About the Morehead State Volleyball Is… A WINNING TRADITION: Nine Ohio Valley Conference Championships! PASSION: Eagles regularly lead the OVC in attendance! FUN: Electric atmosphere, large crowds and fun promotions are the norm in Wetherby Gym! A BLOCK PARTY: Eagles are always tops in the OVC in blocks! ACADEMIC SUCCESS: More than 100 student-athletes named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the last decade!
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etherby Gym is the exclusive home of Morehead State volleyball. In recent seasons, major upgrades have been undertaken to enhance MSU volleyball student-athletes’ experiences in their home facility. Wetherby Gym seats 3,500 for volleyball, and the facility is wired so that MSU’s home games can be videostreamed. Wetherby Gym Highlights • New volleyball-only paint scheme on the playing surface • New sound system installed prior to the 2010 season • Championship banners • Exclusive Volleyball team room and video room • Spacious volleyball locker room • New in-house video system to enhance practice and game film • Central on-campus location easily accessible to all fans and students • New coaching office suite mere steps from the floor • Satellite athletic training room area • Arguably the toughest place to play in the league for OVC opponents
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pponents always know they are in for a tough assignment when playing the Eagles at Wetherby Gym. From the loud and supportive crowds to the volleyball pep band to the Eagles’ overall success, Wetherby Gym has become the toughest place in the Ohio Valley Conference. Just in the last five years, MSU has a .776 winning percentage in home matches at Wetherby. Last season, the Eagles also sold more than 300 season tickets Wetherby Gym Success in the Last Five Seasons
Year
Record
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2010
11-2 .846
2009
11-3 .785
2008
10-2 .833
2007
11-5 .687
2006
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OVC Home Attendance in 2010 Team
Total Avg.
Morehead State
7267
559
Eastern Illinois
4463
495
Jacksonville State
3970
360
UT Martin
3616
328
Austin Peay
3376
306
Murray State
2927
292
Eastern Kentucky
2680
243
Tennessee State
2545
231
Southeast Missouri
1900
190
Tennessee Tech
1771
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orehead State volleyball fans have a plethora of options on how to keep up with the Eagles. From live streaming video on OVCSports.tv to team videos on YouTube to all the latest stories, stats and happenings inside Eagle volleyball on Twitter and MSUEagles.com, visit the web for up-to-the-minute info on the Eagles. twitter.com/#!/moreheadvb | www.ovcsports.com | www.youtube.com/user/MoreheadStVolley www.facebook.com/pages/Morehead-State-Volleyball/192526220762458
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orehead State has a rich history of winning on the court. Below is just a sample of MSU’s storied history of a successful volleyball program. • 628 All-Time Victories (1st in the OVC) • 5 OVC Players of the Year • 2 All-Americans • 3 OVC Freshmen of the Year • 9 OVC Championships • 12 Appearances in the OVC Tournament Championship Match • 31 OVC All-Tournament Awards, including 4 OVC Tournament MVPs • Led the OVC in blocks two of the last three seasons • Led the OVC in kills two of the last four years • 10 OVC Individual Stat Champions since 1991 • Eagles hold OVC team records for most kills in a match and most aces and attempts in a season • MSU players hold OVC records for most assists and most solo blocks in a match • MSU players hold OVC career records for kills, attempts and highest hitting percentage
OVC All-Time Winning Percentage (OVC Matches Only) Team Pct. Morehead State (1983-Present) .654 Jacksonville State (2003-Present) .602 Eastern Kentucky (1983-Present) .570 Southeast Missouri (1991-Present) .561 Austin Peay (1983-Present) .549 Murray State (1983-Present) .547 Eastern Illinois (1996-Present) .544 Tennessee Tech (1983-Present) .517 UT Martin (1992-Present) .354 Tennessee State (1987-Present) .165 2011
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he Morehead State volleyball program and the athletic department take great pride in ensuring that its student-athletes leave the university with their degree in hand, and the Eagles have been well-recognized throughout the years for academic success. MSU has won numerous OVC and American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Awards and has had several student-athletes named Academic All-District and AllAmerican as well as to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. MSU volleyball has posted a combined team GPA of 3.7 or better in each of the past three years. Academic Honors Achieved by the MSU Volleyball Program • 14 AVCA Team Academic Awards • 14 OVC Academic Medals of Honor • 3 OVC Scholar-Athlete Awards • 2 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans • 11 CoSIDA Academic All-District Awards
MSU’s CoSIDA Academic All-District Winners and All-Americans Missy Blanford (1989 All-American) Lauren Mackey (1998) Rachel Messmer (2000) Amy Almond (2000 and 2001) Tiffany Peters (2002) Katelyn Barbour (2008) Holly Evans (2008 and 2010 All-American) Kirstie Brangers (2010) Emma Keough (2010) MSU’s OVC Scholar-Athletes Martha Rust Katie Berger Missy Blanford
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orehead State volleyball is heavily involved in helping the campus community and the Morehead community. The Eagles regularly assist with various community service projects, including freshman move-in day on campus. Eagle players have also assisted in projects with Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society, and
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MSU volleyball has also visited area schools to assist with reading programs and physical fitness. MSU volleyball feels like helping the community is a win-win situation. The student-athletes and staff get to help those in need and in turn, those folks appreciate the assistance and support Eagle volleyball themselves.
