According to Piratesbaseballclub.com Pitcher Zach Smith of Fort Zumwalt South High School in the St. Louis area has signed a letter of intent with Johnson County Community College.
More details to come...
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Softball standout Chiles headed to Johnson County
Pulled from lansingcurrent.com
By Chris Wristen
March 13, 2008
One of the most reliable members of the Lansing High softball lineup is taking her game to the next level.
Morgan Chiles, a varsity starter since her freshman year, will join the lineup at Johnson County Community College in the fall.
“I realized that all of my efforts were worth it,” she said with a smile before signing her letter-of-intent.
Chiles’ story began on ball fields throughout Leavenworth County as a five-year-old T-ball player. She began playing softball on a 10-and-under team coached by Rhonda Lang before moving on to the Leavenworth Twisters and Olathe Rockets club teams.
Chiles said she began dreaming of playing college softball around the time she was a freshman.
“I was probably 14 or 15 when I realized that there is college, and there is a possibility of me playing,” she said. “I thought I could really achieve that goal someday.”
She has spent the past few years at LHS working to attain that goal, and the Lions have benefited from her contributions.
In three years, Chiles has helped the Lions post a 41-22 record, win the school’s first Kaw Valley League softball title and advance to state for just the second time in program history.
She has played a variety of positions in the process. She was a utility player as a freshman, helping out in the outfield and at catcher. As a sophomore she transitioned to third base to replace the steady glove of long-time starter Maggie Aus.
Chiles played both third base and shortstop as a junior, and she garnered All-KVL first-team honors while hitting .325.
After shifting throughout the field during her first few seasons at LHS, Chiles likely will stay put on the left side of the infield in 2008 because the Lions return their entire squad from a year ago. The 2007 team had no seniors, and coach Terry Cornett praised Chiles for taking on the role of the team’s vocal leader.
Throughout her high school career Chiles has been a year-round athlete. She was a four-year member of the varsity basketball team, and she spent two seasons playing varsity volleyball — including as a member of the 2007 squad that set the program’s single-season wins total, won an undefeated KVL championship and placed fourth at the Class 5A state tournament.
Through it all, softball has been her first love. Even when she was playing other sports, Chiles always made time for softball. She and LHS teammate Amanda Darrow routinely played Friday night basketball games and then hit the road for weekend indoor softball tournaments.
Indoor tournaments?
“Basically it’s this gym, and they put a little net so (the ball) can’t hit the ceiling, and you get some corners taken away,” she explained. “If you want to hit a home run, you’ve got to hit it straight.”
Chiles feels like she hit a home run with her college selection of JCCC. The Cavaliers are one of the top junior college softball programs in the nation on a yearly basis. They are a regular participant in the national tournament and have finished the top 10 in the national tournament 10 times. In 2007 they were the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II runner-up and posted a 46-14 record.
Chiles said she was attracted to Johnson County’s record of success.
“I remember in their coaches’ office they have pictures of All-Americans all over,” she said. “That’d be pretty cool if that could be me.”
Chiles also liked the fact that JCCC is only about 30 minutes from home. That will allow her family — always a presence at her sporting events — to catch most of her games.
“They’re a big support,” she said. “They go to almost every game that they can unless they’re sick, and they support me in a lot of decisions I’ve made. Even if I didn’t want to play softball I’m sure they’d be happy for me.”
Although Chiles said she isn’t certain that she will go on and play at a four-year school after two years at Johnson County, she said she wouldn’t rule anything out.
“I don’t think I would be able to turn it down if I got the chance to,” she said.
By Chris Wristen
March 13, 2008
One of the most reliable members of the Lansing High softball lineup is taking her game to the next level.
Morgan Chiles, a varsity starter since her freshman year, will join the lineup at Johnson County Community College in the fall.
“I realized that all of my efforts were worth it,” she said with a smile before signing her letter-of-intent.
Chiles’ story began on ball fields throughout Leavenworth County as a five-year-old T-ball player. She began playing softball on a 10-and-under team coached by Rhonda Lang before moving on to the Leavenworth Twisters and Olathe Rockets club teams.
Chiles said she began dreaming of playing college softball around the time she was a freshman.
“I was probably 14 or 15 when I realized that there is college, and there is a possibility of me playing,” she said. “I thought I could really achieve that goal someday.”
She has spent the past few years at LHS working to attain that goal, and the Lions have benefited from her contributions.
In three years, Chiles has helped the Lions post a 41-22 record, win the school’s first Kaw Valley League softball title and advance to state for just the second time in program history.
She has played a variety of positions in the process. She was a utility player as a freshman, helping out in the outfield and at catcher. As a sophomore she transitioned to third base to replace the steady glove of long-time starter Maggie Aus.
Chiles played both third base and shortstop as a junior, and she garnered All-KVL first-team honors while hitting .325.
After shifting throughout the field during her first few seasons at LHS, Chiles likely will stay put on the left side of the infield in 2008 because the Lions return their entire squad from a year ago. The 2007 team had no seniors, and coach Terry Cornett praised Chiles for taking on the role of the team’s vocal leader.
Throughout her high school career Chiles has been a year-round athlete. She was a four-year member of the varsity basketball team, and she spent two seasons playing varsity volleyball — including as a member of the 2007 squad that set the program’s single-season wins total, won an undefeated KVL championship and placed fourth at the Class 5A state tournament.
Through it all, softball has been her first love. Even when she was playing other sports, Chiles always made time for softball. She and LHS teammate Amanda Darrow routinely played Friday night basketball games and then hit the road for weekend indoor softball tournaments.
Indoor tournaments?
“Basically it’s this gym, and they put a little net so (the ball) can’t hit the ceiling, and you get some corners taken away,” she explained. “If you want to hit a home run, you’ve got to hit it straight.”
Chiles feels like she hit a home run with her college selection of JCCC. The Cavaliers are one of the top junior college softball programs in the nation on a yearly basis. They are a regular participant in the national tournament and have finished the top 10 in the national tournament 10 times. In 2007 they were the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II runner-up and posted a 46-14 record.
Chiles said she was attracted to Johnson County’s record of success.
“I remember in their coaches’ office they have pictures of All-Americans all over,” she said. “That’d be pretty cool if that could be me.”
Chiles also liked the fact that JCCC is only about 30 minutes from home. That will allow her family — always a presence at her sporting events — to catch most of her games.
“They’re a big support,” she said. “They go to almost every game that they can unless they’re sick, and they support me in a lot of decisions I’ve made. Even if I didn’t want to play softball I’m sure they’d be happy for me.”
Although Chiles said she isn’t certain that she will go on and play at a four-year school after two years at Johnson County, she said she wouldn’t rule anything out.
“I don’t think I would be able to turn it down if I got the chance to,” she said.
Travis Blankenship to pitch at Kansas next season
Travis Blankenship, recently named Second Team All-Jayhawk Conference after going 6-2 with a 2.86 Era, signed a letter of intent to play for the Kansas Jayhawks next season.
Megan Cook signs letter of intent with Johnson County Community College
Pulled from www.kapuan.org
April 22, 2008
Wichita, Kansas
Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior Megan Cook signed a National Letter of Intent today to attend Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas in the fall of 2008 and play basketball for the school.
Cook was a four-year player for Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, and played on the varsity squad the last three years.
As a Crusader, Megan helped to lead KMC to a 3rd place finish in the Greater Wichita Athletic League in 2008. In 2007, the Crusaders finished 4th the 5A State Tournament.
In 2008, Cook was named All-City Honorable Mention and received the same honor at the state level.
Megan is the daughter of Mike and Jenny Cook. The Cook family belongs to St. Jude Parish in Wichita.
She plans to major in Dental Hygiene at Johnson County Community College.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
From Cats To Cavs Bechard and Nelson sign with JCCC
According to knsafm.com reporter Justin Fluke Holton High School alumnus Melissa Nelson and Crista Bechard signed letters of intent May 1 with Johnson County Community College.
The article says, "Nelson and Bechard helped the Holton girls basketball team to three straight undefeated Big 7 League Championships as well as two Sub State titles and a runner up state finish in 2008."
The article says the Lady Cats, of Holton High School fame went 24-2 last season and the duo combined to go 67 and 6 over three seasons.
The article says, "Nelson led the league averaging better than 14 points per game while also hitting 54 percent from inside the arc.
Nelson was second in the league in steals and free throw percentage at 75 percent.
She was a first team all state selection by the KBCA and Topeka Capital Journal in Class 4A and departs Holton as the fifth leading scorer in school history.
Bechard also earned all league honors for two seasons and was honorable mention all state.
Crista was second in the Big 7 in assists and free throw percentage while also ranking high in steals and field goal percentage while averaging nearly ten points per game."
No information was found on the other recruits outgoing coach Debbie Carrier mentioned. See post titled, "Three coaches resigning at Johnson County Community College"
The article says, "Nelson and Bechard helped the Holton girls basketball team to three straight undefeated Big 7 League Championships as well as two Sub State titles and a runner up state finish in 2008."
The article says the Lady Cats, of Holton High School fame went 24-2 last season and the duo combined to go 67 and 6 over three seasons.
The article says, "Nelson led the league averaging better than 14 points per game while also hitting 54 percent from inside the arc.
Nelson was second in the league in steals and free throw percentage at 75 percent.
She was a first team all state selection by the KBCA and Topeka Capital Journal in Class 4A and departs Holton as the fifth leading scorer in school history.
Bechard also earned all league honors for two seasons and was honorable mention all state.
Crista was second in the Big 7 in assists and free throw percentage while also ranking high in steals and field goal percentage while averaging nearly ten points per game."
No information was found on the other recruits outgoing coach Debbie Carrier mentioned. See post titled, "Three coaches resigning at Johnson County Community College"
Ready to change and it Shows
Danielle Shows, sophomore women's basketball player is leaving the hardwood to join the ranks of the military.
Shows said she is doing it to become a better person.
"I don't feel like I am headed in the right direction," she said. "My grades dont look how I want them to and I am irresponsible, unorganized, undisciplined."
Shows said knowing some people who were in the miltary factored in her decision.
Does Shows plan to return to the basketball team?
"Seeing as i am only joining the reserves, I might play next year," she said.
If Shows doesn't return it will be a tough transition year for the Lady Cavs. Minus Shows, the Lady Cavs only return three players in Ivy Morrison, Amanda Dittmer and Katie Buenger. All three were bench players last season, and with the exception of Dittmer saw very little playing time (except at the end of blowouts).
Shows did a good job playing second guard to Brittney Slifer last year and running the point when Slifer rested. Shows experience would certainly be missed.
Shows said she is doing it to become a better person.
"I don't feel like I am headed in the right direction," she said. "My grades dont look how I want them to and I am irresponsible, unorganized, undisciplined."
Shows said knowing some people who were in the miltary factored in her decision.
Does Shows plan to return to the basketball team?
"Seeing as i am only joining the reserves, I might play next year," she said.
If Shows doesn't return it will be a tough transition year for the Lady Cavs. Minus Shows, the Lady Cavs only return three players in Ivy Morrison, Amanda Dittmer and Katie Buenger. All three were bench players last season, and with the exception of Dittmer saw very little playing time (except at the end of blowouts).
Shows did a good job playing second guard to Brittney Slifer last year and running the point when Slifer rested. Shows experience would certainly be missed.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Search For Coaches Begins
This just in...
Carl Heinrich, Athletic Director said the search committee for a new women's basketball coach has narrowed it down to three candidates.
At this time Heinrich cannot publicly announce who the candidates are.
Heinrich also said the college has found new coaches for volleyball and track but has to wait until the Board of Trustees approves the hirings at their next board meeting, June 19.
More details to come...
Carl Heinrich, Athletic Director said the search committee for a new women's basketball coach has narrowed it down to three candidates.
At this time Heinrich cannot publicly announce who the candidates are.
Heinrich also said the college has found new coaches for volleyball and track but has to wait until the Board of Trustees approves the hirings at their next board meeting, June 19.
More details to come...
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