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Table of Contents Coaches Comments Player Profiles Roster Record/Career High Statistics Schedule 2016 Softball Media Guide The 2016 Cottey Comets Softball Team Breanna Kelley, Karleigh Conner, Madison Hedges, Katherine Brockus, Kaitlyn Hill, Jessica Manderino, DeLaina Finley, Shayna Spaulding, Mary Atherton, and Anjolene Bozeman. Not pictured Shelby Weitz. 1
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The Coaches Comments Head Coach Shelli Stanley Coach Shelli Stanley begins her sixth season as the Comets head softball coach. A native of Coffeyville, Kansas, Coach Stanley attended Field Kindley High School and Coffeyville Community College. After graduating from Coffeyville, she transferred to Friends University where she started for two seasons. During Stanley s sophomore season at Coffeyville Community College, she earned the Academic All-American Award. She would later be awarded K.C.A.C. second team all-conference at Friends University. During her time as a member of the Friends University softball team, Stanley received the Newcomer of the Year award (2005) and the Defensive MVP award (2006). Stanley s coaching experience started as head coach at Wichita North High School in spring 2008. She then accepted a position at Coffeyville Community College, where she was the assistant softball coach during the 2008-2009 and the 2009-2010 softball seasons. Returning to play for a second season will be outfielder Kaitlyn Hill, middle infielder Katherine Brockus, and pitcher Mary-Inez Atherton. New to this year s team will be outfielders Anjolene Bozeman and Shelby Weitz, middle infielder Breanna Kelley, catchers DeLaina Finley and Jessica Manderino, and pitcher/utility players Karliegh Conner, Madison Hedges, and Shayna Spaulding. Student Assistant Coach Lauren Shepherd Third-year student Lauren Shepherd begins her first season as the Comets student assistant coach. A native of Bentonville, Arkansas, Lauren attended Bentonville High School in 2012 before pursuing a Health Sciences degree at Cottey College. Lauren started her athletic career as part of the Northwest Arkansas Community College softball program in fall 2013. She then joined the Comets softball team in spring 2014. Lauren came back for a second season the following year and was one of three team captains. Currently, Lauren works closely with the middle infielders and will help with field preparation. 3
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Mary Atherton Athlete: Mary Atherton Hometown: Bartlesville, OK High School: Bartlesville Public High School Parents: Jason and Julia Atherton Position(s): Pitcher, First Base Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Bio-Chemistry Anjolene Bozeman Athlete: Anjolene Bozeman Hometown: Phoenix, AZ High School: Copper Canyon High School Parents: Mark & Leslie Bozeman Position(s): Outfielder Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right...where memories begin! 120 S. Cedar Nevada, Missouri 417-667-3539 Jennifer Zermeño www.rinehartjewelry.com Sonny & Kathy Butler rineharts@rinehartjewelry.com 5
Katherine Brockus Athlete: Katherine Brockus Hometown: Osceola, MO High School: Osceola High School Parents: Eric and Georgia Brockus Position(s): Middle Infield Year/Athletic Standing: Sophomore Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Accounting High School Honors/Awards: All-District 1st team; All-Region 2nd team; 2014 MVP; Academic All-State; MSHSAA Award of Excellence for Exemplary Display of Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity 2014; United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award 2014. College Awards: Scholar/Athlete Award 2015, Leadership Award 2015 Karliegh Conner Athlete: Karliegh Conner Hometown: Walker, MO High School: Northeast Vernon County High School Parents: Yalonda and Ronnie Baker, and Roger Conner Position(s): Pitcher/First Base Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Early Childhood Education High School Honors/Awards: High School Athlete of the Year 6
