Roll with the Golden Bears

At Merion Mercy, athletics are a vibrant part of the student experience—another place where girls discover their strengths, build confidence, and find their voice. As a proud member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Athletic Association of Catholic Academies (AACA), our Golden Bears compete with skill and spirit, contending for championships and always pushing themselves to grow.

 


Leadership in Action

We love to win, but we’re defined by more than scores. Here, success means developing character, learning resilience, and forming friendships that feel like family.

Whether a student is a seasoned athlete or trying something new, she’ll find encouragement, challenge, and a community that believes in her. Our sports programs are designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit to equip young women for wherever life takes them.

By The Numbers

14

Varsity sports

62%

Students competing in athletics

43

Current NCAA alumnae

Our daughters have been empowered physically, emotionally, and academically as they build bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime. Merion is preparing them to be women of consequence—to lead with faith, conviction, empathy, and Mercy.  

—Jen and Dan Healey P ’23, ’26, Havertown, PA


Meet Our College Athletes

Merion Mercy Academy has a proud tradition of preparing athletes to compete at the NCAA-level and beyond.

Grace O'Connor '24

Yale University, Rowing

Maggie Dowd '25

Fairfield University, Field Hockey

Simone Waheed '23

Colby College, Track

Ryan Hendrzak '21

University of Alabama, Crew

Kate Stricker '20

Catholic University, Soccer

Kiersten Krouse '20

King's College, Basketball

Mary Kate Gray '23

Cornell University, Rowing

Kelly O’Connor '22

Georgetown University, Field Hockey

Kerry McCormick '23

Northwestern University, Field Hockey

Audrey Coughlin '20

Gettysburg College, Golf

Amy Werner '22

University of Texas, Crew

Cate Voegele '22

Villanova University, Field Hockey

Francesca Scarpone '22

Immaculata College, Basketball

Chloe Abramowitz '21

Millersville University, Tennis

Kristen Rake '21

Richmond University, Field Hockey

Natalie Coughlin '21

Wheaton College, Soccer

Our Athletic Department

Janice Duffield

Director of Athletics

Jeffrey Jacoby

Audrey Schweizerhof

Athletic Coordinator/PE & Health Teacher

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Student-Athlete Forms & Policies

2026-27 Start Dates:

August 17
PIAA Fall Sports Preseason Begins

 

November 20
PIAA Winter Season Begins

 

March 8
PIAA Spring Season Begins

There's a Place for you Here.

The Merion Mercy athletic community welcomes students of every interest, ability, and aspiration. Whether you are discovering a sport for the first time, pursuing fitness and wellness, cheering from the sidelines, or preparing for collegiate competition, there is a place for you—and your family—within our program. Athletics at Merion Mercy are about more than games; they are about shaping lives.

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