Five Thunderhawks commit to college athletics

GRAND RAPIDS — Dozens of students, staff, and families gathered inside the Grand Rapids High School atrium on Wednesday to celebrate a number of student-athletes committing to college athletic programs to continue their pursuits following high school graduation.

Five of Grand Rapids’ best: Senior multi-sport athletes Logan Wourms, Ethan Morgan, Sophie Carlson, Ava Limberg, and Quinn Cargill signed their letters of intent to continue playing the sports they’ve committed to at the schools they chose.

Grand Rapids High School athletic director Dale Christy complimented the five for their athletic and academic accomplishments, and for being good representatives of the school and community.

Each student had the opportunity to answer several questions about their plans and experiences while at high school, and had their respective coaches offer what set each of them apart.

Logan Wourms, State University of New York at Cobleskill - Lacrosse

A defenseman and a midfielder for Grand Rapids, Wourms committed to play college lacrosse at SUNY at Cobleskill where he’ll suit up for the Fighting Tigers. While playing lacrosse, he said he is interested in the canine training program offered at the school. He said that was a factor in him choosing Cobleskill, along with the coach’s mentality and the surrounding community. He thanked his parents and high school coaches for their guidance along the way.

Quinn Cargill, Gustavus Adolphus College - Soccer

Quinn Cargill is committed to play college soccer at Gustavus Adolphus after being an impact player for the Thunderhawks. Cargill earned all-state honors last year and chose the Gusties because of the culture there. As a nifty midfielder for Grand Rapids, she said she clicked with the team on her visit and intends to study in the school’s exercise science program. She was an instrumental player, along with her teammate at the signing, Ava Limberg, in helping the Thunderhawks win their first Section 7AA championship and state tournament appearance in 2025. She added that she looks forward to the challenge of playing at the next level.

Ava Limberg, Montana State University Billings - Soccer

Ava Limberg heads to Montana State after an impressive career for the Thunderhawks, which included all-state selections in each of the past two seasons. She fell in love with the area of Montana and will study biology while playing for the Yellowjackets. She said she looks forward to playing at the next level and thanked her parents and coaches for their support.

Sophie Carlson, The College of St. Scholastica - Hockey

Sophie Carlson is a standout multi-sport athlete that will suit up for The College of St. Scholastica women’s hockey team next season while studying in the physician assistant program. Carlson said she chose to play for the Saints after meeting the coaching staff, and looks forward to more intense practices at the next level.

Ethan Morgan, University of Minnesota Crookston - Baseball

Ethan Morgan has set himself apart as a top athlete on a string of consecutive state tournament appearances across multiple sports. Morgan is fast and athletic and will play baseball at the University of Minnesota Crookston after graduation. He intends to study business or law and looks forward to attending a school close to home. Morgan said you have to be willing to “push yourself,” and was commended by his high school baseball coach Bill Kinnunen for his relentless dedication toward improvement.