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orehead State volleyball hosts a variety of camps designed to give area players the best instruction possible in their player development. Led by the MSU coaching staff and student-athletes, MSU volleyball camps are the best way for young players to learn the right techniques to improve their game. The Eagles host a positional camp each year as well as team camps plus an Elite camp. Positional camps give each attendee specific instruction in setting, hitting and defense and all campers receive a free camp t-shirt. The MSU team camps are an excellent way for teams to improve their team chemistry and individual play. MSU coaches will even travel to host a camp at your facility. All camp information is available on www.msueagles.com. MSU volleyball hosted 36 clubs at its team camp last year and worked with more than 1,000 athletes at its various camps and clinics. Throughout the 2011 season, the Eagles will also be hosting
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youth clinics following specific matches in Wetherby Gym. The clinics are always FREE.
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Jaime Head Coach | 9th Season at MSU • Two-Time OVC Coach of the Year • Nine 20-win seasons in 11 years as an NCAA head coach • Has guided MSU to an OVC title in three of the last four seasons • Five consecutive 20-win seasons at MSU • 63% career winning percentage • 65% winning percentage in OVC matches at Morehead State • Team has won four straight OVC Team Academic Awards and AVCA Team Academic Awards • Boasts the most OVC wins in MSU volleyball school history • Director and co-founder of the AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Program • 78% OVC winning percentage in the last five seasons
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Head Coaching Year-By-Year Year School
The Jaime Gordon File
Overall
Finish
1996
W. Virginia Wesleyan
35-6
WVIAC Champions
1997
W. Virginia Wesleyan
23-12
WVIAC Champions
1998
W. Virginia Wesleyan
22-9
3rd in WVIAC
2003
Morehead St.
22-10
OVC Champions
2004
Morehead St.
9-20
6th in OVC
2005
Morehead St.
6-26
10th in OVC
2006
Morehead St.
21-13
5th in OVC
2007
Morehead St.
22-12
OVC co-Champions
2008
Morehead St.
23-8
OVC co-Champions
2009
Morehead St.
21-11
3rd in OVC
2010
Morehead St.
25-8
OVC Champions
Totals, 11 years
229-135
6 League Championships
Born: New York, N.Y. Education: University of Kentucky (bachelor’s in architecture, 1994; bachelor’s in art history, 1996, master’s in sport management, 1996) Playing Experience: University of Kentucky men’s club team, six years; 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival alternate Coaching Experience: MSU head coach (2003-present); University of Kentucky assistant coach (1999-2002); West Virginia Wesleyan head coach (1996-1998); Henry Clay High School (1994-1995); University of Kentucky volunteer assistant (1993-1994) Personal: Wife, Ashley; daughters, Sydney and Jamison Gordon by the Numbers at MSU 149 Career Head Coaching Victories
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Home Victories
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Student-athletes Named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
16
Student-athletes Who Have Earned OVC Academic Medals of Honor
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All-OVC Players
10
OVC All-Tournament Team Members
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OVC Titles
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Student-Athletes Named All-Region
2
Student-Athletes Named All-American
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OVC Freshmen of the Year
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The Greg Goral File Born: Milwaukee, Wis. Education: Carroll College (bachelor’s degree, 1996) Springfield College Master’s Degree, 2002) Playing Experience: Carroll College men’s club team; also an all-conference swimmer and member of the CC football and tennis teams. Collegiate Coaching Experience: MSU Associate Head Coach (2011-present); MSU Assistant Coach (2008-2010); Auburn University Assistant Coach (2006-2007), Eastern Washington Assistant Coach (2005), Gonzaga University Assistant Coach (2004), Rhode Island Assistant Coach (2002-2003); Springfield College Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach (2000-2001) Club Coaching Experience: Spokane (Wash.) Splash, Rhode Island Juniors Club, USAV NERVA Girls High Performance Camp
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Volleyball Josh Chiero Assistant Coach 1st Year
Kyrsten Becker
Director of Volleyball Operations 1st year
• Extensive coaching experience on the high school and club circuit • East Region Coach of the Year at Westerville Central High School • Played on collegiate club programs at Toledo and Ohio State
• Three-time All-Conference outside hitter at St. Francis (Ill.) • Two-time Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete • CoSIDA Academic All-District Honoree
Brianna Pollitte Team Manager
Jessica Henderson Athletic Trainer
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Dr. Scott Mair
Valerie Ousley
Kevin Deweese
Volleyball Media Relations
Team Doctor
Athletics Academic Coordinator
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Paul Rhodes
Michelle Robbins
Ticket and Facility Manager
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orehead State volleyball affords studentathletes so much more while in college and the lessons they gain while playing for the Eagles can last a lifetime. Morehead State volleyball players have gone on to a plethora of professions, but they know they will always be EAGLES.
Tiffany Peters
“Morehead State University is much more than a collegiate athletic team or a college to earn a degree. MSU is a place that, not only provided me opportunity for academic growth, but taught me discipline and work ethic through my athletic experience as an MSU volleyball athlete. These life experiences have helped guide and foster a successful career after graduation. Morehead State University is much more! — Tiffany Peters | 1999-2002
“Morehead State volleyball presented me with best friends that will last a lifetime and precious memories that I wish I could relive over and over again!” — Erin (Peak) Cristello | 2005-08
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#1 Caitlin Clark Jr. | 5-9 | S Edgewood, Ky.
