Upper School Sports

The MMI baseball team plays a 14-game schedule in the Wyoming Valley Conference in addition to six non-league games.  In 2014, the team captured the PIAA District 2 Class-A title, knocking off Blue Ridge 6-5 at PNC Field to claim the first baseball district title in school history. This past season, the team again won the District Title before falling in the State Tournament Quarterfinals. The program has won District Titles in 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2024.  They also have won state playoff games in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

The team plays their home games at their beautiful school field located at 380 Cedar Street in Freeland. The team is coached by Cory Rogers ’15 (cory2rogers@gmail.com) and Charlie Karchner ’14 (charliekarchner@gmail.com) who are entering their 4th Year as Co- Managers. For more information about the baseball team, contact either coach via email.

The MMI boys’ basketball team is coming off the 2023-24 season where they won the District 2 Class-A championship against Susquehanna, which propelled the team to an elite 8 State run, it was the furthest the program has advanced since the 1973 State Champion Team.  The team will have to replace a lot of minutes and experience this year.  The team plays a 14-game league schedule in the WVC and 8 non-league games. The program has won District Titles in 1973, 2018, 2019, 2024. The boys’ basketball team is coached by Joe Flanagan who enter his 22nd season as Head Coach with assistance from Cory Rogers and Larry Walko.

For more information, please contact Coach Flanagan at jflanagan@mmiprep.org.

The MMI varsity girls’ basketball program competes in the Wyoming Valley Conference and plays a 22-game regular season schedule.  The program is looking to build off the momentum gained last year and will keep taking steps forward in that process.

For more information about Lady Prepper Basketball, email 4th Year Head Coach Terry Hartz at gotarheels13@gmail.com.

The boys’ and girls’ varsity cross country teams compete during the fall season and are led by 10th year coach Jon Weaver.  Prior to coaching at MMI, Coach Weaver was the assistant varsity coach and head coach of the junior high at Bishop Hafey. Each season hosts a roster of runners that are looking for both team and individual success in both the Wyoming Valley Conference and District II. Cross Country is a sport which provides the athlete the opportunity to compete on a team, as well as attain individual achievement.

For more information, please contact Coach Weaver at jlweaver@epix.net.

The Valley Country Club is the team’s home course and the team plays 14 matches annually in the Wyoming Valley Conference.  Players also have the opportunity to qualify for the District II and PIAA individual championships through their performance on the team.

Ryan Jastremsky is MMI’s Head Golf Coach is in his 9th year at the helm and is assisted by Charlie Karchner ‘14.  For more information about the team, please contact Coach Jastremsky at rjastremsky@mmiprep.org.

The varsity soccer team consists of both boys and girls in the 9th through 12th grade. They play 14 league games in the Wyoming Valley Conference as well as four non-league games each year.  The team is one of the most popular teams at MMI with close to 25 players on the roster. The soccer team will continue to play their home games on the field located at MMI’s Athletic Complex. The Soccer program has qualified for the District II Class A playoffs the past three seasons and looks to continue that tradition this year.

For more information about soccer, email 6th Year Head Coach Jeremy Pease at CoachPease22@gmail.com.

The Preppers softball team is normally slated to play 14 league games in the Wyoming Valley Conference and six non-league games for a total of 20 games annually.  The home games are played at the Warner Softball Field at the MMI Athletic Field Complex.

For more information, contact Joe Flanagan, Athletic Director, at jflanagan@mmiprep.org.

The boys’ tennis team competes in the Wyoming Valley Conference and earned a League Championship title in 1979.The program has been very successful of late qualifying for the District II AA Playoffs the past three years. This year’s team will be led by 5th Year Head Coach, Tim Garvey who will be coaching his final season for MMI Tennis. For more information, contact Coach Garvey at tgarvey@mmiprep.org.

The girls’ tennis team plays in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The team plays their home matches at the School’s courts located on Ridge Street behind the School. The program has been very competitive making the District II AA Playoffs the past three years. The team is coached by 5th year Head Coach Timothy Garvey who is coaching his final season for MMI Tennis.  For more information, contact Coach Garvey at tgarvey@mmiprep.org.

Shawn Evans is starting his 15th season as head coach of the Preppers volleyball team. The team has a renewed spirit to begin this season playing matchups that include teams from PIAA District II, the Wyoming Valley Conference, and PIAA District 11 rounding out 21 matches for the season.

The team is looking forward to the new infusion of players this season and to begin their journey back to the PIAA District II Championship Rounds. MMI is always looking for new players and fans alike. So come on out to support the team which will be hosting 11 home matches this year.

For more information about Volleyball, please contact Coach Evans at redandwhitevolleyball@gmail.com.

In addition to our regular sports teams, opportunities exist for middle and upper school students to join the Cheerleading Squad! The MMI Cheerleading Squad consists of enthusiastic, dynamic, fun, and hardworking students whose mission is to represent the school with a spirit of support for teams and fans of the MMI community. Performances range from halftime performances at basketball games to pep rallies. The Cheerleading Squad is open to all students in grades 8-12.

Laurie Mele oversees the Cheerleading program. She can be reached at lmele@mmiprep.org.