It's crazy to think that we are nearing the end of this academic year. When we first arrived at school, we had to deal with a lot of unknowns as we didn't know the impact that COVID-19 would have on our lives. While we did suffer some scares and struggles along the way, we were blessed with the ability to stay at school. Alongside these blessings, we were able to play sports.
While schedules were limited and the future unknown, all collegiate sports at Covenant College were able to finish their seasons. Below are the different records and achievements that Covenant’s sports teams won this school year.
Photo are from Josh McDonald
The men’s baseball team's record was 19-14 with 10-5 at home, 8-8 away and 1-1 neutral. In basketball, the men’s team ended with a 10-9 record with six conference wins and four non-conference wins. The men’s soccer team ended with a record of 6-2-1 with four wins at home and two wins away. They also made it to the USA South Division Championship where they played a thrilling game that ended in a penalty kick that sadly ended in a loss.
In tennis, the men ended 13-6 with five wins at home and eight wins away. This record was the second best winning percentage the men's tennis program has ever had. Coach Hirte was named coach of the year, and five of the players made USA South teams honors. Covenant’s golf team recorded one of its best seasons ever as they achieved their highest ever finish at the USA South tournament. The three players who played at the tournament were Crawford Collett, Will DeMersseman and Kenny Duffin.
The men and women's cross country teams both claimed titles in the USA South Championship. The fastest men's times came from Ben Mellott ’24, Ian Sneller ’22 and Micaiah Allison ’21, with the 1st, 3rd, and 4th overall times. The fastest women's time came from Mattie Parker ’23, S.K. Lipperd ’22 and Claire Mackes ’24, with the 2nd, 4th, and 6th overall times.
The women's basketball team's record was 8-15 with seven conference wins and one non-conference win. Women’s soccer finished 5-3-1 with three wins at home and two wins away. They had five players make the USA South All-West team. The women’s softball team record was 18-18 winning thirteen at home and five away.
The women’s tennis team ended 10-6 with six wins at home and four wins away. The women’s volleyball team’s record was 10-9, taking three at home and seven away. Two of their players won USA South West Division honors. While this year's schedule was a little different, most seasons were completely full. We can celebrate this, as it's important to reflect on the achievements of our Scots sports teams.