87% 1:23 WHY CHOOSE VALLEY? $30,094 $8,893 $2,614. of our graduates are employed or have successfully transferred to a four-year school.

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2 WHY CHOOSE VALLEY? Affordable tuition Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state of Michigan; over 67% more affordable than the national average. 87% of our graduates are employed or have successfully transferred to a four-year school. Simple transferability More than 53% of our graduates transfer to complete additional degrees. Small class sizes Our classes have an average 1:23 faculty to student ratio. Professionals in the classroom Many of our instructors bring world of work experience to the classroom. Campus life More than 20 student groups, weekly campus events and championship sports teams enhance the Kalamazoo Valley experience. 1:23 faculty to student ratio. Now that s attention! Compare annual tuition and fees for a full-time student at Kalamazoo Valley, a public institution and a private institution: $30,094 $2,614 $8,893 Kalamazoo Valley Public Private It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status in its programs, services, employment or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Vice President for Instructional and Student Services, 6767 West O Avenue, P.O. Box 4070, Kalamazoo, Michigan ; (269) kvcccougars.com

3 96% of our students qualify for financial aid assistance in the form of scholarships, grants and loans. OUR FACULTY 35% 65% 15% also teach at a four-year school. currently are or were professionals in the field they teach. hold the highest degree in their field. 100% of our classes are taught by qualified instructors - not by graduate assistants. 30+ IN-DEMAND PROGRAMS offering you the best education and training you need to be successful. Take a look at our numerous in-demand degrees and certificates. kvcccougars.com 3

4 2015 BASEBALL CODY PIECHOCKI HEAD COACH BROCK DOUD ASSISTANT COACH KYLE FIGGINS ASSISTANT COACH ERIC BUTCHER ASSISTANT COACH 4 kvcccougars.com

5 2015 BASEBALL SEASON OUTLOOK In 2015 the Kalamazoo Valley baseball team will be returning some of the top players in the MCCAA. In 2014 the baseball program won its first Rawlings Gold Glove, its first Marucci Elite Hitter Award, and Team NJCAA Academic and Team MCCAA Academic awards. The Cougars saw freshman Ryan Slaughter also bring home the MCCAA Freshman of the Year honors while setting the school s single season save record. Seven players have been honored by the NJCAA as top returning players in Region 12. These players include pitchers Ryan Slaughter, Jared Vanderbor, TJ Cerven, and Ty Laurencig. Position players Ryan Slaughter, Tyler Stevens, and Tyler Trammell were also honored. Coach Piechocki states that having six players selected as top returners in our region bodes well for the Cougars as it shows we have a strong core of sophomores to build around. The incoming players, which include several highly touted freshmen along with key transfers from other junior colleges and four year schools, will make up for a very deep and talented pool of players for Coach Piechocki to manage. We will look to take advantage of the depth of our pitching staff and offense by playing more match ups this spring. This will allow our players to be put in the best possible situations for success. To have the ability to match up players off the bench late in the game will only increase our chances for victories in tight games. In 2014 the Cougars fell one game shy of qualifying for the regional tournament, which falls on the heels of losing five conference games by one run. This group of players has been in the close games; we plan to use that experience by adding in more defensive plays and giving these guys the tools to win those games this spring. If we find a way to consistently win the close games there is no doubt in my mind that this team will compete for the conference championship and qualify for the post-season. Our expectation is to be in the title hunt and to be in the post-season. kvcccougars.com 5

6 2015 BASEBALL 1 2 CHASE RICHARDS JAY SMITH Parents Teresa Crawley Position OF Height 5 8 High School Portage Central Strong armed relentless defender who isn t scared to step up in a big defensive situation. Will lead off for the Cougars. Kalamazoo Valley Dean s List Parents Randy Smith and Sue Hoezee Position OF Height 6 0 High School Zeeland East Key utility player. Will work as an OF and C. Has a strong arm at both positions and the opportunity to hit in the middle of the order. 2x High School All-Conference, All-District 3 4 TYLER TRAMMELL AUSTIN TOTH Parents Ken and Jeannie Trammell Position OF Height 5 9 High School Spanish Fort, AL 6 kvcccougars.com A sound defender in all facets of the outfield. Brings a strong winning background and competitiveness to the team. NJCAA Region 12 top returning position player, Team Captain. 3x AL High School State Champion, All-Conference, All-Region Parents Eric and Barb Toth Position IF Height 6 0 High School Penn, IN A relentless, energetic middle infielder who possesses an excellent first step and toughness to do whatever is needed to make the play. 2x HS All-Conference, 2x Team Captain, School record for double plays.