DeLaina Finley Athlete: DeLaina Finley Hometown: Greenwood, MO High School: Lee s Summit West High School Parents: Craig and Burie Finley Position(s): Catcher/Utility Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Pre-Vet Medicine Madison Hedges Athlete: Madison Hedges Hometown: Nevada, MO High School: Nevada High School Parents: Mark and Denise Hedges, Christina and Randy Booth Position(s): Pitcher/Utility Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Nursing High School Honors/Awards: All-State Academics, Honor Roll, All-Conference (2014), All-District (2014), CMSU Jennies Tournament All-Star Team Kaitlyn Hill Athlete: Kaitlyn Hill Hometown: Lake City, FL High School: Columbia High School Parents: Destiny Hill Position(s): Outfield Year/Athletic Standing: Sophomore Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Biology High School Honors/Awards: Defensive MVP, MVP, Academic Letter, Athletic Letter College Awards: Offensive MVP 2015 7
Breanna Kelley Athlete: Breanna Kelley Hometown: Monett, MO High School: Monett High School Parents: Sean & Tina Kelley Position(s): Middle Infield/3B Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Secondary Physical Education High School Honors/Awards: MO/KS USSSA All-State Player Jessica Manderino Athlete: Jessica Manderino Hometown: Topeka, KS High School: Shawnee Heights High School Parents: Hope & Scott Manderino Position(s): Catcher Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Pharmaceutical Science 8
Shayna Spaulding Athlete: Shayna Spaulding Hometown: Baxter Springs, KS High School: Baxter Springs High School Parents: Daniel and Melissa Spaulding Position(s): Pitcher/Utility Year/Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: Sports Management Shelby Weitz Athlete: Shelby Weitz Hometown: Kailua, HI High School: Trinity Christian School Parents: Judy and Jon Weitz Position(s): Outfield Athletic Standing: Freshman Bats: Right Throws: Right Academic Interests/Intended Major: English 9
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Comets Spring Track The Comets track team is ready to race! Pictured are: Darlina Rose, Tori Kehler, Faith Owens, Lexi Gradwohl, Sarah Kurpjuweit, and Chase Burns. The season may be young, but members of the Comets track team already have qualified for Nationals. Tori Kehler and Sarah Kurpjuweit both qualified in 3,000 meters. Sarah and Darlina Rose have qualified for nationals in 5,000 meters. In addition, Tori set a new school record in the mile with a 5:39.01. Indoor Track Meets 1-22/1-23 MSSU Open Invitational Joplin, MO 1-29 Pittsburg State Invitational Pittsburg, KS 2-5/2-6 MSSU Open Joplin, MO 2-12 Pittsburg State Invitational Pittsburg, KS 2-19 MU Collegiate Challenge Columbia, MO 3-4/3-5 NJCAA National Indoor Track & Field Meet Winston-Salem, NC Outdoor Track Meets 4-1/4-2 TBD TBD 4-9 SBU Invitational Bolivar, MO 4-23 Dewey Allgood Invitational Rolla, MO 4-30 Baker Open Baldwin City, KS 5-17-5-19 NJCAA Outdoor National Track & Field Meet Levelland, TX 11
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Cottey College Comets 2016 SOFTBALL ROSTER # NAME POS YR HOMETOWN 1 Kaitlyn Hill OF SO Lake City, FL 3 Shelby Weitz OF FR Volcano, HI 4 Shayna Spaulding P/U FR Baxter Springs, KS 5 Madison Hedges P/U FR Nevada, MO 6 Jessica Manderino C FR Topeka, KS 8 Anjolene Bozeman OF FR Phoenix, AZ 10 Katherine Brockus IN SO Osceola, MO 12 Mary Atherton P/IN FR Bartlesville, OK 13 Karleigh Conner P/IN FR Walker, MO 17 Breanna Kelley IN FR Monett, MO 18 DeLaina Finley C FR Greenwood, MO HEAD COACH: Shelli Stanley Student Managers: Tania Arballo and France Cesar Student Assistant Coach: Lauren Shepherd 13
