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University
  
Benedictine College

Athletic director
  
Charles Gartenmayer

Varsity teams
  
15

NAIA
  
Division I

Location
  
Atchison, Kansas

Conference
  
Heart of America Athletic Conference

The Benedictine Ravens are the official sports teams of Benedictine College located in Atchison, Kansas. They participate in the NAIA and in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC).

Contents

Facilities

  • The Ballpark at Benedictine: Baseball
  • BC Softball Field: Softball
  • The Haverty Center: Practice facilities, Cheer offices
  • John Casey Soccer Center: Soccer
  • Laughlin Track at Larry Wilcox Stadium: Track and Field
  • Mother Teresa Center: Athletic Training Facility
  • O'Malley Field at Larry Wilcox Stadium: Football
  • Ralph Nolan Gymnasium: Basketball and Volleyball
  • Mascot

    The mascot "Rocky" is associated with St. Benedict, as legend has it a raven would bring the sixth-century saint food during his time as a hermit in the mountains near Subiaco, Italy. The legend also has the raven saving St. Benedict from eating poisoned bread.

    Fight Song

    The "Raven Fight Song" is the official fight song for the Benedictine Ravens. The lyrics are listed below:

    Lyrics

    Ravens are flying high in the sky,
    Cheer them on their way.
    Hey! Hey! Hey!
    Shout out the black and red battle cry,
    Victory always.
    Sons of grand ole' St. Benedict,
    Raise your banners high.
    Soaring onto glory.
    Faithful to the story,
    Ravens always fly on high!

    Notable alumni

  • Irv Comp, starting quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, member of the 1944 NFL Championship team
  • Terry Hanson, athlete and coach in Ravens Hall of Fame who went on to a successful career in pro sports and the media
  • Darryl Jones, athlete led 1967 basketball team to NAIA National Championship, NAIA All-American and All-Decade team selection. drafted by NBA's San Diego Rockets prior their move to Houston
  • Jamie Mueller, professional running back for the Buffalo Bills (1987–1990)
  • References

    Benedictine Ravens Wikipedia


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