| 2005 Signings
The following is a list of all signings for the 2005 season
starting with the most recent signing.
Caswell
and Cole join Bulldog distance corps
McPherson College cross country
coach Dave Smith has announced the recent signings of Brent Caswell
of Littleton, Colo., and Benjamin “Ben” Cole of Farnam, Nebr., to
cross country and track & field letters of intent for the 2005-2006
school year.
The 6'2”, 165-pound Caswell
was a two-year letter winner for Columbine High School, under coach
Ivry Moore in track and ran cross country for coach Dean Horan.
Brent is the son of Bruce
and Cristy Caswell of Littleton, Colo.
The 5'4”, 130-pound Caswell
was a four-year letter winner in cross country and three-year winner
in track for Gothenburg High School, under coach Steve Reeves.
Ben is the son of Robert
and Jewelene Cole of Farnam, Nebr. He plans to major in environmental
stewardship.
“I am pleased that Brent
and Ben are joining our Bulldog cross country and track programs,”
said McPherson College head cross country and track coach Dave Smith.
“Together with Brent Bailey (Limon, Colo., HS) and Toland Lichty
(Gardener-Edgerton, Kan. ) they will give us more depth as we work
to expand our cross country and track programs, and with that increased
depth, I believe we'll see more competition in both workouts and
meets.”
“That is important for both
their individual development and that of our team. Both young men
come to us with positive attitudes regarding their development and
contribution of our team.”
“I'm excited about the
young men we have coming in. They are joining a solid of returnees.
Bryan (Grosbach), as our only senior, has assumed the leadership
role we would expect from him along with Jacob (Merrick) and Andrew
(Paull). Jacob is coming off a good spring and getting back into
competitive running. Andrew was about as consistent as anyone we
had last spring. He did have some health issues to deal with this
summer, but we expect him to round back into shape as the season
progresses.”
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Lichty
signs on with Mac track/cross country
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Tolan Lichty of Gardner, Kan., to cross country
and track & field letters of intent for the 2005-2006 school
year.
The 6'3” Lichty was part
of Gardner-Edgerton High School 's 2003 Class 5A state championship
cross country team and later qualified for the 2004 state track
meet. This past fall, he was the regional champion Trailblazer's
number three runner at the state meet.
“Tolan is the kind of person
and athlete we are looking for at Mac,” said Dave Smith, McPherson
College head cross country and track coach. “He believes in hard
work and a positive mental attitude.”
“Tolan qualified for the
Class 5A State track meet last season, and ran third at the state
cross country meet this past fall.”
“He is a big, strong runner
that is still maturing into his performances.”
“We are happy to have Tolan
as part of our Bulldog cross country and track teams, and even more
importantly, as part of our campus community! He will be a great
fit!”
Lichty posted junior season
bests of 16:53 for 5-kilometers, 10:20 for 3200 meters, 4:40 for
1600 meters, and 2:02 for 800 meters. He received all-state and
all-metro honors following his junior cross country season.
Tolan is the son of Kent
and Lori Lichty of Gardner , Kan. His cousin Jonas was a kicker
for the McPherson College football team from 1998-2001.
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Bailey
joins Mac harriers/thinclads
McPherson College has announced the
recent signing of Brent Bailey of Simla , Colo. , and Limon High
School , to cross country and track & field letters of intent
for the 2005-2006 school year.
Joining
Brent Bailey in his signing with McPherson College were (front,
left) Janet Bailey (mother, and Limon HS cross country coach) and
Dave Smith (McPherson College head cross country and track coach)
along with (standing, left) Don Bailey (father, Limon HS track coach)
and Warren Mitchell (Limon HS track coach).
The 6'0”, 140-pound Bailey
was part of Limon High's 2004 state champion 4x800 meter relay team
at the Colorado state championships for coach Warren Mitchell. He
later qualified for the national junior Olympic championships in
the 2,000 meter steeplechase and the 4x800 relay.
This past fall, Bailey participated
in the Foot Locker regional cross country championships after missing
the Colorado state championships with a pulled muscle.
“Brent is the kind of runner
you would like to have in your family,” said Dave Smith, McPherson
College head cross country and track coach. “He loves the sport,
respects its history, works hard and has a great attitude. We look
forward to having him as part of our Bulldog cross country and track
teams next year.”
“Brent ran on Limon's second
place state 4x800 relay team as a junior. He may compete more in
the individual events this spring. He runs everything from the 400
meters through 5k cross country as well as road races. We are looking
forward to finding where he fits best in his spectrum of events.”
Brent plans to major in business
at McPherson College . He is the son of Don, who competed in track
and cross country for the University of Southern Colorado, and Janet
Bailey of Simla, Colo.
Brent comes from a family
of educators. His mother teaches French and Spanish as well as serving
as Limon High's cross country coach. She is a recipient of the Governor's
Award for Excellence in Teaching. Brent's father is assistant principal
and athletic director at Limon High.
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Great
Bend 's Mitchell joins Lady Bulldog harriers/thinclads
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Ashley Mitchell of Great Bend , Kan. , to
cross country and track & field letters of intent for the 2005-2006
school year.
 The
5'7” Mitchell was a four-year letter winner in cross country and
swimming for Great Bend High School . She was Great Bend's #3 runner
this past fall as she competed in the Class 5A state cross country
meet her sophomore and senior seasons and was the Lady Panthers'
alternate her freshman and junior years. On the track, Mitchell
has competed in the state meet her freshman through junior seasons.
“Ashley has been on our radar
screen ever since the McPherson High cross country last fall on
the Rolling Acres course,” said Dave Smith, McPherson College head
cross country and track coach. “She ran in the third spot of Great
Bend 's state qualifying cross country team.”
“Ashley will bring a super
attitude and work ethic to our cross country and track programs.
She plans to major in our expanding graphic design program and will
be a great fit on our campus.”
Ashley is the daughter
of Fred and Kim Mitchell of Great Bend , Kan. She plans to major
in graphic design with a minor in business at McPherson College.
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