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COMETS SOFTBALL STATISTICS All-Time Leaders: 2008-2015 HITS 1. Amanda Sebree (2008-2009) 32 2. Jasmine Miller (2008-2009) 30 2. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009) 30 4. Ashley Wilson (2008-2009) 29 5. Selena Gochenour (2013-2014) 28 BATTING AVERAGE 1. Selena Gochenour (2013-2014) 0.483 2. Chelsey Rowland (2011-2012) 0.466 3. Stevie Van Horn (2012-2013) 0.443 4. Amanda Sebree (2008-2009) 0.427 5. Rachel Kennedy (2011-2012) 0.386 DOUBLES 1. Stevie Van Horn (2012-2013) 13 2. Selena Gochenour (2012-2013) 9 3. Selena Gochenour (2013-2014) 8 4. Kelsey Henson (2008-2009) 6 5. Amanda Sebree (2008-2009) 5 5. Rachel Kennedy (2011-2012) 5 5. Emma Rathe (2012-2013) 5 5. Danielle Womack (2012-2013) 5 TRIPLES 1. Ciara Brown (2008-2009) 2 1. Selena Gochenour (2012-2013) 2 1. Katherine Brockus (2014-2015) 2 4. Jessica Davis (2010-2011) 1 4. Natalie Larsen (2010-2011) 1 4. Kaitlyn Hill (2014-2015) 1 4. Ciera Wong (2014-2015) 1 HOME RUNS 1. Lauren Akin (2009-2010) 5 1. Selena Gochenour (2013-2014) 5 3. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009) 4 3. Alyssa Jones (2014-2015) 4 5. Kylie Robbins (2009-2010) 3 6. Stevie Van Horn (2011-2012) 2 6. Danielle Womack (2012-2013) 2 8. Megan Steffens (2008-2009) 1 8. Elizabeth Bromley (2011-2012) 1 8. Alexandra Johnson (2011-2012) 1 8. Hallie Comer (2011-2012) 1 8. Emma Rathe (2012-2013) 1 STOLEN BASES 1. Ashley Wilson (2008-2009) 30 2. Brianna Blacklock (2008-2009) 13 2. Christine Nevins (2013-2014) 13 3. Selena Gochenour (2013-2014) 12 4. Amanda Sebree (2008-2009) 10 5. Kaitlyn Hill (2014-2015) 9 FIELDING % (min. 100 innings) 1. Kelsey Henson (2008-2009) 1.000 fielding %-9 putouts-124 assists 2. Selena Gochenour (2012-2013).982 fielding %-100 putouts-7 assists 3. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009).979 fielding %-165 putouts-24 assists 4. Emma Rathe (2012-2013).975 fielding %-53 putouts-25 assists 5. Elizabeth Bromley (2010-2011).964 fielding %-46 putouts-8 assists PITCHING WINS 1. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009) 7 ERA 1. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009) 3.54 2. Jamie Penick (2010-2011) 5.54 3. Megan Steffens (2008-2009) 5.64 4. Emma Rathe (2012-2013) 6.37 5. Samantha Batchelder (2014-2015) 7.52 STRIKEOUTS 1. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009) 81 2. Emma Rathe (2012-2013) 65 3. Samantha Batchelder (2014-2015) 61 4. Megan Steffens (2008-2009) 49 5. Jamie Penick (2010-2011) 38 SHUTOUTS 1. Tara Mitchell (2008-2009) 4 16
Vanek Family Memorial Field home of the The Cottey College Comets play their home games at Vanek Family Memorial Field. The field is named for the Vanek family by Dorothy Vanek, whose gift to the College made this playing field possible. The field was dedicated on March 29, 2013. Prior to the constuction of Vanek Field, the Comets were forced to play the majority of their games on the road, with a few home games scheduled at a field shared with the local high school team. Thanks to Mrs. Vanek s gift, however, the words home game are now part of the Comets vocabulary. 17
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Comets Softball Schedule FEBRUARY 27 Southeast Community College HOME 12 p.m. MARCH 1 Allen Community College HOME 2 p.m. 4 Fort Scott Community College Ft. Scott, KS 1 p.m. 16 Kansas City Kansas Community College HOME TBA 18 East Central Community College Union, MO 2 p.m. 19 St. Louis Community College Kirkwood, MO 1 p.m. 20 Mineral Area Community College Park Hills, MO 1 p.m. 25 East Central Community College HOME 11 a.m. APRIL 2 St. Charles Community College HOME 1 p.m. 4 North Arkansas Community College Harrison, AR 12 p.m. 7 North Arkansas Community College HOME 12 p.m. 11 North Arkansas Community College Harrison, AR 12 p.m. 14 Mineral Area Community College HOME 2 p.m. 19 North Arkansas Community College HOME 12 p.m. 23 Kansas City Community College Kansas City, KS 12 p.m. 26 Allen Community College Iola, KS 2 p.m. MAY 6 Region Tournament Union, MO TBA 7 Region Tournament Union, MO TBA 8 Region Tournament Union, MO Rain Date 2016 All games double-headers unless otherwise noted. The Cottey College Comets are proud members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and compete in Division II athletics in Region XVI. 20
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