7 2015 BASEBALL 5 6 NICK MAZZONE Parents Rick and Stacia Mazzone Position OF Height 5 10 High School Clarkston Pure speed outfielder who gets good jumps and tracks down balls others wouldn t get to. His speed is an asset on the basepaths; will put pressure on opposing defenses. TANNER PLOCHOCKI Parents Todd Plochocki and Machelle Skivers Position OF Height 5 10 High School South Haven Competitive speedy outfielder who has passion for the game. One of the best base runners on the team. High School All-Conference, All-District 7 8 ELIJAH OWENS EVAN WENZEL Parents Daemon and Mandy Owens Position LHP Height 5 11 High School New Buffalo Crafty lefty who saw a lot of success as a starting pitcher in high school. Will start his career out of the bullpen for the Cougars. 3x High School All-Conference, 2x All-District, KVCC Dean s List Parents Andy and Tamela Wenzel Position IF Height 6 1 High School Hackett Catholic Prep Strong arm and accurate left side infielder who possess good instincts and awareness. 2x High School All-Conference, 2x All-District, All-Region, KVCC Dean s List. kvcccougars.com 7

8 2015 BASEBALL 9 10 JON HALL TY LAURENCIG Parents Sean Hall and Lisa Anderson Position RHP Height 5 11 High School Byron Center Power arm who worked as a reliever as a freshman and will continue in that role this spring. 3x High School All-Conference, All-District Parents Rick and Cathy Laurencig Position RHP Height 6 3 High School Portage Central Has the opportunity to work as both a starting pitcher and relief pitcher this spring. One of the most consistent arms on the staff. NJCAA Region 12 top returning pitcher KEVIN PHELPS Parents Steve and Marti Phelps Position IF Height 6 0 High School Portage Central Returning MIF who has proven to be dependable defensively and consistently provides quality at bats for the offense. High School Gold Academic Honors MITCHELL ANDERSON Parents Mark and Pamela Anderson Position OF Height 5 11 High School Mattawan Elite speed and exceptional defensive outfield skills. Four varsity letters, All-Conference Honorable Mention, led the SMAC in stolen bases as a high school junior. 8 kvcccougars.com

9 2015 BASEBALL KEEGAN MARSDEN DYLAN ROBERTS Parents Frank and Dana Marsden Position IF Height 6 2 High School Stratford Central, ON Left handed hitting infielder with natural power at the plate. High baseball IQ and will be one of our middle of the order bats. 4x High School OBA Provinicial Champion, 2012 IBCA All-Star, KVCC Dean s List Parents Glenn and Sally Roberts Position LHP Height 6 1 High School Howell Will work as one of our top lefties out of the bullpen. Will be asked to pitch late in games against the best left hand hitters. High School All-Conference CALEB PROKSCH JARED VANDERBOR Parents Tom and Kyle Proksch Position IF Height 6 3 High School Schoolcraft Power hitting first baseman who has the athletic ability to also play outfield and on the left side of the infield. Parents Tina and Tanya Vanderbor Position RHP Height 6 3 High School Portage Central Conference starter who was 3-2 as a freshman in the same role. Is touted as one of the top arms in the MCCAA. NJCAA Region 12 top returning pitcher, MCCAA All-Conference, High School All-State, 2x All-Conference kvcccougars.com 9

