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2009 MEDIA GUIDE FROM THE PRESIDENT You’re going to enjoy watching this team! Having been with them at practice and having spent time with them off the field, I can tell you they are a cohesive group. You’ll hear them talk about it when they say, “We are one.” We are excited to be playing another season of soccer with high expectations for our well respected program. This promises to be a strong year for the Lady Tigers under Head Coach Paul Grant. Although the media guide gives facts and figures about the women who play and the men who coach, we also hope that you’ll be able to see their hearts as they play the game. We hope you’ll notice their character as well as their competitive drive. And we hope that you know they are as committed to academic pursuits as they are to winning on the field. At East Texas Baptist University our student-athletes are student-athletes. These women are not playing for a scholarship, but for the love of the game. And, we play soccer because we believe it contributes to the educational mission of the University. These students are learning not just in the classrooms, but in team meetings, through diligent practice, by lifting weights and conditioning their bodies, in oneon-one conversations with coaches and fellow players, and on the field. As a University, we’re also committed to the truth found in Scripture that reminds us, “physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” 1 Timothy 4:3. This soccer team is being fit for success in this life and the life to come. That, to me, is a good reason to cheer them on. GO TIGERS!
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Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver President, East Texas Baptist University
GENERAL INFORMATION Name: East Texas Baptist University Location: Marshall, Texas Chartered: 1912, Baptist General Convention of Texas Enrollment: 1,210 (Fall 2008) President: Dr. Dub Oliver Director of Athletics: Kent Reeves Faculty Representative: Dr. Will Walker Sports Information Director: David Weaver Nickname: Tigers Colors: Navy and Old Gold Stadium: Cornish Field (cap. 500) Conference: American Southwest Affiliation: NCAA Division III First Year of Women’s Soccer: 1999 Conference Playoff Appearances: 4 (2001, 2003, 2005, 2006) TEAM INFORMATION 2008 Record: 7-10-0 2008 Conference Record/Finish: 7-6-0, T-6th Head Coach: Paul Grant (3rd season, 11-23-2 overall) Assistant Coach: Buzz Sanders (2nd season) Office Phone: 903-923-2235
Returning Letterwinners: 7 Michelle Bubenik, MF/F, 5-8, So., Arlington, TX Jenna Jones, DEF, 5-5, Sr., Lumberton, TX Brittany McCloskey, DEF, 5-7, So., Texarkana, AR Jacqui Saling, MF/F, 5-9, Sr., Justin, TX Danica Saxon, MF, 5-4, So., Tyler, TX Elizabeth Tijerina, F, 5-6, So., Marshall, TX Lauren Yeargin, MF, 5-9, So, West Sacramento, CA
CREDITS Editing and Design: David Weaver Editorial Assistance: Mike Midkiff, Lea Hall Photography: Jason Cowart, Jeff Stapleton,Mike Midkiff, David Weaver Printing: Hudson Printing, Longview, Texas Cover Design: David Weaver Special Thanks: Tim Shaughnessy, Julie Denton, Celia Taylor, Susan Skinner, Jason Cowart, Jeff Stapleton, ETBU Athletics staff and administration, women’s soccer head coach Paul Grant, staff and players
MISSION STATEMENT East Texas Baptist University is an undergraduate institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1912. Our purpose is the development of intellectual inquiry, social consciousness, wellness, skills for a contemporary society, global awareness, and Christian character, for we believe that these endeavors prepare students to accept the obligations and opportunities to serve humanity and the Kingdom of God. Our primary focus is on a quality academic program of baccalaureate studies in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, and selected professional areas.We are committed to Christian stewardship and to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, leadership development, and academic excellence. We affirm that the liberal arts form the surest foundation for education and that the Christian faith provides the surest foundation for life. We strive to serve students of varied ages and of diverse socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. We seek students who demonstrate a potential for success in our supportive and challenging environment. We employ Christian faculty who are dedicated to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. As a Baptist university we are committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth.
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MEDIA RELATIONS
David Weaver
Sports Information Director 903-923-2129 dweaver@etbu.edu David Weaver is in his 10th year as Sports Information Director at East Texas Baptist University in 200910. A 1995 graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., Weaver is responsible for public and media relations concerning the entire ETBU athletic department, which covers 10 NCAA-sponsored sports. As S.I.D., Weaver is the official statistician for each sport and also designs and writes media guides for all sports on campus. He also controls the content of the university’s athletic web site at www. etbu.edu, as well as writing a sports information blog for the site. Weaver is a former sports editor at the Marshall News Messenger, where he covered East Texas sports -- including ETBU -- for five years from 1996-2000. While at the News Messenger he earned three Associated Press Managing Editor Awards for his writing, including an article about former Lady Tiger basketball player Queen Olumbo. Weaver became ETBU’s Sports Information Director on June 1, 2000, just a couple of months before the start of the Tigers’ first football season in 50 years. Over the past nine years as S.I.D. he has also worked in the broadcast booth with radio work in football, basketball and softball for ETBU. Away from his duties at ETBU, David enjoys spending time with his family and coaching youth baseball and softball with his children. He also enjoys reading and writing his his spare time. David and his wife, Jeannie, live in Hallsville, Texas, with their children: son Coby (12), and daughters Melody (10) , Abby (2) and Lily (born July 2, 2009).
Kent Reeves Athletic Director
Jason Cowart
ETBU Publications/Photography
Mike Midkiff
Director of Public Relations
Jason Soles
Sports Information Assistant
Bert West
Assistant Athletic Director
Kyle Brewer
Sports Information Assistant
ETBU ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The East Texas Baptist University Intercollegiate Athletics Program functions as an integral part of the total education experience. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program emphasizes academics as the highest priority in the life of student-athletes. Recognizing that students have needs and interests which go beyond the scope of academic life, the University is committed to providing an Intercollegiate Athletics Program consistent with those needs and interests. Recognizing the positive impact of athletics participation on student development, as articulated in the University’s Mission Statement, the Athletics Program seeks to develop wellness, leadership and Christian character. Intercollegiate Athletics strives to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among the student-athlete and athletics staff. Through competition, the Intercollegaite Athletics Program provides the means for those involved to come to develop as individuals as well as a vital part of a team. This allows the student-athlete to grow physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and intellectually. During the process, the University is vigilant in monitoring the overall health and well-being of its student-athletes. East Texas Baptist University adheres to the principles of fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined by NCAA Division III legislation. The University also holds its coaches, administrators and student-athletes to the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
Jason Havner
Sports Information Assistant
Nathan Jones
Sports Information Assistant
Eura Miles
Sports Information Assistant
COVERING THE LADY TIGERS CREDENTIALS All requests for working press credentials can be made by phone at 903-9232129 or by e-mail to dweaver@etbu.edu no later than two days before a game. Media seeking season credentials may make requests to the Sports Information Director no later than Sept. 15, 2009. PRESS Seating at the Press/Scorer’s Table at Cornish Field is extremely limited, so seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis, with media holding official credentials given first priority. STATISTICS Media in attendance will receive, prior to first kickoff, updated rosters and stats for both teams. Game stats will be provided approximately 30 minutes following conclusion of the match. INTERVIEWS All coach and player interviews are directed through the Sports Information Director. Upon completion of each game, coaches and players are available by request following a 10-minute cooling-off period.
