Student athletes commit to collegiate athletic programs

Congratulations to the athletes who participated in our Winter Signing Day on Feb. 5, 2025 to celebrate their intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. 

Ava Strange

Ava Strange signed to play volleyball at Fairmont State University. The Falcons are an NCAA Division II affiliate and members of the Mountain East Conference. Ava is a four-year volleyball player for the Rockets and was a three-year varsity contributor. Her consistency helped lead the Rockets to two District Championships in three seasons, a remarkable run to the state finals last year, and a regional runner-up title this season. Although she was plagued by some injuries along the way, she still managed to amass 375 kills, for the 11th all-time record in the program. She was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-GCL Coed as a senior, ranked 12th at her position in the state of Ohio, was a Top-5 prospect for Prep Dig, Academic All District, represented in the Cincinnati Senior All Star Showcase, and was recognized as Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Week. 

AJ Gundler

AJ Gundler signed to play baseball at Lincoln Trail Junior College. The Statesman are affiliates of the National Junior College Athletic Association and members of the Great Rivers Athletic Conference. AJ has been a key piece to the Rockets baseball program for the last three seasons and has is also a multisport athlete with success in the football and basketball programs. As a sophomore on the baseball team, he hit over 300, stole 14 bases, and scored 22 runs and in his junior season, he stole 16 bases and scored 19 runs. As a sophomore and junior he was awarded 2nd Team All-GCL honors while earning his two varsity letters. He will be a key leader to the success of the spring season for the team this year. 

Abby Glace

Abby Glace signed to run cross country and track at Thomas More University. The Saints are a newer NCAA Division II affiliate and members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference with league member schools in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. Abby has run cross country for six years consecutively and been a member of the Rocket cross country and track programs as a four-year varsity runner. She has been an instrumental part of the cross country team and her leadership abilities and determination helped her to place 16th overall at the GCL Coed Championships in both her junior and senior year earning her 3rd team all-league honors. In track, she was a key piece her junior year to the 4x800 relay team that earned the District Championship crown and qualified for a spot at the OHSAA Regional Championship. As a student at Thomas More next year, Abby intends to pursue her degree in nursing. 

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly signed to play lacrosse at Marietta College. The Pioneers are a Division III affiliate of the NCAA and members of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Jack is a captain of the lacrosse program for the Rockets and is the most decorated goalie in McNicholas history over his first three seasons. He earned 2nd team all-league as a sophomore and 1st team all-league and All Region recognition as a junior. In his junior year, he had 217 saves ranking 17th in state history for saves in a season. His work ethic, passion, and desire to be good separate him and have afforded him this opportunity. 

Caleb Moore

Caleb Moore also signed to play lacrosse at Marietta College. This is the first time lacrosse players have signed to play at the same college in the same graduating class. The Pioneers are a Division III affiliate of the NCAA and members of the Ohio Athletic Conference. Caleb is a multi-sport athlete and a captain for wrestling and lacrosse teams for the Rockets. He is a three-year varsity player and has earned 2nd team all-league in his sophomore and junior seasons. He was also Team MVP of the defense and honorable mention all-region his junior year when he was 10th overall in the league in forced turnovers. He is also a member of the All Ohio Team True Lacrosse.