10 2015 BASEBALL JAMES ABRIATIS BRIAN REITS Parents Jason Abriatis and Allyson Pastor Position IF Height 5 11 High School Muskegon Oakridge A hard nosed competitor with plus power and bat speed at the plate. One of our strongest right handed bats. High School All-Conference, All-District, All-Area Parents Todd and Becky Reits Position IF Height 5 11 High School Hackett Catholic Prep Left handed hitting first baseman with a strong bat and a work ethic to match. High School All-Conference, Dream Team Honorable Mention, All-District, All-Region BLAKE KRAFT TJ CERVEN Parents Dale and Kendra Kraft Position C Height 6 0 High School Hopkins 10 kvcccougars.com A strong defensive catcher that will provide leadership from behind the plate. 3x High School All-Conference, 3x All-District, 3x All-Region, 3x All-State Parents Timothy and Cindy Cerven Position LHP Height 6 3 High School Decatur One of, if not the best, left handed starting pitchers in the MCCAA. Went 4-1 as a freshman and is the leader of the pitching staff. NJCAA Region 12 top returning pitcher, KVCC Dean s List, 2x High School All-State, 2012 High School State Championship

11 2015 BASEBALL TYLER STEVENS Parents Paul and Lori Stevens Position C Height 5 10 High School Portage Northern 23 Field general behind the plate and led the offense in RBI s as a freshman. Will be one of the center pieces of the team this spring. NJCAA Region 12 top returning position player, KVCC Dean s List, High School All-District JACOB O BERRY Parents Owen and Pamela O Berry Position RHP Height 6 5 High School Clarkston 24 Velocity took off as a freshman, topping out at 92 in the spring. His role will continue to grow with his abilities. RYAN SLAUGHTER TANNER KNAPP Parents Bob and Robin Slaughter Position IF/RHP Height 6 4 High School Clarkston One of the best all around players in program history. Led the team in batting average and saves as a freshman. Marucci Elite Hitter, NJCAA All-Region, MCCAA Freshman of the Year, MCCAA 1st Team, MCCAA Freshman Team Parents Rich and Kerri Knapp Position LHP Height 6 2 High School Portage Northern Live arm that will develop into one of our top left handed options out of the pen this spring. kvcccougars.com 11

12 2015 BASEBALL AUSTIN SHEPHERD Parents Keith and Adriann Shepherd Position RHP Height 6 2 High School Vicksburg Conference starter as a freshman and will continue in that role this spring. Has a fastball that touches 93 and can dominate the game. MASON VREDEVOOGD Parents Mike and Michelle Vredevoogd Position RHP Height 6 3 High School Saugatuck Sinker ball pitcher who will be used to create ground ball outs and create double play opportunities out of the pen. KVCC Dean s List, High School All-Conference NATE PRINCE AUSTIN STEINFORT Parents Peter and Melinda Prince Position RHP Height 6 5 High School Thornapple Kellogg Has the tools to develop into a front line arm. Will work as a nonconference starter as a freshman. Parents Kyle Steinfort and Ronda Henson Position RHP Height 6 8 High School West Ottawa Uses his height to create a down angle pitch that will give opposing hitters a tough look out of our bullpen. 12 kvcccougars.com

13 2015 BASEBALL ZANE GONZALEZ Parents John and Pam Gonzalez Position LHP Height 6 2 High School Comstock Park One of the best LHP in the state of Michigan out of high school. Will start many games in his career at KVCC. 2x High School All-Conference, 3x All-District, 3x All-Region, 3x All-Area BRUCE HESLET Parents Bruce Heslet and Sarah Smead Position C Height 6 2 High School Constantine Strong athlete who continues to get better each and every day. Has a love for the game that is infectious to his teammates and the coaching staff. YOUR BODY IS A CHAMPION FIGHTER. IT JUST NEEDS THE RIGHT KIND OF COACHING. BRONSON ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF SPECIALIZED CARE. You re an all-around athlete: a runner, a ballplayer, a weekend golfer. The same passion that fuels your drive also tests the strength of your muscles, bones and joints. Sometimes you push too hard. When that happens, the people who come into play should be the best in their field. At Bronson Orthopedics & Sports Medicine that s what you get. We re your sports medicine physicians. We re your athletic trainers. We re your coaches. And our number one priority is to get you back into fighting shape as quickly as possible. bronsonhealth.com/ortho kvcccougars.com 13

