Bruce-Mahoney Check-In

SPORTING GREEN BRUCE-MAHONEY

CHECK-IN

The second edition of the newly configured Bruce-Mahoney competition stood tied 1-1 after the Irish Football team defeated St. Ignatius 10-0, the first Irish shutout of the Wildcats since 1987. One month earlier, SI’s girls volleyball team defeated the Irish 3-0 to take the first leg of the best 3 of 5 series. Next up: boys and girls basketball. The following are quotes from some the SHC athletes involved: “The best part of the Bruce-Mahoney was being able to represent women and our school in this very well-known and strong rivalry between SI and SHC. Being able to play with this team is such a privilege because everyone has a really genuine love for each other that goes beyond words and we can all feel it on the court. Every member gives their 100% in every game and it's really inspiring.” – Angel Gumboc ’24 “Playing in the Bruce-Mahoney meant everything to me. The environment of the game, the community around supporting the game. It’s definitely a lifetime memory for me.”

– Kendric Sanders ’23 “The Mahoney is one of the most fun games to play in during the season. It is so special to see our student body supporting the program. I’m sad it was my last but am grateful to have been a part of a community experience. My team is the most caring, driven, and passionate group of young women that I know. I think they have a special gift of making the court feel like home. I always say this, but they really do push me to be better every day. I’m filled with gratitude that they are the team I get to play with at SHC.” – Kiana Paredes ’23 “It means a lot to me because I grew up watching my brother play in the Bruce-Mahoney, and my sister as well in her sports, so I’ve been a part of this rivalry for a long time. It feels great to be a part of this tradition and build my own legacy apart from my siblings.” – Jackson Irons ’24