#2 Laura McDermott R-Fr. | 6-1 | MB Westfield Center, Ohio
#3 Colbey Cameron Fr. | 5-10 | S Prospect, Ky.
#4 Mikayla Reese Fr. | 6-1 | RSH Lexington, Ky.
#5 Liz Schuler Sr. | 5-10 | DS/OH Louisville, Ky.
#7 Emma Keough R-Sr. | 5-11 | MB Batavia, Ohio
#8 Ellie Roberson Jr. | 6-2 | OH Louisville, Ky.
#9 Aryn Bohannon R-So. | 6-0 | OH Amarillo, Texas
#10 Leslie Schellhaas So. | 5-3 | DS Edgewood, Ky.
#12 Lindsey Roth So. | 5-7 | DS Louisville, Ky.
#14 Alex Fuelling Fr. | 6-0 | OH Decatur, Ind.
#15 Annie Gruenschlaeger Jr. | 6-4 | MB Ft. Thomas, Ky.
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Emma #7 5-11 | R-Sr. | Middle Blocker Batavia, Ohio | Clermont Northeastern HS • 2011 Preseason All-OVC • 2008 OVC All-Newcomer Team • MSU record holder for total blocks in a match with 12 • Named First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference as a sophomore. • Four-time OVC Academic Medal of Honor winner
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Liz #5 5-10 | Sr. | Defensive Specialist Louisville , Ky. | Holy Cross HS • Named Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week twice in 2010 • Three-time OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient • OVC Academic Medal of Honor in 2010-11 • All-State in basketball and volleyball in high school
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Caitlin #1 5-9 | Jr. | Setter Edgewood, Ky. | Notre Dame Academy • Named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
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Ellie #8 6-2 | Jr. | Outside Hitter Louisville, Ky. | DuPont Manuel HS • 2011 Preseason All-OVC • Three-Time National Champion and USA All-American • Ranked third on the team with 318 kills in 2010 • Named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2009
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Annie #15 6-4 | Jr. | Middle Blocker Ft. Thomas, Ky. | Central Catholic HS • Led the team in blocks with 118 in 2010 • Named OVC Freshman of the Year and to OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2009 • Led all freshmen in Division I in blocks in 2009 • Set MSU single season and freshman record with 140 blocks in 2009 • Twice named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
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Aryn #9 6-0 | R-So. | Outside Hitter Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS • Led the team and ranked first in the Ohio Valley Conference in service aces in 2010 • Two-time recipient of the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll • OVC Academic Medal of Honor in 2010-11 • Three-time high school state champion
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Leslie #10 5-3 | So. | Defensive Specialist Edgewood, Ky. | Notre Dame Academy • Totaled 287 digs to rank second on the team in 2010 • Named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll • Ranked as one of the top 100 recruits by prepvolleyball.com in 2009 • Two-time state champion in high school
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Lindsey #12 5-7 | So. | Defensive Specialist Louisville, Ky. | Assumption HS • Named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll • AAU All-American in high school • Two-time JVDA All-American in high school
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Laura #2 6-1 | R-Fr. | Middle Blocker Westfield Center, Ohio | Cloverleaf HS • Holds high school single season team records for blocks and kills • Named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll • Named to Under Armor All-American Watch List in 2009
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Colbey #3 5-10 | Fr. | Setter Prospect, Ky. | Sacred Heart HS • Named to the Under Armour All-American Watch List in 2010 • Selected First Team Academic All-State in 2008, 2009 and 2010
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Mikayla #4 6-1 | Fr. | Right Side Hitter Lexington, Ky. | Henry Clay HS • Named to the Under Armour All-American Watch List in 2010 • Was named KVCA All-State and KHSAA state All-Tournament in 2010 • AAU Junior National All-Star
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Alex #14 6-0 | Fr. | Outside Hitter Decatur, Ind. | Bellmont HS • Named to the Under Armour All-American Watch List in 2010 • Named Senior Ace by Prepvolleyball.com in 2010 • Listed as top 80 recruit by prepvolleyball.com • Two-time Indiana state champion • AAU national champion
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Welcome to the Block Party
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ith two of the Ohio Valley Conference’s best blockers back, plus another highly-touted athlete in the middle, Morehead State’s volleyball Eagles should be having a season-long block party in 2011. But, blocking won’t be the only specialty for MSU as it prepares to defend its 2010 OVC championship. No, the Eagles are also loaded at the outside hitter position and will still be rock solid on defense. It all adds up to another season of pure excitement for Eagle fans. The party starts with returning redshirt senior middle blocker Emma Keough. Poised to crack the OVC’s top 10 career block list, Keough will be the catalyst for MSU’s net defense this year. But, she is also a solid offensive threat as one of the league’s most efficient attackers. Joining her on the front line is MSU’s tallest player, junior Annie Gruenschlaeger. At 6-4, Gruenschlaeger is an imposing menace on opponent hitters. As a freshman in 2009, she was the top freshman blocker in the nation in Division I, and she didn’t let up last season racking up 118 total rejections. The third member of the primary
block party security force is redshirt freshman Laura McDermott. She sat out the 2010 season to give her four more years of eligibility. McDermott has incredible leaping ability and should be a force on offense as well. Also joining
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the roster this year is newcomer Alex Fuelling. She’ll use her athleticism and height to give the Eagles another great option on the outside. Offensively, the Eagles do have to replace a majority of their starting core, but junior Ellie Roberson and redshirt sophomore Aryn Bohannon should both be up to the task. As outside hitters, both should see a majority of the swings for MSU. Both are hard and efficient attackers with the experience to help lead the Eagles to another title. They’ll be joined on the attack by freshman right side hitter Mikayla Reese. On defense, MSU is steady. Senior Liz Schuler made the move to the primary libero for much of the year in 2010 and performed admirably. Originally an outside hitter, Schuler could still help on offense as needed, but her versatility to be solid in the back row gives MSU several lineup options. Sophomore Leslie Schellhaas had a superb spring season and looks to become one of the league’s top specialists in 2011. That pair will also be joined by sophomore Lindsey Roth, who provided MSU with valuable rotations last year and also possesses an excellent service game.
