McCahon has made a tremendous impact on Malvern athletics and is grateful for everything that he has learned.

Throughout his years at Malvern, senior Quinn McCahon has been a great contributor to the lacrosse, football, and basketball teams. With amazing athletic abilities and strong leadership skills, McCahon is the type of player any coach would want on their team.

“[McCahon] is a really good person,” teammate Billy Carlini said. “He is down to earth, and he is a leader. Physically, he carries himself well, and kids seem to follow him.”

McCahon, who has been on the varsity lacrosse team since his freshman year, was elected captain by his teammates for his final season.

“[McCahon] won’t just be talking the whole time, but he will lead by example,” Carlini said. “He will practice what he preaches. A lot of times the best captains are not the best players, but in this case he is one of our best players and best captains.”

McCahon’s versatility sets him apart from other lacrosse players his age.

“He can do all of the above,” Head Coach John McEvoy said. “He can play offense and defense, get loose balls, and he has a good feel for the plan.”

In addition to being an all around player, McCahon can be depended upon during the toughest times.

“Every time you are doing bad you can give the ball to Quinn,” Carlini said. “He is smart too, so athletics aside he is a high IQ lacrosse player.”

McCahon enjoys competing alongside his fellow Friars.

“The kids at Malvern are your brothers for life,” McCahon said. “Being able to battle on the sports field with them is definitely a special feeling.”

McCahon cares for all the players who came before him and the ones who are to come.

“In general, wearing the Friars on your chest represents not only yourself but everyone who has come before you and worn that jersey,” McCahon said. “It is a pretty special feeling every time you put that #20 or #2 jersey on because you remember all of the alumni and all the people that are going to come in the future and wear that jersey.”

McCahon’s athletic career at Malvern isn’t quite over. As the number two seed, the Friars earned a bye through the first round of the playoffs.

“I have gone three years now in lacrosse without winning an Inter-Ac,” McCahon said. “Hopefully come May 21, we will have an Inter-Ac Championship.”

Win or lose, McCahon knows what is most important, and that is having the right mindset.

“Being able to play a sport at Malvern has taught me to be determined and relentless in everything,”  McCahon said. “It [playing a sport for Malvern] teaches you to be a great overall person because you always have Christ incorporated with sports, whether you are praying before or going to mass. You have the core values that Malvern teaches you, and you are always a good sport.”

McEvoy appreciates how McCahon has handled himself over the years. “I think he is a ‘do the right thing’ kind of kid. I am proud of him and how he represents our school.”

In realizing that his time at Malvern is coming to a close, McCahon shared some advice for the younger students.

“Cherish every moment you have, whether it’s practice or a game,” McCahon said. “Cherish every single moment you have because I remember being a freshman and looking back you see seniors crying because it is their last game. Now, I am that person and I do not have any other sports to play at Malvern. Practice can be a grind and so can games. But, enjoy every moment that you have.”

McCahon will miss wearing the Friar jersey but knows that all good things must come to an end.

“Being able to play all the sports at Malvern has been a blessing,” McCahon said.