Tiffany Tuori - Forest Hills Eastern High School

Ryan Schall - Comstock Park High School

Aquinas College men’s basketball program and head coach Dave Hammer have signed Ryan Schall to the 2013 recruiting class. Schall, a 6’0 point guard from Belmont, MI played at Comstock Park High School and finished a great season in March. Schall had an impressive high school career, starting for the varsity for three years and leading his team to three consecutive OK Blue Conference championships and a Class B District Title. His career was highlighted by this year’s selection as a Detroit Free Press Top 100, AP’s First Team All-State Player (Hon. Mention as a junior) and the GR Press First Team Dream Team selection. He was also Bank Hoops First Team All-State selection, OK Blue First Team All-Conference (as a senior & junior) and Honorable Mention as a sophomore. All Area-First Team (senior & junior) Hon. Mention as sophomore and Academic All-State all three years. Ryan was a MHSAA Scholar Athlete finalist and the winner of the West Michigan Officials Association/ Dan Nameth scholarship. Schall was team captain as a senior & junior and team MVP in 2013 & 2012. As a senior he averaged 22.6 pts, 3.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and shot 82 percent from the free throw line. He finished his career at Comstock Park as the leading all time male scorer with 1051 points.  Schall finished high school with a 3.91 GPA, was honored on the Highest Honor Roll all four years, and was a member of the National Honor Society as a junior and senior. Ryan also received the Comstock Park’s Physical Education Award. He was a member of the CP Student Volunteers earning a bronze award for his many volunteer hours in the community.  

Ryan is planning on majoring in Accounting at Aquinas College.

Coach Hammer’s Comment:  We are very excited to have Ryan in the program.  Not only is he an excellent basketball player with a strong work ethic, Ryan is a very well rounded student athlete.  He is exactly the type of athlete that will represent both the college and program very well.   

Isabelle Labidie - Marcellus High School

Ellie Adams - Hudsonville High School

Nicholas Tarsa - Traverse City Central High School

Men's Cross Country Coach Mike Wojciakowski is happy to announce the signing of Nicholas Tarsa out of Traverse City Central High School. Nicholas has excelled both as a student and as an athlete for the Trojans over the last four years. Tarsa plans on pursuing a dual degree in both Business Administration and Music at Aquinas. Nicholas comments, "Between the size of the school and the feeling I got while I was on campus - I knew this was the place for me." Tarsa posts personal bests of 16:37 on the cross course and 10:05 in the 3200 meter on the track. Nicholas is the son of Tammy and Nathan Tarsa and has three sisters (Graceanne, Emmalyne and Joyana).

Tori Killian - Seton Home Study School

Tori Killian, a senior who is homeschooled, has committed to continue her running career at Aquinas College. Killian, who has been an active member of the cross country team at CHAP (Capital Homeschool Athletic Program) for the past two seasons, will look to continue to improve as a runner and add depth to program here at Aquinas. Tori posts a personal best time of 21:17 at the Carson City Invitational and also participated in soccer and basketball. Killian states, "I choose Aquinas because of the beautiful campus and the very welcoming community feel. I also am excited about entering the nursing program." Tori is the daughter of Brian and Cindy Killian and has four brothers (BJ, Joshua, Nicholas and Jacob).

Kelsey Grigg - Glen Lake High School

Aquinas College is excited to announce that Kelsey Grigg has signed her letter of intent to continue her cross country and track career as a Saint. Grigg, who is currently in her senior year at Glen Lake High School, will look to continue to develop as a distance runner at Aquinas. Kelsey ran a personal best of 21:25 at the 2012 D4 Cross Country Regional and is the daughter of Robert and Katrina Grigg. Grigg's younger sister, Kaitlin, currently runs with Kelsey on the Glen Lake Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Kelsey comments, "I choose Aquinas because of the family friendly atmosphere and it just felt like home to me." Grigg plans on studying Pre-Med at Aquinas.

Sydney Anderson - Livonia Churchill High School

Sydney Anderson, a senior standout from Livonia Churchill, has committed to continue her running career at Aquinas College. Anderson, who has been a mainstay at the front of the pack for the Chargers, is a great addition to the Saints program. Sydney has numerous KLAA Kensington Conference accolades and has competed at three MHSAA State Cross Country Championships and was a four event qualifier at last year's Division I Track & Field Finals (3200M Relay, 800M Relay, 400M and 1600M Relay). Sydney plans on majoring in Education and explained, "The academic reputation of Aquinas plus the opportunity to continue my athletic career made it a perfect fit for me." Anderson owns personal bests of 59.9 in the 400 meters and 18:57 on the cross course. Sydney is the daughter of Joe and Linda Anderson and has two older brothers (Kyle and Zach).