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MSU’s offense will be run by either junior Caitlyn Clark or freshman setter Colbey Cameron. Clark has the experience with MSU’s schemes and Cameron is an extremely athletic setter with height as well. The Eagles’ schedule is tough as usual. MSU begins the year by hosting the MSU Eagle Challenge, bringing in national powerhouse Michigan and regional rival Marshall to Wetherby Gym. The Eagles also host their annual Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational in September and travel to a four-team invitational at Texas Tech in addition to the 20-match OVC slate. 2011 Volleyball Schedule Date Opp. Aug. 26 University of Michigan^ Aug. 27 Marshall University^ Aug. 27 University of Michigan^ Sept. 2 vs. Northwestern State# Sept. 2 vs. UNLV# Sept. 3 vs. Central Arkansas# Sept. 3 at Texas Tech# Sept. 9 Appalachian State$ Sept. 9 George Mason$ Sept. 10 Western Michigan$ Sept. 16 Tennessee State* Sept. 17 Austin Peay* Sept. 21 Eastern Kentucky* Sept. 24 UT Martin* Sept. 30 at SIU Edwardsville* Oct. 1 at Eastern Illinois* Oct. 3 at Tennessee State* Oct. 7 Tennessee Tech* Oct. 8 Jacksonville State* Oct. 14 at Murray State* Oct. 15 at Southeast Missouri* Oct. 21 at UT Martin* Oct. 25 at Austin Peay* Oct. 28 Eastern Illinois* Oct. 29 SIU Edwardsville* Nov. 1 at Eastern Kentucky* Nov. 4 Southeast Missouri* Nov. 5 Murray State* Nov. 11 at Jacksonville State* Nov. 12 at Tennessee Tech* Nov. 17-19 OVC Tournament Nov. 27 at Louisville& Dec. 2-16 NCAA Tournament
Location Time Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 12 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 5 p.m. Lubbock, Texas 1 p.m. Lubbock, Texas 5 p.m. Lubbock, Texas 11 a.m. Lubbock, Texas 3 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 11 a.m. Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 2 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 2 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 5 p.m. Edwardsville, Ill. 8 p.m. Charleston, Ill. 3 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 5 p.m. Murray, Ky. 8 p.m. Cape Girardeau, Mo. 3 p.m. Martin, Tenn. 7 p.m. Clarksville, Tenn. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 2 p.m. Richmond, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 7 p.m. Morehead, Ky. 2 p.m. Jacksonville, Ala. 7 p.m. Cookeville, Tenn. 3 p.m. TBA TBA Louisville, Ky. TBA TBA TBA
* Denotes OVC Match | ^ Denotes MSU Eagle Challenge (Morehead, Ky.) # Denotes Texas Tech Invitational (Lubbock, Texas) $ Denotes MSU Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational (Morehead, Ky.) & (if OVC champs) | All Times Eastern and subject to change
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Who We M
orehead State volleyball never shies away from playing the best the region and the nation has to offer. Last year, the Eagles participated in tournaments at Northwestern (Big 10) and North Carolina State (ACC). In past years, MSU has Alabama (SEC)
Iowa State (Big 12)
Auburn (SEC)
Kentucky (SEC)
battled against regionally and nationally ranked opponents. MSU has also hosted a number of AVCA Top 25 teams in recent years at Wetherby Gym, including UofL and Cincinnati. Below is a just a sample list of the opponents MSU has played. Notre Dame (Big East)
Virginia Tech (ACC)
Ohio State (Big 10)
Wake Forest (ACC)
Louisville (Big East)
Oklahoma (Big 12)
Washington (Pac 12)
Michigan (Big 10)
Penn State (Big 10)
West Virginia (Big East)
Georgia (SEC)
Michigan State (Big 10)
South Carolina (SEC)
Georgia Tech (ACC)
Missouri (Big 12)
Tennessee (SEC)
Indiana (Big 10)
North Carolina (ACC)
Utah (Pac 12)
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Clemson (ACC)
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Florida State (ACC)
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orehead State volleyball student-athletes take pride in representing Morehead State in a first-class manner on the court. The Eagles have had much to celebrate in the history of the program and the current team has seen unprecedented success. When the fans are into the action, it pumps
up the players on the court. When the players are excited on the court, in turn, it pumps up the Eagle crowd. While still showing exemplary sportsmanship, Eagle players celebrate key points and victories. MSU Volleyball ‌ For the Love of the Game!
