Maroon & Gold~Athletics Highlights of the 2021~2022 Seasons

athleticsNEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2021–2022 SEASONS! BC HIGH Coach Marcus Craigwell and Mark Rogers P’22, have actively tracked our Eagles playing lacrosse at the next level. We are pleased to share 21 alumni are playing lacrosse at the collegiate level (7-DI, 3-D2, 11-D3), many of whom are fierce competitors on the field while remaining brothers at the final whistle. Pictured are a few from this past season.

Will Bowen ’18 • UNC, Georgetown Tommy Joyce ’18 • Harvard Charlie Pyne ’18 • Bowdoin Nolan Collins ’19 • Wesleyan Martin Folan ’19 • Holy Cross Luke Jaber ’19 • Bentley Chi Chi Price ’19 • Babson Aidan Carroll ’20 • Georgetown Michael Curran ’20 • Connecticut College Liam McCarthy ’20 • St. Anselm Aidan Sullivan ’20 • Roanoke College Zach Swanson ’20 • RPI Kevin Ewanich ’21 • Colby Vincent Horton ’21 • Bryant Emmett Martin ’21 • Babson Matt Park ’21 • Babson Owen Porter ’21 • Dickinson Carter Rice ’21 • Syracuse Mike Ryan ’21 • Holy Cross Kevin Sheahan ’21 • Bentley Louis Timmins ’21 • Tufts

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Nearly 40 members of the Class of 2022 will take their athletic talents beyond Morrissey Boulevard. We are excited to cheer them on next year as they venture off to play a sport at the collegiate or post-graduate level.

The Murphy Family Stadium

John V. Murphy ’67, P’98

On February 28, at a special “Signing Day” luncheon attended by student-athletes and coaches representing each of the school’s sports teams, President Grace Cotter Regan P’12 announced that the school has received a $2.5M gift from alumnus John V. Murphy ’67, P’98 to build a new stadium and athletic facilities on the campus, which will be named Murphy Family Stadium.

John and his brother, Rick ’69, were on hand to celebrate the occasion with our very enthusiastic student-athletes. Aidan McDonnell ’22, (hockey – captain, lacrosse) reflected on the importance of being a part of the brotherhood at BC High. Likewise, John Murphy shared how important it is to represent the BC High brand, calling BC High "the most wellknown Jesuit high school in the world!"

We were excited to break ground on the stadium on June 2 with members of the Murphy family joined by Trustees, former Trustees, alumni, and dignitaries. Construction for the stadium is underway and is expected to be completed by January. Out of caution, all home games played in the stadium will be played on McCoy Field or offsite.

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Athletics Launches a New Website!

We are excited to share that we have launched a new athletics website! Visit www.bchigheagles.com for the latest news and updates on the Eagles. Check out the upcoming fall schedules and come cheer on the Eagles soon!

Basketball wins Division I State Championship

What a winter as the basketball team capped off a remarkable season going 25-0 to win the state championship in front of thousands of fans at Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA! The support from the students made the games electric and the excitement at each game was palpable. Coach Bill Loughnane, in his eighteenth year coaching at BC High, has coached each of his sons throughout his tenure (Alex ’14, Jack ’16). That chapter of Loughnane’s legacy ended this season as, Mike ’22, his youngest, played his final high school game at BC High.

Hockey Makes a Cinderella Run

The hockey team made a remarkable run under new playoff guidelines and fell short to St. John’s Prep in the MIAA semi-finals. Congratulations to Coaches John Flaherty ’88, P’23 and Bob Roach ’88 for guiding the team through a hardfought season.

Former Basketball Teammates Reunite to Play at Rice University

BC High alumni Carl Pierre ’17 and Travis Evee ’18 were standout teammates on the BC High Basketball court. Fast forward a few years later, the two friends found themselves together again at Rice University, teammates again and performing at a high level. Though the season didn’t end the way they had hoped, it was a terrific experience for them to play together again.

Dr. Nick Argento, social studies and freshman baseball coach, took his annual trip to New York City with the team to play Fordham Prep. With a score of 18-15, the Eagles were victorious in the Bronx. Annually, this trip is an opportunity for the student-athletes to see another terrific Jesuit school, explore New York, and form lifelong bonds with their teammates. The Soccer team had a successful run this season with a Catholic Conference Championship. Again this year, the team supported Breast Cancer Awareness, wearing pink throughout the month of October and raising critical funds to support the Ellie Fund.

Led by Coach, Ryan Dacey, the The Ski Team has not lost a Ski East league race since 2015. They were featured in a Patriot Ledger story this winter. Caleb Sharif ’22 competed unattached and finished in 16th place at the nationals Rising Champions competition with a weight throw of 18.30 meters (60.6 feet). He received second-team All American honors and qualified for outdoor nationals with a hammer throw of 59.5 meters (195’2.1 feet) which is seeds him as 7th in the country as of June 1, 2022.

