Grand Rapids City League
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The Grand Rapids City League (GRCL) was a high school athletic league in Grand Rapids, Michigan
. Founded in 1909, the league's final membership consisted of the four public high schools of the Grand Rapids Public Schools
that offered interscholastic sports, plus two parochial private schools and one non-parochial private school.
The last league secretary was Melvin Atkins, the Grand Rapids Public Schools' Executive Director of Athletics and Activities. This made the GRCL among the few athletic conferences administered by a public school district that has a significant non-public school membership.
Due to a lack of parity and competitiveness within the league because of changing enrollment figures and demographic shifts, the Grand Rapids City League had attempted in 2004 to disband and join the larger Ottawa-Kent Conference
, which the majority of schools in metropolitan Grand Rapids are members of. The Ottawa-Kent Conference
rejected the Grand Rapids Public Schools
while extending an invitation to the three private schools. The member schools decided to keep the league intact and reapplied for Ottawa-Kent Conference
membership in 2006. On February 8, 2007 the Ottawa-Kent Conference
voted to invite the City League schools for membership. The 2007-2008 school year was the last year of competition for the City League as all schools accepted the invitation to join the Ottawa-Kent Conference
.
of former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, was a league member until the school was closed in 1967.
Grand Rapids West Catholic High School
was established in 1961, began varsity boys basketball a year later in 1962-1963 as an independent, and then joined the City League for the 1963-1964 school year. However, West Catholic's varsity football team did not have its first season until 1963-1964 and played as an independent for two years before entering league competition in 1965-1966.
Also, from 1964-1965 through 1971-1972, Grand Rapids Christian High School
was divided into Central Christian and East Christian high schools. Central Christian joined the league in 1964-1965 and East Christian became a member in 1965-1966. The Central and East Christian football teams played as independents from their first years in 1967-1968 through their last seasons in 1971-1972. The reunited Grand Rapids Christian High began participation in the City League in 1972-1973, with the football team starting league play in 1973-1974.
The Grand Rapids City League's last competitions were held in the 2007-2008 school year. The league's member schools joined the Ottawa-Kent Conference
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unless noted):
1992 city football
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
. Founded in 1909, the league's final membership consisted of the four public high schools of the Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools
The Grand Rapids Public Schools is a public education school system covering most of Grand Rapids, Michigan.-High schools:High schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools include the following:*Central High School*City High-Middle School...
that offered interscholastic sports, plus two parochial private schools and one non-parochial private school.
The last league secretary was Melvin Atkins, the Grand Rapids Public Schools' Executive Director of Athletics and Activities. This made the GRCL among the few athletic conferences administered by a public school district that has a significant non-public school membership.
Due to a lack of parity and competitiveness within the league because of changing enrollment figures and demographic shifts, the Grand Rapids City League had attempted in 2004 to disband and join the larger Ottawa-Kent Conference
Ottawa-Kent Conference
The Ottawa-Kent Conference is an athletic league located in West Michigan. It has member schools from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. It has 51 member schools that partake in athletics. According to the MHSAA they have the main offices located at Grandville...
, which the majority of schools in metropolitan Grand Rapids are members of. The Ottawa-Kent Conference
Ottawa-Kent Conference
The Ottawa-Kent Conference is an athletic league located in West Michigan. It has member schools from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. It has 51 member schools that partake in athletics. According to the MHSAA they have the main offices located at Grandville...
rejected the Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools
The Grand Rapids Public Schools is a public education school system covering most of Grand Rapids, Michigan.-High schools:High schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools include the following:*Central High School*City High-Middle School...
while extending an invitation to the three private schools. The member schools decided to keep the league intact and reapplied for Ottawa-Kent Conference
Ottawa-Kent Conference
The Ottawa-Kent Conference is an athletic league located in West Michigan. It has member schools from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. It has 51 member schools that partake in athletics. According to the MHSAA they have the main offices located at Grandville...
membership in 2006. On February 8, 2007 the Ottawa-Kent Conference
Ottawa-Kent Conference
The Ottawa-Kent Conference is an athletic league located in West Michigan. It has member schools from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. It has 51 member schools that partake in athletics. According to the MHSAA they have the main offices located at Grandville...
voted to invite the City League schools for membership. The 2007-2008 school year was the last year of competition for the City League as all schools accepted the invitation to join the Ottawa-Kent Conference
Ottawa-Kent Conference
The Ottawa-Kent Conference is an athletic league located in West Michigan. It has member schools from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. It has 51 member schools that partake in athletics. According to the MHSAA they have the main offices located at Grandville...
