Quick Facts Bethany College Swedes The Department of Athletics Mission at Bethany In accordance with the core values of Bethany College, the mission of the Department of Athletics is to utilize sports as a method to educate, develop, and challenge its participants. Bethany Swedes will: Genuinely engage in the greater Bethany community. Develop and evolve key character traits including integrity, humility, commitment, spiritual perspective, compassion and perseverance toward success. Maintain healthy mental and physical lifestyles while competing substance-free. Lead lives of faith, learning and service. Athletic Department Dane Pavlovich Dean of Athletics pavlovichd@bethanylb.edu...x869 Janice Esses Asst. Athletic Director essesj@bethanylb.edu...x88 Clair Oleen Asst. Athletic Director oleenc@bethanylb.edu...x876 Nathalea Stephenson Asst. Athletic Director stephensonn@bethanylb.edu...x8 Tony Stennett Coordinator of Athletic Comm. stennettca@bethanylb.edu...x87 Laura Moreno Athletics Admin. morenolc@bethanylb.edu...x884 Joyce Pigge Faculty Athletic Representative Quick Facts School: Bethany College Location: Lindsborg, Kansas Established: 88 by Swedish-Lutheran Settlers Enrollment: 7 Nickname: Swedes Colors: Blue and Gold Affiliations: NAIA Conference: KCAC Address: East Swensson Street Lindsborg, KS 6746 Website: www.bethanyswedes.com Twitter: @BethanySwedes Table of Contents - Facilities - Tradition - Affiliations - -4 Season Highlight - -4 Season Results - -4 Season Stats - 4- Season Outlook - 4- Roster - 4- Schedule - Coaching Staff
Facilities Hahn Gymnasium
Tradition Bethany College Conference Championships Bethany College has won 4 conference championships. The KCAC was reorganized in 98 and previous championships also are listed here. Baseball - 9 (W) Tennis 978 (M) 97 Cross Country (M), 8 (W) 979 (M) 974 (M), (W) 98 979 (M) 98 98 (W) 986 98 (W) 989 986 (W) Football - 9 7 9 Basketball 946 (M), (W) 97 94 (M) 96 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 96 (M) 964 (M) 96 (M) 977 (M) 98 (M/W) 98 (M) 98 (W) 99 (M) 998 (W) (W) 977 978 979 98 98 986 987 988 99 99 99 994 99 996 999 Golf - 6 98 984 987 99 997 998 999 4 9 4 Soccer (M), (W) 99 (M) 998 (W) 999 (W) 4 (M) Softball - 4 99 98 (M) 99 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 9 (M) 97 (M) 98 (M) 99 (M) 96 (M) 964 (M) 96 (M) 966 (M) 967 (M) 968 (M) 969 (M) 97 (M) 97 (M) 97 (M) 97 (M) 974 (M) 97 (M) 976 (M) 977 (M) 98 (M) 98 (M) 98 (M) 98 (M/W) 984 (M) 98 (M) 986 (M) 987 (M) 988 (M) 989 (M) (M/W) (M/W) (M) (W) 4 (M) (M) 6 (M/W) 7 (M/W) 8 (M/W) 9 (M/W) (M) (M) (M) (M) 4 (M) Bethany Athletic Association Track & Field 7 (M), (W) 976 (M) 977 (M) 978 (M/W) 979 (M) 98 (M/W) 98 (M/W) 98 (M/W) 98 (W) 984 (W) 98 (W) 986 (W) 987 (W) 99 (W) 99 (W) Volleyball - 984 BAA supports excellence in student-athletes and athletic programs. Contact Warren Olson, Associate Vice President of Development at olsonw@bethanylb.edu WHY should I contribute? Your gift has a direct impact on continuing the strong traditions of BC athletics. HOW can I contribute? Your gift may be in the form of check, cash, credit card, stocks, or online at www.bethanylb.edu/giving YES your gift is tax deductible! Membership Levels Swedes Team $ to $499 Blue Team $ to $999 Gold Team $+ Goals: Together-athletes from across sports and eras come together to support the Bethany College Swedes family. Excellence-strive to develop leaders both on and off the field and court. Advance-teams through fierce competition, fan suppor, and financial contributions. Motivate-communication between fans and players to share focus and vision.
