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Donna Sass Eaton

Donna Eaton

  • Class
    1978
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Volleyball, Softball, Women's Basketball
    Donna Sass Eaton was one of the first female athletes recruited to play at Grand Valley. She earned 11 varsity letters as a starter in basketball, softball and volleyball from 1974-78. She played on 10 Great Lakes Conference championship teams and during her career at GVSU she posted an overall 248-90 won/loss record. Sass Eaton was a setter and captain in volleyball. She hit for a .351 career average playing outfield in softball and as a starting guard scored 605 points for a 5.8 average in basketball. During her career, she posted a 3.26 gpa and was All-Conference in volleyball. A graduate of Farmington Our Lady of Mercy High School, Sass Eaton is currently head women's track coach and Director of Health Dynamics-Wellness Program at Hope college. Donna and her husband, James live in Holland, MI., 
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