Grand Rapids, Michigan - Izzy Stempien, the daughter of Kristen and Jeremy Stempien, has signed her national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Aquinas College. Stempien, who currently attends Livonia Franklin High School, became the fourth signee of the 2025-26 recruiting class for the Aquinas College women's cross country and track & field programs.

Stempien stated, "From the first time I visited Aquinas I knew it was where I wanted to go. Besides having the most beautiful campus I have ever seen, the people were so welcoming and kind, that's really what sold it for me. I'm so excited to go into this next chapter and continue doing what I love, throwing on the Aquinas track & field team."

Stempien, who enjoys reading, painting, shopping, cooking, sewing, hanging out with her friends and family, has posted personal bests of 108-6 (discus) and 31-4 (shot put). She has played an integral part of the Patriots track and field program over the last four years earning newcomer of year and high field event scorer.  She also has been a key piece to Franklin's volleyball program over her career.  

Stempien has four siblings named Mae, Jessica, Scarlett, and Isaac and she plans on double majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Aquinas College.

Aquinas assistant coach Ralph Neal commented, "We are super excited to add Izzy to our expanding throwers group.  She brings a level of character and athleticism that will help our team reach new heights in the years to come."