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2018 Athletics Hall of Honors Inductees

ENMU Athletics officially inducted these honorees at their Hall of Honors banquet in September.

Cale Sanders (Football)

One of the most decorated players of his era, Cale Sanders (BS 04) was a prolific receiver from 1999-2003 in an offense that was built around running the ball. A First Team All-LoneStar Conference selection in 2001, he ranked seventh in the league in receptions per game to go along with 948 yards and six scores. That performance resulted in a Preseason All-America selection in 2002. Sanders was also chosen Honorable Mention All-LSC in 2000. Heled the Hounds to three straight Wagon Wheelwins and hauled in four receptions for 82 yards and a score in 2001. Sanders is still ranked in numerous statistical categories.

Rex Anderson (Swimming)

After transferring from West Virginia for the 1962 season, Rex Anderson (BBA 64) was one of the Greyhound swimming team’s first competitors. He won the NAIA Championshipin the 50-yard freestyle and was later recognized as an All-American. He was the first swimmer in the state of New Mexico toearn national accolades. He was also presented an award from Lieutenant Governor Tom Bolack, naming him an honorary memberof the New Mexico Navy, an award which astronaut John Glenn received earlier that year.

Ed Kabrick (Support)

Ed Kabrick recently completed his seventh year as the head athletic trainer at the University of Central Oklahoma, after serving in the same capacity at ENMU for a decade (2001-10). While at Eastern, Kabrickput in countless hours and provided steady leadership for the department. He organized and expanded the training room and served the students, athletes, coaches and administration at the highest level. In addition to his duties in the training room, Kabrick was an instructor in ENMU’s Health and Physical Education Department.

Bob Gilbreath (Football)

Bob Gilbreath (BS 90) was a four-year starter for the Hounds and made the Lone Star Conference All-Decade Team in the 1980s as a kicker. He still holds the team records for single-season (16, 1987) and career (50) field goals. A highly decorated performer, Gilbreath garnered four selections to the Academic All-Conference Team and five First Team LSC selections from 1987-89 for his performances as a punter and place kicker. In 1987 and 1989, he earned Honorable Mention All-AmericaHonors as a place-kicker. He was the Hounds Special team’s Player of the Year in 1988.

Freddy Carmona (Baseball)

Freddy Carmona played in the 2008-09 seasons and was a true leader during a historic time for Greyhound Baseball. In 2008, he set a program record for hits. The following year, he eclipsed the record as the Hounds won 12 games in their final at-bat of the contest. Those 12 victories helped propel ENMU to its first appearance in the Lone Star Conference Championships. During that season, Carmona had a team record, 26-game hitting streak. A two-time First Team All-Lone Star Conference selection.

29 Players. 20 International Students. 10 Different Countries.

By Ryan Shumaker

If there is a textbook definition of a melting pot in collegiateathletics, look no further than the ENMU men’s soccer program.

When head coach Jon Fridal took the coaching position last year, Greyhound fans knew success would follow – and much of that success can be directly attributed to Fridal’s ability to recruit elite international players and mold them into one cohesive unit, despite the cultural differences. The secret formula to blending those cultures and producing a winning unit on the field can simply be boiled down to one word: Family.

A majority of the international players on the roster established their dreams of coming to the United States to play collegiate soccer at a very young age. Their hope was to use their talents on the field as a way to earn scholarships that would open the door for them to obtain a degree. For many, that degree sets them up with a quality of life that they may not otherwise have in their native countries.

The ENMU Men’s Soccer Team. From L-R (back row) - Ryan Flores, Oliver Hunt, William Sutton, Gabriel Peres, Brandon Bautista, Lucas Vaz, Wagner Duarte Filho, Marvin Lewin, Ross Dalton. (Middle Row) Assistant Coach Stanley Smith, Head Coach Jon Fridal, Logan Miears, Aderi Arthur-Dede, Raith Houle, Dirk Kuiper, Julian Trapp, Joao Gabriel Andrade, Joaquin Borruel, Lucas Tomazini, Matthew Widdowson, Cody Wann, Athletic Trainer Laura Bergstrom and Assistant Coach Ben Brewer. (Seated) Craig Brand, Tommaso Favro, Drio Tiqui, Caio Pereira, Fernando Lozano, Gregory Franusic, Robert Londard, Jesus Garcia, Wilson Barahona and Jose Tabares-Ochoa.

“This opportunity means a lot for me and my family, and has given me the chance to transform my life,” freshman Lucas Tomazini said. Tomazini is one of five players on the team that hail from Brazil, one of 10 different countries represented on the roster.

“Being far from home is difficult, but Coach Fridal does his absolute best to try and make you feel as at home as possible,” England native Matthew Widdowson said. “He is quite strict, but only because he wants the best from us and for us to fulfill our potential as athletes, students and as men. He is a good role model and I am incredibly happy to work with him on a daily basis.”

The results from this support have already taken effect, both on the field and in the classroom, as the Hounds are currently right in the mix to qualify for the Heartland Conference Tournament and have already more than doubled their win total from one season ago. The team will also have multiple players nominated for all-academic awards at the conclusion of the season.

“We are a relatively young and growing team,” Scotland native Craig Brand said. “This year we can still achieve great things, but I have great ambitions for my senior year. I would love to win not only a championship but a national title here at ENMU. I trust Coach Fridal’s process and know he will take this program to the very top.”