Affiliations The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its members use sport as a vehicle for character development and administer programs and championships in proper balance with overall educational experience. In, the organization reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspect of sport. Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student athlete, coach, official, and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship. The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is a prominent intercollegiate athletics conference comprised of the following ten outstanding independent or private institutions of higher education in the state: Bethany College, Bethel College, Friends University, Kansas Wesleyan University, McPherson College, Ottawa University, Southwestern College, Sterling College, Tabor College and University of Saint Mary. The KCAC is an affiliated conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The KCAC sponsors conference intercollegiate athletics in baseball, men s and women s basketball, men s and women s cross country, football, men s and women s golf, men s and women s tennis, men s and women s indoor/outdoor track and field, men s and women s soccer, softball and volleyball. KCAC Member Schools Bethany College Lindsborg, Kan. Swedes Blue and Gold Bethel College North Newton, Kan. Threshers Maroon and Grey Friends University Wichita, Kan. Falcons Scarlet and Grey Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Kan. Coyotes Purple and Gold McPherson College McPherson, Kan. Bulldogs Red and White Ottawa University Ottawa, Kan. Braves Black and Gold Southwestern College Winfield, Kan. Moundbuilders Purple and White Sterling College Sterling, Kan. Warriors Navy Blue, Red, Silver Tabor College Hillsboro, Kan. Bluejays Blue and Gold University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, Kan. Spires Navy and Gold
-4 Season Highlight Last season Bethany College s women s basketball program took a step in a new direction under first year Head Coach Brett Morehouse. Although the Swedes posted an overall record of -, and a record of - within the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), Coach Morehouse feels like his program did take steps to be successful down the road. Possibly no step was as big as Bethany knocking off KCAC rival Kansas Wesleyan University in comeback fashion. The -4 season was very challenging for both the coaches and players, however, I think that we have taken a positive step forward in terms of the future of Bethany College women s basketball, said Morehouse. The Kansas Wesleyan game was definitely the highlight of our season. In addition to defeating our biggest rivals, we were able to use that night to honor our lone senior, Kendra Austin, and to also demonstrate our commitment to giving back to the community of Lindsborg. We had a great turnout for the Pink Zone Night and I was really happy that those who came to our last home game got to see our players hustle and compete for 4 minutes. I look forward to having that same energy and excitement when we play our first game in Hahn Gym next fall. When Bethany played Kansas Wesleyan on February, Coach Morehouse decided to combine his Senior Night and Alumni Night with a fundraiser for the Women s Basketball Coaches Association Play 4Kay Foundation. The Swedes raised money and donated $, to the Lindsborg Community Hospital to raise cancer awareness and prevention programs at the local level. On a night that featured a great atmosphere to play, coach, and watch a game, the women s team did not disappoint as they sent their lone senior, Kendra Austin, out of Hahn Gymnasium with a win. Sophomore guard Alex Brammer led the way for the Swedes offensively pouring a game-high points as she led Bethany past the Coyotes 8-7. After a slow start, the Swedes went on a - run and claimed an 8-7 lead midway through the first half. Kansas Wesleyan made a push to close the gap but could only pull within seven points by the break after Bethany was up by points on two separate occasions. The Swedes came out of the break strong and went up by 4 points, 4- with 6: left in the game. The Coyotes would respond however, scoring of the next 4 points pulling within four, 6-. Being up nine points the Swedes went into an offensive lull as Kansas Wesleyan would go onto score 6 of the next 8 points to take a five point lead. Bethany would not crumble and let an opportunity to slip away. Brammer would tie it up and the Swedes took a - lead on her lay-up and a free throw with just over a minute to play. The rivals would trade buckets until just under a minute to play when the senior, Austin, made a huge defensive play and came up with a steal. The next offensive possession she found Brammer who knocked down the open triple and gave the Swedes the lead for good. Brammer scored Bethany s last points as the Swedes won on senior night for the first time in five years. Rebecca Kerlikowske added ten points in seven minutes, Ashley Carey chipped in eight points and six boards, and Evin Sullivan added six points, grabbed a team-high seven rebounds, and also had two blocks. The win also snapped a three game losing streak to Kansas Wesleyan University. The Coyotes had won of the last meetings over the Swedes. Anytime you beat a rival it is a big win, but with the series being slanted in the direction of Salina in recent years, this was a huge moment for a first year coach and the program.
