Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Basketball Season

Head Coach: Ron Jenkins

Sat 10/15 Scrimmage @ Owens CC Toledo, OH Sun 11/6 Scrimmage vs. Sienna Heights Univ Home Wed 11/9 Davenport JV Home Wed 11/16 Mid Michigan CC Harrison, MI Fri 11/18 East/West Classic vs. St. Clair Co. CC Home Sat 11/19 East/West Classic vs. Alpena CC Home Fri 11/25 Pepsi Thanksgiving Classic vs. Alpena CC Home 5:00 pmSat 11/26 Pepsi Thanksgiving Classic vs. Oakland CC Home 5:00 pmMon 11/28 Calvin JV Home 5:30 pmFri 12/2 Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Classic vs. Cincinnati St Home 5:00 pmSat 12/3 Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Classic vs. Delta CC Home 5:00 pmFri 12/9 Alpena CC Tournament Alpena, MI TBASat 12/10 Alpena CC Tournament Alpena, MI TBAWed 12/28 Palm Beach Classic 2 vs. Johnson County CC Palm Beach, FL 2:00 pmThur 12/29 Palm Beach Classic 2 vs. Palm Beach State College Palm Beach, FL 12:00 pmWed 1/4 ANCILLA COLLEGE Donaldson, IN 5:30 pmSat 1/7 JACKSON CC Home 1:00 pmMon 1/9 LANSING CC Lansing, MI 5:30 pmWed 1/11 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Home 5:30 pmSat 1/14 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Kalamazoo, MI 1:00 pmWed 1/18 GRAND RAPIDS CC Grand Rapids, MI 5:30 pmSat 1/21 KELLOGG CC Home 1:00 pmWed 1/25 GLEN OAKS CC Centreville, MI 5:30 pmWed 2/1 ANCILLA COLLEGE Home 5:30 pmSat 2/4 JACKSON CC Jackson, MI 1:00 pmWed 2/8 LANSING CC Home 5:30 pmFri 2/10 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Benton Harbor, MI 5:30 pmWed 2/15 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Home 5:30 pmSat 2/18 GRAND RAPIDS CC Home 1:00 pmWed 2/22 KELLOGG CC Battle Creek, MI 5:30 pmSat 2/25 GLEN OAKS CC Home 1:00Sat 3/3 MCCAA Western Conference Championship TBA TBA Fri-Sat 3/9-10 Region XII Tournament @ Ancilla CC Donaldson, IN TBA TBA TBA National Tournament TBA TBA

*CONFERENCE GAMES IN ALL CAPSHome Games in Bold

Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Basketball Roster

# Name Pos Ht Yr Hometown/High School3 Khelsea Bahr G 5’5” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon High School12 Chasadie Thornton G 5’4” So Muskegon, MI/Mona Shores High School14 Morgan Kantola G 5’3” Fr Muskegon, MI/Ravenna High School20 Sarah Schultz G 5’5” Fr West Olive, MI/Grand Haven High School21 Molly Christophersen G 5’5” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon High School22 Jazmyne Good G/F 5’10” Fr Windsor, Ontario/John L. Forster High School23 Coiya Wiley G/F 5’10” So Flint, MI/Flint South Western HS24 Sudan Saunders G/F 5’10” So Grand Rapids, MI/G.R. Catholic Central32 Briana Russell G/F 5’6” So Muskegon Hts., MI/Muskegon Hts High School33 Lindsey Burnside C 5’11” Fr Spring Lake, MI/Grand Haven High School34 Samantha Zimmer G/F 5’10” So Muskegon, MI/Oakridge High School42 Cimone Greene C 5’10” So Flint, MI/Flint Hamady High School44 Alexandria Parker F 5’8” So Muskegon, MI/Mona Shores School45 Kiara Johnson F 5’10” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon High School52 Nicole Walsworth F 5’8” Fr Holton, MI/Holton High School

Sat 10/15 Scrimmage @ Owens CC Toledo, OH Sun 11/6 Scrimmage vs. Sienna Heights Univ Home Wed 11/9 Davenport JV Home Wed 11/16 Mid Michigan CC Harrison, MI Fri 11/18 East/West Classic vs. St. Clair Co. CC Home Sat 11/19 East/West Classic vs. Alpena CC Home Fri 11/25 Pepsi Thanksgiving Classic vs. Alpena CC Home 5:00 pmSat 11/26 Pepsi Thanksgiving Classic vs. Oakland CC Home 5:00 pmMon 11/28 Calvin JV Home 5:30 pmFri 12/2 Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Classic vs. Cincinnati St Home 5:00 pmSat 12/3 Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Classic vs. Delta CC Home 5:00 pmFri 12/9 Alpena CC Tournament Alpena, MI TBASat 12/10 Alpena CC Tournament Alpena, MI TBAWed 12/28 Palm Beach Classic 2 vs. Johnson County CC Palm Beach, FL 2:00 pmThur 12/29 Palm Beach Classic 2 vs. Palm Beach State College Palm Beach, FL 12:00 pmWed 1/4 ANCILLA COLLEGE Donaldson, IN 5:30 pmSat 1/7 JACKSON CC Home 1:00 pmMon 1/9 LANSING CC Lansing, MI 5:30 pmWed 1/11 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Home 5:30 pmSat 1/14 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Kalamazoo, MI 1:00 pmWed 1/18 GRAND RAPIDS CC Grand Rapids, MI 5:30 pmSat 1/21 KELLOGG CC Home 1:00 pmWed 1/25 GLEN OAKS CC Centreville, MI 5:30 pmWed 2/1 ANCILLA COLLEGE Home 5:30 pmSat 2/4 JACKSON CC Jackson, MI 1:00 pmWed 2/8 LANSING CC Home 5:30 pmFri 2/10 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Benton Harbor, MI 5:30 pmWed 2/15 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Home 5:30 pmSat 2/18 GRAND RAPIDS CC Home 1:00 pmWed 2/22 KELLOGG CC Battle Creek, MI 5:30 pmSat 2/25 GLEN OAKS CC Home 1:00Sat 3/3 MCCAA Western Conference Championship TBA TBA Fri-Sat 3/9-10 Region XII Tournament @ Ancilla CC Donaldson, IN TBA TBA TBA National Tournament TBA TBA

*CONFERENCE GAMES IN ALL CAPSHome Games in Bold

Ron Jenkins is beginning his 7th season as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Muskegon Community College. The 2010-2011 season was a great success considering the Jayhawks only had one sophomore (Paris Thomas, currently playing at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania). The team finished the season as MCCAA Western Conference Champions and also finished 2nd in the state tournament. In 2008-2009 the Lady Jayhawks finished as MCCAA Western Conference Champions, NJCAA Region XII Champions and they earned a spot in the NJCAA National Tournament, finishing 17th in the nation. In addition two players earned NJCAA Division II All-American status. Darcell Williams earned 1st Team All-American and Lenisha Williams earned 3rd Team All-American. The 2007-2008 team compiled a 14-0 conference record and a 29-3 overall record. “We are family, we are one, and together we will achieve”. Coach Jenkins was named the MCCAA Coach of the Year, the NJCAA Region XII District G Coach of the Year and also the BCAM College

Coach of the year. Also, in 2009-2010, Coach Jenkins had the privilege of coaching Whitney Davis who was also 1st Team All-American. Whitney went on to sign Division 1.

Prior to becoming the head coach of the Jayhawks, Jenkins coached the Varsity Women’s Basketball team at Western Michigan Christian High School for seven seasons and was named the Muskegon Chronicle Sports writers All-Area Coach of the year in the seasons of 2001 and 2006. In addition, he was the Head Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and 1st Assistant to the Varsity Basketball team for ten years under the leadership of Coach James Goorman, totaling 17 years of coaching experience. Coach Jenkins was also a four year lead manager for the Muskegon Heights Women’s Basketball program under the leadership of Dorothy Gill-Jackson, who leads the Muskegon area in women’s basketball wins. Coach Gill-Jackson was named Coach of the Year in 1995 by the Michigan High School Coaches Association. “We prepare today for tomorrow’s success”. For seven years he coached during the summer months at Michigan State University, under the leadership of one of the most recognized coaches in women’s basketball history, Coach Joanne P. McCallie, where he was involved in team and player development. Ron is a graduate and alumni of Muskegon Heights High School, where he played basketball all four years of his high school career. His educational experiences include attending Michigan State University and he attended Muskegon Community College to pursue his degree in Education/Criminal Justice. “Our Success is determined by what we do in the classroom first”. In addition he has completed the Athletic Coaches Education Program, and in 2004 the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University. He is presently serving on the Muskegon Heights Public School Board as Vice President and is a Planning Commissioner for the City of Muskegon Heights. He is a member of Corinthians Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. Coach Jenkins resides in Muskegon Heights with his wife of 17 years, Lutevies, who is a secretary and musician at Corinthians Baptist Church. They are the parents of one son, Ronald Jr. who participates in sports (basketball, football, baseball) and also plays the drums.

Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Basektball Head Coach~Ron Jenkins

Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Baketball Assistant Coach~Sandra Bush

Sandra Bush returns for her 11th season as Assistant Coach of the Jayhawk Women’s Basketball Program.Sandra has always had a passion for the game of basketball. Her basketball career began at Muskegon Heights High School. She went on to play ball at Muskegon Community College and completed her college career at Saginaw Valley State University. Sandra coached one year each at Muskegon Heights and Orchard View Schools as a varsity assistant coach. She also worked Mike Ahren’s “Big Man” camp in the summer. Sandra enjoys being around people and mentoring young athletes. It’s no surprise that recruiting athletes is a rewarding part of her coaching.Sandra is a graduate of Muskegon Heights High

School. She completed her Associate of Arts degree at Muskegon Community College and attended Saginaw Valley State University, completing courses in Accounting and Business Administration.

Sandra is employed by the County of Muskegon - Community Mental Health. She is a member of West Michigan Worship Center and is the mother of three children: Sylvester, Spencer and Santrea.

Orbra Coleman is entering his second season with the Jayhawks. Coach Coleman comes to MCC from a short stint at Muskegon High School, where he held various coaching positions for boys and girls ranging from 5th to 12th grade, including four seasons as the freshman girl’s coach and one season as varsity girl’s coach, where he compiled a winning percentage of over 70%. Coach Coleman has been blessed to be mentored by some of the area’s best coaches, including Arthur Duren (Former Varsity Coach at Muskegon High School), Lee Gilbert (Former Varsity Coach at Muskegon High School/Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame member), Dalerecus Stewart (Varsity Coach at Reeths Puffer High School), and Bernard Loudermill (Varsity Coach at Muskegon Heights School), who gave Orbra his first coaching job. In addition, Coach Coleman has served in the following capacity:

M.H.S.A.A. Registered Official - BasketballOfficial and mentor - City of Muskegon elementary basketball leagueEstablished a Varsity Girls Summer League at Muskegon High SchoolBasketball Coaches Association of Michigan Member (B.C.A.M)B.C.A.M. Reaching Higher “Top 100” Girls Selection Committee MemberM.H.S.A.A. Coaches Advancement ProgramAfter graduating from Muskegon Heights High School, Orbra furthered his education at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, where he majored in Education with an emphasis on Learning Disabilities.

Orbra is an employee of Kent Intermediate School district in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he serves as a facilitator at the Kent Career and Technical Center. Orbra resides in the city of Muskegon with his beautiful wife Angelia, who is an administrator with the Grand Rapids Public Schools. The Coleman’s are faithful members of Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ.

Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Basektball Assistant Coach ~ Orbra Coleman

Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Baketball

Team Photographer - Scott Stone

Team Manager - Dominique Evans

Muskegon Community College2011-2012 Women’s Basektball

Team Roster

No. Name Pos Ht Yr Home Town/High School 3 Khelsea Bahr G 5’5” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon H.S.

12 Chasadie Thornton G 5’3” So Muskegon, MI/Mona Shores

14 Morgan Kantola G 5’3” Fr Muskegon, MI/Ravenna H.S.

Parents: Keenan and Gail BahrHigh School Coach: Peaches Churchwell Course of Study: VeterinarianFavorite Athlete: Courtney D. Hill Most Inspirational Person: Willie L. Burrel

Favorite Quote: “What doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger”

Parents: Corrie Alexander and Dietrich Thornton Course of Study: KinesiologyFavorite Athlete: Chauncey BillupsMost Inspirational Person: My mother

Favorite Quote: “Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong”Peter T. Mcintyre

Parents: Paul and Tammi KantolaHigh School Coach: William Stone Jr. Course of Study: KinesiologyyFavorite Athlete: : Mia Hamm & Steve Nash

Favorite Quote: “You will never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only option”

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No. Name Pos Ht Yr Home Town/High School 20 Sarah Schultz G 5’5” Fr West Olive, MI/Grand Haven H.S.

21 Molly Christophersen G 5’5” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon H.S.

22 Jazmyne Good G/F 5’10” Fr Windsor, Ont/John L. Forster H.S.

Parents: Richard & Joy SchultzHigh School Coach: Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer Course of Study: Science and Nursing Favorite Athlete: Larry Bird Most Inspirational Person: Mom, Dad, and Grandpa

Favorite Quote: “Never tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon”

Parents: Walter D. & Margaret ChristophersenHigh School Coach: Peaches Chruchwell Course of Study: UndecidedFavorite Athlete: Steve NashMost Inspirational Person: My mother, Maggie Christophersen

Favorite Quote: “Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”

Parents: Tricia GoodHigh School Coach: Desireen Burrnet-Curry Course of Study: EducationFavorite Athlete: Troy PolamaluMost Inspirational Person: My Mother

Favorite Quote: “To be a great champion you must believe that you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are”

No. Name Pos Ht Yr Home Town/High School 23 Coiya Wiley G/F 5’10” So Flint, MI/Flint South Western H.S.

24 Sudan Saunders G/F 5’10” So Grand Rapids, MI/G.R.Cath olicCentral

32 Briana Russell G/F 5’6” So Muskegon Hts., MI/Muskegon Hts H.S.

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Parents: Dana and James HollinsHigh School Coach: Diana Wiley Course of Study: Early Childhood EducationFavorite Athlete: Dwayne Wade/ MJ Most Inspirational Person: My Mother

Favorite Quote: “Never settle for anything less than the best! & Everything happens for a reason, just BELIEVE!”

Parents: Forrest and Leronna Saunders Course of Study: ArtFavorite Athlete: Chris PaulMost Inspirational Person: Jesus Christ!

Parents: Craig & Barbara RussellCourse of Study: Sports Medicineports Favorite Athlete: LeBron James Most Inspirational Person: Mom & Dad

Favorite Quote: “Never Give Up”

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No. Name Pos Ht Yr Home Town/High School 33 Lindsey Burnside C 5’11” Fr Spring Lake, MI/Grand Haven H.S.

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Parents: Brian and SharonHigh School Coach: Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer Course of Study: Early Childhood EducationFavorite Athlete: Michael Jordan Most Inspirational Person: Emma Vech

Favorite Quote: “What doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger”

34 Samantha Zimmer G/F 5’10” So Muskegon, MI/Oakridge H.S.

42 Cimone Greene C 5’10” So Flint, MI/Flint Hamady H.S.

Parents: Tim & Beckie WilburnHigh School Coach: Terry DeJongeCourse of Study: Athletic Training/ Physical TherapyFavorite Athlete: Matt StollMost Inspirational Person: My Parents

Favorite Quote: “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t”…Jerry Rice

Parents: Terence and Samona GreeneHigh School Coach: Keith SmithCourse of Study: Corporate LawFavorite Athlete: Carmello Anthony/Cheryl MillerMost Inspirational Person: My Parents and My Grandparents

Favorite Quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”… Michael Jordan

No. Name Pos Ht Yr Home Town/High School 44 Alexandria Parker F 5’8” So Muskegon, MI/Mona Shores

45 Kiara Johnson F 5’10” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon H.S.

52 Nicole Walsworth F 5’8” Fr Holton, MI/Holton H.S.

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Parents: Randy and Carolyn ParkerHigh School Coach: Brad Kurth and Danielle Smith-Walker Course of Study: Pre-Med/BiologyFavorite Athlete: Blake Griffin &Tim Tebow Most Inspirational Person: My older siblings, Anthony and Amanda

Favorite Quote: ““I’ve missed more then 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan

Parents: Alicia Johnson & William ReedHigh School Coach: Tashauna Churchwell Course of Study: Athletic Training/Sports MedicineFavorite Athlete: Candace Parker and Tina CharlesMost Inspirational Person: God and my family and close friends

Favorite Quote: “The most difficult phase of life is not when no one understands you; it is when you don’t understand yourself”

Parents: Brian and Heidi WalsworthHigh School Coach: Kendra Wilson Course of Study: Sports Medicineports Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan

Favorite Quote: “You always have to give 100%, because if you don’t someone, somewhere will give 100% and they will beat you when you meet”

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