I believe athletics helps students to grow in many ways. It teaches teamwork, dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship and even in defeat valuable life lessons are learned. I can attribute my work ethic today to my experiences I had by being an athlete. In life you will have to face many obstacles and I know personally I am able to handle them with greater ease because I was an athlete.
Coach Sweeney is in his second year as a non-faculty Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Hannan. Coach Sweeney has previously Coached Cross Country and Track & Field at St. Stanislaus and Lake Castle. In the 2014 Inaugural year, Lake Castle won the NIAL Championship and the program went on to win several division titles wrapping up the Junior High NIAL Championship in 2022. Coach Sweeney threw the Javelin at LSU and competed in several Track events throughout his career and was a Co-founder of The Louisiana Marathon.
Archbishop Hannan Cross Country had a successful year in 2023 and team goals call for an even better year in 2024. The Girls team improved from 7th in 2022 to 5th place overall in 2023 at the LHSAA Division III State Championships. The Boys team improved from 17th place in 2022 to 10th place overall in 2023 respectively including a District Championship. The Hawks are moving to Division II with the Lady Hawks aiming for a podium spot.