.
Members
The following high schools, all within the City of Grand Rapids, were the final members of the Grand Rapids City League:- Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School
- Grand Rapids Central High School (earlier called Grand Rapids High School)
- Grand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian High School is a parentally-controlled, private, Christian secondary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1920, "Christian High" is a member of and Christian Schools International...
- Grand Rapids Creston High School
- Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School
- Grand Rapids Union High School
- Grand Rapids West Catholic High SchoolWest Catholic High SchoolGrand Rapids West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Roman Catholic private, coeducational school and was opened in 1962. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.-Athletics:...
Membership History
Davis Technical High School was a member of the Grand Rapids City League from the 1920s until 1943, when its building was turned over to Grand Rapids Junior College. Grand Rapids South High School, alma materAlma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
of former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, was a league member until the school was closed in 1967.
Grand Rapids West Catholic High School
West Catholic High School
Grand Rapids West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Roman Catholic private, coeducational school and was opened in 1962. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.-Athletics:...
was established in 1961, began varsity boys basketball a year later in 1962-1963 as an independent, and then joined the City League for the 1963-1964 school year. However, West Catholic's varsity football team did not have its first season until 1963-1964 and played as an independent for two years before entering league competition in 1965-1966.
Also, from 1964-1965 through 1971-1972, Grand Rapids Christian High School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
Grand Rapids Christian High School is a parentally-controlled, private, Christian secondary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1920, "Christian High" is a member of and Christian Schools International...
was divided into Central Christian and East Christian high schools. Central Christian joined the league in 1964-1965 and East Christian became a member in 1965-1966. The Central and East Christian football teams played as independents from their first years in 1967-1968 through their last seasons in 1971-1972. The reunited Grand Rapids Christian High began participation in the City League in 1972-1973, with the football team starting league play in 1973-1974.
The Grand Rapids City League's last competitions were held in the 2007-2008 school year. The league's member schools joined the Ottawa-Kent Conference
Ottawa-Kent Conference
The Ottawa-Kent Conference is an athletic league located in West Michigan. It has member schools from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties. It has 51 member schools that partake in athletics. According to the MHSAA they have the main offices located at Grandville...
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State championships
Grand Rapids City League member high schools won the following state championships (all Michigan High School Athletic AssociationMichigan High School Athletic Association
-About:The Michigan High School Athletic Association is a service organization for high school sports in Michigan and is headquartered in East Lansing...
