DETROIT (12/18/2025) -- University of Detroit Mercy women's lacrosse coach
Emma Kuehl has announced her first signing class as the new head coach, with 10 student-athletes on board to join the Titans next fall.
Joining the Titans as freshmen next fall are
Mia Balogh (Brighton, Mich.), Solei Ewing (West Bloomfield, Mich.),
Kendall Kreft (Davisburg, Mich.),
Julienna Koller (Sylvania, Ohio),
Molly Leyes (Grand Blanc, Mich.),
Ellery Marsh (Neenah, Wisc.),
Jena Robinson (Humble, Tex.),
Gabrielle Smith (Granger, Ind.),
Anni Yeomans (Mississauga, Ont.), and
Anja Zakrzewski (Eaton Rapids, Mich.).
"I am incredibly proud to officially welcome our Detroit Mercy Lacrosse Class of 2026," said Kuehl. "This group represents the next generation of Titan Lacrosse — talented, hardworking student-athletes who embody what it means to compete with pride, discipline, and heart. Each of them has shown the dedication, character, and competitive drive that define our program, and we can't wait to see the impact they'll make both on campus and on the field. Welcome to the Titan family — the future is bright at Detroit Mercy!"
Mia Balogh * Attack * 5-5 * Brighton, Mich. * Brighton
- A three-year letterwinner in lacrosse
- Named the most improved attacker as a sophomore and the most valuable attacker last season
- Helped her team to three straight state championships
- Played club with Cyclones and MDLAX
Solei Ewing * Attack * 5-3 * West Bloomfield, Mich. * Bloomfield Hills
- Earned letters in basketball, field hockey, and lacrosse
- Has tallied 172 points as a prep on 104 goals and 68 assists, along with 30 caused turnovers
- Selected First Team All-State and Best Offensive Player as a junior after posting 99 points on 72 goals, 27 assists, and 16 caused turnovers
- Was the Coach's Award winner and Honorable Mention All-State as a sophomore
- Played club with Detroit United Panthers and won the Summer Finale title the last two seasons, and Boo Bash in 2023
Kendall Kreft * Attack * 5-1 * Davisburg, Mich. * Clarkston
- Earned letters in gymnastics and lacrosse
- A two-time scholar-athlete in both sports
- A member of the National Honor Society
- Played club with Storm Lacrosse and played in a number of regional and national showcases
Julienna Koller * Midfield * 5-2 * Sylvania, Ohio * Notre Dame Academy Toledo
- Earned varsity letters in soccer and lacrosse
- Named First Team All-District and All-Catholic as a junior
- Played club with Resolute Columbus, and Impact
Molly Leyes * Midfield * 5-6 * Grand Blanc, Mich. * Grand Blanc Community
- A varsity letterwinner in field hockey and lacrosse
- A three-time team MVP that has tallied a school-record 233 goals, 70 assists, 38 caused turnovers, and 202 draw controls as a prep
- Was Second Team All-State as a sophomore after recording 93 goals and was Third Team as a junior after totaling 109 points
- Also All-Conference all three seasons
- Played club with Pure Summit and helped the team to a top-10 national ranking
Ellery Marsh * Midfield * 5-7 * Neenah, Wisc. * Neenah
- Earned multiple letters in hockey and lacrosse
- Tabbed All-Conference as a freshman and junior
- Played club with Sconnie Lacrosse
Jena Robinson * Attack * 5-7 * Humble, Tex. * ISchool Virtual Academy of Texas
- A three-year varsity letterwinner
- Named All-State as a freshman and junior and All-District twice
- Tabbed a team MVP three times
- A part of the American Select Texas Team, Women's National Team Texas, and selected for Under Armor 150 as a sophomore
- Played club with GRIT and SouthCoast Lax
Gabrielle Smith * Midfield * 5-4 * Granger, Ind. * Penn
- Earned varsity letters in cross country, track and field, golf and lacrosse
- Named the Freshman New Player of the Year and Rising Star Freshman of the Year in lacrosse
- A three-time All-American lifter for combine
- Played club with Pure Advantage and Pure Summit with the national team
Anni Yeomans * Goalie * 5-5 * Mississauga, Ont. * Streetsville Secondary
- Played hockey, soccer, rugby, volleyball, and lacrosse
- Played club with Empress Lacrosse and Oakville Lady Hawks
Anja Zakrzewski * Midfield/Attack * 6-0 * Eaton Rapids, Mich. * Grand Ledge
- A letterwinner in swimming and lacrosse
- Earned All-Conference, Second Team All-State, and Lansing State Journal Dream Team last season after posting a school-record 205 draw controls, 91 ground balls, and 51 goals
- Played club with MI Elite, Lansing Gladiators, Mid-Michigan Storm, and Pure Summit
