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MCC Honors Three Top Athletes
MCC presented its top 2012-13 student-athlete honors at its Spring Awards ceremony on June 4 in Collegiate Hall.
Julie Larson (Fruitport, MI/Fruitport), the Jayhawks’ standout volleyball player, was named the John G. Thompson Student Athlete of the Year/ Wrestler Steven Ruppert (Reed City, MI/Reed City) was Male Athlete of the Year and softball player Taylor Sanicki (Ionia, MI/Ionia) earned the Female Athlete of the Year honors.
Nominees were made by the head coaches from each of MCC’s 13 intercollegiate teams. The coaches, along with the athletic director, selected the winners.
MCC Student-Athletes Receive Academic Conference, Regional, State and National Awards
Each year the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) presents awards in the following categories: Academic All-Conference and Academic All-State, as well as the National Junior College Athletic Association Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement and the National Junior College Athletic Association Award for Superior Academic Achievement.
NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement
(completed 45 hours with a 3.8 or better GPA)
Julie Larson-Volleyball
NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement
(completed 45 hours with a 3.6 or better GPA)
Julie Larson-Volleyball
Erica Douglas-Women’s Cross Country
Ron Fisk-Men’s Soccer
Hannah Forner-Women’s Soccer
Jeff Van Laan-Men’s Bowling
Ty Devine-Baseball
DeAnna Stickler-Gatson-Softball
Academic All-State Awards
(completed 36 hours with a 3.2 or better GPA)
Julie Larson-Volleyball
Anna Teichthesen-Volleyball
Matt Almond-Men’s Cross Country
Lucas Johnson-Men’s Cross Country
Erica Douglas-Women’s Cross Country
Ron Fisk-Men’s Soccer
Drew Maus-Men’s Soccer
Ryan Wagenmaker-Men’s Soccer
Anna Carmean-Women’s Soccer
Hannah Forner-Women’s Soccer
Nicole Thompson-Women’s Soccer
Jeff Van Laan-Men’s Bowling
Alyssa Farrel-Women’s Bowling
Mallory Lynn-Women’s Bowling
Lindsey Burnside-Women’s Basketball
Molly Christophersen-Women’s Basketball
Lucas Johnson-Wrestling
Bill Oosting-Golf
Brian Barnes-Baseball
Travis Cohoon-Baseball
Ty Devine-Baseball
John Jackoviak-Baseball
Cody Merkins-Baseball
Adam Poel-Baseball
Kelly Barnes-Softball
Amanda Chaffee-Softball
Taylor Sanicki-Softball
DeAnna Stickler-Gatson-Softball
Academic All-Conference Awards
(completed 36 hours with a 3.0 or better GPA)
Julie Larson-Volleyball
Anna Teichthesen-Volleyball
Matt Almond-Men’s Cross Country
Mitch Clark-Men’s Cross Country
Lucas Johnson-Men’s Cross Country
Erica Douglas-Women’s Cross Country
Ron Fisk-Men’s Soccer
Drew Maus-Men’s Soccer
Ryan Wagenmaker-Men’s Soccer
Alex Yanez-Men’s Soccer
Autumn Brodeur-Women’s Soccer
Anna Carmean-Women’s Soccer
Hannah Forner-Women’s Soccer
Morgan Kantola-Women’s Soccer
Allison Mahn-Women’s Soccer
Alyssa Panozzo-Women’s Soccer
Rhonda Smith-Women’s Soccer
Nicole Thompson-Women’s Soccer
Amanda Whiting-Women’s Soccer
Jeff Van Laan-Men’s Bowling
Alyssa Farrel-Women’s Bowling
Mallory Lynn-Women’s Bowling
Lindsey Burnside-Women’s Basketball
Molly Christophersen-Women’s Basketball
Lucas Johnson-Wrestling
Travis Clarke-Golf
Bill Oosting-Golf
Brian Barnes-Baseball
Travis Cohoon-Baseball
Ty Devine-Baseball
