Two players, Paul McCoy and Beau Levesque, earned their degrees in late May and will return to the team next season to finish their playing careers. We're looking for good people who can contribute to the Saint Mary's community as well, and the student athlete experience is a big part of that." "When we recruit players, we're not just looking for good players. "It's an important part of our program-something we take great pride in." Bennett said. That's a source of pride for not only the players but the entire Saint Mary's basketball community. He was named the WCC male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and was a three-time WCC All-Academic selection.īut, for as consistent as players like Dellavedova have been on the court, the program has been just as consistent off it. For instance, Matthew Dellavedova earned his degree in psychology this year, ending his prolific four-year stay at Saint Mary's. Yes, they've been big names on the court. On a wider scale, the program has the second highest graduation success rate in the West Coast Conference, which consists of a 4-year rolling graduation rate average that includes transfers. Every player over that stretch who has had the chance to earn his degree has done just that. Of players who exhausted their eligibility - meaning they finished their collegiate career in Moraga - the Gaels have seen 21 players walk across the stage over that period. Over the last six years, head coach Randy Bennett's group has been represented quite well at SMC's annual commencement ceremonies. Just a few short weeks ago, several members of the Gaels men's basketball team walked the stage alongside their classmates, capping their undergraduate careers with a degree.īy doing so, they became part of an ever-growing tradition on a team that places a premium not just on hard work on the court but off it as well. With the excitement of graduation having recently come and gone, Saint Mary's College is now a bit quieter with summer classes taking center stage for most still on campus. Fireworks, sponsored by Food City, will close out this year’s event after the concert ends.īillie Campbell, the owner of Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure, joined the Good Morning Tri-Cities team Thursday to talk about some of the planned events.MORAGA, Calif.7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.: Music by Mountain Valley with Cody Kennedy followed by headliner The Jess Zimmerman Band.7 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, Raffle and Drawing for winner of the BEAST trailer.11 a.m.: Tricked-Out Ride Photo Contest deadline.– 10:30 p.m.: Classic rock music by Coal Camp, of Lebanon, who will be followed by crowd pleaser and headliner Midlife Crisis, of Hazard, Ky. Submit a photo of your machine taken at the mayhem tire to by the deadline Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Tricked-Out Ride Contest – Got wild lights? Custom Art? One-of-a-kind machine? Come and show it off and try to get that prize for Best Lookin’ Ride of the event.– 6 p.m.: Kids Zone (including inflatables) open 10:30 p.m.: Moonlight Madness Night Ride to Grundy (Three-hour ride). – 6 p.m.: Kids Zone (including inflatables open)
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