14 2015 BASEBALL 2015 BASEBALL ROSTER NO. NAME POS B/T HT WT YR HOMETOWN/HS 1 Chase Richards OF L/R SO Portage/Portage Central 2 Jay Smith OF/C R/R SO Zeeland/Zeeland East 3 Tyler Trammell OF R/R SO Spanish Fort, AL/Spanish Fort 4 Austin Toth IF R/R FR South Bend, IN/Penn 5 Nick Mazzone OF R/R SO Clarkston/Clarkston 6 Tanner Plochocki OF R/R FR South Haven/South Haven 7 Elijah Owens LHP L/L FR New Buffalo/New Buffalo 8 Evan Wenzel IF R/R FR Kalamazoo/Hackett Catholic 9 Jon Hall RHP R/R SO Grand Rapids/Byron Center 10 Ty Laurencig RHP R/R SO Portage/Portage Central 11 Kevin Phelps IF R/R SO Portage/Portage Central 12 Mitch Anderson OF R/R SO Mattawan/Mattawan 13 Keegan Marsden IF L/R FR Stratford, ON/Stratford 14 Dylan Roberts LHP L/L SO Howell/Howell 15 Caleb Proksch IF R/R FR Schoolcraft/Schoolcraft 16 Jared Vanderbor RHP R/R SO Portage/Portage Central 17 James Abriatis IF R/R FR Muskegon/Muskegon Oakridge 18 Brian Reits IF L/L SO Comstock/Hackett Catholic 19 Blake Kraft C R/R FR Byron Center/Hopkins 20 TJ Cerven LHP L/L SO Decatur/Decatur 21 Tyler Stevens C L/R SO Portage/Portage Northern 22 Jacob O Berry RHP R/R SO Clarkston/Clarkston 23 Ryan Slaughter IF/RHP R/R SO Clarkston/Clarkston 24 Tanner Knapp LHP L/L FR Portage/Portage Northern 25 Austin Shepherd RHP R/R SO Vicksburg/Vicksburg 26 Mason Vredevoogd RHP R/R SO Grandville/Saugatuck 27 Nate Prince RHP R/R FR Caledonia/Thornapple Kellogg 28 Austin Steinfort RHP R/R SO Grand Rapids/West Ottawa 29 Zane Gonzalez LHP L/L FR Comstock Park/Comstock Park 30 Bruce Heslet C R/R FR Constantine/Constantine Brennan Vaughn C R/R FR Mattawan/Schoolcraft

15 2015 BASEBALL 2015 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT GAME TIME Saturday March 7 Erie RussMatt Florida 12:30 PM Sunday March 8 Webster RussMatt Florida 10:00 AM Monday March 9 Glouster County RussMatt Florida 9:30 AM Wednesday March 11 St. Could Tech RussMatt Florida 3:00 PM Thursday March 12 Owens RussMatt Florida 3:30 PM Friday March 13 Lincoln Land RussMatt Florida 1:30 PM Tuesday March UNOH JV 3:00 PM Thursday March Siena Heights JV 2:00 PM Sunday March Indiana Tech JV 2:00 PM Tuesday March Glen Oaks CC 2:00 PM Thursday March LMC 2:00 PM Saturday March 28 Delta* 1:00 PM Sunday March 29 Indiana Tech JV 3:00 PM Tuesday March 31 Kellogg CC* 2:00 PM Saturday April Jackson College* 1:00 PM Tuesday April 7 LMC* 2:00 PM Thursday April Lansing CC* 2:00 PM Saturday April 11 St. Clair County CC* 1:00 PM Tuesday April Davenport JV 5:00 PM Thursday April 16 Washtenaw CC 3:00 PM Saturday April Mott CC* 1:00 PM Tuesday April 21 Glen Oaks CC* 2:00 PM Thursday April Siena Heights JV 6:00 PM Saturday April Macomb CC* 1:00 PM Tuesday April 28 Muskegon CC* 2:00 PM Saturday May Henry Ford* 1:00 PM Tuesday May Grand Rapids CC* 2:00 PM Thursday May 7 Ancilla College* 2:00 PM * Conference Double Header Home Away VIDEO+SOCIAL Watch the 2015 Baseball and Softball Video! /KalamazooValleyBaseball kvcccougars.com 15

