2012-2013 Women s Basketball Season Head Coach: Ron Jenkins Sat 10/13 Owens CC Mega Scrimmage Toledo, OH Wed 11/7 Davenport University JV Home Fri 11/16 East/West Classic hosted by Alpena vs. St. Clair County CC Alpena, MI Sat 11/17 East/West Classic hosted by Alpena CC vs. Alpena CC Alpena, MI Fri 11/23 Pepsi Thanksgiving Classic vs. Alpena CC Home 5:00 pm Sat 11/24 Pepsi Thanksgiving Classic vs. Oakland CC Home 5:00 pm Fri 11/30 Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Classic vs. Delta CC Home 5:00 pm Sat 12/1 Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Classic vs. Schoolcraft CC Home 5:00 pm Tues 12/4 Calvin College JV Home 5:30 pm Fri 12/7 Alpena CC Alpena, MI 6:00 pm Sat 12/8 Kirtland CC Roscommon, MI 3:00 pm Sun 12/16 Palm Beach Holiday Classic vs. Central Wyoming (V) Palm Beach, FL 4:00 pm Mon 12/17 Palm Beach Holiday Classic Tues vs. Palm Beach (H) Palm Beach, FL Noon 12/18 Palm Beach Holiday Classic vs. Clinton (H) Palm Beach, FL 1:00 pm Sat 1/5 JACKSON CC Jackson, MI 1:00 pm Mon 1/7 LANSING CC Home 5:30 pm Wed 1/9 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Benton Harbor, MI 5:30 pm Sat 1/12 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Home 5:30 pm Wed 1/16 GRAND RAPIDS CC Home 5:30 pm Sat 1/19 KELLOGG CC Battle Creek, MI 1:00 pm Wed 1/23 GLEN OAKS CC Home 5:30 pm Wed 1/30 ANCILLA COLLEGE Donaldson, IN 5:30 pm Sat 2/2 JACKSON CC Home 1:00 pm Mon 2/4 LANSING CC Lansing, MI 5:30 pm Wed 2/6 LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Home 5:30 pm Sat 2/9 KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Kalamazoo, MI 1:00 pm Wed 2/13 GRAND RAPIDS CC Grand Rapids, MI 5:30 pm Sat 2/16 KELLOGG CC Home 1:00 pm Wed 2/20 GLEN OAKS CC Centreville, MI 5:30 pm Wed 2/27 ANCILLA COLLEGE Home 5:30 pm Sat 3/2 MCCAA Tournament Hosted by Eastern Conference Champ TBD TBD Thu-Sat 3/7-9 Region XII Tournament Hosted by Delta College University Center, MI TBD Tue-Sat 3/19-23 NJCAA National Tournament Hosted by Illinois Central College Peoria, IL TBD *CONFERENCE GAMES IN ALL CAPS Home Games in Bold
2012-2013 Women s Basketball Roster # Name Pos Ht Yr Hometown/High School 3 Khelsea Bahr G 5 6 So Muskegon, MI/Muskegon High School 12 Sonnie Kurnat G 5 6 Fr Casnovia, MI/Kent City High School 14 Alexandria Torres G 5 5 Fr Bitely, MI/Baldwin High School 20 Teareya Hill F 5 10 Fr Muskegon, MI/Orchard View High School 21 Sabri Carter-Latin G 5 8 Fr Wyoming, MI/Wyoming Park High School 22 Jazmyn Good G/F 5 10 So Windsor, Ontario/John L. Forster School 23 T Keyia Collins G/F 5 9 Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Hts. H.S. 24 Quaneshia McBride G 5 4 Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Hts. H.S. 32 Molly Christophersen G 5 6 So Muskegon, MI/Muskegon High School 33 Lindsey Burnside F/C 6 0 So Spring Lake, MI/Grand Haven High School 34 Jasmine Jackson C 6 5 Fr Wyoming, MI/Godfrey-Lee High School 52 Nicole Walsworth F 5 10 So Holton, MI/Holton High School
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Head Coach~Ron Jenkins Ron Jenkins is beginning his 8th season as the Women s Basketball Coach at Muskegon Community College. Prior to becoming the head coach of the Jayhawks, Jenkins coached the Varsity Women s Basketball team at Western Michigan Christian High School for seven seasons and was named the Muskegon Chronicle Sports writers All-Area Coach of the year in the seasons of 2001 and 2006. In addition, he was the Head Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and 1st Assistant to the Varsity Basketball team for ten years under the leadership of Coach James Goorman, totaling 17 years of coaching experience. Coach Jenkins was also a four year lead manager for the Muskegon Heights Women s Basketball program under the leadership of Dorothy Gill-Jackson, who leads the Muskegon area in women s basketball wins. Coach Gill-Jackson was named Coach of the Year in 1995 by the Michigan High School Coaches Association. We prepare today for tomorrow s success. For seven years he coached during the summer months at Michigan State University, under the leadership of one of the most recognized coaches in women s basketball history, Coach Joanne P. McCallie, where he was involved in team and player development. In 2011-2012 the Jayhawks finished 2nd in Region 12. Because of that success the Jayhawks had sophomore Sudan Saunders chosen as a 3rd team NJCAA All-American. Sudan will continue her basketball career and education at DII University of Mary in North Dakota. Samantha Zimmer will also continue her career and education at DII Grand Valley State University. Coach Jenkins is proud of the fact that with the team s continued success come the opportunity for his sophomore student athletes to move forward with their education at other universities, even if they choose not to continue to play.
