A late push at the end of each half wasn’t enough to eliminate Mohawk from the Ontario Colleges’ Athletic Association rugby playoffs. Mohawk was able to hold off Fleming’s late efforts to hang on for a two point win in a thrilling first round game.
“I’m proud of every single guy there,” said Eric Moyer about staying ahead of Fleming long enough to advance to the semi-finals. “It was a great game. I’m super excited about playing for a medal now.”
The Mountaineers jumped ahead of the Knights from Peterborough with a 20-0 lead…

During the men’s exhibition basketball game against George Brown, it didn’t take long to realize that Mohawk will have a dangerous backcourt to contend with this season.
Once Aminu Bello returns from injury, he will join fellow First Team All-Star Manny Campbell—which will undoubtedly make one of the best one-two guard combinations in the Ontario Colleges’ Athletic Association.  Campbell is a rookie with the Mountaineers this season, but has three years of OCAA experience coming over from Fanshawe.
“He’s kind of a pass-first point guard with a very big burst,” said head coach Brian…

Sportsmanship is something Mohawk’s varsity athletes are taught even before they dawn Mountaineer orange. Competition and teamwork are part of sports, but it’s sportsmanship that leaves a lasting impression on the college.
Sometimes sportsmanship can be frustrating. When it’s obvious that a team is not having their best day, there is only so much a competitor can do before everyone can leave the field with their head held high.
This was the situation for Mohawk’s women’s varsity soccer team and coaching staff when they faced a struggling Lambton team on Oct. 1.
“We pulled…

A couple of tough innings gave the Mountaineers a 0-2 hole to start their regular season after a twin bill against the Seneca Sting on Sept. 24.
Bases on balls were a big reason Seneca was able to put together three-run innings in each game.  Three runs was the difference in both losses, 4-1 in the first game and 5-2 in the second.
“In both games it took a couple of innings before (the pitchers) settled down,” said head coach, Brian Weller.
A lack of practice and players due to the compacted schedule forced…