This is TIGER Territory

This is TIGER Territory

Nov. 1, 2007Page 2b BASKETBALL PREVIEWTHE COWLEY PRESS

Mike Atwater5-7 Freshman Point GuardWichita, Kan.Natural leader that averaged 12 points and 10 assists per game and was named a Second Team All-State selection at Wichita Southeast. Although not all in stature, he is a very strong player.

Kenny Bates 5-11 Freshman GuardWichita, Kan.Quick player that will be used as either a point or shooting guard. Was named a Class 6A Honorable Mention All-State performer at Wichita South. Has a good attitude and is working to adjust to the college game.

Preston Brown6-6 Sophomore Power ForwardStringtown, Okla. Good outside shooter that averaged 9 points and 4 rebounds as a freshamn at Redlands Community College. Good things seem to happen when he has the ball in his hands.

Marcus Butler6-3 FreshmanGuard-ForwardKansas City, Kan.A hard-working, very coachable player who likes to play defense. Good rebounder for his size. Attended Kansas City-Washington High School.

Reggie Cook6-1 Sophomore Point GuardLawton, Okla.Lefthander that has a good stroke from te outside. Transfer from Redlands Community College that is expected to provide leadership at the point guard position.

Jack Crowder III6-4 FreshmanForwardWichita, Kan.Was named a class 6A First-Team All-State performer at Wichita Southeast. Plays with what some would call a “reckless abandon.” Worked on changing his shot over the summer to improve the offensive side of his game.

Kyle Hammerschmidt6-2 FreshmanForwardHays, Kan.Was named a Class 4A First-Team All-State selection as he helped lead Thomas More Prep to back-to-back state championships. Once he gets used to the speed of the college game he will be expected to play a vital role.

Edwin Hutton6-1 Freshman GuardWichita, Kan.Explosive wing who can heat up quickly. Talented transition player. Can get to the rim with power or bury the open three-pointer. Should cause havoc on the defensive end with his length and quickness.

Jeremy McCarty6-6 FreshmanForwardGulf Shore AcademyOut of State player that will be expected to make a major contribution to the team. Good passer that is working to get stronger on the defensive end.

Montrell McDonald6-6 Sophomore ForwardFort Worth, TexasSlasher that has the abililty to play any of five positions on the floor. Spent his freshman season playing valuable minutes for George Washington University before sitting out last season. Will be looked upon to be one of the leaders of the team.

Eric McKinney6-7 Freshman ForwardWaldo, Ark.Transfer from Redlands Community College that averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds as a freshman. When on his game, he is one of the best players on the floor.

Zach Miller6-5 Freshman ForwardLiberal, Kan.Strong player that traveled across the state to play for the Tigers. Plays hard and makes smart decisions on the court.

Chris Rhymes6-3 SophomoreGuardOklahoma City, Okla.Played for coach Eck at Redlands last season and averaged 15 points per game prior to suffering a groin injury midway through the season.

Joel DeNicoloSophomore Student AssistantEl Reno, Okla.Followed Coach Eck from Redlands and has been an assistant for Eck since 2005. Is here to help the team out in anyway possible.

Yaphett KingAssistant CoachSt. Petersburg, Fla.Begins his second year as assistant coach for Steve Eck. He played for coach Eck in 2001-2003, winning the national championship in 2001-2002 season. He played Division 1 basketball after Redlands at Cal-State Fullerton.

Lance MadisonAssistant Coach Olney, Ill.Begins first season as assistant coach. He coached at Redlands with coach Eck through 2002-2005. He comes to coach the Tigers from Division 1 University of Texas-Pan American

BY JACOB EARLSSports Editor

With new coaches, players, and student assistants, this year’s Tiger basketball team is

surrounded with hype. The Tiger’s will have no returning players from last year’s team that finished with a 16-15 record but many talented transfers and freshmen has Tiger fans excited.

Coming from Redlands Community College [Okla.], new head coach Steve Eck has Tiger fans raising the standards for men’s basketball. Eck made Redlands the winningest basketball program for the past six years. Eck even led the Cougars to the Division II national championship in his first year.