unless noted):
Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars
- 1943 football (mythical championship)
- 1949 football (Detroit Free Press & mythical championship)
- 1951 football (Detroit Free Press)
- 1959 football (Associated Press & Detroit Free Press)
- 1982 boys' cross country
- 1984 boys' cross country
- 1985 baseball
- 1987 football
- 1987 girls' cross country
- 1999 competitive cheer
- 2011 football
Grand Rapids Central Rams
- 1896 football (mythical championship)
- 1900 boys' track and field (pre-MHSAA)
- 1907 boys' track and field (pre-MHSAA)
- 1912 football (mythical championship)
- 1913 boys' track and field (pre-MHSAA)
- 1916 boys' track and field (pre-MHSAA)
- 1917 boys' track and field (pre-MHSAA)
- 1931 boys' tennis
- 1932 boys' tennis
- 1932 football (mythical championship)
- 1933 boys' tennis
Grand Rapids Christian Eagles
- 1938 boys' basketball
- 1979 girls' cross country
- 1980 girls' track and field
- 1997 girls' basketball
- 1998 boys' soccer
- 2001 girls' team track and field (MITCA)
- 2001 boys' soccer
- 2002 girls' team track and field (MITCA)
- 2003 equestrian (MIHA)
- 2005 girls' cross country
- 2006 girls' cross country
- 2007 girls' team track and field (MITCA)
Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills Indians/Bengals
- 1932 boys' track & field
- 1934 boys' track & field
- 1934 boys' golf
- 1934 boys' tennis
- 1938 boys' tennis
- 1951 boys' track & field
- 1952 boys' golf
- 1968 boys' basketball
- 1969 boys' basketball
- 1989 girls' basketball
- 1997 boys' basketball
Grand Rapids South Trojans
- 1924 football (mythical championship)
- 1928 boys' tennis
- 1929 boys' tennis
- 1930 boys' cross country
- 1944 football (mythical championship)
Grand Rapids Union Red Hawks
- 1925 football (mythical championship per Associated Press article)
- 1931 football (mythical championship)
- 1932 boys' golf
- 1948 football (Detroit Free Press & mythical championship)
- 1952 boys' cross country
- 1953 boys' cross country
1992 city football
Grand Rapids West Catholic Falcons
- 1979 girls' basketball
- 1984 gymnastics
- 1990 girls' basketball
- 2003 boys' cross country
- 2004 boys' team track and field (MITCA)
- 2008 boys' team track and field (MITCA)
- 2008 girls' team track and field (MITCA)
Notable alumni
Notable alumni who participated athletically in the Grand Rapids City League (or participated for a school that later joined the City League) include the following:- Paul G. Goebel, Sr., Grand Rapids Central High School, Football
- George AndrieGeorge AndrieGeorge Joseph Andrie is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. Andrie prepped at Catholic Central High School.-College career:...
, Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Football - Terry BarrTerry BarrTerry Albert Barr was an American football wide receiver. He played for nine seasons in the NFL, all with the Detroit Lions....
, Grand Rapids Central High School, Football - Harry BerriosHarry BerriosHarry Berrios is a former professional baseball player who is now an assistant coach for Davenport University. He usually played left field, or Designated Hitter, but in the 2006 season, Berrios played at 1st base for a few games due to the retirement of Jon Benick. He played for the Winnipeg...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Baseball, Football - Hugh BlacklockHugh BlacklockHugh McNeal Blacklock was a professional American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for seven seasons for the Decatur Staleys, the Chicago Staleys, the Chicago Bears and the Brooklyn Lions....
, Grand Rapids Central High School, Football - Tim Bracey, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Basketball, Eastern Michigan University
- Val Bracey, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Central Michigan University
- Carlton BrewsterCarlton BrewsterCarlton Brewster is an Arena football wide receiver for the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Football - Rodney BrownRodney BrownRodney Kirk Brown is a former New Zealand cricketer who played for Central Districts and Taranaki in the Hawke Cup.-References:...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Santa Clara University - Kelly ButlerKelly ButlerKelly Don Butler is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of CFL. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football, Purdue University - Jeff ByrdJeff ByrdJeffrey Alan Byrd is a former Major League Baseball pitcher in 1977 for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Texas Rangers:...
, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Basketball, St. Francis University in Pennsylvania/Ferris State University - Elmo Carlisle, Basketball, Football, Track, Grand Rapids Central High School
- Clarence Carlisle, Grand Rapids Central High School, Basketball, Ferris State University
- Geno CarlisleGeno CarlisleGeno Marcellus Carlisle is an American professional basketball player. The 6' 3", 200-lb. point guard has played in Venezuela, Italy, Spain, Greece, Kuwait, the American Basketball Association and Continental Basketball Association.-Collegiate career:Carlisle began his collegiate basketball...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball, University of California at Berkley - David CarterDavid CarterDavid Carter may refer to:*Dave Carter , American folk singer, songwriter*David Carter , former American football offensive lineman...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Central Michigan University - Robert Casselman, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Track
- Colin Christopher, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Football, Indiana University
- Ryan Christopher,Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball
- William CurtisWilliam CurtisWilliam Curtis was an English botanist and entomologist, who was born at Alton, Hampshire.Curtis began as an apothecary, before turning his attention to botany and other natural history. The publications he prepared effectively reached a wider audience than early works on the subject had intended...