John Jackoviak-Baseball
Cody Merkins-Baseball
Adam Poel-Baseball
Bryant Westra-Baseball
Kelly Barnes-Softball
Ariel Cammin-Softball
Amanda Chaffee-Softball
Taylor Sanicki-Softball
DeAnna Stickler-Gatson-Softball
2012-13 Men’s Soccer Team
Head Coach: Ben Ritsema
Assistant Coaches: Marty Herzhaft, Brent Damm, Jack Ketchum
| Nathan Brouard-Fr | Trevor Carlson-Fr |
| Dylan Darga-Fr | Ronald Fisk-So |
| Kameron Fowler-Fr | Kody Harrell-So |
| Eric Hilt-Fr | Michael Hower-Fr |
| Tyler Lane-So | Fredi Lopez-So |
| Drew Maus-So | Ivan Navarrete-Fr |
| Brandon Prim-Fr | Angel Riley-Fr |
| Canmeron Rogers-So | Tanner Schaap-So |
| Michael Schmitt-So | Greg Sischo-So |
| Luke Sischo-Fr | Tyler Sparks-Fr |
| Patrick Stewart-Fr | Zack Sutton-Fr |
| Matt Torrenga-Fr | Ryan Wagenmaker-So |
| Alex Yanez-Fr | |
Men’s Soccer Awards 2012-2013
Goal Stopper Award – Tyler Lane
Golden Boot Award – Michael Schmitt
MVP – Tyler Lane
Best Defender – Fredi Lopez
Most Improved Player – Brandon Prim
Jayhawk Soccer Hustle Award – Tanner Schaap
Jayhawk Soccer Character Award – Greg Sischo
Jayhawk Soccer Coaches Award – Ryan Wagenmaker
Jayhawk Soccer Coaches Award – Ron Fisk
Men’s Soccer Awards
All-MCCAA 1st Team
Tyler Lane, Fredi Lopez, Drew Maus, Michael Schmitt
All-Region XII 2nd Team
Fredi Lopez, Drew Maus
All-Region XII 1st Team
Michael Schmitt
All-Region XII Tournament Team
Michael Schmitt, Greg Sischo
2012-13 Women’s Soccer Team
Head Coach: Josh Watson
Assistant Coach: Brent Kowalski
| Elissa Alvarado-Fr | Julianna Alvarado-Fr |
| Ashley Bourdon-Fr | Autumn Brodeur-Fr |
| Anna Carmean-Fr | Hannah Forner-Fr |
| Ashley Groendal-Fr | Linsye Haan-Fr |
| Nikole Heinig-Fr | Morgan Kantola-Fr |
| Allison Mahn-Fr | Emily Manchester-Fr |
| Alyssa Panozzo-Fr | Tehran Peffley-Routt-Fr |
| Karlee Schreur-Fr | Rhonda Smith-Fr |
| Savannah Swanson-So | Ashlee Taylor-Fr |
| Chelsea Thiele-Fr | Nicole Thompson-Fr |
| Amanda Whiting-Fr | |
Women’s Soccer Awards 2012-2013
MVP – Alyssa Panozzo
Most Improved Player – Autumn Brodeur
Coaches Award – Allison Mahn
Women’s Soccer Awards
All-MCCAA Honorable Mention
Nikole Heinig, Savannah Swanson
All-MCCAA 1st Team & MCCAA All-Freshman Team
Anna Carmean, Alyssa Panozzo
All-Region XII 2nd Team
Nikole Heinig, Savannah Swanson
All-Region XII Team
Anna Carmean, Alyssa Panozzo
Region XII All-Tournament Team
Anna Carmean, Nikole Heinig, Ashlee Taylor
2012-13 Volleyball Team
Head Coach: Rick Rykse
Assistant Coaches: Al Garter, Adam Rykse, Lindsey Balcom
| Amber Carmean-Fr | Margaret Farrell-So |
| Rebeka German-Fr | Kammi Eacker-Fr |
| Rachel Flagstead-So | Julie Larson-So |
| Kristina Ledezma-So | Amanda Smolinski-Fr |
| Lindy Szilagyi-Fr | Anna Teichthesen-So |
Volleyball Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Player – Julie Larson
Most Improved Player – Maggie Farrell
Best Defensive Player – Amber Carmean
Best Offensive Player – Rachel Flagstead
Inspirational Award – Amber Carmean
Volleyball Awards
All-Western Conference Honorable Mention
Maggie Farrell
All-Western Conference 3rd Team
Amber Carmean
All-Western Conference 2nd Team
Beka German
All-Western Conference 1st Team, All MCCAA & All-Region XII Team
Rachel Flagstead, Julie Larson
Western Conference All-Freshman Team
Amber Carmean, Beka German
Western Conference Freshman of the Year
