Feb. 1, 2022, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Community College women's basketball player Sally Merrill was named Michigan Community College Athletic Association Western Conference Player of the Week for her recent performances against Lake Michigan College, Ancilla College and Mid Michigan College.
Merrill is a freshman from Allegan who graduated from Hamilton High School. She totaled 60 points, 23 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals in the three games.
I’m happy to see some recognition outside of our campus for the performances she has had,” Coach David Glazier said. “She works hard and continues to grow each week, always finding ways to help the team get a win.”
Merrill, who plays guard and forward, has been a key performer in the team’s six-game winning streak. She scored a game-high 26 points – just one shy of her career best – on the Saturday game against Mid Michigan.
Merrill is averaging a team-high 15.6 points per game this season. She also has a team-high 149 rebounds, averaging 8.3 per contest. Her six double-doubles are second on the team to Grace Lodes, who has eight.
GRCC is 11-7 on the season, and all alone in second place in the conference with a 7-1 record.
The Raiders hit the hardwood again on Feb. 3 in a home matchup against Glen Oaks Community College.