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Head Coach~Ron Jenkins con t The 2010-2011season was a great success considering the Jayhawks only had one sophomore, Paris Thomas, who chose Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania to continue her basketball career and education. The team finished the season as MCCAA Western Conference Champions and also finished 2nd in the state tournament. In 2008-2009 the Lady Jayhawks finished as MCCAA Western Conference Champions, NJCAA Region XII Champions and they earned a spot in the NJCAA National Tournament, finishing 17th in the nation. In addition two players earned NJCAA Division II All-American status. Darcell Williams earned 1st Team All-American and Lenisha Williams earned 3rd Team All-American. The 2007-2008 team compiled a 14-0 conference record and a 29-3 overall record. We are family, we are one, and together we will achieve. Coach Jenkins was named the MCCAA Coach of the Year, the NJCAA Region XII District G Coach of the Year and also the BCAM College Coach of the year. Also, in 2009-2010, Coach Jenkins had the privilege of coaching Whitney Davis who was also 1st Team All-American. Whitney went on to sign Division 1. Ron is a graduate and alumni of Muskegon Heights High School, where he played basketball all four years of his high school career. His educational experiences include attending Michigan State University and he attended Muskegon Community College to pursue his degree in Education/Criminal Justice. Our Success is determined by what we do in the classroom first. In addition he has completed the Athletic Coaches Education Program, and in 2004 the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University. He presently serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Muskegon Heights. He is a member of Corinthians Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. Coach Jenkins resides in Muskegon Heights with his wife of 18 years, Lutevies, who is a secretary and musician at Corinthians Baptist Church. They are the proud parents of one son, Ronald Jr. who participates in sports (basketball and football) and also plays the drums.
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Assistant Coach ~ Sandra Bush Sandra Bush returns for her 12th 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 (S.I.A.) 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.
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Team Roster #3 Khelsea Bahr Parents: Keenan and Gail Bahr High School Coach: Tashawna Burrel Course of Study: Biology; Veterinarian Favorite Athlete: Skylar Diggings, LeBron James Most inspirational Person: My Dad Keenan James Bahr Favorite Quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13 To Lead, one most follow Lao Tzu #12 Kassondra Kurnat (Sonnie) Parents: Doug and Karla Kurnat High School Coach: Scott Carlson Course of Study: Nursing Favorite Athlete: Quintin Berry Most Inspirational Person: My Sister Chelsea Favorite Quote: It s hard to beat a person who never gives up. Babe Ruth Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. Michael Jordan I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13 #14 Alexandria Torres Parents: Edgardo and Nina Torres High school coach: Antoinette Rewa Course of study: Photography Favorite athlete: SKylar Diggins Most inspirational person: Steffani Penman Favorite Quote: Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Team Roster #20 Teareya Hill Parents: Michael Hill & Brenda Pinson High School Coach: Rodney Walker Course of Study: Early Childhood Development Favorite Athlete: Rajon Rondo Most inspirational person: Michael Hill & Brenda Pinson Favorite Quote: for i know the plans i have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 #21 Sabri Carter-Latin Parents: Yvonne Carter and Anthony Latin Sr. High School Coach: Kirk Kamsted Course of Study: Computer Technology Favorite Athlete: Mya Moore Most inspirational Person: My Grandmother Favorite Quote: Matthew 22:14 for many are called but few are chosen #22 Jazmyn Good Mother: Tricia Good High School Coach: Desireen Burnet-Curry Course of Study: Education Favorite Athlete: LaBron James Favorite Inspiring person: Mother Favorite Quote: Everything you do in the dark, always comes to the light.
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Team Roster #23 T Keyia Collins Parents: Raysha Collins and Eugene Miles High School Coach: Rashawn McClanahan Major: Sports Medicine Favorite: Athlete: Maya Moore Most Inspirational: God Mother: Lashonda Fuller Favorite Quote: Work Hard, Play Hard ~ Wiz Khalifa #24 Quaneshia McBride Parents: Markeith and Angela McBride High School Coach: Rashawn McClanahan Course Of Study: Computer Technology Favorite Athlete: Diana Taurasi Most Inspirational Person: Angela and Markeith McBride & Louella Williams Favorite Quote: Don t give up on God because He won t give up on you #32 Molly Christophersen Parents: Walter D. and Maggie Christophersen High School Coach: TaShawna Churchwell Major: Math Education Favorite Athlete: Whitney Davis Most Inspirational Person: My mother. She is the strongest person I know. Through any and everything she keeps a smile on her face and tears out of her eyes. Favorite Quote: Meeting everyone else s expectations means nothing, if you don t meet your own. Molly Christophersen
2012-2013 Women s Basektball Team Roster #33 Lindsey Burnside Parents: Brian and Sharon High School Coach: Coach Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer Course of Study: Elementary Education Favorite Athlete: Emma Veech Most Inspirational Person: Brian Burnside (My Dad) Quote: You will always miss 100% of the shots you don t take -Unknown #34 Jasmine Jackson Parents: Jenny Yarde & Tifford Jackson High School Coach: Preacher Lee Course of Study: Science and Arts Degree Physical Therapy Favorite Athlete: Tyson Chandler Most Inspirational Player: My Mother Favorite Quote: You miss 100% of the shots you never take, and my old coach used to say Stop jumpin! #52 Nicole Walsworth Parents: Brian and Heidi Walsworth High School Coach: Kendra Wilson Major: Human Resource Management Favorite Athlete: Candice Parker Most Inspirational Person: Ashley Latsch Favorite Quote: Don t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can t get it wrong.
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MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Location: 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442 Athletic Department phone: 231.777.0381 Athletic Department fax: 231.777.0437 MCC Founded: 1926 Nickname: Jayhawks Colors: Royal Blue & Gold Gym: Bartels-Rode Gymnasium Affiliation: NJCAA Region XII - MCCAA Western Conference President: Dr. Dale Nesbary Chairman of the Board: Dr. Don Crandall Vice President of Student Services: Dr. John Selmon Athletic Director: Marty 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 Host: John Arter Television Producer: Rod VanNortwick