic. She also felt the team’s defense had improved from their first match against Mount Saint Mary. Mount Mercy came out flat in games two and three against Nichols. The team fell just short in game one 23-25 but dropped the next two 8-25 and 7-25. Derwin lamented the team’s lack of energy
and communication in the last two games of the match. McCrea had seven assists, Balen had six kills and an ace and Freedenberg had six aces. Sheehan added three aces and three blocks, along with two kills. The team closes its home season with two matches this week, Nardin Academy and Sacred Heart Academy. The team’s Senior Night is Friday against Sacred Heart.
It’s been a challenging stretch for Mount Mercy Academy, especially with injuries affecting the soccer team’s rhythm, but their determination is admirable. The volleyball squad’s younger players stepping up shows real depth and promise for the future. Even in tough losses, there are clear signs of growth, leadership, and resilience - qualities that matter far beyond the scoreboard. Wishing both teams continued success, much like the dedication students show when seeking economics assignment writing help to achieve their goals.
What a great roundup of the Mount Mercy Academy teams, showing both the highs of strong performances and the resilience of players battling tough matchups and injuries this season — it’s inspiring to see how dedication and teamwork can shine through even when the results don’t always go your way. Your recap really captures the spirit of school sports and reminds me of how much effort goes into every game and every athlete’s journey; in fact, reading this made me think about how important it is to balance both academics and athletics — something many students struggle with, and where resources like UK Assignment Help can be a real support in managing school work alongside a busy sports schedule. Keep celebrating…
So proud to see the younger team members shine and step up when needed. Overcoming the challenge to beat Cardinal O’Hara is like the whole team beating a Geometry Dash level together!
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