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orehead State athletics’ new Eagle Center (Eagle Athletics Guided Learning and Enhancement) is arguably the finest academic center dedicated solely for student-athletes in the Ohio Valley Conference and amongst midmajor level athletic programs. It rivals major university athletic programs’ academic centers and gives MSU studentathletes a superb facility to concentrate on their academic responsibilities and work towards their degrees.
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MSU student-athletes will benefit from 7,000 square feet of space dedicated to computer and learning labs and study space as well as enhanced staff for academic assistance. Offices for Athletic Academic Coordinator Valerie Ousley and her staff, Senior Woman Administrator and Head Athletic Trainer for Women’s Sports Sara Larson and head tennis coach Kevin Fulton are also housed in the Eagle Center.
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chines and free weights and is located adjacent to Jayne Stadium. The center has ample space for several teams to train at the same time. Athletes also utilize the weight center in the AcademicAthletic Center. Free weights, as well as state-of-the-art machines, are located in the facility. Stressing the whole body, the strength and conditioning program at Morehead State also helps athletes reach their potential in the fields of agility and speed. Deweese and his staff make sure athletes are ready for game action with speed drills and agility training tailored to each sport. The staff also oversees offseason workouts and nutrition programs to make sure Eagle student-athletes are in-shape when the season begins.
he strength and conditioning program at Morehead State provides studentathletes with the best possible physical and mental training to help them perform at their peak potential. Under the direction of head coach Kevin Deweese, the individual sport programs focus on physical and mental training and nutrition for that particular sport as well as particular athletes. Deweese and his staff develop programs that will help athletes reach their maximum potential and prevent injuries. Athletes have several options for weight training with the centerpiece of the program being the Phil Simms Weight Training Center. Funded by former Morehead State and NFL star quarterback Phil Simms, the center houses weight ma-
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he Sports Medicine program at Morehead State offers student-athletes the most up-to-date professional services available. Led by head trainer for men’s sports Jamey Carver and head trainer for women’s sports Sara Larson, the Sports Medicine Department allows athletes a wide range of options for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Jessica Henderson is a graduate assistant on the athletic training staff and is in her second year as the primary volleyball athletic trainer. One of the major support services offered is the main athletic training room located adjacent to Jayne Stadium. The facility contains four whirlpools, four electric stimulators, four ultrasound units and nine treatment tables, along
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with a variety of other services and equipment. The training staff also keeps up-to-date medical information on each student-athlete. The training staff also utilizes two remote facilities in the Academic-Athletic Center and Wetherby Gym. Both facilities have state-of-the-art equipment. The training staff also works closely with the Caudill Health Clinic on campus in Allie Young Hall and with St. Claire Regional Medical Center. The MSU sports medicine staff also includes an official team doctor (Dr. R. Thomas Fossett), two team orthopedic surgeons (Dr. Scott Mair and Dr. Ched Crouse), a team family doctor (Dr. William Melahn) and a team optometrist (Dr. Thomas McHugh) who are on call.
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Morehead ... Much More
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orehead State University is much more than you might expect. We are much more than a college ... much more than an alma mater ... much more engaged ... much more personal ... and much more than a regional partner. MSU delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success. Academically, the University offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate level degrees and 12 preprofessional programs in four colleges -- Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business and Public Affairs; College of Education; and College of Science and Technology -- and 20 academic departments. There are 71 graduate degree programs plus 40 graduate level nondegree programs designed especially for professional educators. The education specialist in five specialty areas also is offered. A master’s degree for physician assistants, social workers and a cooperative doctoral program, all with the University of Kentucky, are available on the
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MSU campus. A doctoral degree in education began in the fall of 2010. Morehead State has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top public universities in the South in the 2011 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report. MSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). Morehead State was the first institution in Kentucky to offer a complete degree program, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), online. The University has erected a space tracking system in partnership with NASA. The second component of the Space Science Center opened in 2009 - a $16.6 million instruction and research support facility. MSU is among five institutions in the U.S. with a bachelor’s degree in space science. Athletically, the University sponsors 16 intercollegiate sports for men and women in accordance with the regulations of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Pioneer Football League and Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. MSU also supports an intramural program involving more than 25 team and individual sports.
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MSU Opens Beautiful NEW Campus Recreation and Wellness Center The campus Recreation & Wellness Center is a state of the art 24 million dollar facility that was 100% student funded. It merges the aquatics, fitness and wellness, and intramural departments. The 100,000 square foot building houses three basketball courts, a competition size pool with zipline and vortex, fitness area complete with various types of workout equipment, walking track, racquetball courts, and locker rooms. A large lawn area provides space for all types of outdoor activities. This new facility is a key part of student life at MSU and continues MSU’s vision for the future!
