2024 MERCY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Congratulations to the following Mercy Marlin athletes and coaches who were inducted into Mercy High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame on September 28, 2024.

“As women continue to break barriers in sports, we acknowledge the strides and achievements our alumnae are making all over the world to compete athletically,” said Dr. Cheryl Kreger. “Our athletic department has produced some of the world’s most successful athletes. Our Athletic Hall of Fame was created to recognize their achievements not only after graduation but the contributions they made to Mercy.”

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Amy McCullough Grubbs

Mercy Class of 2001, High School and College Athlete

• Competed for U.S. National Team and Olympic Swimming Trials
• Swimming scholarship to University of Michigan, 6-time Big 10 Champion
• 5-time NCAA All-American, 3-time NCAA Academic All-American
• Held 7 Varsity records and 10 pool records at Mercy
• MHSAA State Champion in 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay

Sara Larson

Mercy Class of 2004, High School and College Athlete

• Nationally-ranked NCAA Old Dominion Lacrosse Goalkeeper, 2007-2008
• Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor-Roll, 2004-2008
• Member of 2004 Mercy State Champion Lacrosse Team
• Varsity Athlete and Captain in Volleyball, Hockey, Lacrosse

Candice Leatherwood

Mercy Class of 2014, High School and College Athlete and Coach

• Head Coach, Siena Heights University Women’s Basketball
• Assistant Coach, Sacred Heart University Women’s Basketball, NEC Champions, 2023 & 2024
• Liberty Women’s Big South Champion Team, 2015
• MHSAA 1,000 career point scorer
• 2-time Catholic League Girls Basketball Champion, 2011 & 2014
• 3-time CHSL All-Catholic

Tania Macioce

Mercy Class of 1992, High School and College Athlete, Mercy Coach

• Mercy Varsity Soccer Coach for over 13 years
• CHSL Varsity Soccer Head Coach of the Year, 2004
• University of Notre Dame Women's Soccer Team
• MHSAA District Champion and Regional Champion
• 2-time CHSL Champion
• CHSL All-League, All-Academic, All-Catholic Honors

Gary Servais

Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, 1987-2018

• Catholic League Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee, 2004
• 2 MHSAA Regional Track & Field Championships
• 11 CHSL Cross Country Championships
• 10 CHSL Track & Field Championships

MaryJane Valade

Mercy Class of 1997, High School and College Athlete

• 2007 Kalamazoo College Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2001 Outstanding Senior Athlete Award, Kalamazoo College
• 4-year Varsity letter winner, Kalamazoo College
• 4-time All-MIAA
• 2-time CHSL All-Catholic, 3-time MHSAA District Champion
• 2nd player in Mercy history to reach over 1000 points / 500 rebound

Eileen O’Connell Yazzie

Mercy Class of 1995, High School Athlete, Record-holder

• 7 Varsity Letters for Track & Field and Cross Country
• Cross Country 5K: All State - 2 years, All Region - 2 years, All County- 2 years, CHSL All Catholic - 3 years
• Track & Field: All State: 800M - 1 year, All Region: 800M - 2 years, 4 X 800 - 2 years, 4 x 400M - 1 year
• Track & Field: All-County and All-Catholic Honors
• Held Mercy record for 20 + years in 800M, Mile, 4 x 800M Relay, and 5K

1999 Golf Team

MHSAA State Champions

• Players: Gretchen Andersen-Watts, Erin Borowiec, Jennifer Borowiec, Sarah Cahill, Lindsey Densmore, Katherine Dinsmore, LaTanya Foster, Angela Harbar, Laura Hurches, Michelle Kelly, Maureen McDonald, Maureen McFawn, Heidi Wegmueller
• Coaches: Vicky Kowalski, Dan Horgan

2001 Golf Team

MHSAA State Champions

• Players: Gretchen Anderson-Watts, Erin Borowiec, Joanna Bruttell, Christina Cibrario, Katie Dinsmore, Tiffany Graham, Maureen McFawn, Courtney Meyer, Krystal Oliver, Monica Pilzner, Lisa Rodriguez, Jackie Shinney, Samantha Talbot, Kim Warzyniec
• Coaches: Vicky Kowalski, Dan Horgan