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Academic instruction at East Texas Baptist University began in 1917 with the inaugural session of a two-year institution known as College of Marshall... The campaign to launch the college had begun in 1911 and was led by William Thomas Tardy, pastor of Marshall’s First Baptist Church. Tardy negotiated the purchase of 100 acres of the original K. M. Van Zandt family plantation for $25,000. Keeping 50 of the 100 acres on Van Zandt Hill in northwest Marshall, the college subdivided and sold the remaining property. Marshall’s citizens subscribed another $70,000, and the Baptist General Convention of Texas assumed control of the college, appropriating $40,000 for buildings and furnishings. The trustees applied for and received a charter from the State of Texas in 1912, and Thurman C. Gardner, an early day Baptist Training Union leader, became the first president in 1913. For the first building, Marshall Hall, contractors broke ground on July 5, 1915. Of neoclassical architecture and completed in 1916, Marshall Hall crowned the highest point in Harrison County. The robust building was a self-contained educational
facility with a ground floor gymnasium, main floor administrative offices, laboratories, and library, third floor classrooms, and a chapel/theatre on the top floor. The first freshman class registered in 1917 under President Henry Eugene Watters (1916-1918). The college boasted a teaching faculty of nine members. By the academic year 1918-19, some 300 students were enrolled in either a junior college or an academy curriculum. With World War I raging, a student cavalry unit drilled regularly on the college grounds. New dormitories soon encircled the classic campus quadrangle. In 1924, Dr. Franklin S. Groner, the Secretary of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, conveyed the Baptists’ commitment to assume the college debt if the Marshall Chamber of Commerce would supply $12,500 annually for five years, enabling it to remain open. Leading the college during the trying days of The Great Depression, Dr. Franklin Groner (192842) assumed the presidency and instituted a permanent endow-
ment program. In 1935, an additional 43 acres were purchased, including the land and buildings of the St. Joseph’s Boys Industrial Orphanage, some of which was converted to men’s housing. In 1938, Baptist layman and builder Fred Hale broke ground for Laura Groner Hall, a modern residence hall for women. A reduced replica of Mt. Vernon, the stunning structure stood complete in 1940, its austere construction having cost only $10,500. World War II robbed the campus of its men and resources. By 1943, only 137 students remained. In 1944, the trustees, making perhaps the most important decision in the institution’s history, asked the Baptist General Convention of Texas to elevate the college to four-year status and to change the name to East Texas Baptist College. A former pastor of First Baptist Church, Midland, Texas, Dr. Harvey Daniel Bruce (19421960), the college’s ninth president, oversaw a vigorous postwar enrollment and building boom. Veterans arrived on campus, many bringing their families, and enrollment briefly surpassed 800. Prefabricated war surplus family housing was erected on the campus perimeter. The college added Scarborough Chapel in 1948, which was built in the neo-Gothic style. Also added were Feagin Hall, a new men’s residence facility; a cafeteria and student center; and additions to the women’s residence hall, which was renamed for Merle Bruce, wife of the college president. Two ornate, neo-classical buildings were added in the 1950s, Sanderson Hall (now Craig Hall) to house the laboratory sciences departments, and Harvey Daniel Bruce Hall as the new library/administrative complex. Keys Gymnasium was built in 1960. In 1961 a new women’s residence hall, named after Evelyn Linebery, with its long portico and roomy plantation-
We Are One EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY style architecture, was completed. Dr. Bruce labored to establish a liberal arts tradition, along with strong degree programs in Bible and religion. His administration’s crowning achievement came in 1957 when the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted accreditation to East Texas Baptist College. Under Dr. Howard C. Bennett as president (1960-76), the academic program established enduring credibility. Dr. Bennett, the former pastor of First Baptist Church, Kilgore, oversaw construction of the new Howard C. Bennett Student Center in 1973. Dr. Jerry Dawson (1976-85), who had been Graduate Dean at Southwest Texas State University, became the first professional educator to lead the college. By 1982, the postwar “baby boom” peaked and enrollment stood at 920 students. A spacious new president’s home replaced the stately residence that Drs. Bruce and Bennett had occupied. After the opening of the Mamye Jarrett Library in 1979, H. D. Bruce Hall became available for the Religion and Teacher Education departments. Married students occupied several new brick housing units. Charles Fry Hall for Men was opened. As age claimed some of the original college buildings, the older men’s dormitory, buildings of the old orphanage, and various frame and prefabricated structures were dismantled during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1984 the University Charter revision changed the institutional name to East Texas Baptist University. However, by 1985, enrollment gains had eroded. During the interim presidency of Dr. Harvey Lewis (1985-86), the University met various deferred maintenance and operating needs. The former president of two other Baptist institutions from
1961 to 1986, Dr. Robert Craig (1986-1992) launched a building program of unprecedented proportions, including the Fred Hale Business Building in 1988-89. Other subsequent construction projects were the Jenna Guest Music Building, the Louise Rogers Spiritual Life Center, now known as the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center; major additions to the Bennett Student Center, construction of the Clifford Nelson Murphy Science Hall, and the Mabee Housing Complex. The untimely death of Dr. Craig in March 1992, only two months prior to his announced retirement, was followed by the leadership of Dr. Bob
ETB E. Riley (1992-2009), who had been President of the Howard County Junior College District in Big Spring, Texas. Under Dr. Riley, the University experienced record student enrollments. The campus continued to develop under President Riley’s leadership with the 1995 completion of the Dean Healthplex and Ornelas Gymnasium. Fall 1996 found the opening of The Joseph and Louise Ornelas Residential Complex and the renovation of Marshall Hall, which was completed in 1997. Meadows Hall, which houses the Murphy Instructional Technology Center and the Department of Mathematics was renovated and occupied beginning with the fall semester of 1999. The University Apartments opened in fall 2002, and the renovation of Scarborough Chapel into Scarborough Hall was complete in January 2004. Dr. Riley completed his 17th year at ETBU in 2008-09 after having announced his retirement in May of 2008. Dr. Dub Oliver was named President-elect of ETBU in the fall of 2008 and assumed the office officially on June 1, 2009. As the University seeks to streamline academic planning and to continue development of its academic and co-curricular programs, the task remains, as always, to affirm and focus the ETBU mission, to see God active in all its parts, and to sustain faithfully the ethical, spiritual, and intellectual foundations of a truly Christian liberal arts education.
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Dr. Dub Oliver PRESIDENT B.S.E., Baylor University, 1987 M.S.E., Texas A&M University, 1991 Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2001
Dr. Dub Oliver was elected as the 12th President of East Texas Baptist University by the university Board of Trustees on Oct. 15, 2008. He officially became President on June 1, 2009, succeeding Dr. Bob E. Riley who retired after 17 years of service to ETBU. Dr. Oliver was Vice President for Student Life at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, from 2005-2008. He had been employed in various positions at Baylor for 16 years upon his election as President of ETBU. “After an extensive nation-wide search, Dr. Dub Oliver comes to ETBU very highly recommended to lead this university as its next President,” said Board of Trustees Chair Hal Cornish, who also served as the chair of the Presidential Search Committee. “His credentials as a senior administrator are very extensive and impressive.” Dr. Oliver and his wife, Susie, along with their daughter, Callie, expressed excitement upon joining the ETBU family. “Susie and I are humbled and excited to have this opportunity to serve at East Texas Baptist University,” said Dr. Oliver. “We’re thankful for the Presidential Search Committee, the Board of Trustees, President Bob and Gayle Riley, and the ETBU family who have been so welcoming and encouraging to us.” A native of San Antonio, Texas, Oliver is a graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. Oliver earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M as well. He is also a licensed and ordained Baptist minister having served from October 2003 to May 2009 as the pastor of Canaan Baptist Church of Crawford, Texas. Dr. Oliver came to Baylor in April 1992 from Texas A&M University to serve as Director of Student Activities. In June 1999, he took on additional responsibilities as the Associate Dean for Campus Life. Then, in June 2001, Dr. Oliver was promoted to be the Dean for Student Development, a post he held until June 2005 when he was named Assistant Vice President for Student Life. For a year he served as Interim Vice President for Student Life before being named the Vice President for Student Life. Dr. Oliver has also served Baylor as a Visiting Professor in the Hankamer School of Business, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education, and Interim University Chaplain. He served in the United States Air Force stationed at Carswell Air Force Base in the late 1980’s. Before entering graduate school, he was a third-grade teacher in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Dr. Oliver’s wife, Susie, is was an adjunct faculty member and full-time cheerleader coach at Baylor. Their daughter, Callie, will be a senior in high school in 2009-10. “Dr. Oliver comes very highly recommended by the Provost of Baylor, Dr. Randall O’Brien, who has recently been named President of Carson-Newman College,” said Cornish. “We believe Dr. Oliver will be the ideal person to lead an already outstanding Christian university into the 21st century.” “East Texas Baptist University, near the conclusion of its first century of service and at the beginning of a new century of faithfulness, is well positioned for increased excellence in all its endeavors. In doing so, the University will, by God’s grace, become an even brighter light on the hill to a world that is desperately in need,” said Dr. Oliver.
THE OLIVER FAMILY:Dub, Susie and Callie
ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET
Vince Blankenship Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Ned Calvert
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Catherine Crawford
Alan Huesing
Dr. Dennis Robertson
Dr. J. Paul Sorrels
Vice President for Spiritual Development
Vice President for Student Affairs
Vice President for University Advancement
Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
We Are One paul
ETB
GRANT HEAD COACH
Paul Grant enters his third season as head coach of the ETBU women’s soccer program in 2009. Over the first two seasons Grant has presided over a rebuilding program with the Lady Tigers, taking over a young team two weeks before fall practice started in 2007 that still serves as the
starting point of the rebuilding stage. Coming off a four-win season that first year, Grant’s second Lady Tiger squad improved to a 7-10-0 finish last season that saw ETBU nearly squeeze into the American Southwest Conference championship tournament, missing the postseason with a loss on the final day of the regular season. Still, Grant’s team managed to nearly double its previous year’s win total despite starting as many as seven freshmen at any given time throughout the season. Grant was named head coach of the women’s soccer program on Aug. 2, 2007 -- less than two weeks before the Lady Tigers were scheduled to report for 2007 preseason workouts. He is just the third head coach in the history of the program, which began in 1999. Trey Carlile, the program’s all-time winningest coach, resigned in late July of ‘07 to pursue another business opportunity. Grant’s resume as a coach at the high school level is indeed impressive. He spent the previous nine seasons at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, building both the boys and girls soccer programs into state powerhouses at the TAPPS level. With the boys program as head coach from 1999-2005, Grant led All Saints to two state championships and five consecutive district championships. Following the 2005 season, Grant took on another challenge -- starting and building the girls soccer program. He wasted little time, as All Saints won back-to-back state championships the last two seasons -- including a 17-0 run in the 2007 high school season. In 2005, Grant was named the Tyler Telegraph All-East Texas Coach of the Year as well as being named TAPPS Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year the last two seasons. He was TAPPS Men’s Coach of the Year in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
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While at All Saints, Grant also served as girls softball coach in 2006 and was also an assistant boys and girls golf coach from 19992007. He was also the school’s Physical Education Coordinator. From 2004-07, Grant also served as a volunteer assistant soccer coach at Tyler Junior College, where he worked primarily with goalkeepers and also was a recruiter. From 1998-2007, Grant was also club director for East Texas Spirit Soccer Club, where he coached both boys and girls teams, organized tournament travel and prepared budgets. Grant has also been an experienced camp leader, running a Kicks for Kids camp from 2000-02 and working the SMU Soccer Camp from 1996-2000. He also served as an Olympic Development Program Goalkeeper Coach in 2001 as well as serving as All Saints Adventure Camp Director in 2002. Grant has also worked as a soccer referee, earning UIL Referee of the Year and Region II Referee of the Year honors in 1996. He holds a United States Soccer Federation “D” State Badge as well as a National Soccer College Association of America Regional Diploma. Grant played semi-pro soccer with the Lone Star Alliance from 1991-93 and also was a member of the Texas A&I Soccer Club from 1991-93. Grant earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1999. His wife, Meredith, is an assistant soccer coach and head softball coach at Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas.
