CAMPUS NEWS OCC Soccer Team: Young but Deep
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Men’s Basketball: Season Outlook “The 2014-2015 edition of men’s Ambassador basketball could be a tale of two semesters,” comments Coach Chris Lahm. “The Ambassadors carried 18 players as they began practice in October. Five of those are transfers seeking eligibility for the spring semester. This could drastically change the look of the team.” The team includes five returning players from last year’s squad that finished at 18-18. The season opener on November 1 is an exhibition game against Philander Smith College of Little Rock, Arkansas. They also will play exhibition games against John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, Missouri. The Ambassadors are coached by Chris Lahm—his tenth year as the men’s head coach, and 29th year overall—and assistants Skip Walker and Kyle Wicklund.
Women’s Basketball: ‘Foundation of Excellence’
After a mini-camp, three-a-day and two-a-day practice schedules and try-outs in August, 21 young men made the roster for the 2014 OCC soccer team. With only two seniors (David Kerlin and Billy Bonfield) and four juniors (Taylor Hunt, Nick Hilgediek, Jose Heredia-Garza and Kelvin Maina), they are a young team, but deep in talent. Head coach Kevin Greer comments, “In one short week, the team came together and exhibited a lot of talent as well as heart.” Captains this season are Kerlin and Hunt, with Jesse Koskovick as manager and Kendall Martin, statistician. Coach Greer is assisted by Andy Storms.
“Adam Clarke offered this description of God: ‘The eternal, independent, and selfexistent Being . . .who, from His infinite wisdom, cannot err or be deceived; and who, from His infinite goodness, can do nothing but what is eternally just, and right, and kind.’ This we believe. So tell me, why would you want to sin against this Person?” Michael DeFazio, 8.26.14, God is . . . Here
With core returning players and several new talented additions, the Lady Ambassadors should excel in both conference and regional play. The team will be led by junior Tesia Snow, who returns from a major knee injury that kept her on the sidelines for most of last year. Also returning are Chelsea Matlack (1st Team All-Region, AllConference, ACCA 1st Team All-American) and Whitney Matlack (Honorable Mention All-Region). The Lady Ambassadors welcome Baylee Hilton from Aurora, Missouri. Hilton had a standout high school basketball career, and is anticipated to have an immediate impact at the collegiate level. Coach Tab Hall says, “This year, the Lady Ambassadors are driven to play hard and motivated to win. They will be a fun and exciting team to coach and watch as they continue to build a foundation of excellence.” Coach Hall is assisted by Deb Hafer.
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