Eck brought four players with him from Redlands to help with scoring. Sophomore Chris Rhymes is one of the top transfers as he averaged 15 points per game before suffering an injury during the middle the of the season. Sophomores Eric McKinney and Preston Brown will also be counted on to make an impact as they each averaged nine points per game last year at Redlands. Sophomore Montrell McDonald, a transfer from Division I George Washing-ton University, will also make an impact for the Tiger basketball team along with in-state recruit Jack Crowder.

“The guys I brought from Redlands will keep the team balanced,” Eck said,

“but I will count on our in-state recruits to contribute and help us play better as a unit.”

Opposing teams will not be able to fo-cus on one player to shut down offensively as the Tigers have many guys that can pass and score.

Defensively, the Tigers will use their athleticism and quickness to make up for lack of size. No player on the roster is listed as taller than 6-foot-7. McKinney is looked

upon as the shot-blocker, while Brown will provide toughness. McDonald will threaten the opposing team by using his long arms to get into passing lanes and create turn-overs.

The Tigers are predicted to finish second in the Jayhawk East behind six time defending champion Coffeyville. In the Street & Smith’s rankings, the Tigers are ranked 13th in the country, while the NJCAA has the Tigers ranked 25th.

Jayhawk East Coaches Poll

High rankings, higher goals

2007-2008 Cowley Tigers(Player profiles provided by Rama Peroo)

1. Coffeyville

5. Fort Scott

3. (tie) Independence

2. Cowley County

3. (tie) Allen County

7. Johnson County

6. KCK

8. Neosho County

9. Highland

10. Labette

Men’s basketball team

The revamped Tiger basketball team includes four transfers from Redlands Community College. Head coach Steve Eck, who came to Cowley from Redlands in March, expects them to keep the team balanced. (Photo by Rama Peroo)

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This isTIGERTerritory

2007-2008 Men’s and Women’s Basketball ScheduleNov. 1 Men at Southern Nazarene JV 7 p.m.Nov. 3 Men vs. Mid America JV 7 p.m.Nov. 3 Women vs. Southwestern JV 5 p.m.Nov. 6 Northern Oklahoma 7 p.m./Women TBA

Otero ClassicNov. 9Men vs. Trinidad at Otero, Colo. 3 p.m.Nov. 10Men vs. Otero at Otero, Colo. 7 p.m.

Nov. 9-10 Women at Hutchinson Classic TBANov. 13 Men vs. Friends JV 7 p.m.Nov. 13 Women vs. Kansas Wesleyan JV TBANov. 15 Women vs. Friends JV 7 p.m.Nov. 17 Northern Oklahoma 5/7 p.m.Nov. 19 Men vs. Sterling JV 7 p.m.Nov. 19 Women vs. Hutchinson 5 p.m.Nov. 23-24 Women at Dodge City Classic TBA

Nov. 27 Men at Eastern Oklahoma State 7 p.m.

Jayhawk Shootout – Dec. 1-2Dec. 1Men vs. Coffeyville 3 p.m.Women vs. Coffeyville 7 p.m.Dec. 2Men vs. Butler 3 p.m.Women vs. Pratt 5 p.m.

Dec. 5 Men vs. Eastern Oklahoma 7 p.m.Jan. 5 Kansas City 5/7 p.m.Jan. 9. at Allen County 5:30 p.m.Jan. 12 Coffeyville 5/7 p.m.Jan. 16 Johnson County 5/7 p.m.Jan. 19 at Highland TBAJan. 21 at Labette TBAJan. 23 at Independence TBAJan. 26 at Fort Scott TBA

Jan. 30 Neosho County 5/7 p.m.Feb. 2 at Kansas City TBAFeb. 6 Allen County 5/7 p.m.Feb. 9 at Coffeyville 5 p.m.Feb. 13 at Johnson County TBAFeb. 16 Highland 5/7 p.m.Feb. 20 Labette 5/7 p.m.Feb. 23 Independence 5/7 p.m.Feb. 27 Fort Scott 5/7 p.m.March 1 at Neosho County TBAMarch 5 First-Round Region VI PlayoffsMarch 8-11 Region VI Tournament at WichitaMarch 18-22 NJCAA National Tournament at Hutchinson

Home games in bold.

