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The Abbey’s Mission
Stand Out Year for All-American Mia Muckenthaler
础耻迟丑辞谤:听The Crusader Staff Writer Olivia Ivey
There is no question that Belmont Abbey Women鈥檚 Soccer had a historic year during their 2023 Fall season. Their 11-3-4 record (8-1-3 conference) was impressive, to say the least. They were regular season Conference Carolina鈥檚 champions, advanced to the conference tournament final and some might even say robbed of an NCAA tournament bid.
The Crusaders only allowed 27 goals throughout the entire season, 14 being within conference play. A big role in allowing very few goals in this season was the Crusader’s strong defense. A key player in this defensive back line was junior center-back Mia Muckenthaler.
Muckenthaler is undeniably a stand-out player for the Crusaders. Her ability to read the game helps her play the right balls into her offense, read the pass and next move of the opposing offense. Having tallied 4,983 minutes for the Crusaders in her career, Muckenthaler is an intimidator for any offense she faces. When asked about her feelings going into the season, Muckenthaler said, 鈥淚 think going into the season, I definitely had a goal of getting an All-Conference award since I didn鈥檛 get any last year. I wanted to work really hard to prove something to myself and to the team.鈥
This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper.听Download the full issue here.
Blessed Solanus: Simplicity and Trust
Those of you fortunate enough to know Br. Edward Mancuso are probably also blessed to recognize the name 鈥淪olanus Casey.鈥 Rarely have I encountered the Abbey鈥檚 beloved Guest Master without sharing a moment of prayer for Blessed Solanus鈥 intercession, and since we celebrated his feast day on July 30, I鈥檝e been thinking about this holy Capuchin priest, for whom Br. Edward has such a joyful devotion.
Known for his gentleness, his gratitude, and his merciful compassion for the poor and sick, Father Solanus espoused a trusting simplicity of faith rooted in that “peace the world cannot give.” And though throughout his life he served communities in Wisconsin, Indiana, New York, and Detroit (where the Solanus Casey Center is located), I particularly like to imagine him in his role as porter at St. Bonaventure Monastery, where he welcomed each guest with such attentive hospitality and offered the comfort that never ceases to 鈥渢hank God ahead of time.鈥 Blessed Solanus trusted that the Lord would bring good from all things, and in response God worked many miraculous healings through his intercession, both during life and after his death.
Before we all rush headlong into the weekend, I wanted to take a moment to share with you the prayer for Blessed Solanus鈥 intercession and canonization. Since Br. Edward first introduced me to it, I have come to love the way its simplicity and trust cut through the anxious circles I sometimes make in my prayer. Like Blessed Solanus himself, this prayer reminds me that inviting God into my life each day – and trusting Him to act in me even (or especially) when I don鈥檛 trust my own capacity – only takes the simplest, earnest movement toward God:聽聽
O God, I adore You. I give myself to You.
May I be the person You want me to be,
and May Your will be done in my life today.
I thank You for the gifts You gave Father Solanus.
If it is Your Will, bless us with the Canonization of Father Solanus
so that others may imitate and carry on his love
for all the poor and suffering of our world.
As he joyfully accepted Your divine plans,
I ask You, according to Your Will, to hear my prayer for鈥 (your intention)
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
鈥淏lessed be God in all His Designs.鈥
May each of us renew in simplicity our commitment to God and our trust in His Love, which never fails to act in and through all things.
Men鈥檚 Lacrosse Beats North Greenville University
础耻迟丑辞谤:听The Crusader Staff Writer Christina Popovich
On April 13th, 2024, the 海角社在线 Men鈥檚 Lacrosse team defeated one of their rival teams, North Greenville University. This was a crucial win for the Crusaders because the game was only two weeks away from the conference tournament, and it also happened to be senior night for the Crusaders. There were 14 seniors who were honored in a ceremony before the game for their time, hard work, and dedication to Belmont Abbey lacrosse.
The score of the game concluded with Belmont Abbey 15 and North Greenville University 10. The statistics for the game revealed 23 faceoff wins by Belmont Abbey, with 7 causing turnovers. The player responsible for the faceoffs was Caleb Mulcahy, who also obtained 16 ground balls for the game. The leading scorer for the game was Harry Maloney, with a total of 4 goals, which tied him for the highest number of points scored by one individual on the team.
Defensively, a close defender, Ben Johnson, acquired 5 ground balls, and goalie Angus Snow made 11 saves. Ben Johnson described the competition as 鈥渁 very exciting game because it was needed to secure a bye in the first round of the conference tournament.鈥 Furthermore, through this victory, the Crusaders were able to gain the number two seed in the conference.
The Men’s Lacrosse team has won 8 games overall and lost 6. They will play Chowan on April 19th, 2024, which will conclude their regular season games. To finish out the season, the Crusaders will compete in the conference tournament on April 26, 2024, with a chance to win the championship. They have proven to be a skilled and resilient team, and there will be much anticipation to complete the season on a triumphant note.
This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper.听Download the full issue here.
Record Breaking Season for Crusader Track and Field
础耻迟丑辞谤:听The Crusader Staff Writer Sekyah Chestnut
On February 18, 2024, the Crusader track and field team finished up their 2024 indoor track and field season. This final meet of the season featured many exciting performances. These performances came together to make the men place third overall and the women place fifth; the highest overall placement in respective program histories.
The highly anticipated two-day meet kicked off with the distance medley relay, resulting in a podium finish for the crusader men ending in third place. This started the momentum for the team, with many other athletes posting exciting performances. Newcomers Sekani Coleman, Orlando Descartes, and Dayzhuan Gooding-Williams each made the podium in the long jump, triple jump, and high jump. Also, team veterans Kelly Hay, Thomas Thierfelder, and Jesse Coleman lead the team to the podium, with Coleman taking first place in the men鈥檚 400m, Hay placing third in the men鈥檚 pole out, and Thierfelder placing second in the 800m, winning his 5th medal in the event. The men鈥檚 team ended the meet placing second in the 4x400m relay.
Not to be forgotten, the women鈥檚 team made exciting performances as well. Isabelle Flores and Karolina Colon placed first and third in the 60m hurdles for the 2nd year in a row, resulting in a new school record and personal best for Flores. The women鈥檚 4x400m relay team ended the championship with a podium visit, placing third in the event.
Led by Coaches Dan Finanger, Amy Cerdeiras, and Tomas Cerdeiras. When speaking with Coach T. Cerdeiras, he stated that he was, 鈥渧ery excited to see what we do this outdoor season. We have a lot of great returners hungry to win and many newcomers excited to show what they can do as well, so I know we鈥檒l do great things this year.” You can see the team bring this momentum into their outdoor season beginning on March 1st and 2nd at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington or support digitally by following the team throughout the season on their Instagram at @abbeycctrack.
This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper.听Download the full issue here.