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MSU Dr. Wayne D. Andrews, University President
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r. Wayne D. Andrews was unanimously selected as MSU’s 13th President by the Board of Regents, effective Jan. 1, 2005. He has 27 years of higher education experience, serving 17 years at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. and 10 years as a faculty member at Illinois State University. He is a proven leader with a track record of success. He has extensive operational and strategic-visionary experience in all aspects of the university, including a plan for growth and development and a genuine desire to engage all stakeholders in moving the university forward. From 1987 to present, Dr. Andrews has held positions as a tenured professor in engineering technology, department chairperson, executive assistant to the president, vice president for student affairs, vice president for administration, vice president for administration and chief operating officer and an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow. Dr. Andrews provided leadership to revise the University’s Campus Master Plan including several new components where implementation is underway: a comprehensive master plan for athletic facilities, a master plan for the Middle Anchor of the Med Tech Corridor, and a comprehensive master plan for housing and residence life. He provided leadership to conduct a comprehensive faculty-staff salary study - implemented in three phases, returned outsourced information technology management function to the University: established new management organization, hired 22 employees, returned $600,000 to the general University budget, significantly improved customer services, developed a number of strategic University partnerships, and developed and taught major university-wide initiatives related to diversity. Dr. Andrews is a graduate of Fitchburg (Mass.) State College where he earned a B. S. degree in 1974, and West Virginia University where he received an M.A. in 1976 and an Ed.D. degree in 1977. His family includes his wife Susan and two children: Josh and Jill, both ETSU graduates. 2011
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Brian Hutchinson, Director of Athletics
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rian Hutchinson became Morehead State University’s ninth Director of Athletics on March 1, 2005 after spending five years as associate director of athletics and six months as interim director. Under Hutchinson’s leadership, the athletic department has seen major improvements in facilities, student-athlete performance, and staffing level. In seven years in the role, some highlights of his administration have included: • Five Ohio Valley Conference Athletic Achievement Awards • Winning the overall OVC Sportsmanship Award for 20062007 • OVC team academic awards in six sports • Highly successful re-design of the Morehead State athletic brand • Re-design and launch of the department’s website, www. MSUEagles.com • OVC Sportsmanship Awards in four sports • A newly-focused annual giving structure through the Eagle Excellence Fund • Facility improvements in all women’s programs and a new locker room for tennis, women’s basketball, soccer, and men’s and women’s cross country and track • Installation of new state of the art GameDay Grass synthetic turf for football and soccer. • Renovation of all donor hospitality areas • Opening of 7,000-plus square foot Eagle Academic Center • Leading the formation of an athletics facility master plan that will guide MSU’s athletic physical plant for the next 20 years • Hiring the department’s first-ever, full-time strength and conditioning coach • Increasing staff in men’s basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, media relations, sports medicine, and volleyball
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MSU Athletic Baseball
Jim Brockman (1996) Homer Cablish (2006) Charles Dudley Caudill (1988) Mike Collins (2001) Denny Doyle (1989) Mike Ishmael (2007) Drew Hall (2007) Jody Hamilton (1991) Reese Stephenson (1997) Leston Stewart (1990) Walt Terrell (1994)
Basketball (Men’s) John “Sonny” Allen (1985) Doug Bentz (2007) Lawrence Carter (1994) Paul “Mouse” Combs (2000) Warren Cooper (1985) Leonard Coulter (1985) Jim Day (1996) Earl Duncan (1985) Ron Gathright (1993) Lamar Green (2009) Steve Hamilton (1985) Ted Hundley (1997) Willie “Hobo” Jackson (2008) Robert “Bobby” Laughlin, Coach (1985) Eugene Lyons (2006) Bruce King (2009) Wayne Martin, Coach (1995) Bob McCann (2004) Glenn Napier (2006) Ed Noe (2003) Luster “Lus” Oxley (1995) Norm Pokley (1993) Brett Roberts (2002) Harold Sergent (1985) Howard Smith (2009) Herbie Stamper (1990)
Debbie (Ames) Coppin
Dan Swartz (1985) Henderson “Heckie” Thompson (1991) Howard Wallen (2005) Myron “Granny” Williams (1992)
Basketball (Women’s) Connie Appleman (1998) Priscilla Blackford (2003) Donna Stephens Hedges (1991) Julie Magrane Muntz (2003) Donna Murphy (1990) Robin Harmon Newsome (2000) Bev Smith (2006) Kelly Stamper (2000) Irene Moore Strong (2004) Mickey Wells, Coach (1995)
Football
Paul Adams (1985) Roy Bailey (1995) Robert “Bushog” Brashear (1997) John Christopher (1993) Claude Clayton (1998) David Dinkins (2011) Dan Gooch (2000) Mike Gottfried (2000) Tommy Gray (1986) Marion “Frenchy” Hammonds (1990) Dave Haverdick (1985) John High (2000) John “Buck” Horton (1985) Gordon Stewart “Corky” Kirtley (1988) Mark Ledford (1995) Joe Lustic (1985) Lawrence “Lott” Marzetti (1993) Keith Mescher (1997) Howard Murphy (1990) Guy Penny (1989) Billy Poe (1998) Charles “Izzy” Porter (1986) Stanley Radjunas (1985)
Sue (Caulkins) Sharp
Dayle (Hamontree) Harms
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Custer Reynolds (1988) Frank Robertson (1994) Louis Rogan (1994) TeBay Rose (1991) Don Russell (1996) Tom Scott (2000) Phil Simms (1995) Jack Smith (1998) Glendon Stanley (1996) Chris Swartz (2002) Beverly “Jug” Varney (1992) Jarrell Vinson (2000) Larry Workman (1991) Vincent “Moose” Zachem (1985)