THE GRANTS: Paul and Meredith
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SANDERS ASSISTANT COACH
Buzz Sanders begins his second year at ETBU after 35 years of administration and coaching at the high school level. In addition to coaching, he has worked as an intervention counselor, and assistant principal. Before coming to ETBU, he served as Head Counselor at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Prior to working at Corpus Christi ISD, Sanders was an assistant principal at Rockport-Fulton Junior High School in Aransas County and was a guidance counselor at Flour Bluff Junior High School. Coach Sanders was instrumental in establishing the soccer program in the Coastal Bend and worked with soccer teams at Corpus Christi Carroll as well as serving as head coach at Flour Bluff High School for 10 years. A number of his players have gone on to play beyond the high school level and many have continued to be involved with soccer to help develop players. This includes the present men’s and women’s coaches at Flour Bluff High School, as well as ETBU women’s head coach Paul Grant. Coach Sanders has been a music teacher for Aransas County ISD, Kenedy ISD and Edinburg. He was the choral director at Rockport-Fulton High School and an assistant band director at Kenedy High School. He was also a USSF and UIL referee and holds a United States Soccer Federation “D” State Badge as well as a National Soccer Coaches As-
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sociation Regional Goalkeeper Diploma. Sanders received a B.S. and M.Ed. from Southwest Texas State University and his Mid-Management Certification from Texas A&MCorpus Christi. He and his wife, Diana, currently live in Tyler, Texas.
THE SANDERS: Buzz and Diana
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Deer Park, TX (Deer Park HS) Arlington, TX (Martin HS) Midlothian, TX (Midlothian HS) Houston, TX (Langham Creek HS) LaPorte, TX (LaPorte HS) Arlington, TX (Martin HS) Deer Park, TX (Deer Park HS) Tyler, TX (All Saints Episcopal HS) Spring, TX (Klein Oak HS) Katy, TX (Katy HS) Lumberton, TX (Lumberton HS) Joshua, TX (Joshua HS) Fredericksburg, TX (Fredericksburg HS) Deer Park, TX (Deer Park HS) Texarkana, AR (Texas HS) West Sacramento, CA (River City HS) Mabank, TX (Mabank HS) Justin, TX (Home-school) Marshall, TX (Marshall HS) Crosby, TX (Crosby HS) Deer Park, TX (Deer Park HS) Memphis, TN (St. Benedict HS) El Paso, TX (Hanks HS) Angleton, TX (Angleton HS) Sachse, TX (Sachse HS) Tyler, TX (All Saints Episcopal HS) Joshua, TX (Joshua HS) Gilmer, TX (Longview HS)
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jenna
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jacqui
SALING
DEFENDER SENIOR-3L LUMBERTON, TEXAS (LUMBERTON HS)
MIDFIELDER/DEFENDER SENIOR-3L JUSTIN, TEXAS (HOME-SCHOOL)
PERSONAL
PERSONAL
Full name is Jenna Lauren Jones...Born April 28, 1988...Daughter of Denise and Donnie Core and Jay Jones...Has three brothers: Blake, Seth and Logan, and three sisters: Jennifer, Sara and Rebecca...Kinesiology major... Club team Beaumont Select...Enjoys spending time with family and friends...Plans on teaching and coaching in high school.
AT ETBU
2008: Team captain and second-team All-American Southwest Conference...One of just two players on the team to start every game...Named to the ASC All-Academic team following the season. 2007: All-ASC honorable mention...Started every game and scored one goal with one assist...ASC All-Academic. 2006: Third-team All-ASC as a freshman... Started every game as a freshman defender.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Paula Monk...First-team All-District...Also played basketball and ran track.
JENNA UP CLOSE
The most influential person in my life: My mother Favorite song of all time: Opening song of The Lion King Favorite TV show as a child: Boy Meets World Favorite holiday: Christmas My pet’s name: Blue If my personality were a color it would be: Lime green My high school mascot: Raider Favorite Bible story: Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego in the fiery furnace If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: I would give $400,000 to my mom, pay off my student loans, then use the rest for Jesus The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: Being a part of laying the foundation for this growing program Favorite day of the week: Friday Best advice I’ve ever received: Put God first and everything else will be in order
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Coming in as a being a captain for her third year and an all-conference player...Jenna brings a very strong and physical play to the table. She is a blue-collar, very hard-working player who is not afraid to be aggressive on both sides of the ball. Jenna is a dynamic and physical force both on the ground and in the air. Her combination of hard work and determination on and off the field is what sets her apart from other players. Her speed and aggressiveness will be a force to deal with this year as she will be asked to contribute to the offensive side of the ball more. Jenna will continue to lead the team on and off the field which she has done the past two seasons.”
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Full name is Jacqueline Leigh Saling...Born Sept. 10, 1987...Daughter of Lynn and Keri Saling...Has two brothers, Chuck and Jeremy...Business Administration major...Club team Dallas Texans...Enjoys kicking the ball around with friends in her spare time, and watching Dallas Stars hockey games...Coaches youth soccer and is a soccer referee...Denton Soccer Association volunteer...areer plans include becoming a real estate agent and soccer coach on the side.
AT ETBU
2008: Started 13 games as a junior...Team captain...Took 23 shots, which was the third-highest shot total on the team...Named to the ASC All-Academic team. 2007: Started every game as a sophomore (19)... Scored career high in goals (3) and added two assists...Point total (8) was second-highest on the team...Named ASC All-Academic. 2006: Started 19 games and scored one goal with a career-high five assists... Assist total was second-highest on the team.
JACQUI UP CLOSE
Nickname: Jac-Jac The most influential person in my life: Jesus Favorite soccer memory: Spring training with Christina Favorite TV show as a child: Full House Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite teacher: Mrs. Falke and Mr. McCutcheon My pet’s name: Zoe, and Bella The most-played song on my IPod: Random If my personality were a color it would be: Black My favorite season of the year: Spring My high school mascot: Me Favorite Bible story: David and Goliath Favorite character from a TV show: Hannah Montana If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: Help my parents, then save for retirement so I’m not on the streets The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: Always having someone there when I need them. Best vacation I’ve ever taken: Red River, NM Favorite toy as a child: Littlest pet shop Favorite day of the week: Thursday Best advice I’ve ever received: Be yourself.
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Jacqui will enter this year as being a captain for the second year in a row. She has a gift to help the young players on the squad and will be asked to do so again. Jacqui will be asked this year to move forward at times this year . Her ability to strike the ball from distance on target will have an immediate impact on this year’s squad. We have been trying to get her more involved with the attack for the past two seasons. I think with the addition of this year’s recruits and returning players this will finally be an option.She is still one of most intelligent players I have ever been around on the soccer field.”
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BUBENIK
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brittany
MCCLOSKEY
FORWARD/MIDFIELDER SOPH.-1L ARLINGTON, TEXAS (MARTIN HS)
DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER SOPH.-1L TEXARKANA, ARK. (TEXAS HS)
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Full name is Michelle April Bubenik...Born March 30, 1970...Daughter of Gary and Debbie Bubenik...Has three sisters...Nursing major...Club team Sting...Civic and church activities include sports day camps, church leadership and youth camps...Enjoys watching movies, going bowling in her spare time...Plans are to become a nurse.
AT ETBU
Full name is Brittany Jean McCloskey...Born Aug. 17, 1990...Daughter of Rick and Lisa McCloskey...Two sisters, Nicole Adkinson and Sabrina Andrus...Secondary Education major with a minor in Life Science... Club team Texarkana FC...Likes to fish, read, drama, watch movies and volunteer during her spare time...One Day, Church Leadership and Youth church camp volunteer...Plans on becoming a high school science teacher..
HIGH SCHOOL
2008: Started 16 games as a true freshman...Scored three goals while taking 17 shots...Also scored one game-winning goal.
