Saint Mary Spires
The Saint Mary Spires are the athletic teams that represent the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. The school is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
| Men's sports | Women's sports | Co-ed sports |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Track & Field Wrestling |
Basketball Cross Country Flag Football (2020) Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling |
Cheerleading Dance ESports |
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| University | University of Saint Mary |
| Conference | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| NAIA | Region IV |
| Athletic director | Rob Miller |
| Location | Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Varsity teams | 22 |
| Football stadium | Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Ryan Sports Center |
| Baseball stadium | Kehoe Memorial Baseball Field |
| Mascot | Spiro |
| Nickname | Spires |
| Colors | Navy and Gold[1] |
| Website | www |
Football
Saint Mary began its football program in 2000 under Kevin Haslam and the current coach is Jay Osborne. As of conclusion of the 2014 season, the school has an all-time record of 34 wins, 68 losses, and 0 ties.[2]
In 2016, The Spire football team won a school record 8 games, capping off the season by beating the #10 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes.
| Seasons | Coach | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sivertson | 1998–1999 | 3–3 | Inaugural coach |
| Kevin Haslam | 2000–2001 | 1–17 | First coach for a varsity season |
| Scott Frear | 2002–2004 | 10–18 | 2002 KCAC Coach of the Year |
| Lance Hinson | 2005–2014 | 16–23 | 2005 KCAC Coach of the Year |
| Jay Osborne | 2014–2019 | 23–42 | 2016 KCAC Coach of the Year[3] |
Softball
In 2001 St.Mary's softball team won the KCAC tournament in their first season in the league.[4]
References
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Style Guide (PDF). July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- College Football Data Warehouse, Saint Mary Spires
- http://www.kcacsports.com/article/4697.php
- "Newspaper Archives – Leavenworth, KS – The Leavenworth Times – Leavenworth, KS". The Leavenworth Times.
External links
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