16 2015 SOFTBALL SEASON OUTLOOK The lady Cougars will return to the playing field in the 2015 season determined to return to Nationals. The team is stacked with five returning players, including four returning starters from last year s winning team. We added an exceptional group of athletic freshmen to the sophomores to round out the group of talent and skill as we strive to defend our three-time conference championships. This year s team will continue the tradition of playing with PRIDE: Passion, Respect, Intensity, Discipline, & Enthusiasm. MIKE CLARK HEAD COACH SARAH THOMAS ASSISTANT COACH MORGAN VANDERBOR ASSISTANT COACH 16 kvcccougars.com

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18 2015 SOFTBALL 1 2 ARIELLE MATTHEWS Parents Johnny and Sheryl Matthews Position Right Field Height 5 2 High School Lincoln Strong arm, quick, great leader. All-Conference, All-Regional, All-State, League MVP SARAH BEATTY Parents Steve and Betsy Beatty Position Outfield Height 5 2 High School Gull Lake Fast, aggressive base runner, strong at the short game. 2x All-District, All-Conference, broke high school stolen base record 3 5 KASSIDY BYSTRY KAYLA NYITRAY Parents Scot and Kim Bystry Position Center Field Height 5 4 High School Bronson Very fast, great slapper, high onbase percentage. 3x All-League, 3x All-District, 3x All-Region, All-State Honorable Mention, 2x All-State Parents Jeff and Tracy Nyitray Position Second Base Height 5 3 High School Galesburg-Augusta Good teammate, solid hitter, good attitude. 2x All-District, All-Conference Honorable Mention, MVP 18 kvcccougars.com

19 2015 SOFTBALL 6 7 GABRIELA BONOMO KATIE REIMER Parents Chris and Kim Bonomo Position Outfield Height 4 11 High School Addison Great attitude, great teammate, good work ethic. All-Conference Honorable Mention Parents Mike and Jackie Reimer Position Third Base / Catcher Height 5 5 High School Lakeview Strong hitter, quick, good arm, can play many positions. 4x All-City, 3x All-Conference, MVP 8 9 ERICA ESPINOZA SYDNEY SEFTON Parents Ruben and Kimberly Espinoza Position Catcher Height 5 3 High School Mattawan Strong arm, great attitude, very good defensive catcher. All-Area Honorable Mention, State Champion, MVP Parent David and Emilee Sefton Position Catcher Height 5 8 High School Schoolcraft Great attitude, powerful hitter, quick release, good arm. All-Conference Honorable Mention, 2x All-Conference, All-MCCAA First Team, All-Region First Team, All Freshman Team, Freshman of the Year kvcccougars.com 19

20 2015 SOFTBALL KAYLYNN CARPENTER Parents Todd and Julie Carpenter Position Center Field Height 5 5 High School Western Very good defensive outfielder, athletic, great hitter. State Champion, 2x All-District, 2x All-Region, All-State ANNA SPONSELLER Parents Douglas and Debra Sponseller Position Third Base Height 5 5 High School Vicksburg Good hitter, very good glove and arm, great teammate. 3x All-Conference, 3x All-District, 2x All-Region, Second team All-State, Team MVP, Freshman year Most Improved Player SOPHIE MILLER ABBEY WATSON Parents Kevin and Shawn Miller Position Pitcher / First Base Height 5 10 High School Columbia Central Powerful hitter, strong pitcher with a great work ethic. 4x All-Conference, 3x All-Area Dream Team, 4x All-District, 3x All-Region Parents Mark and Barb Watson Position First Base / Pitcher Height 5 8 High School Gull Lake Great attitude, good hitter, good teammate. 2x All-Conference, All-District, All-Region 20 kvcccougars.com

21 2015 SOFTBALL PAYTON BENTON BAILEY CLEMENTS Parents Sharon Benton Position Second Base Height 5 6 High School Eaton Rapids Very good with the glove, good hitter and great attitude. 4x All-Academic, 4x All-Conference Honorable Mention, 4x All-District, 2x All-Region Parent Brad and Brenda Clements Position Pitcher Height 5 7 High School Comstock Strong pitcher, good attitude, good hitter All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, All-State Honorable Mention NATALIE ROE MORGAN DEGRAAF Parents Craig and Logan Roe Position Second Base Height 5 5 High School Home School Very competitive, great work ethic and attitude, clutch. All-Conference, District Honorable Mention, Most Improved Player Parents Bert and Lisa DeGraaf Position Outfield Height 5 7 High School Parchment Great outfielder, fast, athletic, powerful hitter All-KVA, All-District, All-Region kvcccougars.com 21