All home games are played in W.S. Scott Auditorium, corner of Fifth Avenue and Second Street.

Guide to being a ‘Crazy’Cowley Crazies

It is not uncommon to see Cowley Crazies in face paint and Tiger fan gear. The Crazies formed two years ago and spearhead school spirit at athletic events. (Photo by Jackie Hutchinson)

BY JACOB EARLSSports Editor

Be a FANatic!”, that is what this year’s Cowley Crazies’ shirts display. With 32 members, the Crazies are growing

in size and are louder than ever at athletic events.

“They’ve been getting ‘crazy’ at games like they’re supposed to be,” Director of Student Life Kristi Shaw said.

The purpose of the Cowley Crazies is to promote “awesome” school spirit and sportsmanship at school sponsored athletic events. All members attend as many events as possible to make some noise for the Tigers.

The Crazies have four rules to follow while attending events:

1. No Profanity2. No Suggestive, Offensive Behavior3. Make sure not to get carried away

on pin pointing one player4. Noisemakers are not toleratedThe Crazies can never be missed while

attending an event as some of them wear wigs with goofy hats, short shorts with high socks, old-school Tiger jerseys, and/or outdated Halloween costumes.

Being a part of the Cowley Crazies can even pay for college tuition and books.

“It’s a sweet scholarship and it was a big influence on why I chose to come here,” freshman Jordan McIntire, a recipient of the scholarship, said.

The Crazies plan to be at every home game this year and even plan on branching out to away games. If you would like to be a part of the Crazies, contact Kristi Shaw by phone 620-441-5206 or by email at shawk@cowley.edu.

Cowley Crazies can do:1. Paint yourself with Cowley colors2. Dress crazy3. Make signs

4. Make up chants and cheers5. Cheer with Cheerleaders6. Dance with you own silly self7. Raise the roof8. Have your hair crazy9. Help Kristi promote school spirit

10. Help promote ahtletic events11. Monday Night Madness ownership12. Create your own character13. Support the Pepband14. Show enthusiasm15. Sign up to work in the game room

16. Be at as many events as you can17. Recruit new fun members18. Make campus fun19. Make a positive difference20. Have FUN FUN FUN FUN!!!!

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Danceline rosterKatie BevilacquaSophomoreWichita

Janae BloomFreshmanOakley

Ashley CochranSophomoreArk City

Mandi EveryFreshmanArk City

Rachel FergusonFreshmanTulsa, Okla.

Morgan GreenFreshmanArk City

Allison JonesFreshmanEnid, Okla.

Jennifer MattsonFreshmanDerby

Raven McFallSophomoreWichita

Allison MitchelFreshmanSand Springs, Okla.

Lindsay MitchelFreshmanDerby

Chelsea PappanSophomoreArk City

Jolene PiersonSophomoreBelle Plaine

Melisandre PopeFreshmanUdall

Crystal RauschFreshmanConway Springs

Kacie SchlegelSophomoreWichita

Kristin SchiefferFreshmanStillwater, Okla.

Janci VogeleFreshmanArk city

Kim WilsonFreshmanArk City

Spirit Squad rosterAnnie BlackwellSophomoreBlackwell, Okla.

Brianna BranineSophomoreArk City

Amy Casner FreshmanCheney

Brandy FultzFreshmanPonca City

Choe GraySophomoreArk City

Meghan HenningFreshmanGoddard

Sierra KeplarSophomoreBluestem

Amanda KieserFreshmanHaysville

Kristina KirschSophomorePonca City

Erin McElgunnSophomoreWichita

Cassie PowellSophomoreWylie, Tx

Katie RinehartFreshmanSouth Haven

Lauren SandmannSophomoreCoalgate, Okla.

Jessie SeacatSophomoreWinfield

Myka WiebeFreshmanWichita

Ashley WilliamsFreshmanSedan

Andrea YunkerFreshmanSouth Haven

The voice of the TigersSpirit Squad

Stepping out at halftimeDanceline

BY MEGAN CUMMINGSStaff Writer

For those who think cheerleading is not a sport, there are at least 30 people who would disagree.

This year’s cheer squad consists of 19 females and 10 males that have “a lot of raw talent,” according to the new part-time cheer coach Rikki Hettenbach.

Hettenbach became the cheer coach after former cheer coach, Kristi Shaw took the Director of Student Life position.

“I’ve worked with Kristi Shaw, help-ing with Allstars since 2004, I also went to Cowley and cheered both years,” said

Hettenbach.The squad performed at Monday

Night Madness, Sept. 21 after only a few practice sessions together. They are cur-rently working on perfecting their ability to build pyramids, as well as getting a good start at their routine for nationals.

Nationals are held at the end of March, and will be in Overland Park in 2008.

A well put together group of young adults, with five team captains to keep them in line. “All the captains are Sopho-mores, and a very intricate part of the success. They know what they are doing.” Hettenbach explained.

BY TIFFANY ZAVALAStaff Writer

Head Tigerette coach Lindsay Sanderholm has high hopes for this year’s team.

Sanderholm served as captain of Tiger-ettes her sophomore year of Cowley and is now in her tenth year of coaching.

The team is comprised of nineteen members; six of those being sophomores and thirteen freshmen.

The returning sophomores, Ashley Cochran, Raven McFall, and Kacie Schlegel, work together as co-captains.

According to Schlegel, some of their responsibilities as captain include maintaining good spirit, making sure ev-eryone looks good, and helping other team members out when they need it.

“I love meeting new girls and I am really looking forward to getting to know them better throughout the year,” said Schlegel.

The Tigerettes can be seen per-forming at all men and women’s basketball games, community events, and parades.

“My favorite part about coaching is getting to know wonderful young ladies each year that share my love for dancing and performing,” said Sanderholm.

Those interested in trying out for Tigerettes can set up a private audition with Sanderholm at 441-5301. Deadline for tryouts is May 2008. For more information, go to http://www.cowleytigers.com/dance/danceauditions.html

(Photo by Jolene Pierson)

(Photo by Jolene Pierson)

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2007-2008 Lady Tigerslauren cherry5-10 SophomoreForwardBennington, Kan.Appeared in 17 games as a freshamn. Will see playing time at the wing position.

GaBrielle curtiS5-8 FreshmanGuardGanado, ariz.Led Ganado (Ariz.) High School to a state championship as she was named to the All-State team. She chose Cowley because of its strong education program.

nataSa draGanic6-2 SophomoreForward/centerniksic, MontenegroAppeared in 14 games as a freshman before being sidelined with an injury. Hit a three-pointer with seconds left to send Cowley’s game against Barton County into overtime.

courtney GoodruM5-10 FreshmanForwardWellington, Kan.Played her high school career at Wellington High School, where she was named a Second Team Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division III performer. She also was named to Mulvane All-Tourney team and played in the Bethel College All Star Game.

neaSha hayneS5-8 FreshmanGuardSalina, Kan.Versatile athlete that played basketball, track, and soccer at Salina South High School.

Shirolacille holloWay5-10 FreshmanForwardhouston, texasAccomplished athlete that was named Most Valuable Player in basketball, softball, soccer, and golf at Kashmere High School in Houston. Scored 39 points in one game during her high school career.

noelle JacKSon5-7 FreshmanGuardMorrilton, ark.Talented out-of-stater that was named to the All-State team as a senior at Morrilton (Ark.) High School. Was also named her team’s Defensive Player of the Year and helped her school to the state championship.

Whittney KeSSler5-11 FreshmanForwardlongton, Kan.Earned First-Team all-league honors all four years at Elk Valley High School. Also was an all-league performer in softball and volleyball.

SaMMantha Maley5-4 FreshmanGuardolpe, Kan.Aggressive player that received the Mrs. Hustle Award and was a First-Team all-league selection at Olpe High School. Helped Olpe to the state tournament in Hays her senior year.

Janeil roBinSon5-8 Freshman ForwardWamego, Kan.First-Team All-league selection at Wamego High School.

caMeron roland5-8 FreshmanForwardKansas city, Kan.First-Team All-Sunflower League performer at Shawnee Mission North High School.

aMy Slane5-6 FreshmanGuard/Forwardchanute, Kan.First-Team all-league and honorable mention All-State selection as a senior at Chanute High School. Chose Cowley because of the school’s storied basketball tradition.

caitlin Spencer5-5 FreshmanGuardSouth haven, Kan.Hard worker that gained experience as a freshman after playing her high school ball at South Haven.

Whitney WilliaMS6-3 FreshmancenterBeaumont, texasPost player that was a First-Team All-District selection at West Brook High School in Beaumont. Will look to be a force in the paint.

aleXiS WriGht5-6 SophomoreGuardderby, Kan.Returning point guard that appeared in all 32 of the team’s games as a freshman. Finished third on the team in assists as a freshman.

elena yanKoVa6-0 FreshmanForwardSofia, BulgariaInternational player that is expected to make an immediate impact at Cowley.

(Player profiles provided by Rama Peroo)

Jayhawk east coaches poll

1. coffeyville

7. Fort Scott

2. independence

3. cowley county

5. (tie) allen county

4. Johnson county

8. KcK

10. neosho county

9. highland

5. (tie) labette

By Joel denicoloSports Writer

Coach Todd Clark was very busy this off-season, bringing in seventeen newcomers to this years

team. The Lady Tigers will be returning only four players from last year’s roster, who look to improve on their 20-12 (14-4 in conf.) finish. The Lady Tigers lost a close one to Butler CC in the second round of the Regional Tournament last March to

end their season.The Lady Tigers

were picked to finish third behind defending conference champion Coffeyville and Inde-pendence in this years Jawhawk East Coaches’ Poll.

“Independence has a lot of returning play-ers and Coffeyville is always in the top of the mix,” Coach Clark said.

This year’s team will be counting heavily on the large freshman class and looking for leadership amongst returning players Alexis Wright, Natasha Dra-ganic, Lauren Cherry, and Caitlin Spencer.

Alexis Wright, a 5’6” guard from Derby, KS, is the only returning starter and is one of six players from last year who played in all 32 games.

“Alexis has made good improvement over

the off-season and we will look to her to provide leadership,” Coach Clark said.

Natasha Draganic, a 6’2” post player with a nice perimeter shot, played limited minutes last season due to a knee injury.

“Tasha looks to have recovered nicely from her injury and looks very good early on.” Clark said.

Lauren Cherry is a 5’10” sophomore from Bennington, Kansas who will have a great opportunity to display her talents.

“Lauren is a phenomenal athlete, she will do good things for this team.” Clark said.

Caitlin Spencer is a tough 5’5” guard from South Haven, KS who is continuing to improve her skills.

“Caitlin is very important, she is a wonderful team player who knows her role and works very hard in practice,” Clark said.

Incoming freshman post-players that will be important for Cowley to make a run for the championship are Whitney Williams from Beaumont, TX and Shiro-lacille “Bebe” Holloway from Houston, TX.

Some freshmen out-of-state guards that will also help the Lady Tigers this sea-son will be Elena Yankova from Bulgaria, Noelle Jackson from Morrilton, AR, and Kenyetta Brown from Bronx, NY.

“Inconsistency will probably be an is-sue for us early on. We are relying on a lot of freshman,” Coach Clark said. “Hopeful-ly we will be a team who can fight through those early slumps. As long as we come together as a team we should be alright.”

Returners shoot for regionalsWomen’s basketball team

assistant coach is Katrina colwell

Sophomore Alexis Wright breaks away against Neosho. Wright finished third in assists for the Lady Tigers last season. (Photo by Jackie Hutchinson)