SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head track & field coach Zach Whitkanack announced the signing of Xavier Rahe and Grace Gremore to the 2021-22 recruiting class. Rahe joins the program from Austin High School in Scottsburg, Indiana while Grace is a local signing from Terre Haute South. Both signed their National Letter-of-Intent to run for the Pomeroys today.
Bio | Xavier Rahe
Hometown | Scottsburg, Indiana
Prep | Austin High School
Sports(s) | Track & Field
Event(s) | 400m Dash, 200m Dash, 4x4 Relay
Height | 6-foot-0
Birthday | November 11, 2002
Quote | Xavier Rahe
On joining the track & field program…
"It feels great to join SMWC, i'm pumped to see what the future holds for me and my teammates and coaches as a track and field team. The head coach in the recruiting process was awesome. He outdid every coach I've talked to. I love that i can meet new people in college and have make new connections. I'm most excited about running with my new track team and just getting on campus as a student and meeting new people. I would like to thank Coach Keys and Coach Whitkanack for the opportunity for letting me receive a scholarship from them and I would like to thank my family for pushing me to become better and better each day in my sport and I also want to thank them for always supporting me and I'm happy that they support me with this decision to join SMWC."
Quote | Head Coach Zach Whitkanack
On the signing of Xavier to the team...
"I am excited to add Xavier to the Men's Track & Field recruiting class. Xavier has had a successful career at Austin High School and I look forward to working with him here at SMWC. We will look for him to make immediate contributions as a freshman."
Academics...
- Honor Roll Student | 2017
- Recipient of Math Award | 2017
Athletics...
- 3x Varsity Letter Winner | Cross Country
- 3x Varsity Letter Winner | Track and Field
- MSC All Conference | 2018
- Sectional 2nd Team | 2018
Extras...
- Plans to major in Business Administration
- Daughter of Jennifer and Mark Rahe
- Brother to Ella Rahe
Bio | Grace Gremore
Hometown | Terre Huate, Indiana
Prep | Terre Haute South High School
Sports(s) | Track & Field
Event(s) | 100m Hurdles
Height | 5-foot-4
Birthday | March 26, 2003
Quote | Grace Gremore
On joining the SMWC track & field team…
"I am very excited to join the track team. The head coach and recruiting process was amazing! I am excited to take on new responsibilities and make new memories. I'd like to thank my parents, my sister, Kaylynn Barton, and Danielle Worley for pushing me to work hard and teaching me to never give up."
Quote | Head Coach Zach Whitkanack
On signing Grace to the squad...
"I am excited to announce the signing of Grace Gremore. Grace will help add depth to our sprints and hurdles group. Coach Keys and I are looking forward to working with Grace next year!."
Academics...
- Honor Roll
- Member of Braves Buddies, Tribe, and JDC
Athletics...
- 2x varsity letter winner
- 2x team sectional winner
- 2x regional qualifier
Extras...
- Undecided major
- Daughter of Amber and Corey Gremore
- Brother to Addison Gremore
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