Track and Field/ Cross Country (Women’s)
Golf
Chris Berry, football, baseball, basketball (2011) Dr. Rex Chaney, Coach, Baseball, Golf (2000) Debbie Ames Coppin, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball (1987) Hubert Counts, Football, Men’s Basketball, Baseball (1998) George D. Downing, Coach, Football, Men’s Basketball, Baseball (1986) Lawrence Fraley, Football, Men’s Basketball, Baseball (1985) Carl “Corky” Howerton (1989), Football, Men’s Basketball Ellis T. Johnson, Coach, Football, Men’s Basketball (1985) Len Miller, Coach, Football, Men’s Basketball (1985) William “Cap” Scroggin, Coach (1987)
Charlie Bowles (1997) Mike Brumfield (2005) Eddie Mudd (1996) Bill Spannuth (1992)
Soccer (Men’s) Dr. Mohammed Sabie, Coach (2000)
Softball
Jodi McMackin Armstrong (2011) Ashli White Childers (2007)
Tennis (Women’s) Sally-Anne Birch (2004)
Track and Field/ Cross Country (Men’s) Marshall Banks (1987) A.L. “Buck” Dawson, Coach (2001) Carl Deaton (1994) Dr. Nolan Fowler, Coach (1993) Chester Greene (2000) Bobby Jones (1992) Ed Wells (2005)
Missy (Blanford) Cochran
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Martha (Rust) Sizemore
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Hopey Caudill Newkirk (2001)
Volleyball
Laradean Brown, Coach (1998) Melissa Blanford Cochran (2002) Sue Caulkins Sharp (1996) Dayle Hamontree Harms (2001) Missy Abbott Marsh (2011) Lauren Mackey Rust (2008) Martha Rust Sizemore (1994)
Multiple Sports
Other Categories
Dr. Adron Doran, President (1997) Terry Jacobs, Contributor/ Friend (2007) Gordon “Red” Moore, Media (1992)
Lauren (Mackey) Rust
Missy (Abbott) Marsh
Athletic Mission M
orehead State University believes that Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of the University and that a broad-based intercollegiate athletics program encourages student participation
• Each athletics program shall be conducted in a manner that protect the physical, mental, emotional, and social welfare of each student-athlete. • Each student-athlete, through academic counseling and individual assistance, shall be encouraged toward completion of degree requirements and graduation. • Each athletics program shall adhere to the principles of fair play and amateur competition as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Ohio Valley Conference. • Each athletics program shall be administered at the highest level that the University’s resources will allow so that each student-athlete will have the opportunity to compete to the fullest extent of his or her ability.
and involvement in the total life of the University. In addition, intercollegiate athletic programs play a positive role by supporting the academic and public service missions of the University.
• The athletics programs at Morehead State University shall make every effort to educate and serve the student-athletes of the University’s primary service area and their respective educational institutions. • The athletics program will accommodate student’s interests and abilities in a manner that is nondiscriminatory to both sexes and reasonable with the University’s resources. • The athletics program shall adhere to the University’s Affirmative Action Plan promoting equal opportunity for all employees and students, as well as applicants for employment and student participation.
Compliance Dear Friends: Morehead State University is committed to upholding the highest integrity within all procedures and practices of the athletic department. We are pleased to publish this note as a reference to understanding often confusing NCAA regulations. The NCAA defines “representatives of athletic interests” as alumni, friends and boosters of the University. All member institutions are held accountable for their representatives’ actions. One violation could jeopardize the eligibility of any or all Eagle athletic programs. As a general rule, anyone who has financially supported Eagle Athletics, been a member of any booster organization, or who has supported Eagle Athletics is considered a “representative” of Eagle Athletics. Prospective student-athletes can be defined as a student who has started classes in the ninth grade or any younger student-athlete who has received a benefit from the institution. These individuals may only be recruited by MSU coaches who have passed the NCAA Recruiting Rules Examination. While “representatives” of Eagle Athletics may speak to any of these individuals via telephone or in person, a recruiting effort must not be made. Also, no studentathlete or prospective student-athlete may receive any extra benefit outside of the support provided by the institution. For any questions regarding this description, please contact me at 606-783-5136. These are certainly not all the regulations any “representative” of Eagle Athletics must remember. However, they provide a good outline of the types of things that could endanger the eligibility of any MSU Athletics program. Again, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thanks again for your support of Morehead State Athletics. Sincerely,
Richard Fletcher
Associate Director of Athletics/Compliance 2011
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MSU Where Championships Happen Baseball 1957 1963 1968 (East Division) 1969 (East Division | Tournament) 1973 (East Division | Tournament) 1974 (East Division) 1976 (East Division) 1977 (East Division | Tournament) 1979 1983 (North Division | Tournament) 1985 (North Division) 1993 (Tournament)
Women’s Tennis 1981 1983 1985
Men’s Basketball 1955-56 1956-57 1960-61 1962-63 1968-69 1971-72 1973-74 1982-83 (Tournament) 1983-84 (Tournament) 2002-03 2008-09 (Tournament) 2010-11 (Tournament)
Volleyball 1987 1988 1989 1990 1993
Men’s Indoor Track and Field 1977 Men’s Outdoor Track and Field 1955 1956 2003 2007 2008 2010
Co-ed Cheerleading (Universal Cheerleading Association Division I)
Football 1962 (OVC) 1966 (OVC) 2002 (PFL South) 2003 (PFL South) 2004 (PFL South) 2005 (PFL South)
1988 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Men’s Cross Country 1988 1995