Beka German
2012-13 Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Teams
Head Coach: Dan Fishel
Assistant Coach: Josh Wehr
| Matt Almond-Fr | Krista Brandel-Fr |
| Caleb Arends-Fr | Courtney Collins-Fr |
| Mitchell Clark-Fr | Erica Douglas-Fr |
| Alex Drew-Fr | Kristi Hall-Fr |
| Lucas Johnson-So | Kaytlynne Kerwin-Fr |
| Christian Seaver-Fr | Meagan Lavin-Fr |
| Kyle Starr-So | Jessica Sevarns-Fr |
| David VanBergen-Fr | Kaitlin Truman-Fr |
| Mathias Waterstradt-Fr | Jessica VanDyke-Fr |
| Alexis Yost-Fr |
Men’s Cross Country Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Runner – Mathias Waterstradt
Most Improved Runner – Matt Almond
ROHO “Heart” Award – Kyle Starr
ROHO “Heart” Award – Christian Seaver
SISSU “Guts” Award – Alex Drew
Women’s Cross Country Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Runner – Kaitlin Truman
Most Improved Runner – Erica Douglas
ROHO “Heart” Award – Kaytlynne Kerwin
SISSU “Guts” Award – Alexis Yost
SISSU “Guts” Award – Jessica Sevarns
Women’s Cross Country Awards
All-Region XII Team, All-MCCAA & MCCAA All-Freshman Team
Kaitlin Truman
Two Year Award Winners
Tyler Lane-Men’s Soccer
Tanner Schaap-Men’s Soccer
Fredi Lopez-Men’s Soccer
Ron Fisk-Men’s Soccer
Cameron Rogers-Men’s Soccer
Ryan Wagenmaker-Men’s Soccer
Drew Maus-Men’s Soccer
Michael Schmitt-Men’s Soccer
Kody Harrell-Men’s Soccer
Greg Sischo-Men’s Soccer
Julie Larson-Volleyball
Kristina Ledezma-Volleyball
Anna Teichthesen-Volleyball
Maggie Farrell-Volleyball
Rachel Flagstead-Volleyball
Lucas Johnson-Men’s Cross Country
Kyle Starr-Men’s Cross Country
2012-13 Women’s Basketball Team
Head Coach: Ronald Jenkins
Assistant Coaches: Sandra Bush, Orbra Coleman, Whitney Davis
| Khelsea Bahr -So | |
| Kassondra Kurnat -Fr | |
| Alexandria Torres -Fr | |
| Teareya Hill -Fr | |
| Sabri Carter-Latin -Fr | |
| T’Keyia Collins -Fr | |
| Quaneshia McBride -Fr | |
| Molly Christophersen -So | |
| Lindsey Burnside -So | |
| Jasmine Jackson -Fr | |
| Nicole Walsworth -So |
Women’s Basketball Awards 2012-2013
MVP- Lindsey Burnside
Most Improved- Alexandria Torres
Defensive Award- Khelsea Bahr & Sabri Carter-Latin
Coaches Award- Nicole Walsworth
Academic Award- Molly Christophersen
Women’s Basketball Awards
All-Western Conference 2nd Team
Lindsey Burnside
All-Western Conference Honorable Mention
Kassondra Kurnat
Western Conference All Defensive Team
Lindsey Burnside
2012-13 Men’s Basketball Team
Head Coach: Dave Schlump
Assistant Coaches: Anthony Parker & Jimmy Booth
| T. J. Grant -So |
| Delvon Brown -So |
| Marquise Hatter -Fr |
| Asa Wyers -So |
| Devaughn Cole-Rodney -So |
| Jalin Gross -Fr |
| Zach Leach -Fr |
| Kenya Oas -Fr |
| Andre’ Parker -Fr |
| Jake Anderson -Fr |
Men’s Basketball Awards 2012-2013
MVP – T.J. Grant
Most Improved Player – Kenya Oas
Men’s Basketball Awards
All-Western Conference Honorable Mention
Kenya Oas & T.J. Grant
2012-13 Wrestling Team
Head Coach: Mark Brunger
Assistant Coaches: Ron Gaffner, James Tietema, Bill Galy, & Dorian Rodriguez
| Tom Bolday – So | Casey Martin – Fr |
| Riley Boomer – So | Andrew Nold – Fr |
| Shawn Chamberlain – Fr | Steven Ruppert – So |
| Trevor Curtice – So | Chase Singleton – Fr |
| Hiram Drew – Fr | Ryan Smit – Fr |
| Dillon Francisco – Fr | Brandon Smith – Fr |
| Tyler Gibson – Fr | Nolan Solomon – Fr |
