Saginaw’s Future Stars and Legacy Builders Join Sports Hall of Fame

🏆 Breaking Barriers: Women Who Redefined Local Sports

1980 Eisenhower Volleyball Team – The Trailblazers

Eight years after Title IX granted them the right to compete, the 1980 Eisenhower volleyball team etched their names in history as the first girls' state champions in Saginaw County. Their victory wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. Their coach, Marilynn Black, didn’t stop there. She pioneered synchronized swimming at MacArthur High, proving one visionary could expand athletic horizons beyond tradition.

🔥 Multi-Sport Dominance: The All-Stars

Missy Leckie – The Arthur Hill Phenom

A force in softball, basketball, and track, Missy Leckie left Arthur Hill with eight varsity letters, 23 softball wins, and a Division 1 basketball scholarship—the first in school history. She later led Indiana to a Big Ten title in 1983, leaving a legacy of grit and versatility.

Greg Housner – The Bridgeport Triple-Threat

Housner didn’t just play three sports—he dominated them. Three-time all-state honoree, a Central Michigan standout, and a summer league MVP, his career was defined by relentless excellence.

Shameka Jackson – Arthur Hill’s Scoring Queen

Jackson led her basketball team to a state final, shattered school records in track, and then became the all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Alabama State. Her dominance didn’t waver—it scaled.

Becca McCann – The Throwing Titan

A state discus champion and shot put record-setter, McCann carried her strength to Iowa, where she competed for four years, leaving her mark on the field and in the record books.

🏀 Hoops Heroes & Sharpshooters

Preston Murphy – The Nouvel Sharpshooter

Averaging nearly 28 points per game, Murphy wasn’t just a scorer—he was a game-changer. He led Rhode Island to an Elite Eight and an Atlantic 10 championship, proving small-town talent could thrive on the big stage.

Adam Emmenecker – The Underdog Story

No college offers. No spotlight. Just hard work. Emmenecker walked on at Drake University, became a national sensation in 2007, and led his team to an NCAA Tournament bid and a conference title with record-breaking assists.

⚾ Baseball & Beyond

Steve Jaksa – The Player-Turned-Architect

Jaksa’s baseball career was strong, but his legacy was built on coaching. For decades, he shaped champions, winning multiple state titles and guiding Central Michigan to three conference championships.

🌊 Water Warriors

Lawrence Day – The Olympic Near-Miss

A two-time state swimming champion in 1968 and 1969, Day was on the cusp of Olympic glory. His career didn’t end there—he coached high school teams, then dominated Masters swimming in his 60s, defying time itself.

🤝 The Builder: Ron Schauman

Schauman didn’t just play sports—he created them. His most enduring legacy? A massive sports complex in Freeland, built through land donations and relentless effort. He also funded a high school football field, proving athletes can give back in transformative ways.

📜 2026 Inductees: A Class of Legends

These ten names aren’t just being honored—they’re being celebrated as architects of Saginaw County sports history.