, Grand Rapids South High School, Basketball - Mike DavenportMike DavenportMichael Sean Davenport is a musician. Davenport was bass guitarist, for The Ataris, joining the band in 1995 prior to the album Blue Skies, Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits in which Davenport co-wrote the song "In Spite Of the World". He also played bass on the album End is Forever and the EP Look...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Xavier University - Gwen De Maat-De Vries, Grand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian High School is a parentally-controlled, private, Christian secondary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1920, "Christian High" is a member of and Christian Schools International...
, Swimming - Chuck DeShaneChuck DeShaneCharles Frederick DeShane was a professional American football player in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions from 1945 to 1949.-Career:...
, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Football - Doug DeVos, Grand Rapids Christian High School, Football, Purdue University
- Richard DeVosRichard DeVosRichard DeVos, Sr. is an American businessman, co-founder of Amway along with Jay Van Andel , and owner of the Orlando Magic NBA basketball team...
, Grand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian High SchoolGrand Rapids Christian High School is a parentally-controlled, private, Christian secondary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1920, "Christian High" is a member of and Christian Schools International... - Clarence EllisClarence EllisClarence Ellis is a former American football safety with the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round in the 1972 NFL Draft....
, Grand Rapids Central High School, Football, Track and Field - Gerald R. Ford, Grand Rapids South High School, Football
- Tom Doyle, Grand Rapids West Ctholic High School, Football, Basketball, Baseball
- Tony FordTony FordAnthony "Tony" Ford MBE is a former English footballer. Through most of his career, Ford was a right-sided midfielder, but in the later years of his career, he was converted to right-back...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Murray State University - Mike Franckowiak, Grand Rapids West Catholic High SchoolWest Catholic High SchoolGrand Rapids West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Roman Catholic private, coeducational school and was opened in 1962. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.-Athletics:...
, Football - Melvin Goolsby, Grand Rapids South High School, Baseball
- David HarrisDavid Harris (American football)-2007 NFL Draft:Harris was projected to go anywhere from the late-second round to the fourth round prior to the 2007 NFL Draft. However, he impressed scouts when he ran a 4.59 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Football, University of Michigan, New York Jets - Andre Harris, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball, Indiana University
- Lacy James, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Saginaw Valley State University
- Justin Jennings, Grand Rapids Central High School, Basketball, Purdue University
- Eric JohnsonEric JohnsonEric Johnson is an American guitarist. Though he is best known for his success in the instrumental rock format, Johnson regularly incorporates jazz, fusion, gospel and country and western music into his recordings...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football and Track, Central Michigan University - John Jimmerson, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, University of South Alabama
- Mike KadishMike KadishMichael S. Kadish was an American football defensive lineman who played nine seasons in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame....
, Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Football - Mike KellerMike KellerMichael F. Keller is a former American football player and executive. He played college football as a defensive end and linebacker for the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1971 and professional football as a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys in 1972...
, Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Football - Justin Keenan, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball, Ferris State University
- Stanley KetchelStanley Ketchel-External links:**...
, Grand Rapids Union High School - Thomas "Tom Tom" Kelley, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Michigan State University
- Loyd Kilgore, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball and Track, Mississippi Valley State University
- L.J. Kilgore, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Basketball and Football, Grand Valley State University
- Thomas Kilgore, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, University of California at Berkley
- George KokGeorge KokGeorge Kok is a former college and professional basketball player who, at the University of Arkansas, in the 1940s, was one of the first true big men to dominate the game...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball - Lee Lafayette, Grand Rapids South High School, Basketball
- Eric Large,Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball, Jackson State University
- Alvin LoucksAlvin LoucksAlvin E. Loucks was an American football player and coach. Loucks was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and the son of James C. Loucks. He attended Union High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan before enrolling at the University of Michigan. He played guard for the Michigan Wolverines football...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football - Bob LurtsemaBob LurtsemaRobert Ross Lurtsema is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks. He played in two Super Bowls with Vikings...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Football - Floyd Mayweather Jr.Floyd Mayweather Jr.Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr. is an American professional boxer. He is a five-division world champion, where he has won seven world titles, as well as the lineal championship in three different weight classes...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School - Melvin McLaughlin, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Basketball, Central Michigan University
- Eric McLaughlin, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Basketball, University of Akron
- Greg MeyerGreg MeyerGreg Meyer is best known for his accomplishments in distance running. Most notably, he is the last American male to win the Boston Marathon.-Education:...