All-Girl Cheerleading (Universal Cheerleading Association Division I)
Women’s Cross Country 1979 2000
1998 1999 2001 2002 2005 2007 2010 2011
Women’s Golf 2010-11 Men’s Golf 1973 1977 1981
1993 1999
2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011
Women’s Soccer 2008 (Tournament) 2009 (Regular Season) 2010 (Regular Season and Tournament) 2011
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Morehead and the Gateway Region
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orehead, Ky., is a community of nearly 10,000, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Daniel Boone National Forest. It serves as the educational, medical, recreational and cultural center of rural northeast Kentucky and is located in the state’s Gateway Area. Morehead also is known as the “Hardwood Capital of the World.” For the many lumber industries that provide jobs and product in the area. Situated on the state’s major east-west highway, Interstate 64, Morehead is 58 miles west of Ashland, Ky., and the border of West Virginia, and 66 miles east of Kentucky’s second-most populated city, Lexington. Its centralized location allows many parts of the Eastern and Midwestern United States to be readily accessible. Among the major cities within a day’s drive are Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Charlotte; Raleigh, N.C.; Atlanta; Knoxville, Tenn.; Nashville; Cincinnati; Dayton, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Cleveland; Pittsburgh; Indianapolis; Detroit; Chicago;
St. Louis; Memphis; Birmingham, Ala.; and Louisville, Ky. Located in the heart of Rowan County, Morehead affords a wealth of activities for the outdoorsman. Just six miles from downtown is beautiful 8,270-acre, man-made Cave Run Lake, an area nationally-known for its recreation opportunities and the fifthlargest body of water in Kentucky. Hiking, biking, swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, canoeing, bird watching, camping or enjoying the solitude of nature are some of the highlights of the activities at Cave Run Lake. The lake is known as the “Muskie
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Fishing Capital of the South” and hosts numerous tournaments each year. Daniel Boone National Forest, within which Cave Run Lake is entirely located, is visited by over five million people annually, and Morehead also is home to the Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery, the largest fresh water fish hatchery in the U.S. Carter Caves, just 25 miles from Morehead in nearby Carter County, is another popular outdoor spot just a short drive down I-64. The historic town of Maysville, Ky., a major stopover point on the Civil War-era Underground Railroad, is located 45 minutes north on the Ohio River, and offers more entertainment options. Golf is another popular outdoor activity in Morehead. Eagle Trace Golf Course, owned by the university now, is an 18-hole, par-72 course, which has hosted both the state’s men’s and women’s amateur championship and has been given four stars by Golf Digest. Many other courses are within 30 minutes of Morehead.
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the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music, the annual events, the area hosts the a facility dedicated to preserving the rich his- Day in the Country Folk Art Show and tory of traditional Bluegrass, folk and Ameri- Sale, Cave Run Storytelling Festival, Clack cana music. Many of the area’s best trade and Mountain Festival, Poppy Mountain Festival, and Hometown Holidays. music shows are housed in the new Morehead also has an outstanding theatre Morehead Conference Center. For guild for those who are looking for other fine art, the Claypool-Young Art Gallery, is located on MSU’s campus. Several cultural experiences. The group puts on prolocal craft and antique shops are dotted ductions throughout the year. Morehead throughout the community as well. State University also annually hosts concerts from nationally-promiIf you’re interested in festivals, 75 71 nent bands of all musical genres. June and September are a CINCINNATI busy time in Morehead, when the festival season is in Ohio full swing. Among
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Major Cities Less than 500 Miles Away Lexington
66 miles
Louisville
140 miles
Charleston, W.Va.
117 miles
Cincinnati
149 miles
Columbus
183 miles
Knoxville
215 miles
Indianapolis
249 miles
Nashville
279 miles
Pittsburgh
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St. Louis
397 miles
Atlanta
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Chicago
432 miles
Washington, D.C.
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Memphis
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Lexington, Kentucky
Less than three hours from Morehead, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky provide a plethora of tourist activities, professional sports and exciting nightlife. From Reds’ games at Great American Ballpark to Bengals’ games at Paul Brown Stadium to the new Newport Aquarium, Morehead State students will enjoy the proximity of one of America’s most diverse and exciting metropolitan areas. The “Queen City” is also home to some of the most interesting museums in the United States, and boasts a great nightlife scene.
Located just an hour from Morehead and Rowan County is Kentucky’s second most populated city, Lexington. Known worldwide as a mecca for thoroughbred horse enthusiasts, the Lexington area is home to the famous Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Racetrack. Lexington also offers a variety of shopping venues, including the newly renovated Fayette Mall and the Hamburg Pavillion Center. Lexington also offers a great nightlife scene as well as professional baseball and professional indoor football.
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Front row, from left: Annie Gruenschlaeger, Caitlin Clark, Liz Schuler, Emma Keough, Aryn Bohannon, Ellie Roberson Back row, from left: Lindsey Roth, Alex Fuelling, Mikayla Reese, Laura McDermott, Colbey Cameron, Leslie Schellhaas