22 2015 SOFTBALL KYLA NICKRENT Parents Gabe and Stacy Nickrent Position Shortstop Height 5 4 High School Mattawan Great athlete, very good speed, strong hitter. 3x All-conference, 3x All-District, 3x All-Region, 2x All-State Honorable Mention, All-State HANNAH THORNTON Parents Bill and Jeanne Thornton Position First Baseman / Pitcher Height 5 5 High School Hartford Strong arm, strong hitter, great attitude, great work ethic. 4x SAC All-Conference, 4x All-District, 3x All-Region, 2x Team MVP 2015 SOFTBALL ROSTER NO. NAME POS B/T HT YR HOMETOWN/HS 1 Arielle Matthews RF R/L 5 2 SO Belleville, MI/ Lincoln 2 Sarah Beatty OF L/R 5 2 SO Augusta, MI/ Gull Lake 3 Kassidy Bystry CF R/L 5 4 FR Bronson, MI/ Bronson 5 Kayla Nyitray IF R/R 5 3 FR Galesburg, MI/ Galesburg-Augusta 6 Gabriela Bonomo OF R/R 4 11 FR Addison, MI/ Addison 7 Katie Reimer C R/R 5 5 FR Battle Creek, MI/ Lakeview 8 Erica Ezpinoza C R/R 5 3 FR Mattawan, MI/ Mattawan 9 Sydnee Sefton C R/R 5 8 SO Schoolcraft, MI/ Schoolcraft 10 Kaylynn Carpenter CF L/R 5 7 FR Bay City, MI/ Western 11 Anna Sponseller 3B R/R 5 5 SO Vicksburg, MI/ Vicksburg 14 Sophie Miller P/1B R/r 5 10 FR Brooklyn, MI/ Columbia Central 17 Abbey Watson 1B/P L/R 5 8 FR Delton, MI/ Gull Lake 18 Payton Benton 2B R/R 5 6 FR Eaton Rapids, MI/ Eaton Rapids 19 Bailey Clements P R/R 5 8 FR Comstock, MI/ Comstock 20 Natalie Roe 2B L/R 5 5 SO Schoolcraft, MI/ Home School 21 Morgan DeGraaf OF R/R 5 7 FR Parchment, MI/ Parchment 23 Kyla Nickrent SS L/R 5 4 FR Mattawan, MI/ Mattawan 24 Hannah Thornton 1B/P R/R 5 5 FR Hartford, MI/ Hartford 22 kvcccougars.com

23 2015 SOFTBALL 2015 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT GAME TIME Friday-Friday March 6-13 Spring Tournament in Florida TBA Friday March 20 Kellogg CC* 3:00 PM Tuesday March Grand Rapids CC* 3:00 PM Friday March 27 Jackson College* 3:00 PM Saturday March Lake Michigan College* 1:00 PM Tuesday March 31 Glen Oaks CC* 3:00 PM Friday April Ancilla College* 3:00 PM Saturday April 4 Muskegon CC* 1:00 PM Tuesday April 7 Lansing CC* 3:00 PM Friday April Kellogg CC* 3:00 PM Tuesday April 14 Grand Rapids CC* 3:00 PM Friday April Jackson College* 3:00 PM Saturday April 18 Lake Michigan College* 1:00 PM Tuesday April Glen Oaks CC* 3:00 PM Friday April 24 Ancilla College* 3:00 PM Saturday April Muskegon CC* 1:00 PM Tuesday April Lansing CC* 3:00 PM Saturday May 2 MCCAA Eastern Conf. Site 1:30 PM * Conference Double Header Home Away VIDEO+SOCIAL Watch the 2015 Softball and Baseball Video! /kvccsoftball kvcccougars.com 23

24 FREE ADMISSION Mystery of the Mummy, third floor DISCOVER MORE. 230 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, MI The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees