Muskegon Community College 2013-2014 Women s Basketball
2013-2014 Women s Basketball Season Sat 11/2 Scrimmage @ Kent City Kent City, MI 5:00 pm Sat 11/9 Scrimmage @ Alma College Alma, MI 1:00 pm Sat 11/16 Calvin JV Home 1:00 pm Fri 11/22 @ East West Classic (hosted by KVCC) vs St Clair CCC Kalamazoo, MI 1:00 pm Sat 11/23 @ East West Classic (hosted by KVCC) vs Alpena CC Kalamazoo, MI 11:00 am Fri 11/29 MCC Thanksgiving Classic vs Alpena CC Home 5:00 pm Sat 11/30 MCC Thanksgiving Classic vs Schoolcraft Home 5:00 pm Fri 12/13 @ Alpena CC Alpena, MI 6:00 pm Sat 12/14 @ Kirtland CC Roscommon, MI 3:00 pm Mon 12/23 @ Delta College University Center, MI 1:00 pm Sun 12/29 @ Laker Classic Lake Land CC vs Prairie State Lake Land, IL 3:00 pm Mon 12/30 @ Laker Classic Lake Land CC vs John Wood Lake Land, IL 5:00 pm Tue 12/31 @ Laker Classic Lake Land CC vs Lake Land Lake Land, IL 4:00 pm Sat 1/4 @ LANSING CC Lansing, MI 1:00 pm Wed 1/8 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Home 5:30 pm Sat 1/11 @ KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Kalamazoo, MI 1:00 pm Wed 1/15 @ GRAND RAPIDS CC Grand Rapids, MI 5:30 pm Sat 1/18 KELLOGG CC Home 1:00 pm Mon 1/20 @ GLEN OAKS CC Centreville, MI 5:30 pm Sat 1/25 ANCILLA COLLEGE Home 1:00 pm Wed 1/29 @ JACKSON COLLEGE Jackson, MI 5:30 pm Sat 2/1 LANSING CC Home 1:00 pm Wed 2/5 @ LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Benton Harbor, MI 5:30 pm Sat 2/8 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Home 1:00 pm Wed 2/12 GRAND RAPIDS CC Home 5:30 pm Sat 2/15 @ KELLOGG CC Battle Creek, MI 1:00 pm Wed 2/19 GLEN OAKS CC Home 5:30 pm Sat 2/22 @ Hope College JV Holland, MI 5:30 pm Mon 2/24 @ ANCILLA COLLEGE Donaldson, IN 5:30 pm Wed 2/26 JACKSON COLLEGE Home 5:30 pm Sat 3/1 MCCAA Tournament Hosted by Western Conference Champ TBD TBD Tue Fri-Sat 3/4, 3/7-8 Region XII Tournament Hosted by Delta College University Center, MI TBD Tue-Sat 3/18-22 NJCAA National Tournament Hosted by Johnson County Community College Peoria, IL TBD *CONFERENCE GAMES IN ALL CAPS Home Games in Bold
2013-2014 Women s Basketball Roster # Name Pos Ht Yr Hometown/High School 12 Sonnie Kurnat G 5 6 So Kent City, MI/Kent City High School 14 Alli Wierda G 5 7 Fr Muskegon, MI/North Muskegon High School 20 Shymari Harris G 5 5 Fr Muskegon, MI/Calvary Christian High School 21 Krystal Geers G/F 5 8 So Grant, MI/Grant High School 23 McKayla McDonald G 5 8 Fr Fremont, MI/Fremont High School 24 Quaneshia McBride G 5 4 So Muskegon Hts, MI/Muskegon Hts High School 32 Katie McKinnon F 5 7 Fr Jenison, MI/Jenison High School 33 Abby Rodriguez G 5 6 Fr Shelby, MI/Shelby High School 34 Jasmine Jackson C 6 5 So Grand Rapids, MI/Lee High School 42 Taylor Brown G/F 5 10 Fr Grant, MI/Grant High School Head Coach: Rob Recknagel Assistant Coaches: Sandra Bush & Megan Nummerdor
NameSonnie Kurnat Position: G Height: 5 6 Year: Sophmore Hometown: Kent City, MI High School: Kent City High School NameAlli Wierda Position: G Height: 5 7 Year: Freshman Hometown: Muskegon, MI High School: North Muskegon High School Name Shymari Harris Position: G Height: 5 5 Year: Freshman Hometown: Muskegon, MI High School: Calvary Christian High School
NameKrystal Geers Position: G/F Height: 5 8 Year: Sophmore Hometown: Grant, MI High School: Grant High School Name McKayla McDonald Position: G Height: 5 8 Year: Freshman Hometown: Fremont, MI High School: Fremont High School NameQuaneshia McBride Position: G Height: 5 4 Year: Sophmore Hometown: Muskegon Hts, MI High School: Muskegon Hts High School
NameKatie McKinnon Position: F Height: 5 7 Year: Freshman Hometown: Jenison, MI High School: Jenison High School NameAbby Rodriguez Position: G Height: 5 6 Year: Freshman Hometown: Shelby, MI High School: Shelby High School
NameJasmine Jackson Position: C Height: 6 5 Year: Sophmore Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI High School: Lee High School Name Taylor Brown Position: G/F Height: 5 10 Year: Freshman Hometown: Grant, MI High School: Grant High School
Coach Rob Recknagel returns for a second stint as head coach of the Jayhawk Women s Basketball Program He previously was the head coach of the Jayhawks from 2005-2008 and he was the assistant coach prior to that Coach Recknagel recruited and motivated the MCC women s basketball team that spent seven weeks of the 2007-2008 season ranked in the top 25 nationally in NJCAA Division II Basketball That team also reached the 20 win plateau He possesses over twelve years experience coaching basketball at all levels including eight years as a head coach and assistant coach His credentials include managing victories in 148 games as a college and high school varsity head coach He led a state ranked Muskegon Catholic Central team to a 23-2 season, district championship and regional final appearance in 2004 while coaching Muskegon Community college women s team in overlapping seasons Rob added to his coaching resume as a coach in Florida while transforming Treasure Coast High School s Boy s basketball program that was previously 4-18 into a repeat district winner and regional quarterfinal contestant with back to back 17 win seasons Coach Recknagel has instilled passion and tradition for high achievement academically and athletically in all basketball programs he has led Rob is a graduate of Muskegon Community College and Grand Valley State University and is currently an instructor in the Health Physical Education and Recreation department at Muskegon Community College teaching a variety of classes He is the proud father of Ella (9), Brady (7), and Tyler (infant) Assistant Coach Sandra Bush returns for her 13th season as assistant coach of the Jayhawk Women s Basketball Program Sandra has always had a passion for the game of basketball Her basketball career began at Muskegon Heights High School She went on to play ball at Muskegon Community College and completed her college career at Saginaw Valley State University Sandra coached one year each at Muskegon Heights and Orchard View Schools as a varsity assistant coach She has worked Mike Ahren s Big Man camp in the summer and is also a frequent guest motivational speaker at various basketball camps in Michigan Sandra enjoys being around people and mentoring young athletes She serves as the academic advisor for the team and has been instrumental in the success of the student athletes It s no surprise that recruiting is a rewarding part of her coaching Sandra is a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School She completed her Associate of Arts degree at Muskegon Community College and attended Saginaw Valley State University, completing courses in Accounting and Business Administration Sandra is employed by the County of Muskegon - Community Mental Health She is a member of the Stewards in Action (SIA) Corporation, where she serves as a board member She attends the West Michigan Worship Center and is the mother of three children; Spencer, Santrea, and Sylvester & his wife Aubrie Bush
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Location: 221 S Quarterline Rd Muskegon, MI 49442 Athletic Department: Phone: (231) 777-0381 Fax: (231) 777-0437 MCC Founded1926 NicknameJayhawks ColorsRoyal Blue & Gold GymBartels-Rode Gymnasium Affiliation NJCAA Region XII - MCCAA Western Conference PresidentDr Dale Nesbary Chairman of the Board Dr Don Crandall Vice President of Student Services Dr John Selmon Athletic DirectorMarty McDermott Head Athletic Trainer Lindsey Townsel Sports Medicine Center MHP Sports Medicine at Hackley TV Announcers John Arter & Gene Young (Basketball) Dan Potts & Scott VanderWerp (Volleyball) John Arter (Wrestling) Jayhawk Talkshow HostJohn Arter Television Producer Rod VanNortwick 221 South Quarterline Road u Muskegon, MI 49442