| Bryce Jacobs – Fr | Jamie Spencer – So |
| Justin Johnson – So | Nicholas Starzec – Fr |
| Zachary Johnston – Fr | Cody Stenberg – Fr |
| Mike Lackne y- So | Jeff Tautolo – Fr |
| Brett Martin – Fr | Brandon Vandenhout – Fr |
Wrestling Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Wrestling – Steven Ruppert
Most Improved Wrestler – Justin Johnson
Coaches’ Award – Thomas Bolday
Outstanding Newcomer – Brett Martin
Academic Award – Steven Ruppert
Wrestling Awards
125 – Tyler Gibson – Academic All-American – National Qualifier
133 – Andrew Nold – National Qualifier
141 – Steven Ruppert – Academic All-American – Regional Champion – All-American -4th Place
149 – Nicholas Starzec – National Qualifier
165 – Dillon Francisco – National Qualifier
174 – Riley Boomer – Regional Champion – All-American- 5th Place
184 – Zachary Johnston – National Qualifier
197 – Thomas Bolday – Academic All-American – Regional Champion, All-American 5th Place
285 – Brett Martin – Regional Champion, All-American 5th Place
174 – Trevor Curtice – Academic All-American
157 – Bryce Jacobs – Academic All-American
125 – Hiram Drew – Academic All-American
2012-13 Men’s Bowling Team
Head Coach: Bill Bowen
Assistant Coaches: Bob DeCheney Jr. & Kevin Bostrom
| Duke Breen -Fr |
| Cameron Calkins -Fr |
| Bobby DeCheney III -Fr |
| Kyle Essenberg -Fr |
| Logan Holland -Fr |
| Dylan Lewis -Fr |
| Lucas Johnson -So |
| Jimmy Strysick -Fr |
| Jeff VanLaan-So |
Men’s Bowling Awards 2012-2013
MVB – Jeff VanLaan
King Pin – Kyle Essenberg
King Pin – Logan Holland
2012-13 Women’s Bowling Team
Head Coach: Bill Bowen
Assistant Coaches: Bob DeCheney Jr. & Kevin Bostrom
| Caitlin Alviar -Fr |
| Adriana Baker -Fr |
| Jolene Douglas -So |
| Alyssa Farell -So |
| Amanda Harger -Fr |
| Ashley Martz -So |
| Stacy Walton -So |
Women’s Bowling Awards 2012-2013
MVB – Stacey Walton
King Pin – Alyssa Farrell
King Pin – Ashley Martz
Baseball Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Player – Travis Cohoon
Most Improved Player – Brad Keller
Mr. Defense – Ty Devine
Pitcher of the Year – David Foster
Role Player – Stephon Chandonnet
Charlie Hustle – Kory Brown
Freshman of the Year – Jason Ribecky
Coach’s Award – Jake Hahn
Intangible Award – Brian Barnes
Consistency Award – Travis Cohoon
Quality At Bats – Travis Cohoon
Captain – John Jackoviak
Captain – Adam Poel
Softball Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Player – Taylor Sanicki
Most Improved Player – Mary Giudice
Coach’s Award – DeAnna Stickler-Gatson
Golf Awards 2012-2013
Most Valuable Player – Caleb Johnson
Most Improved Player – Dave Bonter
Coach’s Award – Travis Clarke
Two Year Award Winners
| Cale Gould – Baseball | Greg Chulski – Baseball |
| Troy Stango – Baseball | John Jackoviak – Baseball |
| Cody Merkins – Baseball | Brian Barnes – Baseball |
| David Foster – Baseball | Scott Belcourt – Golf |
| Drew Johnson – Baseball | Dave Bonter – Golf |
| Ty Devine – Baseball | Travis Clarke – Golf |
| Nick Eely – Baseball | Caleb Johnson – Golf |
| Jake Hahn – Baseball | Bill Oosting – Golf |
| Travis Cohoon – Baseball | Taylor Sanicki – Softball |
| Adam Poel – Baseball | Alyssa Telling – Softball |
| Bryant Westra – Baseball | DeAnna Stickler-Gatson – Softball |
| M. J. Oshinski – Baseball | Kaytlin Wozniak – Softball |