Mercy Basketball

The Varsity Marlins rallied in the second half to defeat Ladywood 45-37 in the Catholic League semifinals. More details to follow.

With the victory, the team will make its second straight trip to the CHSL championship game, and will look to defend its Catholic League crown vs. Divine Child. The game is Sunday, at 3:00, at Calihan Hall, on the campus of the University of Detroit Mercy. Please come out and cheer on the team!!

The JV Marlins defeated Marian in CHSL semifinal play, by a score of 36-19. With the win, the team advances to the CHSL final, versus Regina, The game will be played on Friday, at Divine Child, at 7:00.

The Freshman Marlins beat Notre Dame Prep 45-29 in a CHSL semifinal. The team now will play in the CHSL championship versus Ladywood. The game will be played on Friday, at Divne Child, at 5:30.

Please come out and cheer on the Marlins!!!

The Varsity Marlins began defense of their Catholic League crown with a 61-30 quarterfinal win over Cabrini. Candice Leatherwood paced the team with 14 points, while Allie Gorcyca added 9 points and 5 assists.

The Freshman team entered the CHSL playoffs against a Divine Child team that took first place during the regular season. After the 1st quarter the game was tied 7-7. The team then put on a great offensive and defensive display outscoring the Falcons 15-1. The third quarter saw the visitors creep back into the game outscoring the young Marlins by 8. The team regrouped, outscored Divine Child 9-8 resulting in a very impressive 36-29 victory.

The Varsity team concluded Central Divsion play with a 45-37 road win at Regina. Sarah Benson had 11 points, 9 rebounds and 7 steals; Sam Bauer had 10 points and 5 rebounds; Allie Gorcyca chipped in with 9 points and 2 assists; Sierra LaGrande tallied 7 points; Tyler Parlor had 4 points and 5 rebounds; Michaela Mazur had 2 points and 3 steals; Candice Leatherwood added 2 points and 5 assists; Paige Roberts had a rebound; Meghan Tarrance had 2 assists, and Jamie Jeffries also played. The Marlins finish at 6-2 in the Central Division, good for second place, and are 12-4 overall.

The Varsity team was a winner on Senior Night, defeating Marian 51-34. Sam Bauer played very well, tallying 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Allie Gorcyca continued her strong play with 11 points and 3 rebounds; Candice Leatherwood added 10 points, 5 steals and 6 assists; Sarah Benson had 6 points and 5 boards; Sierra LaGrande added 6 points and 4 rebounds; MIchaela Mazur had 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals; Paige Roberts had 2 points; Jamie Jeffries tallied 1 point; Katie Koehler had 1 rebound; Tyler Parlor had 1 board; Natalie Capatina and Meghan Tarrance also saw playing time.

The Varsity Marlins got back into the win column with a 58-43 win at Ladywood. Sarah Benson played very well at both ends of the court with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Allie Gorcyca added 10 points, while Candice Leatherwood had 9 points.

The Varsity Marlins lost a hard fought game, falling in overtime to Cardinal Mooney 64-58.

The Varsity team lost at home 54-32 to first place Divine Child.