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Samantha Janzen signs to Play Volleyball at Tabor College
May 15, 2008
Categories: Volleyball News, Volleyball Signees, Athletics News
Bakersfield Christian High School (BCHS) senior Samantha Janzen (Tehachapi, Calif.) has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next season for the Bluejays.
Samantha a 6 foot right side hitter represented California in the King Kamehameha Volleyball Classic in Hawaii with Elite Sports in 2007. She also helped lead BCHS to the CIF title her junior season and a 2nd place finish her senior season.
Samantha was a scholar athlete while playing for BCHS and also served as a member of National Honor Society and as a U.S. Sports Ambassador in Australia. While at Tabor she plans to major in Pre-Veterinarian with a minor in Art.
According to Head Volleyball Coach Amy Ratzlaff, “We are thrilled to have Samantha join the squad. She is very talented and aggressive on the court, and has a personality that will be an asset to our team dynamics. She will make an impact at Tabor College and beyond.”
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Steven Williams to Play Football at Tabor College
May 15, 2008
Categories: Football News, Football Signees, Athletics News
Rainy River Community College’s (International Falls, Minn.) Steven Williams has signed a letter of intent to play football this fall for Tabor College.
Williams a 6-foot, 4-inch 330-pound offensive lineman from Enid, Okla. has spent the past two seasons playing for Rainy River Community College, and will provide immediate help on the offensive line next season for the Bluejays.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Steven is a very good athlete. He will provide experience, size and, athleticism on the O-line. His personality and demeanor will bring competition to our O-line next fall. We are really looking forward to having Steven join our program next season.”
Steven is the son of Shereatha Williams.
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Alex Sutter Signs to Play Basketball at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
Categories: Men's Basketball News, Athletics News, Men's Basketball Signees
Goddard High School senior Alex Sutter (Wichita, Kan) has signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season for the Bluejays.
Sutter a 6 foot combo guard will help add depth to the point guard and off guard positions according Head Men’s Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff.
“We are really excited about the addition of Alex to our program. He is a great fit for our basketball team as well as Tabor College. His strengths on the court are his ability to pass and shoot the basketball extremely well. We are really looking forward to getting our hands on him in the fall.”
Alex was an Honorable Mention AVCTL All league perform his junior season, and was named to 2007-2008 All AVCTL 2nd Team his senior season while playing for Coach Steve Blue at Goddard High School.
Alex is the son of Steve and Leatha Sutter.
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Seth Hardiman Signs to Play Basketball at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
Categories: Men's Basketball News, Athletics News, Men's Basketball Signees
Derby High School senior Seth Hardiman (Derby, Kan) has signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season for the Bluejays.
Hardiman a 6 foot 2 inch point guard for Derby has the ability to play multiple positions next season for the Bluejays.
While at Derby Hardiman was a 3 year varsity player and was named 2nd Team All AVCTL his junior season, and 1st Team All AVCTL and a All State Honorable Mention player his senior season.
According to Head men’s Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff “Seth was one of the top pure high school point guards I had seen all year. With his size a 6’2, strength, and his ability to distribute the basketball, Seth is able to compete at an extremely high level. He is the ultimate competitor and he hates to lose, and I want him to bring that same attitude into our program. We are extremely excited to have Seth join our basketball program next season.”
Seth is the son of Paul and Doreen Hardiman.
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Amanda Payne Signs to Play Basketball at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
Categories: Women's Basketball News, Women's Basketball Signees, Athletics News
Standing: Head basketball coach and TC Alum David Ediger, Amanda’s Dad, Jake Payne, and Coach Shawn Winter. Sitting: Amanda’s Mom, Terri Payne, and Amanda Payne.
Cimarron High School senior Amanda Payne (Cimarron, Kan) has signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season for the Lady Jays.
Payne a 5-foot, 6-inch guard helped lead Cimarron High to a 24-2 record and the 3A Kansas State finals in 2008. She was named to the All-State Honorable Mention Team and was a 3 year 1st Team All League player while at Cimarron
According to Head Women’s Basketball Coach Shawn Winter, “Amanda is a great fit for Tabor College and our basketball program. She has great quickness and speed, and has a tremendous work ethic. Amanda has been well coached and is coming from a successful high school program. Amanda is also a great student and will be a leader on campus.”
Amanda is the daughter of Jake and Terri Payne.
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Cameron Beckman Signs to Play Soccer and Basketball at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
Categories: Men's Basketball News, Men's Soccer News, Men's Soccer Signees, Athletics News, Men's Basketball Signees
Wichita Northwest High School (Wichita, Kan) Senior Cameron Beckman has signed a letter of intent to play both soccer and basketball next season for the Bluejays.
In soccer, Cameron a right defenseman, will provide immediate help to the Bluejays soccer program this fall. While at Wichita Northwest High School Cameron was named 2nd Team Honorable Mention and team captain.
In basketball, the 6-foot 3-inch guard will help add depth to the guard position, according to Head Men’s Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff.
Head Men’s Soccer Coach Grant Brubacher and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff are very excited that Cameron has chosen to attend Tabor College.
According to Coach Brubacher, “Cameron is a solid student athlete that comes from a quality high school program. His combination of size, skills, and athleticism will make an immediate impact on our team.”
According to Coach Ratzlaff, “Cameron is a really good athlete with a lot of potential. His athleticism alone gives him the ability to compete at a high level. Cameron also brings good size to the guard position at 6’3. We are very excited about Cameron’s future here as a Bluejay.”
Cameron is the son of Kenny and Teresa Beckman.
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Aaron Grissom Signs to Play Football at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
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Cascade Christian High School (Medford, Ore.) senior Aaron Grissom has signed a letter of intent to play football next season for the Bluejays.
Grissom a 6-foot, 5-inch 215-pound outside linebacker, was named 2nd Team All State at linebacker, as well as being named 1st Team All-State as a tight end. Grissom, a team captain, helped lead Cascade Christian High School to an 11-2 record in 2008, as well as the 2006 2A Oregon State Championship.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Aaron is a well-rounded person. His passion to pursue a quality education and to be a part of our football program has lead him to Tabor. His leadership skills will be prevalent on campus.”
Aaron is the son of Scott Grissom and Kathlene Barlow.
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Steven Rice Signs to Play Football at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
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Westminster High School senior Steven Rice (Westminster, Colo.) has signed a letter of intent to play football for Tabor this fall.
Rice, who is a half-back, wide receiver, and defensive back, was a three-year letterman and four time player of the week at Westminster High.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Steven is a fine young man. Coach Dennison, former Tabor head football coach and alum, introduced Steven to Tabor. We are excited to get him here.”
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Joshua McCants to Play Football at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
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Escombia County High School senior Joshua McCants (Atmore, Ala.) has signed a letter of intent to play football for Tabor this fall.
McCants, a wide receiver, earned All-Area team awards during both the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Joshua will be a nice addition to our receiving core. He possesses gifted hands. We are excited that he has chose Tabor for his college of choice.”
Joshua is the son of Stephanie McCants.
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Brandon Lewis to Play Football at Tabor College
May 14, 2008
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Norman High School senior Brandon M. Lewis (Norman, Okla.) has signed a letter of intent to play football for Tabor this fall.
Lewis, who plays several positions, was a three-year letter winner at Norman High. He was team captain and earned All-district honors. He was also named his team’s Most Improved Player and earned the Hardest Worker Award.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Brandon is an upstanding young man who will fit in nicely at Tabor. He will bring a tremendous upside and we really are excited about his Christian stance.”
Brandon is the son of Stacey Lewis-Stevenson and Deno Stevenson.
