| 03-04 Signings
The following is a list of all signings for the 2003-2004 season
starting with the most recent signing.
Bevan joins Lady Bulldog basketball & track
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Sheila Bevan of Macksville, Kan., to basketball and track & field letters of intent for the 2003-2004 academic year.
Joining Sheila Bevan in the signing of her McPherson College basketball and track & field letters of intent are (front row, left) Gaylon DeVore (Macksville head girls' basketball coach), Sheila Bevan, Daniel Grizzell (Macksville head track & field coach) along with (back row, left) Mel Wright (McPherson College head women's basketball coach), Denise Bevan (mother), and Allen Bevan (father).
The 5’ 9” Bevan participated in last month’s Central Kansas All-Star basketball game hosted by McPherson College. During her senior season, Bevan pulled down six rebounds and dished off three assists per game to go along with six points for coach Galyn DeVore.
“We are very excited to have Shelia joining our program,” said McPherson College head coach Mel Wright. “She is a sound fundamental basketball player coming from a strong high school program. She played in our All-Star game and proved she can compete against the best. She is an extremely strong rebounder and runs the floor very well. Add to those assets an outstanding attitude and a love to compete, and you have a complete package.”
“Sheila has been a 5’ 9” post player in high school. It may take her a year or so to adjust to playing out on the floor a little further, but we see her helping us down the road. Sheila is a strong student and leader. She’ll be a great fit for our program and campus.”
As a junior, Bevan was the Central Prairie League shot put champion for Macksville under coach Daniel Grizzell, a 1995 graduate of McPherson College.
“Sheila will help add depth and experience to our throws group,” said McPherson College track coach Pete Seal. “She possesses a good background in the shot, discus, and javelin. We will look to expand on that base to make Sheila into conference contender. I think she may have the most fun learning the hammer though.”
Sheila is the daughter of Allen and Denice Bevan of Macksville, Kan. She is undecided on her major area of study at this time.
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Mayhan signs for volleyball & basketball
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Chandra Mayhan of Kit Carson, Colo., to basketball and volleyball letters of intent for the 2003-2004 academic year.
A two-time All-State selection in basketball, the 5’ 5” Mayhan was also an All-State selection in volleyball after her senior season at Kit Carson High. In addition to winning All-Conference honors her final three volleyball seasons and all four years of basketball, Mayhan received honorable mention all-state honors following her freshman and sophomore years of basketball and her sophomore and junior seasons of volleyball.
Mayhan was selected to play in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-Star game and the Colorado High School Coaches Association All-State games following her senior season. She was named first team All-State by the Rocky Mountain News and second team All-State by the Denver Post.
“We are very excited about Chandra playing for us next year,” said McPherson College women’s volleyball coach Nathalea Stephenson. “She will bring not only hitting experience, but also setting experience to our program. She knows from her experience as both a hitter and a setter there has to be good communication between players.
“Chandra is a very hard working, coachable young lady, who doesn’t quit when situations become difficult. Rather she will work through it to make herself a better, stronger player and person. She is a good student, and we are very excited about her becoming part of our campus community and team.”
Mayhan averaged 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 steals, and 3.3 assists per game her senior basketball season at Kit Carson.
“Chandra is a proven basketball player,” said McPherson women’s basketball coach Mel Wright. “She was recognized as such when she was selected as an All-State player. She has very good fundamental skills and a strong love for the game. She has a ‘shooter’s’ mentality, and I think she will make the adjustment to college game quickly.”
Chandra is the daughter of Jerry and Sharon Mayhan of Kit Carson, Colo.
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Marquette signs on for volleyball & basketball
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Jennifer Marquette of Waterville, Kan., to volleyball and basketball letters of intent for the 2003-2004 academic year.
Joining Jennifer Marquette in her letter of intent signing are (front row, left) Russ Marquette (father), Jennifer, Myrna Marquette (mother), and (back row, left) Nathalea Stephenson (McPherson College volleyball coach) and Crystal Gordon (Valley Heights volleyball coach).
The 6’ 1” Marquette will come to McPherson from Blue Rapids-Valley Heights Lady Mustang programs, which won the Class 2A state volleyball championship in 2001before finishing second in 2002 plus also qualified for the Class 2A state basketball tournament during her freshman and sophomore years.
A year-around athlete, Marquette’s basketball club team qualified for and participated in the junior national tournament in Atlanta, Georgia, after her sophomore year.
“We are thrilled to have Jennifer become a Lady Bulldog. I believe she is a ‘diamond in the rough’,” said McPherson College women’s basketball coach Mel Wright. “Her potential is absolutely unlimited. She has outstanding athletic ability. She runs the floor with the best, and is a team player.
“Jennifer has size you can’t coach. Six-one is God given. She has skills, intelligence, and a great attitude. I believe Jennifer will be an impact player in our program.”
“I feel very luck to have found Jennifer,” said McPherson College volleyball coach Nathalea Stephenson. “She is a young lady that is just coming into her own in volleyball. She is playing club ball, and working to improve her skills as a middle hitter. She has done a great job of that and I feel she will help us in many ways.
“Jennifer is another very hard working young lady, who is also very coachable. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make her a better player as well as her teammates. We are very excited to have her on our team.”
A talented young artist, Jennifer has also been awarded an art scholarship. She is the daughter of Russ and Myrna Marquette of Waterville, Kan. She will major in art at McPherson College.
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Hall joins Mac volleyball & basketball
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Constance Renee Hall of Geraldine, Ala., to volleyball and basketball letters of intent for the 2003-2004 academic year.
