SPORTS

As the 2007 track and field season comes to an end, head coach Steve Jacobs and both the men’s and women’s teams have a lot to look forward to. Many athletes on the team have already qualified nationally with their marks. James Galvin has proven to be the...

A year to remember for Thunderbird athletics

It was an exciting year of Mesa athletics this season with a myriad of standout performances. From fall to spring MCC athletes and teams made their mark on the 40 year tradition of Thunderbird athletics. The women’s soccer team, led by All-American Krista Mirabelli, stormed through ACCAC competition this season. In the conference title game, MCC knocked off Paradise Valley, who was the...

A fond farewell

Well, the end is nearly here. My time as the Mesa Legend sports editor is nearly complete. I must say, though, it has been an enjoyable experience. There is a nature about community college sports I think few understand. I have witnessed firsthand extraordinary performances by athletes in numerous sports. There have been colorful stories. Like the one of Mike Lavella...

Diamond teams gear up for postseason

The sun is beginning to set on the diamond at MCC but both the Thunderbird softball and baseball teams hope to play well into May. The MCC softball team has been on a roll of late. As of April 22, the team has an overall record of 46-19 on the season. The team will likely face off against familiar foe Phoenix College when the playoffs begin May 4. The Lady T-birds are heading into...

Athletic department institutes mentorship program

In an effort to better the experience of the MCC student-athlete, the school’s athletic department has created a mentorship program with the goal of helping MCC student-athletes work towards a degree at MCC. The program will consist of faculty volunteers who will help athletes at MCC with a variety of academic topics.
The mentors will be paired with various sports teams and will assist athletes on...