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Grant Vogt Signs to Play Basketball at Tabor College
May 08, 2008
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Flint Hills High School Senior (Rosalia, Kan.) Grant Vogt has signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season for the Bluejays.
The 6-foot 5-inch guard-forward will help add depth to multiple positions according to Tabor Head Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff
“Grant is a player that was a no-brainier for me,” Ratzlaff said. “He is great in the classroom, and he has extremely high character. Grant has a huge upside on the basketball court, and his ability to shoot the basketball at 6’5 will be a nice addition to our program.”
Besides being named All-State Honorable Mention and All-Lyon County League 2nd team in basketball, Grant also is a member of the National Honor Society, Principal’s Honor Roll, and was a Kansas University Honor Scholar.
Grant is the son of Brian and Denise Vogt.
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Micah Hiett Signs to Play Basketball at Tabor College
April 21, 2008
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(L to R) Assistant Coach Phil Goertzen, Micah Hiett, and Head Coach Matt Toews
After a stellar high school career in which he helped lead his Immanuel High School team to three consecutive league championships and a 28-6 record (34-0 in league play), Micah Hiett of Dinuba, Calif., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Tabor College next season.
The 6-foot, 4-inch guard/forward will help add depth at the forward position, according to Head Coach Micah Ratzlaff.
“Micah is a great addition to our program,” Ratzlaff said. “With his size, strength and athleticism, Micah will be able to play both inside and outside. I believe he will be a very difficult match-up for opponents. He comes from a very strong high school program.”
Beside first-team all-conference honors on the hardwood, Hiett was an honor student and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
Micah is the son of Marlin and Michelle Hiett.
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Former Marion High Standout Jason Hett to Play Basketball at Tabor College
April 15, 2008
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Former Marion High School standout Jason Hett has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Tabor College next season. He will transfer from Washburn University.
Hett, a 6-foot, 1-inch point guard was a first team all-MCAA selection in 2006-07, averaging 15 points and seven rebounds a game. He also was a standout in the classroom, making the honor roll throughout high school.
He joins his brother, Jared, who will be a senior for the Bluejays.
“I am really excited about the chance of getting a player like Jason in our program for four years,” said Tabor Head Coach Micah Ratzlaff. “Jason is a combo guard who has really good court sense and vision on the floor. His ability to penetrate and shoot the ball will be a nice addition to our team.”
Jason is the son of Gary and Joella Hett of Marion.
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Tabor's Orson Thomas Named KCAC All-Conference First Team and Newcomer of the Year
March 05, 2008
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Three members of the Tabor College men’s basketball team have been named to the 2008 KCAC All-Conference teams.
Leading the way was Sophomore Orson Thomas, a 6-3 forward from Grenada, who was named Newcomer-of-the-Year. Thomas was also the only Bluejay to be selected to the All-KCAC First Team.
Junior Aaron Whitelaw, a 5-8 guard from Milwaukee, Wis., was selected All-KCAC Honorable Mention. Junior Zack Vanselow, a 6-8 forward from Papillion, Neb., was also selected All-KCAC Honorable Mention.
L to R: Orson Thomas, Aaron Whitelaw, and Zack Vanselow.
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Tabor Men Lose In KCAC Quarterfinals
February 28, 2008
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On Thursday night the Tabor Men’s basketball season came to an end as the Bluejays lost to Friends University, 58-69.
The Bluejays came into the KCAC Tournament with the seventh seed. In their first game they defeated University of Saint Mary 57-44. After the win Tabor earned the right to take on the second seed, Friends University.
The men ended the regular season with a record of 12-16 overall and 9-9 in the KCAC. Head Coach Micah Ratzlaff finished his first year as head coach, and will have most of his players back next year to continue the improvements made throughout the season.
Tabor will lose two players to graduation, seniors Caleb Good (Peabody, Kan.) and Mike Stoeker (Greensboro, N.C.). Each have given positive contributions to the Tabor basketball program. Good has played Tabor basketball for all four years, and Stoecker finished his second year.
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Tabor Men Win First KCAC Post-Season Tournament Contest
February 25, 2008
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On Monday night Tabor College (12-16,9-9) played the Spires of University of Saint Mary in the play-in round for the KCAC Post-Season Tournament. The Bluejays had a come from behind victory, winning 57-44.
With this win Tabor earns the right to play Friends University on Thursday night. Friends University is the seeded second in the KCAC Post-Season Tournament. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m. at Friends University.
After a lackluster start against Saint Mary, the Bluejays managed only 13 points in the first half. The Spires defense kept Tabor shooting a majority of its shots from behind the three point line, contributing to the Bluejays 20.8 percent shooting in the first half. Tabor also committed 13 turnovers early in the contest.
After coming out of the locker room for the second half down 13-28, Tabor showed that they were finally ready to play.
The Bluejays, led by Aaron Whitelaw (Milwaukee, Wis.), got back into the game in a hurry. Zach Vanselow (Papillion, Neb.) scored a quick bucket after a great pass from Orson Thomas (Grenada). This started a run that had Tabor matching their first half score of 13 in the first five minutes of the second half.
Tabor tied the game with 7:16 remaining after another Whitelaw field goal, and never relinquished the lead. Kyle Kroeker (Hillsboro, Kan.) had nine of his team high 15 points in the closing minutes to help end the season for University of Saint Mary.
Whitelaw and Thomas contributed with 14 points each. Thomas also had 12 rebounds to record a double-double.
The Bluejays outscored Saint Mary 44-16 in the second half to help secure the win.
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Lady Bluejays Lose On Rough Shooting Night; Men Beat Sterling In Last Home Regular Season Game
February 21, 2008
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On Thursday Night Tabor College hosted its last home regular season contest of the year. The Lady Bluejays (11-16,10-7) could not find their stroke, losing to Sterling 38-54. The Tabor College men (12-15,9-8) outlasted Sterling 64-60.
Tabor College women started the night cold from the field, only shooting 27 percent from the field. Katie Mount (Ellsworth, Kan.) made the only three point shoot of the teams 13 attempts.
If it were not for the poor shooting the Lady Bluejays stayed close in almost every statistical category. They had one less rebound and assist then Sterling, and less turnovers.
Sterling beat them where it counted by shooting better percentages from the field, behind the arc, and from the free throw line.
The men played an extremely physical Sterling squad hard all night, leading most of the game.
Tabor started on an 8-4 run fueled by three straight assists from Caleb Good (Peabody, Kan.).
Aaron Whitelaw (Milwaukee, Wis.) led the way for Tabor with 21 points. Jared Hett (Marion, Kan.) contributed with 11.
After Tabor grabbed a 34-24 advantage at halftime Sterling fought back to lead the game by two points with only 2:28 remaining.
That lead did not last long though because Kyle Kroeker (Hillsboro, Kan.) knocked down a clutch three point basket to put Tabor back on top.
“We did not get bounces earlier in the year like we did tonight,” Head Coach Micah Ratzlaff said. ” That is the difference in the game.”
Sterling guard Mac Stephenson was fouled while making a lay up to put his team only down three after his free throw attempt with 19 seconds remaining. Good was fouled on the next play, and made one free throw to give Tabor its final 64-60 advantage.
Tabor College watched two of its leaders, Good and Mike Stoecker (Greensboro, N.C.), play in their last game at home.
“I really believe that the end shots we made were because of their hard work,” Ratzlaff said. “They have been the glue of the team, and have been leaders throughout the year.”
Tabor will be back in action at Kansas Wesleyan Saturday night. The women tip-off at 5 p.m. with the men following at 7 p.m.
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Tabor Women Lose to Rival Bethel; Men Even Score in Second Matchup
February 16, 2008
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On Saturday night Tabor College traveled to take on the Threshers of Bethel College. In the first game of the night the Lady Bluejays (11-15,10-6) fell 62-68. The men (11-15,8-8) defeated their rivals 60-52.
In the womens’ game, Stacie Herman (Derby, Kan.) had another big night scoring 23 points, but it was not enough.
Tabor fell down by one point at halftime, and could not take the game back in control, losing by six points.
The men had another great defensive game, holding Bethel to 52 points. At the half Tabor and Bethel were tied with 25 a piece.
The Bluejays took control in the second half led by Zack Vanselow (Papillion, Neb.) who had a game high 20 points. Aaron Whitelaw (Milwaukee, Wis.) scored 13 points and Orson Thomas (Grenada) followed with 12.
This was the second time that Tabor beat Bethel this year, to take the season series.
Tabor College will have its last home games on Thursday, Feb. 21, against Sterling College. The women will tip-off at 6 p.m., followed by the men at 8 p.m.
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Tabor Trumps Southwestern Twice
February 15, 2008
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(From The Hillsboro Free Press)
Things were looking rosy even before the games Thursday night in Hillsboro, and the Tabor College basketball teams sent the visiting Southwestern College teams packing with a pair of losses. A 68-60 win had the Bluejay women feeling the love and a 58-57 win sent the Moundbuilder men away seeing a hundred shades of red.
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Tabor Men And Women Grab Wins While Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
February 14, 2008
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On Thursday night both Tabor College men and women grabbed wins against Southwestern College. The Lady Bluejays (11-14,10-5) secured a 68-60 victory, while the men (10-15,7-8) won in the closing seconds 58-57.
Tabor College supported Breast Cancer Awareness like many other college basketball teams this week. The Lady Bluejays wore pink shoelaces during the game, while Head Mens Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff and his staff wore pink ribbons. Many fans also supported the cause by wearing pink.
The women started the night off right led by Stacie Herman (Derby, Kan.). Herman finished the game with 20 points, shooting 70 percent from the field.
Herman was followed by Joanna Pyle (McPherson, Kan.) with 12 points, and Jordon Crosson (Minneapolis, Kan.) contributing with 10.
The Lady Bluejays improved from their first game against Southwestern this season, which was a 66-72 loss.
The Tabor College men decided to make the game a little more dramatic, pulling out the victory when Southwestern missed on a last second three-point attempt.
Orson Thomas (Grenada) and Zack Vanselow (Papillion, Neb.) led they way for the men. Thomas ended the game with a team high 18 points. Vanselow recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Tabor College had a couple free throw opportunities to put the game away, but the fouls shots did not fall in the final minutes. Even without the free throws Tabor sneaked away with a one point victory against a talented Southwestern team.
The men also improved from their last meeting with Southwestern. In the first meeting Tabor lost 58-76.
Tabor College will travel to North Newton Saturday night to take on their rivals, Bethel College. The Lady Bluejays will take the court at 5 p.m., followed by the men at approximately 7 p.m.