-4 Season Results Date Opponent Result Record October 9 Graceland University L-6-76 - November Johnson & Wales University, Denver W-78-7 - at Manhattan Christian College W-7- - 8 (8) Oklahoma Wesleyan University L-44- - 6 at Graceland University L-7-9 - 9 York College L-69-8 -4 at (8) Oklahoma Wesleyan University L-4-67 - Oklahoma Wesleyan Classic Central Baptist College L-6-6 -6 Oklahoma Wesleyan Classic December Sterling College L-6-6 -7-7 Tabor College L--76-8 - at Ottawa University L-44-8 -9-4 () Southwestern College L-67-7 - -4 at Johnson & Wales University, Denver L-86-9 - Johnson & Wales Classic at Johnson & Wales University L-7-9 - Johnson & Wales Classic January at Peru State College L-7-8 - KWU Classic 4 at Doane College L--74-4 KWU Classic 9 at University of Saint Mary L-8-6 - - at () Friends University L-4-67 -6-6 6 at Kansas Wesleyan University L-4-7 -7-7 8 McPherson College W-6-6 -7-7 Bethel College L-64-7 -8-8 at Sterling College L-6-8 -9-9 9 at (RV)Tabor College L-4-74 - - February Ottawa University L-68-9 - - 6 at () Southwestern College L-7-8 - - 8 University of Saint Mary W-6-7 4- - () Friends University L-9-7 4- - Kansas Wesleyan University W-8-7 - - at McPherson College L-8-69 -4-4 at Bethel College L-44-9 - -
-4 Season Stats Team Statistics Name Alex Brammer Ashley Carey Kendra Austin Sierra Sherrod Heather Eddings Vickie Dolan Kyleigh Rees Kaitlyn Norton Evin Sullivan Jyll Gamboa Rebecca Kerlikowske Maddy Shetlar Kristi Ohlschwager Afton Lutters Paulina Bledsoe Brianna Madden Danica Casey LaShae Hedstrom Briana Dietz Team Totals Opponents FG 4 6 7 6 9 7 9 4 4 4 8 66 79 Total FGA 78 69 78 8 84 4 9 6 69 49 6 4 68 76 PCT.74.46.48.98.9.7.4.76.4.6.48.49.6..4.....6.4 -PT FG 8 8 9 7 FGA 9 8 9 9 7 6 4 46 9 6 644 PCT..9.4...64.4....6..8.......9. Free Throws FT 8 44 9 4 4 9 9 4 4 8 4 FTA 6 77 8 6 8 9 8 9 8 6 7 79 PCT.78.7.76.64.66..77..487.78.7.6.64..8.6....64.69 Rebounds OFF 4 9 8 48 6 6 7 69 84 DEF 7 7 9 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 8 67 78 TOT 84 4 94 8 4 44 4 6 7 48 4 9 94 64 PF 6 6 7 47 7 4 8 7 44 7 6 67 66 A 4 7 47 6 9 8 86 46 TO 94 68 8 6 8 8 9 8 4 7 9 4 4 7 4 8 7 BLK 7 6 4 74 ST 8 6 9 4 6 9 4 7 4 PTS 96 7 87 7 8 6 97 6 7 67 9 9 749 7 P/G. 9.9 8. 7.9 6. 6. 4.6 4.4...9.6....... 8. 7. GP 8 9 4 4 6 6 7 4 9 9 AVG. 4.8 9.6 6. 9...8 9.8 4..9 8.. 8.9. 7.7 4....7 MIN 7 744 6 89 86 78 474 48 9 89 77 69 8 7 98 697 GS 7 6 7 6 6 Scoring by Half st nd Total Bethany 79 94 749 Opponents 994 4 9 Dead Ball Rebounds Total Bethany 4 Opponents 9
4- Season Outlook With the weather cooling down and fall in full swing, basketball season is right around the corner. The Bethany College women s basketball team is in full force preparing for their upcoming season. Though they recorded a - overall record last season, and a ninth place finish in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference at -, there were several bright spots for the Swedes. The squad was nationally ranked 6th in the NAIA in three-point field goals made per game (6.4), 4nd in total three-point field goals made (9), and 4rd in three-point field goal percentage (.9). Bethany also capped off their home conference play with a comeback, 8-7, victory over rival Kansas Wesleyan University on Pink Zone Night and Senior/Alumni Night. Following last season, second year Head Coach Brett Morehouse hit the recruiting trail with a vengeance, bringing in high numbers and talent. Also a new addition for the program is first year Assistant Coach Rhys Pihl. With plenty of new faces on the roster providing renewed energy and depth, the Swedes are looking to improve daily and play their best basketball as the season progresses. We have about a month to go before our first game and there are a lot of great battles going on at every position to see who will earn court time, said Morehouse. We end each practice with the following words: Every day a little better. If we truly buy into that philosophy, then we will see consistent improvement throughout the season and we will be in position to continue playing basketball into late February and early March. Despite losing eight letterwinners and three starters, Bethany returns six letterwinners and two starters. Though they lost key player Kendra Austin to graduation, the Swedes feature top returners Alex Brammer and Kaitlyn Norton. Brammer, a junior guard from Dillon, Mont., started of 8 games last season, and led the team in both points per game,., and assists,. She also posted three rebounds per game. Norton, a senior guard from Yukon, Okla., averaged 4.4 points per game, two rebounds per game, and was second on the squad in assists with 47. Two additional key returners are Kristi Ohlschwager, a junior forward from Morrison, Colo., and Jyll Gamboa, a junior guard from Escondido, Calif. In -4, Ohlschwager averaged two points per game and two rebounds per game while Gamboa tallied three points per game. There are only six players left from last year, but it is