Soccer Senior Day
Manhattan Christian College Athletics is excited to honor three seniors within the Men's and Women's soccer programs after the soccer games on Tuesday, October 4th.
Men's soccer will be recognizing one senior this year, Jadyn Hickel. Hickel is a forward from Topeka, KS and is majoring in Bible & Leadership with an emphasis in Youth Ministry and Intercultural Studies. This is Jadyn's second season for the Thunder but he will be graduating in May. He has played in 15 games so far and has scored 15 goals. Coach Lopez says that Jadyn isa always the one to keep the atmosphere of the team light, even in the middle of the game! Jadyn plans to work in youth ministry after graduation.
Womens soccer is recognizing two seniors - Savannah Farney and Faith Blecha.
Farney, a senior defender from Park City, KS has been a member of the women's soccer program since 2019. She participated in 2019, 2020 and now in this 2022 season. The program took a break in 2021 to rebuild. Savannah is majoring in Bible and Counseling at MCC. Farney has played in 31 games and has scored 1 goal over her career. Coach Lopez says that Savannah is one that is always leading by example and is always doing whatever is asked of herself and for her team. Farney is undecided on her plans after graduation.
Faith Blecha, a senior defender from Mulvane, KS participated in the 2020 soccer season and this 2022 season. Faith will be graduating in May with a degree in Bible and Leadership with an emphasis in both Social Justice and Counseling. She has played in 11 games so far. Coach Lopez commented on Faith as being the vocal leader of the team. Faith plans to find a job working in a non-profit organization after graduation.
Thank you to these seniors who have committed time and effort into each of these programs. MCC athletics appreciates all you have done for the programs!