, Grand Rapids West Catholic High SchoolWest Catholic High SchoolGrand Rapids West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Roman Catholic private, coeducational school and was opened in 1962. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.-Athletics:...
, Cross Country, Track and Field - Rick MillerRick Miller (baseball player)Richard Alan Miller is an American former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1971-1985. Miller attended Grand Rapids Union Highschool and was a star athlete in the Grand Rapids City League He spent 12 of his 15 seasons as a member of the Boston Red Sox, he also played with the California...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football, Basketball, Baseball - Duke Mondy, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Basketball, Providence
- Mike PrindleMike PrindleMichael John Prindle is a former National Football League placekicker. Prindle played one season for the Detroit Lions in 1987.-High school:Prindle was a kicker and quarterback for Grand Rapids Union High School...
, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football, Western Michigan University - Joe Pugh, Grand Rapids Central High School, Football, Michigan State University
- Rueben RileyRueben RileyRueben Joseph Riley, Jr. is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Football - Donnie Riley, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football, Central Michigan University
- Huemartin Robinson, Grand Rapids Creston High School, University of Michigan/Southern Illinois University
- Rocky RosemaRocky RosemaRoger William "Rocky" Rosema is a former American football player. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he played high school football at Grand Rapids Central High School. He next played college football for the University of Michigan, principally as a defensive end and linebacker, from 1965 to...
, Grand Rapids Central High School, Football - Dave RozemaDave RozemaDavid Scott Rozema , nicknamed "Rosey", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.-Early years and 1977 rookie season:...
, Grand Rapids Central High School, Baseball - Chuck Ruffin, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Football, Western Michigan University
- Tamayrr Salahuddin, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Football, Track and Field
- Tobi Lake, Grand Rapids Union High School, Football
- Michael "Pops" Sims, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Marquette University
- Derrick Spearman, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, Football and Baseball, National-Louis University
- Mike Spicer, Grand Rapids Central High School, Basketball, Ball State University
- Bobby Joe Springer, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, North Carolina at Wilmington
- Marte Smith, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Basketball, University of Connecticut/University of Detroit
- Bradd Sutton, Grand Rapids Union High School, Basketball, University of Missouri
- Joe SoboleskiJoe SoboleskiJoseph Robert Soboleski, Jr. is a former American football guard.Soboleski began his football career playing for Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from high school, Soboleski spent 18 months in the United States Navy, including eight months in the Pacific...
, Catholic Central High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan),Football - Mickey StanleyMickey StanleyMitchell Jack "Mickey" Stanley was a baseball player for the Detroit Tigers from 1964-1978. Stanley was known as a superb defensive outfielder over his 15-year career, though he is best remembered for the last few weeks of the 1968 season.-Early life:Stanley prepped at Ottawa Hills High School in...
, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School, Baseball - Frank SteketeeFrank SteketeeFrank W. Steketee was an All American football halfback and fullback who played with the University of Michigan Wolverines in 1918, 1920, and 1921...
, Grand Rapids Central High School, Football - Bobby TaylorBobby TaylorBobby Taylor is the name of:*Bobby Taylor , Canadian football player*Bobby Taylor , American football player*Bobby Taylor , Canadian ice hockey player and broadcaster...
, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Basketball, University of Toledo - Tonya Powell Tillman, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School Basketball, University of Michigan
- Anthony Welch, Grand Rapids Creston High School, Basketball, University of Illinois
- Dave Wise, Grand Rapids Central High School, Track and Field
- Ross McClafferty, Ottawa Hills Indians & University of Hawaii Div 1A, Swimming
- Andy Lake, Grand Rapids Union High School, Baseball