a group that has remained committed to the core values of Bethany College while raising the levels of expectation for our program, both on and off the court, Morehouse explained. The Swedes roster also boasts several top newcomers. The new recruiting class is highlighted by senior guard Royce Shields, Kansas City, Kan.; junior guard Joleen Chanco, Roseville, Calif.; junior forward Taylor Arnold, Lebanon, Kan.; and sophomore guard Adriane Davis, Converse, Texas. There is a lot of talent in our 4 recruiting class, added Morehouse. Our freshmen are very competitive and have infused a lot of excitement and energy into our conditioning and practice sessions. Our transfers have provided experience and leadership and because most of them are coming from successful programs, they have high expectations for themselves and for the team as we get ready for the upcoming season. Morehouse looks to team captains Brammer, Shields, and Davis to help guide the Swedes through their 4- campaign. Our biggest challenge is that we will suit up players between junior varsity and varsity, and 7 of those players are brand new to Bethany College, said Morehouse. The time we spend together off the court is probably more valuable than the time we spend together on the court. With that said, we definitely have added talent and depth to our roster. Bethany hits the court for their alumni scrimmage on Saturday, October at p.m. The Swedes officially open their season at home on Monday, October 7 against Haskell Indian Nations University. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
4- Roster Num. Name Class Pos HT Hometown Previous School Emilie Imsdahl FR G Lincoln, Kan. Lincoln High School Adriane Davis SO G 6 Converse, Texas Eastern Oklahoma State College Cheyenne Cleveland FR F Aurora, Colo. Regis Jesuit High School 4 Sydney Ahaneku FR F 6 Thornton, Colo. Belleview Christian Academy *Jyll Gamboa JR G 4 Escondido, Calif. Escondido High School Royce Shields SR G 6 Kansas City, Kan. Canisius College *Kaitlyn Norton SR G 7 Yukon, Okla. Yukon High School *Maddy Shetlar SO G/F Salina, Kan. Salina Central High School 4 *Alex Brammer JR G Dillon, Mont. University of Montana Western Taylor Arnold JR F Lebanon, Kan. Friends University Tiffani Jackson FR G/F 9 Thorton, Colo. Horizon High School Dominique Davis JR F 8 Houston, Texas Northwood University Joleen Chanco JR G/F 8 Roseville, Calif. Lane Community College 4 *Paulina Bledsoe SR G 8 Gilbert, Ariz. Brown Mackie College Ashley Rasmussen FR F 9 Thorton, Colo. Horizon High School Cherokee Rohrbaugh FR G 7 Erie, Colo. Broomfield High School Katren Cramer JR G 7 Healy, Kan. Dodge City Community College *Kristi Ohlschwager JR G/F 8 Morrison, Colo. Chatfield High School Sydney DeLong FR G 7 Admire, Kan. Northern Heights High School 4 Paige Stewart FR G 7 Hutchinson, Kan. Nickerson High School 4 Nilija Lala Burnett FR G/F 8 McKinney, Texas Creekview High School 4 Erin O Connor FR P 6 Grand Lake, Colo. Middle Park High School Kaylie Ines FR F 6 Wichita, Kan. Wichita Southeast High School * Returners
4- Women s Schedule Date Time Opponent Location Oct. 7 7 PM Haskell Indian Nations University Lindsborg, Kan. Oct. 8 PM at Doane College Crete, Neb. Doane Classic Nov. PM Dakota Wesleyan University at Doane College Crete, Neb. Doane Classic Nov. 7 7: PM at York College York, Neb. York Classic Nov. 8 PM College of Saint Mary, Omaha at York College York, Neb. Nov. : PM at Avila University, Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 4 PM Johnson & Wales University, Denver Lindsborg, Kan. Nov. 8 6 PM Mid America Christian Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. 4 6 PM McPherson College Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. 6 PM at Ottawa University Ottawa, Kan. Dec. 6 PM Bethel College Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. PM Southwestern College Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. 9 TBA Rocky Classic Billings, Mont. Dec. TBA Rocky Classic Billings, Mont. Jan. : PM at Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, Kan. Jan. 6 PM Avila University, Kansas City Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. 8 6 PM at Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Kan. Jan. PM Friends University Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. 6 PM at Tabor College Hillsboro, Kan. Jan. 7 PM at University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, Kan. Jan. 6 PM Sterling College Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. 4 PM at McPherson College McPherson, Kan. Jan. 8 6 PM Ottawa University Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. PM at Bethel College North Newton, Kan. Feb. 6 PM at Southwestern College Winfield, Kan. Feb. 7 PM Kansas Wesleyan University Lindsborg, Kan. Feb. 6 PM at Friends University Wichita, Kan. Feb. 4 PM Tabor College Lindsborg, Kan Feb. 9 6 PM University of Saint Mary Lindsborg, Kan. Feb. PM at Sterling College Sterling, Kan.
