Nazareth Student-Athletes Sign College Commitments

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

Nazareth Academy is proud to announce that multiple student-athletes from the Class of 2016 have officially committed to continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the college level.

From the Softball Program – Mia Davis (Broadview) will attend Eastern Illinois University.

From the Girls Volleyball Program – Emma Decker (La Grange) will attend Villanova University and Maeve Grimes (Westchester) will attend Ferris State University.

Mia Davis has had a standout Softball career at Nazareth.

“Her softball swing is one of the most natural that I have seen in my 22-year coaching career. I am very happy for her and her family that she will continue her softball career at Eastern Illinois. Go Panthers,” says former Softball Coach and Eastern alum, Kristen Stojetz.

The Eastern Illinois University Panthers are an NCAA Division I program. Nazareth Academy wishes Mia continued success at Eastern.

Emma Decker is both an outstanding athlete and a dedicated honors student. She was a four year varsity starter, and a three time ESCC all-conference selection, committing to athletic excellence while still earning A Honor Roll each quarter. “As a setter and hitter in a 6-2 formation, Emma impacts the game with her hitting and blocking as well as her running of the offense,” says Head Volleyball Coach Wayne Saunders. The Villanova Wildcats are an NCAA Division I program. Nazareth Academy wishes Emma continued success at Villanova.

Maeve Grimes was a three year varsity starter and this past season was selected ESCC All-Conference for the first time in addition to being named to an All-Tournament team. “She made a great impact on the court and her leadership will be missed,” says Head Volleyball Coach Wayne Saunders. The Ferris State Bulldogs are an NCAA Division II program. Nazareth Academy wishes Maeve continued success at Ferris State.

Photo 1: La Grange’s Emma Decker along with her parents, Jim and Cortny Decker, and Head Coach Wayne Saunders.

Photo 2: Westchester’s Maeve Grimes along with her parents, Bon and Susan Grimes, and Head Coach Wayne Saunders.

Photo 3: Mia Davis

Photo 4: Emma and Maeve along with Nazareth Principal Deborah Tracy