Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients

Since its founding, the Rob Pursley Foundation has been committed to honoring Rob’s legacy by investing in student-athletes who share his passion, dedication, and love for the game. Each year, we are proud to recognize outstanding Sycamore High School graduates who embody these values and have the drive to continue their athletic journey at the collegiate level.

The 2026 Scholarship Winners

These recipients represent more than athletic ability—they reflect perseverance, character, and a willingness to pursue their goals, even without guaranteed opportunities. Like Rob, they play with heart, lead with integrity, and inspire those around them.

We are honored to recognize the following scholarship recipients:

2026

• Blake Heaton

• Maddy Friedersdorf

• Gabby Chamness

• Lola Darbyshire

• Ryan Lynn

  

2025

• Brett Kramer

• Nick Branam

• Will Weeks

• Brady Queenan

  

  
  

2024

• Kyle Bergler

• Kempter Anaple

• Reilly Queenan

• Ava Mirande

  

2023

• Bryce Darbyshire

• Patrick Dauenhauer

• Kelsey Heaton

• Austin Southerland

  

2022

• Grant Darbyshire

• Ben Lu

• Leah Riley

• Ben Southerland

  

2021

• Emma Allen

• Toshiko Shoda

• Gordy Anaple

• Andrew Fehr

• Oliver Wittenbahum

  

2020

• Ariane Clerc

• Elle Hausfield

• Audrey Simons

• Cort Kramer

  

2019

• Morgan Bates

• Matt Bolger

• Karisa

• Ben Yuskewich

  

2018

• Abigail Hausfield

• Luke Huffer

• Megan McMullen

• Emily Reddy

  

  
  

2017

• Kevin Berghoff

• Jake Borman

• Lena Harper

• Max Hill

• Hannah Young

  

2016

• Lydia Deppert

• Jeremiah Hunter

• Grace Louis

• Annie Moreno

  

2015

• Matthew Green

• Mark Hancher

• Maddie Locke

• Rose Menyhart

• Ben Thiss

  

2014

• Zach Farquhar

• Mitch Hill

• Soloman McMullen

• Rachel Wright

  

2013

• Carrie Berghoff

• Elizabeth Howell

• Kelly McDonald

• Nick Singstock

  

2012

• Haley Bass

• Jack Bernard

• Peter Gianetti

• Lauren Hancher

  

2011

• Danny Berghoff

• Ashley Schaefer

• Jackie Weber

• Wes Yengo

Each name on this list represents a story of hard work, belief, and opportunity. Through the continued support of our community, the Rob Pursley Foundation has been able to impact dozens of student-athletes—helping them take the next step toward their future while carrying forward the values Rob lived by every day.

We are incredibly proud of all our recipients and look forward to seeing the impact they will make both on and off the court.