Sacred Heart Cathedral is honored to announce the 2025 inductees to the SHC Athletic Hall of Fame. The class features six men and three women who competed or coached for the Fightin' Irish. They were selected based on exceptional achievements during their time at St. Vincent High School, Sacred Heart High School, Cathedral High School or Sacred Heart Cathedral, and later in their careers as athletes and service-oriented leaders in their community. The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 18, and these proud alumni will take their well-deserved place among the other 260 individuals and 12 teams currently enshrined in the SHC Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Our Honorees: 

Michael Aicardi '04 

Michael Aicardi '04 was a standout two-sport athlete at Sacred Heart Cathedral, earning First Team All-WCAL and All-Metro honors in baseball while setting the league record for triples in a season (2004). After playing at College of San Mateo and Skyline College, he earned a scholarship to St. John's University, where he was part of back-to-back Big East Championship teams and two College World Series appearances. In 2010, he founded the San Francisco Baseball Academy—the City's only indoor baseball/softball facility—providing inclusive training for players of all levels. A proud SHC legacy, Aicardi and his wife live in San Francisco, where they continue to support local youth and the broader Bay Area baseball community.
 

Lauren Bell '08 

Lauren Bell '08 was a two-sport athlete and four-year varsity basketball star at Sacred Heart Cathedral, leading the Irish to three consecutive state titles and a national championship in 2008. A two-time All-WCAL and All-State honoree, she averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 steals as a senior. During her time, SHC went 126-8 overall, including a 56-game win streak,  and a perfect 33-0 national title season in 2008. Bell earned a scholarship to Pepperdine, where she ranks among the program's all-time leaders in scoring, steals and assists. She went on to play professionally across Europe, representing four different countries.
 

Jerry Brown '09

Jerry Brown '09 led Sacred Heart Cathedral basketball to the 2009 Division III State Championship and earned four All-WCAL selections, including WCAL Co-Player of the Year. A key contributor to two CIF NorCal titles (2006, 2009), he also received three Cal-Hi Sports All-State honors, was named 2009 San Francisco Player of the Year and played on the Adidas National Team. After SHC, he competed for three seasons at Fresno State before transferring to Santa Clara University. Brown went on to play professionally overseas in France's Pro B League and Germany's Pro B League, continuing his basketball journey at the international level with the same intensity and skill he showed at SHC. He is currently serving as an Assistant Coach of the Washington State University Men's Basketball Team. 
 

Gabby Jolly '09 

Gabby Jolly '09 was a four-year varsity volleyball standout at Sacred Heart Cathedral, helping lead the Irish to three CCS titles and two CIF State Championship appearances. She averaged 3.89 kills per game her senior year and earned two First Team All-WCAL selections. She was named to the CIF State All-Tournament Team in both 2007 and 2008 and was recognized as one of PrepVolleyball.com's Top 100 Seniors nationally. Jolly earned a full scholarship to St. Mary's College, where she set the school record for career hitting percentage and later represented the U.S. on the U23 National Team.
 

Conor Kelly '01 

Conor Kelly '01 was a three-sport standout at Sacred Heart Cathedral, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. A two-year varsity starter at tight end and linebacker, he earned All-Metro Honorable Mention honors as a junior and senior. On the basketball court, he helped lead SHC to WCAL and CCS runner-up finishes his senior year. In baseball, he was a three-year varsity starter, earning First Team All-WCAL honors as a senior. He went on to play Division I baseball at Cornell University, where he was one of four players to start every game on the 2005 Ivy League Division Championship team. A true scholar-athlete, Kelly earned Cornell's Baseball Scholar-Athlete Award twice during his collegiate career.
 

Kiki Moore-Mitchell '09

Kiki Moore-Mitchell '09 had a storied basketball career at Sacred Heart Cathedral, highlighted by a 61-game win streak from 2007–2009 and multiple championship titles. As a freshman, she helped secure the WCAL title, followed by a state championship and All-City honors as a sophomore. During her junior year, SHC went 33-0, winning the WCAL and the High School National Championship. As a senior captain, she led SHC to CCS and WCAL titles and earned First-Team All-State, WCAL Player of the Year, and numerous regional honors. A McDonald's All-American nominee, Kiki played Division I basketball at Washington State, earning accolades including WAC Player of the Year and Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year.
 

Dasarte Yarnway '09

Dasarte Yarnway '09 was a standout on the gridiron.  As a three-time All-WCAL football selection and 2008 WCAL Offensive Player of the Year, he led SHC to a CCS football championship, rushing for 2,180 yards and 24 touchdowns that season. His historic performances—including key wins over St. Francis and Sacred Heart Prep—earned him SuperPrep All-American honors and SFGate San Francisco Player of the Year. Off the field, he served the community through the Block Club and St. Anthony's. He went on to play at the University of California, Berkeley, as a three-time letter winner.

Coaches

Jeff.Wilson

Jeff Wilson is a respected figure in Bay Area soccer with decades of coaching excellence at Sacred Heart Cathedral. He served as SHC's Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach from 1998–2017, leading the team to five CCS Final appearances and four championships. Since 2021, he has led the Girls Varsity Soccer program with the same passion and leadership. A two-time CCS Coach of the Year and the 2013–2014 CIF Model Coach of the Year, Wilson also coaches at City College of San Francisco, where he's earned four conference titles and multiple Coach of the Year honors. He holds top-level U.S. coaching licenses and has helped over 40 players advance to college and professional levels. A former SHC teacher and counselor, Wilson is known for instilling discipline, honesty and integrity in every team he leads.
 

John Perez '81

John Perez '81 has dedicated his life to basketball and the Sacred Heart Cathedral community. A lifelong Fightin' Irish supporter, he began as a team ball boy before becoming a four-year player, earning All-WCAL Honorable Mention in 1980–81. He spent 18 years coaching at SHC (1988-2007), including 11 as an assistant and seven as varsity head coach, leading teams to multiple WCAL, CCS and NorCal titles—including a 2005–06 State Runner-Up finish. Since 2007, Perez has served as Basketball Director at the Olympic Club, where he founded women's programs, junior leagues and AAU teams, growing participation to nearly 800 athletes. As head coach of the Olympic Club's Women's National Team, he's won eight national titles, while continuing to expand access and opportunity in Bay Area basketball.