2008: Played in 15 games as a freshman...Led team with three assists. Played on four district championship teams...Two-time All-District... Team captain.
MICHELLE UP CLOSE
Nickname: Demo The most influential person in my life: My mom Favorite soccer memory: All the road trips Favorite song of all time: N/A Favorite TV show as a child: Veggie Tales Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite teacher: Mrs. Herdman My pet’s name: Rosa The most-played song on my IPod: “Ice Cream Paint Job” If my personality were a color it would be: Yellow - bright and bubbly My favorite season of the year: Summer My high school mascot: Warriors Favorite Bible story: Noah Favorite character from a TV show: Kendra If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: Save half, give some to charity and family, treat myself to a shopping spree The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: Meet really good girls and bond time Best vacation I’ve ever taken: Went to Europe (Italy and Greece) Favorite toy as a child: My blankey Favorite day of the week: Thursday Best advice I’ve ever received: Live life to the fullest and never let anything or anyone bring you down.
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Michelle is coming off hip surgery but looks to make a significant contribution to the team when she returns. With her ability to play anywhere on the field will be a big boost to the Tigers when she returns. She is deadly on her set pieces which will contribute right away and her height and ability to win balls in the air makes her dangerous around the goal.”
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HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Roger Williams..Three-time captain and two-time MVP... All-District midfielder...Academic All-State...Most Scholarly as a senior...Member of National Honor Society, STUCO, Statistics Club, TAFE, Spanish Club...Winner of Psychology Award, Physical Science Award, Spanis Award, Ready Set Teach Award and Speech Award.
BRITTANY UP CLOSE
Nickname: Britt, B-Mac The most influential person in my life: My dad Favorite soccer memory: Scoring the first goal of the season last year off a corner kick by heading it in Favorite song of all time: “Sugar We’re Going Down,” by Fallout Boy Favorite TV show as a child: Saved By The Bell Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite teacher: Mrs. Murry, 12th-grade English teacher My pet’s name: Isis, and Cash The most-played song on my IPod: “Syndicate,” by The Fray If my personality were a color it would be: Turquoise My favorite season of the year: Fall My high school mascot: Tiger Favorite Bible story: The story of Ruth and her faithfulness to Naomi and God Favorite character from a TV show: Haley James Scott, from One Tree Hill If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: Use some of it to travel and the rest to open an orphanage The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: Being a part of the team and all the relationships you form Best vacation I’ve ever taken: Gatlinburg, Tenn., to go rafting in the mountains Favorite toy as a child: Gig-a-pets Favorite day of the week: Saturday Best advice I’ve ever received: The only way to fail is to give up.
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Brittany was a great addition to last year’s squad. With the work she has done in the off season and summer she will be even asked to contribute more than last year. Brittany does a great job of winning balls in the air and we will look for her to continue that again this year. She has a tremendous quality who finds a way to help her team win.”
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SAXON
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TIJERINA
MIDFIELDER SOPH.-1L TYLER, TEXAS (ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL HS)
FORWARD SOPH.-1L MARSHALL, TEXAS (MARSHALL HS)
PERSONAL
PERSONAL
Full name is Danica Leigh Saxon...Born Sept. 20, 1989...Daughter of Mack and Tina Saxon...Has one sister, Tiffany...Club team East Texas Spirit...Major is undecided... Enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the lake in her spare time.
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2008: Named third-team All-American Southwest Conference as a freshman...Was team’s leading scorer with seven goals and two assists... Took a team-high 51 shots with a .137 shot percentage...Also led team with two game-winning goals...Was one of just two players to start every game...Scored two goals in a game twice.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Paul Grant and Virginia Slicker...Two-time All-District and All-State performer...Played on two state championship teams...Was All-State Tournament...Voted District Newcomer of the Year...Lettered in basketball and track...Member of National Honor Society, Yearbook staff and Student Council...Academic All-State.
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Nickname: Dan Dan, Deeanica The most influential person in my life: Parents Favorite soccer memory: Winning state in high school Favorite song of all time: “Love Story,” by T-Swift Favorite TV show as a child: Barney Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite teacher: Mrs. Flowers My pet’s name: Snickers The most-played song on my IPod: “Love Story,” by T-Swift If my personality were a color it would be: Pink My favorite season of the year: Summer My high school mascot: Trojan Favorite Bible story: Job Favorite character from a TV show: Lucas Scott, One Tree Hill If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: On my family and and people who needed it The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: Getting to play the sport I live with some of my best friends while staying in shape Best vacation I’ve ever taken: A cruise Favorite toy as a child: Beanie Babies Favorite day of the week: Saturday
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Danica was a big addition last year and made an immediate impact not only on our team but in the conference as well while being named to All-ASC team. Danica is a true two-way player and wonderful passer. She is a player of tremendous quality who finds a way to help our team win. She will take on a role as captain this year as well. She will be asked to continue to develop as player as well as a leader on and off the field.
Full name is Elizabeth Anne Tijerina...Born Jan. 8, 1990...Daughter of George and Anne Tijerina...One brother, Jonathan...Elementary Education major.
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2008: Played in six games as a freshman.
ELIZABETH UP CLOSE
The most influential person in my life: My dad and mom Favorite holiday: Christmas My pet’s name: Baby If my personality were a color it would be: Purple, because I’m very laid back but very strong My favorite season of the year: Summer, because I like being outside when it’s warm My high school mascot: Maverick Favorite Bible story: Ruth Favorite character from a TV show: Vin Diesel If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: I would save it until I get out of school then I would buy my house. The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: That we are a family and we stick together. Best vacation I’ve ever taken: This spring break to Padre Favorite day of the week: Friday, because it’s the end of the week
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Elizabeth is a hard worker who will be in her second year with us. She is a good teammate and continues to work on improving on the field.”
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lauren
YEARGIN
MIDFIELDER SOPH.-1L WEST SACRAMENTO, CA. (RIVER CITY HS)
2009 Seniors
PERSONAL
Full name is Lauren Marie Yeargin...Born June 28, 1989...Daughter of Regina Bozeman...Two sisters, Kristin Daniel and Courtney Griffin...Secondary Education major with a minor in Mathematics...International Order of Job’s Daughters...Enjoys swimming, being outdoors...Plans on becoming a math teacher in high school, with plans of eventually becoming a school administrator.
Jenna Jones
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2008: Played in 17 games as a true freshman, starting 15...Scored one goal.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Gary Restivo...Team captain as a junior and senior...Fourtime All-League...All-league in volleyball...Class President and Student Body President.
LAUREN UP CLOSE
Nickname: Cali; Jones; Whiteshoes The most influential person in my life: Mom and sisters Favorite soccer memory: Winning District Cup Favorite song of all time: “Best Friend,” Tim McGraw Favorite TV show as a child: Days Of Our Lives Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite teacher: Mr. Leffler; Coach Restivo My pet’s name: Baylee, and Duke The most-played song on my IPod: “Love Story,” T-Swift If my personality were a color it would be: Black My favorite season of the year: Fall My high school mascot: Raider Favorite Bible story: Job Favorite character from a TV show: Lucas and Peyton from One Tree Hill If you had one million dollars how would you spend it: Family and loved ones The best thing about being a Lady Tiger soccer player: Amazing teammates Best vacation I’ve ever taken: Australia and New Zealand Favorite toy as a child: Edith, my stuffed rabbit Favorite day of the week: Sunday Best advice I’ve ever received: Be independent. Explore the world. Find out what else is out there so that when you settle down you’ll know exactly what you want
COACH GRANT SAYS:
“Lauren played a lot of minutes last year for the Tigers. She has done a great job during her offseason and summer workouts. She will be expected to contribute heavily in the development of this program, bringing the attitude it takes to win.”
