Athletic Archives
History of Excellence
At West Catholic we have found that hard work, dedication and a positive attitude lead to success both on the field and off the field. To learn more about our school’s team successes and individual successes in the City League, OK Blue Conference, OK Bronze Conference and OK Gold Conference, explore our athletic records section of our website.
| League | Years |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids City League | 1962 - 2008 |
| OK Blue Conference | 2008 - 2012 |
| OK Bronze Conference | 2012 - 2014 |
| OK Blue Conference | 2014 - 2024 |
| OK Gold Conference | 2024 - Current |
Teams / Championships
Since its founding, West Catholic has always been a force to be reckoned with in both the City League and the OK Conference. The Falcons have amassed numerous championships in Fall, Winter and Springs sports. To get a glimpse of some of our success, click a sport name below to see a record of all the championship years.
Fall Sports
Cross Country (Mens)
Cross Country (Womens)
Football
Golf (Womens)
Soccer (Mens)
Tennis (Mens)
Volleyball
Winter Sports
Basketball (Mens)
Basketball (Womens)
Bowling (Mens)
Bowling (Womens)
Competitive Cheer
Gymnastics
Hockey
Ski Team
Swimming and Diving (Mens)
Swimming and Diving (Womens)
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball
Golf (Mens)
Soccer (Womens)
Softball
Tennis (Womens)
Track and Field (Mens)
Track and Field (Womens)
Individual Achievements
Cross Country (Mens)
| Athlete | Year | Time |
| Antonio Schafer | 2008 | 15:23.8 |
| Mike Gravelyn | 2007 | 15:32.1 |
| Thomas Clifford | 2000 | 15:53.6 |
| John Purwin | 1995 | 15:56 |
| Bobby Haskin | 2014 | 15:57 |
Cross Country (Womens)
| Athlete | Year | Time |
| Katie Clifford | 1996 | 18:21.6 |
| Olivia Sydow | 2008 | 18:39.11 |
| Kateri Mills | 2014 | 19:17.91 |
| Lindsay Homrich | 1995 | 19:28 |
| Beth Boruta | 1996 | 19:29.7 |
Track & Field (Mens)
| Athlete | Year | Distance / Time | Event |
| Tim Szczepanski | 1988 | 14’10.5″ | Pole Vault |
| Carl Myers | 2016 | 179’5″ | Discus |
| Carl Myers | 2016 |
62’9″ |
Shot Put |
| Mitch VanPortfleet | 2006 | 22’3″ | Long Jump |
| Tom Yeo / Tim Deregnaucourt | 1977 / 1988 | 6’5.5″ | High Jump |
| Nick Cintorino | 2005 | 14.6 | 100 / 110 Meter Hurdles |
| Joe Bockheim | 2004 | 39.33 | 300 Meter Hurdles |
| Tom Kubiak | 1984 | 10.9 | 100 Meter Dash |
| Tom Kubiak / Jack Szczepanski | 1984 / 1998 | 22.1 | 200 Meter Dash |
| Jack Szczepanski | 1998 | 48.6 | 400 Meter Dash |
| Lou Yeo | 1976 | 1:52.7 | 800 Meter Run |
| Greg Meyer | 1973 | 4:13.6 | 1600 Meter Run |
| Greg Meyer | 1973 | 9:02.4 | 3200 Meter Run |
| Ken Sanders, Ron Wondolowski, Dave Mylnarchek, Craig Smith |
1975 | 43.2 | 400 Meter Relay |
| Pat Sobel, Larry Kubiak, Greg Herda, Rick Jackson |
1971 | 1:29.3 | 800 Meter Relay |
| Jim Myslewicz, Rob Rink, Sean Rogers, Lou Yeo |
1976 | 3:22.3 | 1600 Meter Relay |
| Chris Leikert, Ed DeVries, Eric Tanis, Sam Passenger |
2004 | 8:00:8 | 3200 Meter Relay |
Track & Field (Womens)
| Athlete | Year | Distance / Time | Event |
| Libby Schichtel | 2012 | 11′ 7″ | Pole Vault |
| Kendra Meyers | 2012 | 142′ 10″ | Discus |
| Kendra Meyers | 2011 | 39′ 6″ | Shot Put |
| Colleen Hipp | 1992 | 17′ 3″ | Long Jump |
| Maggie Lillie | 1982 | 5’7.5″ | High Jump |
| Jennifer Merritt | 1990 | 15.04 | 100 / 110 Meter Hurdles |
| Jennifer Merritt | 1990 | 45.4 | 300 Meter Hurdles |
| Rachel Dolphin | 2013 | 12.87 | 100 Meter Dash |
| Lynn Hohs | 1981 | 26.34 | 200 Meter Dash |
| Jennifer Merritt | 1989 | 58.34 | 400 Meter Dash |
| Katie Clifford | 1997 | 2:14 | 800 Meter Run |
| Katie Clifford | 1997 | 4:58.6 | 1600 Meter Run |
| Katie Clifford | 1997 | 10:56 | 3200 Meter Run |
| Colleen McCartin, Kelly Wright, Lynn Hohs, Cindy Wiktorowski |
1980 | 50.94 | 400 Meter Relay |
|
Katie Pittman, |
2008 | 1:46.9 | 800 Meter Relay |
| Becca Veneklase, Katie Bildner, Katie Pittman, Monica Kinney |
2008 | 4:03 | 1600 Meter Relay |
| Sharon Veneklase, Jennifer Johnson, Bridget Tomich, Jennifer Merritt |
1989 | 9:37.8 | 3200 Meter Relay |
Swimming & Diving (Mens)
| Athlete | Year | Time / Score | Event |
| Nick Linck | 2013 | 22.78 | 50 Meter Freestyle |
| Nick Linck | 2014 | 49.03 | 100 Meter Freestyle |
| Bill Schaut | 1976 | 1:53.30 | 200 Meter Freestyle |
| Bill Schaut | 1976 | 5:15.20 | 500 Meter Freestyle |
| Allen Sliva | 2006 | 55.28 | 100 Meter Butterfly |
| Carl Anderson | 1984 | 1:02.50 | 100 Meter Breaststroke |
| Nick Linck | 2014 | 55.69 | 100 Meter Backstroke |
| Jason Sliva | 2006 | 2:08.39 | 200 Meter Individual Medley |
| Dave Draugalis, Carl Anderson, Pat Bouwhuis, TJ Pindar |
1984 | 1:46:98 | 200 Meter Relay |
| Joey Pakalnis, Steven O’Rourke, Matt Kirchoff, Hunter Nemmers |
2012 | 1:33.48 | 200 Meter Freestyle Relay |
| Dave Antor, Pete Koelzer, Bill Schaut, Rick Pindar |
1978 | 3:31.08 | 400 Meter Freestyle Relay |
| Nick Burciaga | 2011 | 339.05 | 1 Meter Dive (6) |
| Nick Burciaga | 2011 | 562.15 | 1 Meter Dive (11) |
Swimming & Diving (Womens)
| Athlete | Year | Time / Score | Event |
| Kristi Sterkenberg | 2010 | 26.16 | 50 Meter Freestyle |
| Rosie Kehoe | 1983 | 55.90 | 100 Meter Freestyle |
| Erin Kinney | 2005 | 2:06:14 | 200 Meter Freestyle |
| Emily Price | 2012 | 5:35.89 | 500 Meter Freestyle |
| Rosie Kehoe | 1983 | 1:02.50 | 100 Meter Butterfly |
| Chris Emery | 1986 | 1:11:60 | 100 Meter Breaststroke |
| Rosie Kehoe | 1983 | 1:04.90 | 100 Meter Backstroke |
| Rosie Kehoe | 1983 | 2:22.80 | 200 Meter Individual Medley |
| Julie Fogg, Chris Emery, Andrea Moore, Meg Kehoe |
1985 | 1:59.71 | 200 Meter Relay |
| Kristi Sterkenberg, Emily Price, Kendra Smith, Meghan Arbanas |
2010 | 1:47.35 | 200 Meter Freestyle Relay |
| Andrea Jarmosco, Linda Mack, Lorraine Gerke, Stephanie Liskiewitcz |
1986 | 3:56.12 | 400 Meter Freestyle Relay |
| Erica Wysocki | 2011 | 234.70 | 1 Meter Dive (6) |
| Maryellen Torres | 1983 | 374.10 | 1 Meter Dive (11) |