By Matt Browning

Bergen Loveless of Bishop Carroll was chosen as the Two Brothers BBQ Athlete of the Month for October. Loveless is the senior captain on the Eagles’ soccer team and was a second team all-state selection last season.

It is a tremendous honor to represent my school,” Loveless said. “I am humbled to be chosen, especially considering how many talented athletes there are in south central Kansas.”

Carroll is one of the top teams in 5A this season and Loveless said he is trying to keep the Eagles focused on one game at a time in preparation for the postseason. “We have played some tough non-conference opponents, which has pushed us to become a better team,” Loveless said. “We try to focus on the game ahead of us as our goal is to position ourselves as well as possible for regionals.”

Loveless does not have statistics that stand out, but his role on the pitch is a vital one, as a midfielder. “As a midfielder I focus on controlling the center of the field and the tempo of the game while distributing the ball to my teammates,” Loveless said. “As a senior captain it is my role to lead by example both on and off the field for my teammates.”

Loveless also participates in basketball, is a school ambassador, a member of National Honors Society, a House Captain, and a member of the Freshmen Retreat Team.

He wants to play soccer in college and pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering.