Spring 2012 A.D. Honor Roll
GPA 3.0 and Above
Baseball:
Men's Basketball:
Zach Harrison
Jacob Worlow
Men's Golf:
Men's Soccer:
Sean O'Toole
Andrew Tortorich
Women's Basketball:
Women's Soccer:
Liz Fuller
Softball:
Volleyball:
Women's Golf
GPAs of 4.0
Liz Fuller
Lyon College men's basketball signs Jordan McAllister of Panama City, Florida. The 5'10 point guard comes to Lyon from Holmes County High School in Bonifay, Florida. McAllister averaged 15 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds, and 2 steals per game. McAllister played club for the Hamareebee Dragons, Gulf Coast Panic, Atlanta Express, and the Panama City Elite. In 2009 McAllister was on the YBOA National All-Tournament team in Lakeland, Florida. In 2012 McAllister competed in the Freedom All-Star Classic, was in the 2012 Florida Panhandle All-Star Game. McAllister was team captain for his high school team as well as AAU team Captain for two different teams, and was a scholar athlete of the week on WMBB TV 13.
McAllister was also an Honors Graduate,a member of the Drama Club, and AICE Honors Selectee. McAllister plans to major in Business and Economics at Lyon.
2012
Lyon College Basketball Camps
Lyon College will be having six basketball camps during the months of June and July. Fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and individual offensive and defensive skills will be taught. The camp will also teach team play with competitions daily. The camps will have great coach/player ratios. Lyon College coaches, players, and high school coaches will instruct the camps. There will be different age groups at each camp. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt, camp ball, secondary camp insurance, complimentary pass to all 2012-13 home Scot games, swimming after camp activities, prizes and awards. The weeks and age groups for each camp are June 4-7---Elementary/Middle School Camp for girls and boys entering the 2nd - 6th grades--$75.00; June 11-14---Jr.- Sr. High Boys Camp for boys entering the 7th - 12th grades--$250.00 resident camper, $200 non-resident camper with meals, $150.00 non-resident camper; July 14th - Girls Shooting Camp for girls entering the 5th - 12th grades--$60.00 camper; July 15th-18th--Jr.-Sr. High Girls Camp for girls entering the 7th - 12th grades--$250.00 resident camper, $200 non-resident camper with meals, $150.00 non-resident camper; July 16th-19th ---Elementary/Middle School Camp for girls entering the 2nd - 6th grades--$75.00; and July 18th - 20th ---Jr.-Sr. Boys Team Camp.
Additional information is available by contacting Kevin Jenkins @ 870-307-7220 or Tracy Stewart-Lange @ 870-307-7248 and at http://www.lyonscots.com/.
14 Student Athletes have been named to the spring 2012 Lyon College Dean's List.
To be on the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.75 grade point average or higher while taking a minimum of 12 hours a semester.
Students on the spring 2012 list and their hometowns are:
Arahus, Denmark - Lea Pascal (Women's Soccer)
Albuquerque, N.M. - Jacob Wisdom (Men's Soccer)
Apison, Tenn. - Slater Belew (Men's Basketball)
Batesville -Alex Davidson (Women's Basketball)
Eugene, Ore. - Kaitlyn Patterson (Softball)
Harrison - Chandler Rae (Women's Soccer)
Las Vegas, Nev. - Amanda Marra (Women's Soccer)
Little Rock -Marc-Andre LeBlanc (Men's Soccer)
Mountain View - Aaron Farris (Men's Basketball)
Oakland, Calif. - Raoul Noumbissi Siewe (Men's Soccer)
Sacramento, Calif. - Lauren Pyle (Women's Soccer)
Stockton, Mo. - Matthew Coyle (Baseball)
Torrance, Calif. - Jordan Aliviado (Women's Soccer)
Wichita, Kan. - Elizabeth Fuller (Women's Soccer)
The Scots add JaeLynn Ellison a native of Forsyth, Missouri to the 2012-2013 softball season. Ellison is the daughter of Jeff and Karen Ellison. She graduated from Hollister High School in 2010. Ellison comes to Lyon from Labette Community College. While at Labette her freshman year, Ellison's team was KJCCC Conference Champions, Region VI District D Champions, made their first trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament, had their best National ranking at 5th, has been in the top 20 National poll for the last two years, and had a record of 17-5. As a sophomore Ellison made 22 appearances, 122.1 innings pitched, had a record of 12-3 with 2 saves, 46 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.71. Ellison also made Honorable Mention All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference and Region VI District D Runner-Up.
Alex Kieffer of Pocahontas, Arkansas signs with Lyon to play men's basketball for the 2012-2013 season. Kieffer averaged 12.9 point and 5 rebounds per game, shot 57% from the field, and 37% from the 3 point line. Kieffer was a 4A All-conference player his senior year. He was also named All-Tournament at the Williams Baptist College Tournament.
Head coach Kevin Jenkins stated: "We are excited to have a former student athlete's son on the team. He will be a good addition and a great fit for Lyon. He will make an impact in the power forward for us."
Emily Johnson of Calico Rock has signed to play golf at Lyon College. Johnson was an All-State golfer at Calico Rock and won the 2A state tournament her junior year.
Head Coach Julie Church stated: "Emily will be a great addition to our golf program. She will be able to step in right away and contribute as a freshman. Emily has a great work ethic and is a good student. She had a great high school career and I look forward to her joining our team."
Mammoth Spring Lady Bear Tiffany Angotti signed a National Letter of Intent today to play basketball at Lyon College in Batesville, AR. Seated left to right is Lady Bear Head Coach Crystal Martin, Lyon College Asst Coach Julie Church, Tiffany, Tiffany's father Harold Angotti, her sisters Rowena Angotti & Brenda Angotti and MS Superintendent David Turnbough.
Ashlyn Doty is a 5'6 standout guard from Nettleton High School in Jonesboro. She is signing in front of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Doty, high school coach Jason Smith, and Lyon College Women's Basketball Head Coach Tracy Stewart-Lange.
Head men's basketball coach Kevin Jenkins adds Trevor Martin to the 2012 class. The 6'2 guard is a native of Vilonia, Arkansas. Martin averaged 22.5 points per game, 6 rebounds, and shot 86% from the freethrow line. Martin is a 5A All-State player, two time 5A All -Conference, named the #1 player in Central Arkansas in the Central AR Hoops Magazine, named player of the game in the St. Joseph Classic. Martin was also named player of the game in the Central Arkansas Classic. Martin was also a two-time All-State Track member.
Head coach Kevin Jenkins stated "We are very excited that Trevor will be joining the Scots next season. He is the type of student athlete we need here at Lyon. Trevor put up good numbers in high school and we are looking for him to continue that success at Lyon".
PITCHER OF THE YEAR (photo): Brooke Thomas, Union
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR (photo): Veronika Fukunishi, Martin Methodist
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (photo): Kelly Robey, Union
COACH OF THE YEAR (photo): Heather Hall, Union
Shelby Lamb, Union
Veronika Fukunishi, Martin Methodist
Sarah Elizabeth Cousar, Freed-Hardeman
Brooklyn Jenkins, Bethel
Chrissy Darnell, Martin Methodist
Brooke Thomas, Union
Amber VanSandt, Freed-Hardeman
Kelly Robey, Union
Katlin White, Martin Methodist
Stephanie Saunders, Union
Molly Hargrove, Mid-Continent
Katie Davis, Union
Courtney Maynard, Cumberland
Amanda Renfroe, Bethel
Alex Williams, Union
Kimmy Nicholson, Blue Mountain
Allison Blackwood, Cumberland
Cynthia Takahashi, Martin Methodist
SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (photo)
Sydney Broderick, Cumberland
Kandace Christopher, Martin Methodist
Chrissy Worth, Martin Methodist
Kaitlyn Patterson, Lyon College
Bry Navarro, Mid-Continent
Sydney McMillian, Bethel
Emily Nicholson, Cumberland
Haylei Plummer, Blue Mountain
Erica Whitaker, Lyon
Brittany Yates, Freed-Hardeman
Shelby Cummings, Freed-Hardeman
Mercedes Norfolk, Freed-Hardeman
Anna Maziarka, Mid-Continent
Brooke Jones, Blue Mountain
Jackson, TN. - 5/3/2012- The Lyon College softball team took on the Toppers of Blue Mountain College in their second round of TranSouth Conference Tournament and were defeated 6-2.
The Scots were led by Lauren Taylor going 1-2 with 1 double, Erica Whitaker going 1-2 with 1 run, Sarah Knudsen going 1-4 with 1 RBI, Chelsea Conrade going 1-3, and Cheyanne Harper going 1-2. Pitcher Kate Tyree added 4 strikeouts in 5 innings.
The Scots finish the season12-39-1 overall 5-29 in Conference.
Jackson, TN. - 5/2/2012- The Lyon College softball team took on the Bulldogs of Union University in first round of TranSouth Conference Tournament and were defeated 11-2.
The Scots were led by Lauren Taylor going 1-2 with 1 RBI, Valerie Howell going 1-2 with 1 run, and Kaitlyn Patterson going 1-2. Pitcher Tara Mitchell added 2 strikeouts to the mix.
The Scots will play on May 3rd at 4pm against Blue Mountain College in Jackson, Tennessee.
The Scots are now 12-38-1 overall 5-28 in Conference.
Head Coach Ben Parman signs another former Arkansas Rush player Kara Blackwell to his 2012 class. Blackwell a native of Conway, Arkansas and will be joining current teammate Brittanie Ashcraft, as they look to reunite with Coach Parman and begin their journey with the Scots.
Kara has played for the Arkansas Rush for the past 5 years. And is a current member of the Conway High School varsity soccer team. During the past 3 season, Conway High School has won 3 consecutive conference championships and won the 2011 Arkansas State High School Championship.
Coach Parman stated "I am excited that I have the opportunity to work with Kara. Kara is going to be a dynamic player in our midfield, and I look for her to use her experience to help our squad in 2012!"
Kara plans to major in Biology and then go on to Physical Therapy school after her four years at Lyon.
Lyon College's starting pitcher Talan Roepcke and starting right fielder Henry Castaigne earn Second Team All-Conference honors in the TranSouth.
2012 TranSouth Conference Baseball Postseason Honors (Printable PDF)
Player of the Year: Mike Mandarino, Cumberland University
Coach of the Year: Jonathan Estes, Freed-Hardeman University
First Team All-Conference
Catcher - Doug Joyce, Union University
Catcher - Keith Tidwell, Martin Methodist College
First Base - Nick Flanagan, Martin Methodist College
Second Base - Robert Prieto, Freed-Hardeman University
Third Base - Evan Mansell, Freed-Hardeman University
Shortstop - Danny Grimm, Union University
Extra Fielder - Nate Bell, Blue Mountain College
Outfield - Gardner Richey, Blue Mountain College
Outfield - Brett Pawlan, Union University
Outfield - Justin Mackey, Freed-Hardeman University
Outfield - Clint Gobbell, Martin Methodist College
Designated Hitter - Chris Cain, Bethel University
Starting Pitcher - Roberto Ferguson, Freed-Hardeman University
Starting Pitcher - Gary Ward, Bethel University
Starting Pitcher - Mike Mandarino, Cumberland University
Starting Pitcher - Will Irvin, Union University
Relief Pitcher - Cody Dew, Union University
Second Team All-Conference
Catcher - Tyler Roberson, Bethel University
Catcher - Jake Todd, Freed-Hardeman University
First Base - Mike Mandarino, Cumberland University
Second Base - Sam Lind, Cumberland University
Third Base - Ben Wallis, Blue Mountain College
Shortstop - Cory Urquhart, Cumberland University
Extra Fielder - Cody Ferrell, Cumberland University
Outfield - Lance Jarreld, Bethel University
Outfield - Brian Ferrell, Bethel University
Outfield - Rob Holley, Martin Methodist College
Outfield - Henry Castaigne, Lyon College
Outfield - Seth Kennedy, Blue Mountain College
Designated Hitter - Jesse Hykes, Freed-Hardeman University
Starting Pitcher - Andy Southard, Freed-Hardeman University
Starting Pitcher - Chipper Smith, Cumberland University
Starting Pitcher - Tomas Rodriguez, Mid-Continent University
Starting Pitcher - Talan Roepcke, Lyon College
Relief Pitcher - Brock Glass, Martin Methodist College
Relief Pitcher - Hunter Burge, Mid-Continent University
Rawlings Gold Glove Team
Catcher - Keith Tidwell, Martin Methodist College
First Base - Nate Bell, Blue Mountain College
Second Base - Sam Lind, Cumberland University
Third Base - Justin McQueen, Martin Methodist College
Shortstop - Danny Grimm, Union University
Outfield - Justin Mackey, Freed-Hardeman University
Outfield - Hunter Mize, Blue Mountain College
Outfield - Antonio Butler, Cumberland University
Pitcher - Roberto Ferguson, Freed-Hardeman University
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Steven Aldridge
Union University
Lyon College hosted its annual Athletic Awards Night on April 27, 2012 in the Lyon Dining Center. Team members were recognized and presented their awards for outstanding accomplishments for the 2011-12 seasons. President Donald Weatherman recognized and presented a plaque to Coach Tracy Stewart Lange for leading the women's basketball team to its first ever NAIA National Tournament appearance.
Below are the top awards presented to Lyon athletes.
Lyon College/NAIA Champions of Character Team Award
Men's Basketball
Lyon College/NAIA Champions of Character Individual Award
Lyon College Booster of the Year
Scott McSpadden
Winnie Marable Award
Dick Winningham Award
Athens, AL- 4-24-2012- Lyon College women's golf competed in the TranSouth Conference Tournament this week in Athens, AL.
Bobbie Jo Cooper led the Scots tying for 8th place shooting (85-89) +30. Kaitlyn Duncan tied for 12th shooting 88-90 +34.
Ashley Scism of Trevecca Nazarene placed first with a score of 81-76 +13.
Athens, AL- 4-24-2012- Lyon College men's golf competed at TranSouth Conference Tournament this week in Athens, AL.
Justin Long led the Scots placing 27th (78-85-80) (+27) out of 42 competitors from 8 of the TranSouth institutions.
Michael Shedd tied for 28th shooting (88-79-77) (+28) and Nathan Whitlow tied for 31st shooting an (86-84-77) +31.
Jack Hays placed 41st shooting (105-102-113).
Joey Bradley of Trevecca and Brett Barry tied for first. Joey shot (70 68 75) 213 -3 while Brett Barry of Union University -TN shot (70 73 70) 213 -3.
Lyon College men's soccer is pleased to add Barry Burse to the 2012 squad. Burse is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. Burse played for Tennessee Rush FC.
Head coach McKay stated "Barry is a great kid, and I look forward to him joining our squad this Fall".
BASEBALL: 104 players make the grade as TranSouth Scholar Athletes
JACKSON, Tenn. - The TranSouth Scholar Athletes list for baseball has been released and 104 players have earned the academic award. To be considered for the TranSouth Scholar Athlete award, a student-athlete must have a 3.0 GPA and must be at least a sophomore academically. To earn the NAIA Scholar Athlete award*, a student athlete must have a 3.5 GPA, be at least a junior academically, and must have completed one full year at their institution.
TranSouth Baseball Scholar Athletes (NAIA Scholar Athletes*)
Bethel University: Kevin Smothers*, Caleb Crocker*, Logan Hays*, Jordan Stack*, Brian Ferrell, Cade Chambers, JD Newsom, Brett Adams, Brook Oursler, Chris Cain, Joey Wilder, Glenn Smith, Jason Overton, Jason Foley, JP Glover
Blue Mountain College: Nate Bell*, Blake Jolly, Seth Kennedy*, Sam Summerford, Zane Treadaway*, Channing Walker*, Ben Wallis, Brent Townsend
Cumberland University: Matt Burke, Jesse Coe, Chris Del Bianco, Justin Fann*, Cody Ferrell, Brandon Goodman, Heath Holliday, Brandon King, Keith Kirby, Sam Lind, Logan Neal, Mitch Rainer, Brodie Ross, Richie Seaton*, Matt Sedgwick*, Leo Sierra, Devin Stovall, Nick Sydnor, Tyler Wheeler
Freed-Hardeman University: Mark Malone, Drew Suttles, Eric Tompkins, Corbin Clark, Justin Mackey, Ryan Wood, Evan Mansell*, Hunter Newby, Charlie Overturf *, Jonathan Soto, Tyler Anderson, Joe Creasy, Kyle Dearing
Lyon College: Gary Sudol, Matthew Coyle, Kyle Matthews, Colby Rogers, Michael Cherry*, Josh McNatt*, Michael Sepanek
Martin Methodist College: Zack Bailey, Clint Gobbell, Dillon Sands*, James Woody, Rob Holley*, Jake Ray
Mid-Continent University: Cale Bastien, Trevor Buford, Hunter Burge*, Daniel Edwards*, Tyler Hall, Caleb Luttrell, Jordan Manney, Cable McMinn, Nick Pierski, Bill Schroeder
Trevecca Nazarene University: Jackson Nichols*, Trae Weiss*, Chad McDaniel*, Scott Lynn*, Matt Dobbins, Caleb Knox, Justin Dailey, Rob Rowland, Justin Holland, Mark Rayburn, Luke Fennell, Codi Webb, Blake Rogers, Tyler Wallin, Michael Donaldson, Link Lovins