Jacqui Saling
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2009 NewcomerS tamara
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CARLISLE
GOALIE FR.-HS DEER PARK, TEXAS DEER PARK HS
#6
rebecca
DAVIS
MIDFIELDER FR.-HS DEER PARK, TEXAS DEER PARK HS
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shelby
KING
DEFENDER SACHSE, TEXAS SACHSE HS
FR.-HS
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brianne
CLARK
DEFENDER CROSBY, TEXAS CROSBY HS
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FR.-HS
belinda
DEGRAFF
DEFENDER FR.-HS DEER PARK, TEXAS DEER PARK HS
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melanie
LEGG
FORWARD JOSHUA, TEXAS JOSHUA HS
FR.-HS
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nikole
COCKER
MIDFIELDER FR.-HS HOUSTON, TEXAS LANGHAM CREEK HS
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randi
GILLIE
DEFENDER FR.-HS DEER PARK, TEXAS DEER PARK HS
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hilary
NOBLE
MIDFIELDER FR.-HS MABANK, TEXAS MABANK HS
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heather
AKER
MIDFIELDER FR.-HS ANGLETON, TEXAS ANGLETON HS
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ashley
CRITTENDEN
FORWARD GILMER, TEXAS LONGVIEW HS
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FR.-HS
briann
GREENER
MIDFIELDER KATY, TEXAS KATY HS
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FR.-HS
angela
PANOZZO
FORWARD FR.-HS MEMPHIS, TENN. ST. BENEDICT HS
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jennifer
DARST
GOALIE FR.-HS ARLINGTON, TEXAS MARTIN HS
ashley
#28
HAMER
MIDFIELDER JOSHUA, TEXAS JOSHUA HS
#27
FR.-HS
rachel
POOL
MIDFIELDER FR.-HS TYLER, TEXAS ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL HS
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NEWCOMERS
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norma
SALAZAR
FORWARD FR.-HS FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS FREDERICKSBURG HS
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bianca
SAMANEIGO
MIDFIELDER EL PASO, TEXAS J.M. HANKS HS
FR.-HS
sarah
#2
SNIDER
MIDFIELDER FR.-HS MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS MIDLOTHIAN HS
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madison
STEINBERG FORWARD FR.-HS LAPORTE, TEXAS LAPORTE HS
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lauren
TOMBERLIN
DEFENDER SPRING, TEXAS KLEIN OAK HS
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ALL-TIME ROSTER (1999-2008) *Adair, Brooke ......................... 2000-03 Bailey, Kamie .................................2003 *Baker, Kristy .......................... 2002-05 Baumgartner, Melinda ...................2000 Balderas, Alyssa .............................2008 Barber, Melissa ..............................2001 *Boles-Carlile, Jennifer ........... 1999-02 *Bowden, Kristen .................... 2002-05 Brusen, Lindsey .............................2007 Bubenik, Michelle ..........................2008 Burgett, Haley ................................1999 Calcote, Corrie ...............................2000 Creech, Breanna .............................2003 Culpepper, Amanda ........................2000 Cunningham, Amber ......................2005 Daniel, Lindsey ..............................2004 Davis, Katie.............................. 2006-07 Dean, Meagan ................................2003 Derrick, Ashley ..............................2001 DeVore, Sarah .......................... 2003-04 *Flahie, Melissa ....................... 2001-04 Foelsch, Melissa.............................2002 *Foelsch, Michelle ................... 2002-05 Free, Ashley ...................................2004 Frederick, Lia ........................... 2006-07
*Gabriel, Sandy........................ 1999-03 Gonzales, Vanessa .................... 2001-02 Gossett, Chantel .............................2008 *Green, Andrea ........................ 2003-06 Green, Katie ............................. 2001-02 Gregory, Heather ............................2006 Gregory, Stacey ..............................2006 Gruznina, Zane......................... 2006-08 *Guzman, Gloria ...................... 2004-07 Hamilton, Karrie ............................2001 *Hargis-Harris, Marley ............ 2001-04 Harlan, Joanna.......................... 2002-03 *Harp, Heather ......................... 2001-04 Harrison, Porsha.............................2008 Hastie, Amanda ........................ 2002-02 Hastie, Jessica .......................... 1999-01 Hastie, Racheal ..............................2007 Headley, Shannon .................... 2003-05 *Hendley, Kelli ........................ 2003-06 *Herington-Meldrum, Jori ....... 2001-04 Hollins, Eboni ................................1999 Hughes, Jessica ........................ 2006-07 *Jensen, Tiffany ....................... 1999-02 Jones, Jenna.............................. 2006-08 Jones, Shelly ............................ 1999-01
Kilkenny, Alina ........................ 2005-06 Kincaid, Kelli ........................... 2006-07 Kleinhans, Amy..............................1999 Lavender, Brittany .........................2006 Losavio, Lynn ................................1999 Luedders, Lynette...........................2000 McCloskey, Brittany ......................2008 McGraw, Kelsey ..................2000, 2003 McLaren, Kirsty ................... 1999-2000 McWhorter, Nikki ..........................2008 Martin, Shanna ...............................1999 Mason, Erin ....................................2008 Melville, Candace ..........................2001 Mills, Tory ................................ 2002-03 Murray, Stacey ...............................2006 Olvera, Vicki ..................................2007 Perry, Jordyn ..................................2008 Philpot, Melody ................... 1999-2001 Portillo, Velinda .............................2004 Potter, Holly ............................. 2006-07 Prejean, Sarah ................................2001 Ramirez, Amy ................................2007 Rigsby, Christy ...............................1999 Rosales, Brittany ............................2007 Saling, Jacqui ........................... 2006-08
Salmon, Latweika ..........................2007 Samford, Erin .................................1999 Sanchez, Sheri ...................... 1999-2000 Sansone, Kelly ..................... 1999-2001 Saxon, Danica ................................2008 Scarfone, Stephanie........................1999 Schmidt, Stephanie .............. 1999-2000 Shackelford, Jessica .......................2008 Shipley, Kelli............................ 2004-05 Shortner, Erin .................................2002 Southard, Christina .................. 2007-08 Speights, Stacy ...............................2000 Stroderd, Meagan ..................... 2005-06 Tijerina, Elizabeth ..........................2008 *Tolentino, Christina...... 2004, 2006-08 Turner, Tana ............................. 2000-02 Wall, Desiree ............................ 2000-02 Whitaker, Shan ...............................2008 Wiggins, Wendy .............................2008 *Wilson, Janna ......................... 2003-06 Wilson, June ............................. 2005-06 *Woodard, Cassie .................... 2003-06 *Woolley, Wendi ...................... 2003-06 Works, Angela .......................... 2001-02 *Wunsch, Lizzie....................... 2002-05
POSTSEASON HONORS ALL-AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE 2008: Jenna Jones (2nd-team); Danica Saxon (3rd-team); Erin Mason (3rd-team) 2007: Brittany Rosales (2nd-team); Jenna Jones (honorable mention) 2006: Janna Wilson (1st-team); Jenna Jones (3rd-team); Alina Kilkenny (3rd-team); Meagan Stroderd (honorable mention); Cassie Woodard (honorable mention); Jessica Hughes (honorable mention); Kelli Shipley (honorable mention) 2005: Janna Wilson (1st-team); June Wilson (1st-team); Kristen Bowden (2ndteam); Alina Kilkenny (2nd-team); Kelli Shipley (3rd-team); Cassie Woodard (3rdteam); Wendi Woolley (honorable mention) 2004: Janna Wilson (1st-team); Kelli Shipley (2nd-team); Wendi Woolley (2ndteam); Melissa Flahie (3rd-team); Cassie Woodard (3rd-team); Lindsey Daniel (honorable mention); Lizzie Wunsch (honorable mention) 2003: Brooke Adair
2002: Jennifer Boles Carlile, Jori Herington-Meldrum 2001: Jessica Hastie, Jori HeringtonMeldrum 2000: Jessica Hastie 1999: Stephanie Scarfone ASC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2005: Janna Wilson 2004: Janna Wilson ASC OFFENSIVE FRESHMEN OF THE YEAR 2007: Brittany Rosales 2005: Alina Kilkenny ASC COACH OF THE YEAR 2005: Trey Carlile ALL-ASC EAST DIVISION 2003: Brooke Adair (1st-team); Janna Wilson (1st-team); Cassie Woodard (2ndteam); Kelli Hendley (honorable mention); Kristen Bowden (honorable mention); Tory
Mills (honorable mention) 2002: Jori Herington-Meldrum (1stteam); Jennifer Boles-Carlile (1st-team); Angela Works (1st-team); Brooke Adair (2nd-team); Lizzie Wunsch (honorable mention) 2001: Jessica Hastie (1st-team); Jori Herington-Meldrum (1st-team); Angela Works (1st-team); Jennifer Boles-Carlile (2ndteam); Kelly Sansone (2nd-team) 2000: Jessica Hastie (1st-team); Kelly Sansone (1st-team); Sandy Gabriel (2ndteam); Brooke Adair (honorable mention); Jennifer Boles-Carlile (honorable mention) 1999: Stephanie Scarfone (1st-team); Jennifer Boles-Carlile (1st-team); Jessica Hastie (2nd-team) ASC EAST OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2001: Jori Herington ASC EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
2003: Brooke Adair 2002: Jori Herington 2001: Jessica Hastie ASC EAST COACH OF THE YEAR 2001: David Collins ASC ALL-ACADEMIC 2001: Jennifer Boles, Sandy Gabriel, Karrie Hamilton, Jessica Hastie, Tiffany Jensen, Tana Turner 2002: Jennifer Carlile, Sandy Gabriel, Katie Green, Heather Harp, Tiffany Jensen, Angela Works 2003: Michelle Foelsch, Heather Harp, Tory Mills, Elizabeth Wunsch 2004: Michelle Foelsch, Andrea Green, Heather Harp, Marley Harris, Velinda Portillo, Kelli Shipley, Janna Wilson, Elizabeth Wunsch 2005: Amber Cunningham, Michelle Foelsch, Andrea Green, Kelli Hendley, Kristen Nelson, Kelli Shipley, Meagan Stroderd, Janna Wilson, Elizabeth Wunsch