4- Coaching Staff Brett Morehouse-Head Coach- nd Season Alma Mater: University of Montana Western Morehouse enters his second season as head women s basketball coach for Bethany College. Prior to his time at Bethany, Morehouse served as the assistant men s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Montana-Western for two years. In his first season with the squad, the UM-Western team posted a - overall record, tied for the Frontier Conference regular-season title, and advanced to the round of sixteen at the NAIA Men s Division I Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. During Morehouse s second year, the team went 4- and advanced to the Elite 8 quarterfinals of the NAIA Men s Division I National Tournament. Since 9, Morehouse has also worked in the UM-Western Student Support Services Department as the TRiO Retention Specialist. Morehouse s previous roles at UM-Western include assistant women s basketball coach, sports information director, and head women s junior varsity coach, when he compiled a -4 overall record and completed the first ten-win season for the program. Before UM-Western, Morehouse coached at Victor High School from 4 to 7, leading the boys basketball program to its first divisional tournament appearance in four years and the girls basketball program to its first divisional tournament appearance in over eight. Morehouse also developed the Little Pirate basketball program for second through fifth grade students and has instructed numerous basketball camps. Morehouse earned his Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Montana-Western and his Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. Rhys Pihl- Assistant Coach- st Season Alma Mater: Kansas Wesleyan University Rhys Pihl enters her first season as assistant women s basketball coach for the Swedes. Pihl is a 8 graduate of Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg, Kan. She was a three-time unanimous All-League selection in both basketball and volleyball, and was named All-State in basketball her junior and senior years. Pihl attended Bethany College from 8-, Fort Hays State University from -, and Kansas Wesleyan University from -. While at Bethany, Pihl was a unanimous st Team All-KCAC selection as a freshman and sophomore, leading the Swedes in scoring both years. She averaged.4 points per game as a freshman, and a KCAC-leading 8.8 points per game as a sophomore. In her two-year career at Bethany, Pihl scored 967 points. During her junior season at FHSU, Pihl appeared in all 6 games, averaging 6.8 points per game and playing 7. minutes per game. She led FHSU in scoring in two different contests: November versus Nebraska-Kearney (7 points) and January versus Central Missouri ( points). Her senior year at KWU, Pihl averaged 8.7 points per game and 9.7 minutes per game. She tallied 9 total rebounds, 99 assists, and 44 steals. Pihl graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in December with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, with an endorsement in special education, and is currently a kindergarten teacher at Cottonwood Elementary in Salina, Kan. She is the daughter of Roger and Jill Pihl, and has two siblings, Jade and Greyson. Rhys and Jade played together while at Bethany. Pihl s grandfather, George Stephens, is a member of the Kansas Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame, and coached at Bethany College for 6 years. Stephens Court in Hahn Gym is named after him. Pihl s mother and uncle also played basketball at Bethany.
4- Coaching Staff Ashtyn Snider-Student Assistant- nd Season Ashtyn Snider is a junior from Tehachapi, Calif., majoring in physical education with an endorsement in Special Education. This is the second season for Snider as a Student Assistant with the Swedes. After graduation, she plans to teach adaptive PE in Kansas. Kendra Austin-Student Assistant- st Season Kendra Austin enters her first year as a student assistant with the women s basketball program while she finishes her Secondary Math Education major. For the previous four seasons, Austin has played on the team. Last season, Austin averaged minutes/game, eight points/game, and 4. rebounds/game. She also shot percent from the field and 74 percent from the free-throw line. For her career she averaged almost six points a game, just shy of three rebounds a game, and. assists per game. Austin is the daughter of Dale Austin and Tara Murphy. Allison Butler-Manager- st Season Allison Butler starts her first season working with the Bethany College women s basketball program. Butler is a freshman biology and pre-medicine major from La Cygne, Kansas. She went to Prairie View High School where she was the basketball manager. She was also the valedictorian and class president at Prairie View. Butler was also part of National Honor Society. Butler is the daughter of Patrick and Tally Butler.