Billy Ryan ’77, P’14, ’17, ’22 Inducted into Eastern Mass. Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame

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BC High Head Varsity Soccer Coach Billy Ryan has been elected to the Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Ryan’s achievements at BC High include: over 300 wins, 1 State Title, 10 Catholic Conference Championships, 5 South Sectional Finals Appearances, Division I Coach of the Year, and is in the BC High Athletic Hall of Fame as a Coach.

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Steve Healy ’81 Takes the Reigns as Varsity Baseball Coach

After an illustrious career, Norm Walsh ’70, P’04 retired from coaching at BC High and handed the reigns to one of his former players and colleagues. Under the direction of Steve Healy ’81, math, and Tom Conley ’08, assistant coach and recently named athletic director, the baseball team had a strong season making it to the quarter finals and going 18-7.

Congratulations Kieran Dunn ’22 and Henry Griffin ’22! Bronze medalists at the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championship!

A Run to Remember

Congratulations to Coach Brennan Bonner and track stars Jiovanni Bycinte ’22 and Ben Evee ’22 on qualifying for the National Track Competition in Philadelphia. No medals were won but BC High was well represented.

Leaving it all on the Field

Congratulations to the BC High Lacrosse and Rugby Teams for amazing seasons. Both teams exhibited persistence, determination, and grit throughout the season but fell short in the MIAA DI State Finals. These student-athletes have made their school and community proud. Go Eagles!

BC High Welcomes New Athletic Director Tom Conley ’08

With the departure of Jon Bartlett ’87 (page 38), we are excited to share that Tom Conley ’08 has been appointed athletic director. Tom served as assistant AD for the last several years and was instrumental in helping Jon run our athletic teams through the pandemic. He is also the assistant coach of the varsity baseball team that had a terrific playoff run this year.

“I would first like to thank Jon Bartlett, who gave me the opportunity three years ago to return to BC High and truly showed me how to run a successful athletic program,” said Conley. Jon’s leadership and guidance has been invaluable. He has been a remarkable coach, mentor, and friend.”

Throughout his career, Conley has demonstrated what it means to be a man for others, dedicating his entire career in service to other student-athletes. He has held four collegiate assistant baseball coach positions – three at the Division I level with Bryant University, Harvard University and Rutgers University, and one at the Division III level with Trinity College. Conley also spent four years as head coach of the Pittsfield Suns: Future Collegiate Baseball League where he was responsible for recruiting and mentoring players nationwide.

“I’ve been so fortunate to be a part of a proud Eagle legacy at BC High and am eager to continue that success. I look forward to the partnership of our student-athletes as we form them to be leaders on the field and in the classroom.”

BC High alumnus and member of the BC High Athletic Hall of Fame, Jerry York ’63, retired last spring as the all-time winningest college hockey coach. He leaves a legacy of 1,123 wins, five NCAA National Championships, 11 Hockey East Titles, nine Beanpot Championships, seven Coach of the Year Awards, a Lester Patrick Award from the NHL, multiple Hall of Fame inductions including the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario. Despite all of these accolades, awards, and accomplishments, Jerry never forgot who he was and where he came from.

During his 2019 acceptance speech for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Coach York referenced his eight years of Jesuit education. He also quoted two Jesuit priests who influenced his life. One priest taught him about being a “Man for Others” and the other inspired him to always be grateful. Great lessons that he instilled in every player lucky enough to call him coach. His graduation speech at BC High in 2013 was one of the best ever delivered. A simple message on multiple fronts that resonated with every graduate in the class. He challenged them to be all-stars in every capacity: as sons, as students, as employees, and as future executives. If you are an all-star in all those aspects, you will have lived up to what you were called to be. Then he discussed the crucial five-second decisions. There are times in life when you have five seconds to decide between right and wrong. It is those decisions that define you as the person you will be for the rest of your life. All in attendance left the graduation ceremony with a better perspective on life that day, not just the graduates.

As we reflect on his retirement, how do you properly recognize the greatest college hockey coach of all time? I start by saying thank you. He took special interest in BC High Hockey, its players, their accomplishments, and their futures in college hockey. He was always willing to share what made his players and teams so successful. He answered every time I called, returned every text, and welcomed me back to my alma mater any time I wanted to visit. The last time was the most special when he invited my family to see all the amazing things happening on the campus. Add these to the fact he’s the winningest coach of all time who has help hundreds of players achieve their very best in hockey, school, employment, and life. BC High and the entire hockey universe are better because of Jerry York’s amazing career. He truly exemplifies the BC High motto as a “man for and with others.”