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CAREER RECORDS GAMES PLAYED 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Green, Andrea 3. Woodard, Cassie Hendley, Kelli Adair, Brooke 6. Bowden, Kristen 7. Woolley, Wendi 8. Wunsch, Elizabeth 9. Hargis-Harris, Marley Boles-Carlile, Jennifer Flahie, Melissa
2003-06 2003-06 2003-06 2003-06 2000-03 2002-05 2003-06 2002-05 2001-04 1999-02 2001-04
76 75 74 74 74 73 72 71 70 70 70
GOALS 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Kilkenny, Alina 3. Woodard, Cassie 4. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer 5. Hendley, Kelli Works, Angela
2003-06 2005-06 2003-06 1999-02 2003-06 2001-02
73 44 26 18 16 16
7. Scarfone, Stephanie 8. Adair, Brooke 9. Rosales, Brittany Woolley, Wendi ASSISTS 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Kilkenny, Alina 3. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer 4. Herington-Meldrum, Jori 5. Hendley, Kelli ASSISTS 6. Woodard, Cassie Green, Andrea 8. Adair, Brooke 9. Bowden, Kristen 10. Saling, Jacqui Wunsch, Elizabeth
1999 2000-03 2007 2003-06
13 12 10 10
2003-06 2005-06 1999-02 2001-04 2003-06
45 20 16 15 13
2003-06 2003-06 2000-03 2002-05 2006-07 2002-05
10 10 9 8 7 7
POINTS
1. Wilson, Janna 2. Kilkenny, Alina 3. Woodard, Cassie 4. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer 5. Hendley, Kelli 6. Works, Angela 7. Adair, Brooke 8. Herington-Meldrum, Jori 9. Scarfone, Stephanie 10. Woolley, Wendi
2003-06 2005-06 2003-06 1999-02 2003-06 2001-02 2000-03 2001-04 1999 2003-06
191 108 63 52 45 34 33 31 28 26
SHOTS ON GOAL 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer 3. Kilkenny, Alina 4. Woodard, Cassie 5. Hendley, Kelli 6. Flahie, Melissa 7. Bowden, Kristen Works, Angela
2003-06 1999-02 2005-06 2003-06 2003-06 2001-04 2002-05 2001-02
194 97 90 80 62 59 49 49
9. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer 10. Woodard, Cassie
2000 2004
31 30
GAME-WINNING GOALS 1. Kilkenny, Alina Kilkenny, Alina Wilson, Janna 4. Scarfone, Stephanie Works, Angela 6. Boles, Carlile, Jennifer Wilson, Janna Woodard, Cassie Works, Angela 10. Hendley, Kelli Herington-Meldrum, Jori Herington-Meldrum, Jori Mills, Tory Rosales, Brittany
2005 2006 2005 1999 2001 2000 2004 2004 2002 2003 2001 2002 2002 2007
5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2
SEASON RECORDS GOALS 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Kilkenny, Alina 3. Wilson, Janna 4. Kilkenny, Alina 5. Wilson, Janna 6. Scarfone, Stephanie 7. Hendley, Kelli Woodard, Cassie Woodard, Cassie 10. Rosales, Brittany
2005 2006 2006 2005 2004 1999 2003 2003 2004 2007
28 24 21 20 18 13 11 11 11 10
ASSISTS 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Wilson, Janna 3. Kilkenny, Alina 4. Wilson, Janna 5. Adair, Brooke Herington-Meldrum, Jori Kilkenny, Alina Wilson, Janna 9. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer
2004 2005 2006 2003 2000 2001 2005 2006 1999
14 13 12 10 8 8 8 8 7
Hendley, Kelli POINTS 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Kilkenny, Alina 3. Wilson, Janna Wilson, Janna 5. Kilkenny, Alina 6. Scarfone, Stephanie 7. Woodard, Cassie 8. Hendley, Kelli 9. Wilson, Janna Woodard, Cassie SHOTS ON GOAL 1. Wilson, Janna 2. Wilson, Janna 3. Kilkenny, Alina 4. Wilson, Janna 5. Kilkenny, Alina Rosales, Brittany 7. Boles-Carlile, Jennifer Wilson, Janna
2005
7
2005 2006 2004 2006 2005 1999 2004 2003 2003 2003
69 60 50 50 48 28 27 24 22 22
2005 2006 2005 2003 2006 2007 2001 2004
60 52 49 42 41 41 40 40
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East Texas Baptist University dedicated the Cornish Soccer Field on Friday, August 31, 2007. The dedication ceremony was held before the Lady Tiger soccer match with Hendrix College. “It has been my privilege to serve on the ETBU Board of Trustees for the last several years and as Vice Chairman for the past two years,” said Harold Cornish. “My wife, Joyce, and I are honored to be closely associated with ETBU’s fine faculty, staff , and students. It is a very special honor for us to have the recently upgraded soccer field to bear our name.” Harold and Joyce Cornish of Marshall, donated the funds which allowed the University to revamp
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the facility. The lighted field, built in 2000, is located on the north edge of the campus and is the home of the ETBU soccer teams. The improvement to the facility included installation of permanent bleachers, concrete walkways, a retaining wall that will allow fans to bring their own lawn chairs and enjoy the games, and a wrought iron decorative fence on the south side of the field as well as updated fencing around the entire field. The entrance is bricked with a decorative archway bearing the name of the donor. Opened in 2002, the facility is accessible by a road -- Baker Boulevard, courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baker -- that runs down the west side of Ornelas
Stadium on the north end of campus. The soccer field runs east to west with bleachers to the south side of the field. The north side is used for team benches and scorers table. A platform over the scorers table is used for video. A large soccer scoreboard sits at the east end of the complex. Lights were added to the facility in the fall of 2005. The lights were purchased with a gift in honor of former Lady Tiger Brooke Adair, a 2000-03 fouryear letterwinner at ETBU.
ORNELAS GYM | BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL
ORNELAS STADIUM | FOOTBALL
TAYLOR FIELD | SOFTBALL
WOODS FIELD | BASEBALL
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Kent Reeves DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS B.S.E., John Brown University M.S.E., Arkansas State University Kent Reeves completed his 12th year as full-time athletic director at East Texas Baptist University in 2008-09. Since stepping down as the all-time winningest coach in Lady Tiger basketball in 1997 to become full-time AD, Reeves has guided ETBU’s transformation from NAIA and NCAA Division II status to full membership within NCAA Division III. Under his watch, the program has ballooned to 10 varsity sports from the five that existed when he became athletic director on June 1, 1997. “We’ve added football, men’s and women’s soccer, softball and men’s cross country, and we’re looking to add men’s and women’s tennis,” says Reeves when looking back over his first decade as athletic director. “I’d say another one of hte real positive things I’m proud we’ve been able to accomplish is that we have also built some first-class athletic facilities as well as making nice upgrades to our existing facilities.” Reeves joined the ETBU coaching staff in 1987 as the head coach for women’s basketball. Taking over a program that was 10 years old at the time, Reeves quickly built an NAIA national title contender that averaged over 20 wins per season in his decade on the bench. In his 10 seasons as head women’s basketball coach, Reeves posted 206 wins and his teams won five Big State Conference championships and made nine postseason appearances. He stepped down following the 1996-97 season to become the university’s full-time athletic director while also taking on another challenge. As part of the university’s expansion of the athletic program, Reeves agreed to also become the head coach of a softball program that would begin play in the spring of 1998 as a member of the Heart of Texas Conference. His first recruiting class produced an eventual six All-Americans over the next four years, and Reeves piled up 83 wins in three full seasons as head softball coach. In his third season, in 2000, the Lady Tigers won the first American Southwest Conference championship in the history of ETBU athletics since the university had become a member of the ASC and Division III in 1998. Following that season, Reeves gave up coaching to focus on his athletic director duties. Football was added in the fall of 2000, along with men’s and cross country, giving ETBU 10 varsity athletic sports. When Reeves arrived at ETBU in 1987 as women’s basketball coach, only three programs -- men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball -- existed on campus. But in his first four years as athletic director, the university had added softball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and football. Reeves went back into coaching in 2004, when he had to step in and take over the softball program once more due to a mid-year coaching change. Taking over a senior-laden program that had won the ASC championship every year since he’d left, Reeves coached the Lady Tigers to a school-record 41 wins as well as helping ETBU attain its first-ever No. 1 national ranking in any sport. He also guided the Lady Tigers to a fifth straight conference championship that season. He immediately stepped down again following that season, but came back to take over the program for a third time in the summer of 2005. After coaching the softball team in 2006 and 2007, Reeves once again took off his coaching hat to assume athletic director-only duties. However, in his six total seasons in the dugout, Reeves compiled a 183-84-1 mark and is now the university’s all-time winningest coach in two different sports. Reeves is also very active in the Marshall community, serving vice president of the Marshall Lions Club as well as serving as a deacon at Central Baptist Church. In his time away from the office, he enjoys playing golf, fishing and working in his yard. Reeves received his Bachelor of Science in Education from John Brown University and also holds a Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. Kent and his wife, Mary Beth, have two daughters, Kendra and Taylor. Taylor is a sophomore at Baylor University, while Kendra is married to Austin Skipworth.
ETBU CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1999 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1999 2003-04: Football, Volleyball, Softball 2002-03: Volleyball, Softball 2001-02: Volleyball, Softball 2000-01: Softball 1999-00: Softball DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1999 2008-09: Volleyball, Softball 2006-07: Volleyball, Women’s Basketball 2003-04: Softball 2002-03: Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Softball 2001-02: Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball 2000-01: Men’s Soccer, Softball 1999-00: Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball CONFERENCE PLAYOFF APPEARANCES SINCE 1999 2008-09: Volleyball, Softball 2007-08: Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Softball 2006-07: Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Softball 2005-06: Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, Softball 2004-05: Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball 2003-04: Football, Volleyball, Softball 2002-03: Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Softball 2001-02: Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball 2000-01: Women’s Basketball, Softball 1999-00: Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Softball
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Jose Alonzo
ATHLETICS STAFF
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer 903-923-2268 jalonzo@etbu.edu
Zac Bryant
Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2202 zbryant@etbu.edu
Sam Blackmon Head Coach, Baseball 903-923-2230 sblackmon@etbu.edu
Corey Chancellor
Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2199 cchancellor@etbu.edu
David Collins
Benny Ellison Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2192 bellison@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Softball 903-923-2240 wgalloway@etbu.edu
Paul Grant
Justin Jennings
Athletic Trainer 903-923-2196 jalonzo@etbu.edu
Head Coach, Women’s Soccer 903-923-2235 pgrant@etbu.edu
Robin Grant
Secretary, Athletics & Kinesiology 903-923-2228 rgrant@etbu.edu
Morgan Guidry
Sharon Hall
Marcus Holiday
Colby Jackson
Ken Loyd
Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2195 mguidry@etbu.edu
Secretary, Football 903-923-2188 shall@etbu.edu
Athletic Trainer 903-923-2234 mholiday@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2188 cjackson@etbu.edu
Bill Galloway
Assistant Coach, Baseball 903-923-2230 jjennings@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball 903-923-2239 kloyd@etbu.edu
Lane Loyd
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball 903-923-2239 lloyd@etbu.edu
Carlos Marbot Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball 903-923-2236 cmarbot@etbu.edu
Kris Mashe
Assistant Coach, Volleyball 903-923-2241 kmashe@etbu.edu
Lyndsay Mashe
Rodney McLain Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2200 rmclain@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Softball 903-923-2240 dmiller@etbu.edu
Will Murchison
Michael Prather
Kent Reeves
Cody Robinson
Buzz Sanders
Mark Sartain
Guy Shirley
Janae Shirley
Joanna Soles
Lane Stahl
David Weaver
Bert West
Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2198 wmurchison@etbu.edu
Head Coach, Softball 903-923-2240 jshirley@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball 903-923-2242 mprather@etbu.edu
Athletic Trainer 903-923-2234
Athletic Director 903-923-2228 klreeves@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Baseball 903-923-2230 lstahl@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Football 903-923-2203 crobinson@etbu.edu
Sports Information Director 903-923-2129 dweaver@etbu.edu
Head Coach, Volleyball 903-923-2241 lmashe@etbu.edu
Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer 903-923-2235 lsanders@etbu.edu
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball 903-923-2231 bwest@etbu.edu
Head Coach, Football 903-923-2188 msartain@etbu.edu
Dani Miller
Assistant Coach, Softball 903-923-2240
We Are One
ETB
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE The American Southwest Conference, one of the largest intercollegiate athletic conferences in NCAA Division III, is in its second decade of providing quality athletic experiences for its student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Founded in May 1996 to provide a structure for intercollegiate athletics among member institutions, the American Southwest Conference includes former members of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) and other institutions from outside the Texas borders. From the eight founding institutions to today’s present group of 15 college and universities, the ASC encompasses institutions sharing similar educational and athletic philosophies. Spreading across the 422,060 square miles of the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, the ASC offers student-athletes competition in 16 sports with opportunity for advancement to conference and NCAA Division III championships. The American Southwest Conference embodies a multidimensional mission aimed at creating an environment characterized by opportunities to learn, friendly competition and activities for its conference membership. ASC members believe team and individual sports provide learning opportunities, and its membership strives to create an athletics environment supportive of teaching and learning. Conference and NCAA resources also provide student-athletes, coaches and administrators access to academic, leadership, sportsmanship and career enhancement opportunities. Traditional standards of ethical conduct and fair play are respected among the ASC members. To guarantee the integrity of the association, the membership is committed to furthering the philosophy and policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and the Conference. The roster of American Southwest Conference members in 2008-09 includes Concordia University Texas, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, Louisiana College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, McMurry University, Mississippi College, University of the Amy Carlton Ozarks, Schreiner University, Sul Ross State UniCommissoner versity, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Tyler, and Texas Lutheran University. ASC championships are conducted in 16 sports (8 men, 8 women). Men’s championships are offered in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field. Women’s championships are offered in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The American Southwest Conference is Greg Weghorst headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Amy Carlton Director of is commissioner and Greg Weghorst serves as Media Relations Director of Media Relations.
2009 WOMEN’S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL Points based on voting by head coaches, sports information directors and media: RNK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM (1ST-PLACE VOTES) Hardin-Simmons University (23) University of Texas-Dallas (3) University of Texas-Tyler (2) Mississippi College University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Texas Lutheran University Howard Payne University East Texas Baptist University University of the Ozarks LeTourneau University Concordia University Texas Schreiner University Louisiana College McMurry University
POINTS 387 358 339 311 262 236 227 209 155 142 90 85 82 57
‘08 RECORD 15-3-4, 12-0-1 ASC 14-4-3, 11-1-1 ASC 14-4-1, 10-3-0 ASC 17-4-0, 11-2-0 ASC 10-8-0, 9-4-0 ASC 9-10-0, 7-6-0 ASC 10-9-0, 7-6-0 ASC 7-10-0, 7-6-0 ASC 8-11-0, 6-7-0 ASC 6-13-0, 4-9-0 ASC 4-12-2, 3-10-0 ASC 0-15-2, 0-11-2 ASC 1-15-2, 1-11-1 ASC 0-15-1, 0-12-1 ASC
2008 FINAL STANDINGS Hardin-Simmons Texas-Dallas Mississippi College Texas-Tyler Mary Hardin-Baylor Howard Payne Texas Lutheran ETBU Ozarks LeTourneau Concordia Texas Louisiana College Schreiner McMurry
W-L-T 12-0-1 11-1-1 11-2-0 10-3-0 9-4-0 7-6-0 7-6-0 7-6-0 6-7-0 4-9-0 3-10-0 1-11-1 0-11-2 0-12-1
Conference PTS PCT 37 .962 34 .885 33 .846 30 .769 27 .692 21 .538 21 .538 21 .538 18 .462 12 .308 9 .231 4 .115 2 .077 1 .038
GF 69 39 40 53 35 26 35 18 13 17 11 3 2 3
GA 0 3 9 8 19 23 18 28 24 37 39 51 56 52
W-L-T 15-3-4 14-4-3 17-4-0 14-4-1 10-8-0 10-9-0 9-10-0 7-10-0 8-11-0 6-13-0 3-11-2 1-15-2 0-15-2 0-15-1
Overall PTS PCT 49 .773 45 .738 51 .810 43 .763 30 .556 30 .526 27 .474 21 .412 24 .421 18 .316 11 .250 5 .111 2 .059 1 .031
GF 77 46 56 67 38 41 42 19 18 23 14 4 4 5
GA 7 11 15 12 38 34 29 36 44 50 50 67 72 65
2008-09 CHAMPIONS FOOTBALL .................................................................................... University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MEN’S BASKETBALL ................................................................................. University of Texas-Dallas WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ........................................................................... Howard Payne University MEN’S SOCCER.......................................................................................... University of Texas-Tyler WOMEN’S SOCCER .............................................................................. Hardin-Simmons University VOLLEYBALL ............................................................................................ University of Texas-Dallas MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ........................................................................... University of Texas-Tyler WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ............................................................................ Mississippi College BASEBALL .................................................................................................... University of Texas-Tyler SOFTBALL .................................................................................................... University of Texas-Tyler MEN’S GOLF ................................................................................ University of Mary Hardin-Baylor WOMEN’S GOLF ........................................................................................ University of Texas-Tyler MEN’S TENNIS ............................................................................................. University of Texas-Tyler WOMEN’S TENNIS ...................................................................................... University of Texas-Tyler MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ..................................................................................McMurry University WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD............................................................................McMurry University
CHAMPIONSHIPS BY SCHOOL SCHOOL Hardin-Simmons University McMurry University Mississippi College University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Texas Lutheran University University of Texas-Tyler Howard Payne University East Texas Baptist University University of Texas-Dallas Schreiner University University of the Ozarks Sul Ross State University Concordia University-Texas Louisiana College LeTourneau University
MEN’S 25 21 16 11 6 8 5 1 5 2 2 3 1 0 0
WOMEN’S 31 15 10 8 7 4 5 8 2 2 1 0 1 2 0
CONTACT INFORMATION AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE 1221 West Campbell Road, Suite 245 Richardson, TX 75080 Phone: 972.234.0033 Fax: 972.234.4110 Website: www.ascsports.org
TOTAL 56 36 26 19 13 12 10 9 7 4 3 3 2 2 0
We Are One
BU
2008 ALL-CONFERENCE WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM FIRST TEAM
DEF DEF DEF DEF DEF F F F F F MF MF MF MF MF MF GK GK GK
Sarah Stansell Kelly Buchanan Amanda Kallus Carrie Kirk Megan Shisler Morgan Loyd Kelli Layden Lauren Thomas Leah Bowyer Takenda Cotton Caitlin Perdue Carlyn Powers Kasey Kemp Lindsey Neubauer Megan Ryan Lauren Thorne Christi Carr Sam Fraser Andrea Jones
Hardin-Simmons Texas-Tyler Texas-Dallas Mississippi College Texas Lutheran Hardin-Simmons Texas Lutheran Texas-Tyler Texas-Dallas Howard Payne Texas-Dallas Hardin-Simmons Texas-Tyler Texas Lutheran Hardin-Simmons Mary Hardin-Baylor Hardin-Simmons Texas-Tyler Texas-Dallas
DEF DEF DEF DEF DEF DEF DEF F F F F F MF MF MF MF GK GK GK
Kristen Broussard Hannah Langley Lauren Browning Tiffany Broussard Allison Harp Megan Jones Brooke Kincade Heather Dryden Kristina Kinner Amanda Norton Jordan Morley Emily Hoag Danica Saxon Lori Gomez Chelsea Coleman Katie Makanani Carla Lambert Lori Langman Erin Mason
Texas Lutheran Mississippi College Concordia Texas Louisiana College Howard Payne Mary Hardin-Baylor LeTourneau Ozarks Texas-Dallas LeTourneau Hardin-Simmons Louisiana College ETBU Howard Payne Ozarks Texas-Dallas Louisiana College Ozarks ETBU
SECOND TEAM Soph. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Soph. Fr. Fr. Jr. Soph. Soph. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Soph.
McAllen, Texas Houston, Texas Richardson, Texas Madison, Miss. The Woodlands, Texas Austin, Texas Sugar Land, Texas College Station, Texas Lubbock, Texas Brownwood, Texas Austin, Texas Frisco, Texas Colleyville, Texas Farmington, NM Kingsville, Texas Round Rock, Texas Pleasanton, Texas Lindale, Texas Round Rock, Texas
DEF DEF DEF DEF F F F F F MF MF MF MF GK
Jenna Jones Stephanie Babcock Emalee Pearson Emily Swinford Amy Kuykendall Kelli Wentworth Michie Arrendondo Anna Clark Jessica Pierce Sonya Gomez Lesly Melo Kirby Posey Kasey Ambrose Brittany Patrick
Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Soph. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Soph. Soph. Fr. Sr. Soph. Fr.
Bedford, Texas Madison, Texas Georgetown, Texas New Iberia, Texas Ovilla, Texas Humble, Texas Sugar Land, Texas Plano, Texas San Antonio, Texas Longview, Texas Dallas, Texas New Iberia, La. Tyler, Texas Del Rio, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Plano, Texas LaPlace, La. San Antonio, Texas Mabank, Texas
DEF F F F F MF MF MF MF MF MF
Meredith Bowman Lexy Smith Kiera Ruck Lauren Daily Sunny Valencia Lauren Hankins Danielle Gomez Hannah Haddock Emily Whisehunt Marione Coronel Brittany Paxton
THIRD TEAM
ETBU Texas-Dallas Ozarks Mississippi College Hardin-Simmons Howard Payne Mary Hardin-Baylor Mississippi College Texas-Tyler Texas-Tyler Mississippi College LeTourneau Mississippi College Mississippi College
Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Soph. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Soph. Soph.
Lumberton, Texas San Antonio, Texas Salt Lake City, Utah Mandeville, La. Weatherford, Texas Wylie, Texas Bryan, Texas Lake Charles, La. Mesquite, Texas Tyler, Texas Clinton, Miss. Longview, Texas El Paso, Texas Navarre, Fla.
HONORABLE MENTION
Christi Carr, GK, Hardin-Simmons 2008 ASC Defensive Player of the Year
LeTourneau Mary Hardin-Baylor Concordia Texas Texas-Tyler Texas Lutheran Howard Payne Schreiner Louisiana College Concordia Texas Louisiana College Mary Hardin-Baylor
Jr. Fr. Fr. Soph. Fr. Fr. Soph. Jr. Fr. Soph. Jr.
Magnolia, Texas Belton, Texas Houston, Texas Coppell, Texas Spring, Texas Midlothian, Texas San Antonio, Texas Monroe, La. Wichita Falls, Texas DeRidder, La. Houston, Texas
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Takenda Cotton, F, Fr., Howard Payne DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Christi Carr, GK, Jr., Hardin-Simmons OFFENSIVE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Kelli Wentworth, F, Howard Payne DEFENSIVE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Hannah Langley, D, Mississippi College SPORTSMANSHIP ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Carrie Kirk, D, Jr., Mississippi College COACH OF THE YEAR: Marcus Wood, Hardin-Simmons
Takenda Cotton, F, Howard Payne 2008 ASC Offensive Player of the Year
Marshall V I S I T I N G
“A Texas Treasure”
East Texas Bap�st University is located in Marshall, Texas, an historic city of 25,000 nestled in the scenic piney woods of East Texas. It is part of a larger metropolitan area of Longview, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana, and is located 150 miles east of Dallas, on Interstate 20. Marshall is in the center of a recrea�onal and tourist region, and is near the Caddo Lake recrea�onal area. The city itself was founded in 1841, and by 1850, it was the seventh-largest city in Texas. A�er the 1860 census, Marshall had risen to fourth largest in the state, in the most prosperous county in Texas. A�er the Civil War, the city became known as “Gateway to Texas,” when the Texas and Pacific Railroad provided transcon�nental railway service to the west. Marshall’s renaissance was due largely to the vast expansion of the T & P opera�ons which brought an enormous influx of new se�lers and railroad employees, including many skilled cra�smen and ar�sans for the railroad’s sprawling shops. The 1901 Harrison County Courthouse is the third government structure to occupy the square of land donated in 1841 for a “Temple of Jus�ce” by Marshall founder Peter Whetstone. Marshall is surrounded by natural beauty, just minutes away from historic Caddo Lake and the majes�c Lake O’ The Pines. The city is also home to three major fes�vals annually -- Stagecoach Days, held the third weekend in May; FireAnt Fes�val, held the second weekend in October; and the world-famous Wonderland of Lights, which is held from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. For more informa�on about Marshall and what the city has to offer, check out the Marshall Chamber of Commerce website at www.marshall-chamber.com.
R E S TA U R A N T S Applebee’s Bodacious Bar-B-Q Burger King Cafe Italia Cajun Tex Ca�ish Express Central Perks Chili’s China Garden China King CiCi’s Pizza Domino’s Pizza Don Juan’s Dragon House
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El Chico Fugler’s Golden Corral Gucci’s Pizza and Grill IHOP Jucy’s Hamburgers Kentucky Fried Chicken Long John Silver’s Lupe’s McDonalds Neely’s Brown Pig Pic-n-Pay Deli Pizza Hut
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Porky’s Smokehouse Quizno’s Sonic The Sto�ord House Subway
Williams Chicken
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Roseville B&B Super 8 Three Oaks B&B Wisteria Garden
903.935.5000 903.935.1184 903.935.6777 903.938.7611
Taco Bell The Creamery The Jalapeno Tree Wendy’s Whataburger
HOTELS/LODGING Best Western Budget Inn Comfort Suites Econo Lodge Fairfield Inn Guest Inn
903.935.0707 903.935.7984 903.927.1139 903.935.1135 903.938.7666 903.927.1718
Hampton Inn High Co�on Inn Holiday Inn Express LaQuinta Motel 6 Rosemont Co�age
Distance from Marshall to: Abilene ..................................... 336 mi. Alpine ....................................... 679 mi. Amarillo .................................... 514 mi. Aus�n ....................................... 293 mi. Beaumont ................................. 193 mi. Belton ....................................... 233 mi. Brownwood .............................. 322 mi. Clarksville, Ark. ......................... 309 mi. Corpus Chris� ........................... 446 mi. Dallas ........................................ 146 mi. El Paso ...................................... 788 mi. Galveston.................................. 275 mi. Houston .................................... 216 mi. Jackson, Miss. ........................... 246 mi. Kerrville .................................... 385 mi. La Crosse, Wisc. ..................... 1,006 mi. Li�le Rock, Ark. ......................... 211 mi. Longview .................................... 26 mi. Lubbock .................................... 498 mi. Midland .................................... 482 mi. Monroe, La. .............................. 137 mi. Natchitoches, La. ...................... 108 mi. New Orleans, La. ...................... 375 mi. Pineville, La............................... 151 mi. Redlands, CA.......................... 1,530 mi. Salem, Va. ................................. 995 mi. San Antonio .............................. 373 mi. Seguin ....................................... 332 mi. Shreveport, La. ........................... 36 mi. Texarkana ................................... 73 mi. Tyler ............................................ 63 mi. Waco ........................................ 193 mi.