Press Release
Mikayla Gean Signs Letter of Intent to Run Track
at Saginaw Valley State Unveristy
TO: Oakland Press, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News
For Immediate Release April 27, 2016
Allison Sartorius
Athletic Director
1151 Scott Lake Road
Waterford, MI, 48328
Office: 248-674-3847
Waterford Mott three-sport athlete, Mikayla Gean will run track at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) for the 2016-17 school-year. SVSU is an NCAA Division II University, located in Saginaw, Michigan. The Cardinals compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Mikayla plans to study Exercise Science with a focus in athletic training or physical therapy.
Throughout her time at Mott,Mikayla has been a team leader on each of her three varsity teams. She is well respected and her competitive edge, focus, and determination have led her to excel in each of her sports. Mikayla has participated on the varsity basketball team for three years, earning KLAA All Conference honors two-times, and team MVP in 2015. She has been a 2 year member of the cross country team, and was selected as captain in 2015. She was a member of the 2015 cross country team that finished 6th in the MHSAA State Finals. Mikayla has also been a member of the varsity track team for three seasons, earning a role as the team captain. Mikayla has competed in the 4x400 Relay, 4x200 Relay, Open 400m, 300 Hurdles, and High Jump. Most of her track success in 2015 came in the 4x400 Relay where she earned All Conference, All Region, qualified for States, and earned All-State finishing 4th place. The 4x400 Relay team also competed in summer running competitions and made it to Nationals. Her and the members of the 4x400 and 4x200 Relays set school records in 2015. Mikayla is determined to reach the goals she has set for herself and her teammates this spring.
Not only has Mikayla been a team leader and an integral member on each of her athletic teams, she also is a great student and involved in school activities. Mikayla maintains a 3.5 GPA.
Waterford Mott Track and Cross Country Coach, Amy McNeil comments, “Mikayla is the most well-rounded athlete I have ever coached, without exaggeration. She can run any event in track from the 100 to the 3200, including the hurdles, and she jumps as well! More than her athletic ability, we will miss her sense of humor, her leadership, and her consistent emphasis on the team above all. We wish her all of the best and have no doubt that she will have an immediate impact at the next level, as well as be a great asset and a shining star at SVSU.”