Chad Meyers Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame!
Chad Meyers, ‘93, received a prestigious honor when he was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony on September 14, 2025, at Lincoln East High School. Remarkably, he is the first Gross Catholic individual inducted, joining the GC 1999 championship volleyball team, which was honored in 2024.
“I was honestly humbled and a little overwhelmed. To be included among so many incredible athletes and coaches who have represented Nebraska with such distinction is an honor beyond words. It immediately brought back memories of my teammates, coaches, and the community that supported me every step of the way. It’s a recognition that feels much bigger than just me; it represents all of us who were part of those teams,” Meyers said after learning of his selection to the Hall of Fame.
Celebrating Unforgettable Memories
Chad found it difficult to identify one favorite memory from his athletic career at Gross Catholic. However, winning individual and team titles in wrestling as a senior stands out. “To finish undefeated and share that moment with my coaches, teammates, and family was unforgettable. But just as meaningful were the day-to-day experiences—practice battles, back hallways and stairs, and the friendships built that have lasted a lifetime,” he said.
These experiences at Gross Catholic taught Meyers valuable lessons in discipline, resilience, and the importance of faith and community. “The coaches demanded excellence but also taught us about character and accountability. Balancing academics and athletics instilled a strong work ethic that carried into college, my professional career, and my personal life. More than anything, Gross instilled a sense of humility and service that has stayed with me,” he added.
A Journey Beyond Gross Catholic
After leaving Gross Catholic, Chad joined the Creighton University baseball program for three productive seasons before being drafted in the 5th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago Cubs. Subsequently, he played professionally for eleven seasons. Now, he lives in Papillion with his wife, Erin, and their children, Davis and Mason Meyers. Passionate about giving back, he invests in the next generation just as others once invested in him.
Honors Earned through Gross Catholic Career
Football
Junior Season (1991)
- All-Metro Team
- Metro Receiver of the Year
- Class A All-State Team
- All-Nebraska 2nd Team
- State record for most receptions in a game – 14
- Led Nebraska in receiving yards (1,004) and receptions (55)
Senior Season (1992)
- All-Metro Team and Class B All-State team
- All-Nebraska Team Offensive Captain (Class B)
- All-Nebraska 1st Team
- Nebraska High School Records (at the time)
- Career receiving yards – 1,902
- Career receptions – 122
- Most receptions in a season – 71
- Bellevue Leader Football Player of the Year
Wrestling
- 107 career victories
- Three-time state tournament qualifier
- Two-time medal winner (3rd & 1st)
- Undefeated state champion at 160 lbs as a senior (39-0)
- Led Gross Catholic to team championship in 1993
- Tied state record for most wins in a season (39)
- Tied Class B record for pins in a season (33)
- Bellevue Leader Wrestler of the Year (1993)
Baseball
- Three-year letter winner
- State leader in stolen bases
- Named to All Nebraska Team (1993)
- Bellevue Leader Player of the Year (1993)
Collegiate and Professional Career
Creighton Baseball
- Second Team Freshman All-American – 1994
- First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference – 1995
- All-Midwest Region – 1995
- Roster member of Team USA – 1995
- Second-team All-American – 1996
- Set Creighton stolen base record – 1996
Professional Baseball
- Drafted by Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the 1996 MLB Draft
- MLB Debut: August 6, 1999
- Played for the Chicago Cubs (1999-2001) and Seattle Mariners (2003)
- Chicago Cubs Rookie of the Year (1999)
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About Gross Catholic High School
Gross Catholic, a co-educational, college preparatory high school, began its proud heritage of academic excellence rooted in the Marianist tradition in 1968. We consider ourselves one of the best Catholic schools in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion. The school motto Dux Esto (“Be a Leader”) is at the core of its extraordinary mission, innovative spirit, and fundamental values. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education. The spirit of Christian service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Gross Catholic’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty, staff, and coaches who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college, often to the most prestigious domestic and international universities and service academies. Together with families and alumni, Gross Catholic forges relationships for a lifetime, helping to ready the next generation to be exemplary, principled leaders of the world.
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