Abigail Heiler - St. Charles High School

Abby Heiler, who is finishing her prep career at St. Charles High School, has signed her national letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic career at Aquinas College. Heiler has shown marked improvement over her high school career and has paced the Bulldogs over the last few seasons. Abby is the school record holder in the 1600M (5:36) and achieved a personal best on the cross country course this past fall (20:32). Heiler, who is entering the Pre-Pharmacy program, comments; "The combination of the campus, my field of study and the opportunity to continue to my athletic career were all reasons why I choose to become a Saint." Abby is the daughter of Shannon Heiler and has a younger sister, Annabelle, who is five.

Aileen Smith - Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School

Women's Cross Country Coach Mike Wojciakowski is pleased to announce the signing of Aileen Smith out of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. Smith owns a personal best of 20:40 on the cross course and plans to pursue a degree in Athletic Training. Aileen explains, "I choose Aquinas College because of the intimate feel of campus and the sense of community you get from everyone you meet. The fact that Aquinas is rooted in the Catholic faith is a definite bonus for me." On the track Smith boasts personal bests of 5:43 (1600) and 12:28 (3200) and will look for improvement during her senior high school season. Aileen is the daughter of Ann Mary and Walter and is the youngest of five (Megan, Killian, Kyle and Dalton) in the Smith household.

Desiree Youngs - Forest Hills Northern High School

Desiree Youngs, a senior distance runner at Forest Hills Northern High School, has signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Aquinas College. The former Husky will study either Pre-Med or Psychology at Aquinas and will look to continue the improvement she has shown throughout her high school career. Desiree's personal best came this fall when she ran a 20:16 in a OK Bronze Jamboree. Youngs states, "The small class sizes and close-knit environment really sold me on Aquinas. The idea of being close to home and the opportunity to continue my running career were also major reasons why I chose AQ." Desiree is the daughter of Brian and Rebecca Youngs and Natasha Monhke and has three younger siblings (Marcus, Crissy and Kent).

Tyler Strevel - Belding High School

Alex Detwiler, seated, has signed a Letter of Intent to play soccer at Aquinas College. Alex played for Grosse Pointe South and was named All-District, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State as a defender. Taking part in the ceremony were, standing from left, Eric Carter, South conditioning coach; mom Lynn Detwiler; dad George Detwiler; and Stefan Harris, South boys’ soccer head coach.

Nate Cantin - Detroit Catholic Central

Nate Cantin of Detroit Catholic Central is the first men’s lacrosse player to sign with Aquinas College for the 2013-14 season. Cantin is a midfielder who possesses great speed and great passing touch. Talented at the faceoff-x as well, Cantin’s all-around game helps him make a difference all over the field. Nate was captain of his freshman lacrosse team, and has been a member of the DCC varsity squad the past two years. Cantin competes in the Total Lacrosse league as well. Nate also is a competitive wakeboarder who loves to snowboard. He will study pre-medicine with a focus on pre-dentistry with plans to be an orthodontist in the future.

Matt Mulcahy - Grand Haven High School

The Aquinas College men’s lacrosse team is proud to announce that Matt Mulcahy will be wearing the Maroon and White next spring. Mulcahy, a defenseman from Grand Haven, will bring athleticism and toughness to the Saints’ backline. Matt has been playing lacrosse for six years, including the last three on the Grand Haven varsity. He has served as team captain each of the last two seasons. During his junior season, Mulcahy was named all-conference and helped the Buccaneers claim a conference championship. He led the team in ground balls and also scored 2 goals. This season, on top of his shut-down defense, Matt has scored 3 goals while helping Grand Haven to a 12-4 record. Mulcahy is a strong all-around athlete who has been successful on the football field and wrestling mat as well. He earned all-conference and all-area honors on the gridiron and was a regional champion and academic all-state wrestler. “ I'm excited to get to live on campus, meet new people and make new friends,” said Mulcahy. “ I'm also very excited to play with the team.” Matt will be studying Sports Medicine at Aquinas.

Matt Scheffler- Tecumseh High School- The Aquinas College men’s lacrosse team will be gaining another impact player when midfielder Matt Scheffler joins the team next season. Scheffler, a talented all-around midfielder from Tecumseh, should help the Saints right away. Matt possess good speed and athleticism, and is dangerous in the clearing game and on offense. Scheffler is a four-year varsity player who as a junior was named All-Conference, All-Area and All-State (Honorable Mention). In 16 games last season, Matt scored 21 goals, added 18 assists and scooped up 105 groundballs while being named team MVP. Scheffler is also the captain of his summer travel team, Betta Lax, and was named to the All-Star team at the Nike Lacrosse Camp at Adrian College.