Joining Renee Hall in her letter of intent signing are (front row, left) Jimmie Hall (father), Renee, Lorraine Hall (mother). (Back row, left) Mel Wright (McPherson College women’s basketball coach), Nancy LaPrad (McPherson College admissions counselor), Nathalea Stephenson (McPherson College volleyball coach).
The 5’ 9” Hall was an All-State selection and named All-Region “Most Valuable Player” in volleyball following her senior season at Geraldine High School. Those honors came after she had been named All-County and All-Area in both basketball and volleyball her junior and senior years.
“Rene comes to us with a very strong work ethic,” said McPherson volleyball coach Nathalea Stephenson. “She is the type of young lady that all coaches love having on their team. We are very excited about her joining us next fall, and we’re expecting great things from her.
“Rene is a hitter and can also set, so her talents will be valuable as we look to move up the conference ladder. She is a very aggressive hitter and can find the holes. Being a setter, she knows how important it is to get the hitters the ball in position to put it away.”
Hall participated in the Central Kansas All-Star basketball game hosted by McPherson College in March.
“Renee is the type of player a coach dreams about having,” said McPherson women’s basketball coach Mel Wright. “She is a very hard worker with a great attitude. Because of those attributes, she has developed her skills to a high level. Renee can play inside or on the perimeter. She has a very strong rebounder and a great free throw shooter. We are blessed to have Renee joining our team.”
Renee is the daughter of Jimmie and Lorraine Hall of Geraldine, Ala. Her grandfather and aunt both played basketball at Jacksonville State University. Renee plans to major in biology at McPherson College with a career of goal of teaching at the college level.
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Kriley joins Lady Bulldog basketball
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Sheree Kriley of Esbon, Kan., to a baskettball letter of intent for the 2003-2004 academic year.
The 6’ 0” Kriley was a three-year letter winner at White Rock High School in Burr Oak, Kan. She was named to the Hastings Tribune All-Area squad following her junior season. Kriley participated in the 2003 Central Kansas All-Star basketball game hosted by McPherson College last month.
As a junior, Kriley participated in the Hawaii Classic basketball tournament as part of TourneySport USA. She was voted “Best Rebounder” at the Fort Hays University basketball camp.
“Sheree is a 6-foot player with a heart as big as all outdoors,” said McPherson College women’s basketball coach Mel Wright. “She is a very intelligent young lady with a very good work ethic, and a strong desire to succeed as a college basketball player.”
“We are very excited to have Sheree joining our program. And, we are expecting big things from her in the years to come.”
Sheree was previously awarded a McPherson College “Dean’s Academic Scholarship.” She is the daughter of Joanna Kriley of Esbon, Kan. She is undecided on her major area of study at this time.
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Suiter joins Mac basketball
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Abby Suiter of St. John, Kan., to a women’s basketball letter of intent for the 2003-2004 academic year.
Joining Abby in her letter of intent signing with McPherson College are (front row, left to right) Rita Suiter (mother), Abby Suiter, Kerry Suiter (father); (back row, from left) Mel Wright (McPherson College head women’s basketball coach), and Amber Chalashtari (McPherson College admissions counselor for western Kansas)
The 5’ 4” Suiter was an honorable mention All-Central Prairie League selection after her senior season at St. John High School. She was later selected to play in the Central Kansas All-Star game, hosted by McPherson College.
“We are glad to have Abby joining us,” said McPherson College women’s basketball coach Mel Wright. “She is very quick, and has shown that she can be a real disrupting factor on defense. Abby will be competing for playing time in the one position in which we are probably deepest. That won’t be all bad though since it will give her an opportunity to gain a little more maturity, get stronger, plus offer her time to work on developing her offensive game.”
Suiter averaged five steals along with seven points and three rebounds a game last season for the Tigers. An all-around athlete, Suiter lettered in volleyball, basketball, and track & field at St. John.
Abby is the daughter Kerry and Rita Suiter of St. John, Kan., and she intends to major in education at McPherson College.
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Rodriguez joins Lady Bulldog basketball
McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Jamie Rodriguez of Oklahoma City, Okla., to a basketball letter of intent for the 2003-04 academic year. Rodriguez had previously signed a softball letter of intent with McPherson College.
Joining Jamie Rodridguez in her signing with McPherson College are (front row, from left) Jaime Rodriguez (father), Jamie, Ruth Rodriguez (mother), along with (back row) Mel Wright (McPherson College women’s basketball coach) and Linda Ream (McPherson College admissions counselor).
An honorable mention Oklahoma All-State honoree in basketball after her junior season when she led the Rockets in assists, the 5’5” Rodriguez averaged 12.5 points per game this winter as a senior. She recently participated in the Central Kansas All-Star basketball game hosted by McPherson College.
A four-year letter winner in both basketball and softball at Mount St. Mary High School in Oklahoma City, Rodriguez recently competed for McPherson College’s highest academic award, the Presidential Scholarship.
“Jamie brings an excellent feel for the game of basketball to the court,” said McPherson College women’s basketball coach Mel Wright. “Jamie is an excellent student, evident by the fact she was invited to compete for the Presidential Scholarship at McPherson. I believe she can to challenge for a playing time next season.”
A two-time honorable mention Oklahoma All-State performer in softball, Rodriguez batted .312 during the fall season of her senior year, and as a catcher, won the school’s annual “Best Defensive Player” award for a fourth time this past season.
Rodriguez’ .466 on-base percentage this past fall ranked second for the MSM Rockets softball team.
Jamie is the daughter of Jaime and Ruth Rodriguez of Oklahoma City and plans to be a pre-med major at McPherson College. She continues a tradition of outstanding student-athletes who have come to McPherson College from Mount St. Mary High School, a tradition that included Dan and Pat Noyes as well as Jamar Turner, current member of the Bulldog basketball team.
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