Athletics     

      At Mount Michael Benedictine, athletics play an important role in the "development of the whole person". Whether it's in the intramural program or in inter-school competition, Mount Michael students are known for giving their all. Because the school is small and every man is needed, students often find they possess more athletic talent than they thought possible.

      Because students play hard and our experienced coaching staff is adept at encouraging and developing talent, Mount Michael has a tradition of excellence in sports. In the past 20 years, the Knights have claimed State Championships or State Runner-Up honors sixteen times. In its brief 38-year history, Mount Michael has won over twenty state championships.

      In addition to its intra-mural program, Mount Michael offers the following varsity sports: Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Track, Golf, Wrestling, and American Legion Baseball.

      To foster involvement and the development of talent, all freshmen are required to participate in a fall sport and a spring sport or an intra-mural activity. At Mount Michael, we believe that every student can find valuable lessons of sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play by participating in athletics.

      Athletics play an important role in the life of the community as well. Parents, alumni, alumni parents, and girlfriends of current students come out to support the various teams. The Mount Michael gym, affectionately known as "The Palace", has a history of many exciting evenings for both Mount Michael fans and their opponents. The Mount Michael basketball team is widely known for its "sixth man". The entire student body stands throughout every game chanting encouragement to the players.

Eric Crawford
Director of Admissions
(402) 253-0946
admissions@mountmichael.com