Weather permitting, Central to play Dec 9, 2007
The next game for the Lady Tigers is Jan. 7 at home against McPherson College, while the men don't play again until a month from today at Hillsdale Baptist. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Weather permitting, Bulldogs will play Dec 9, 2007
McPherson College wraps up the 2007 portion of its schedule tonight when it hosts Kansas Wesleyan at the Sport Center ... McPherson College 2-1 ... McPherson College 1-2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldog women surprise Bethany, 70-62 Dec 8, 2007
LINDSBORG -- For the first 17 minutes Thursday, the McPherson College women played like the team that should have drawn some Top 25 votes. The Bulldogs sprinted out to a 40-18 lead over Bethany, which entered the intra-county showdown 2-0 in the KCAC, 7-3 overall and working its way toward the NAIA's Top 25. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Tennis courts, anyone? Dec 7, 2007
Backhus has already received support for the proposal from several others who were also in attendance at the meeting including LaMonte Rothrock, McPherson College dean of students and athletic director; Janie Bremyer, organizer for McPherson Advantage Junior Tennis Club; and Fred Blohnenblust, concerned McPherson resident ... Proposed funding for the project includes: USD 418 capital outlay funds -- 500,000, McPherson College -- 150,000 ( 10,000 per year for 15 years), McPherson High School... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College concert scheduled Sunday Dec 5, 2007
McPherson College will present its Concert of Christmas Classics at 4 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of the McPherson Church of the Brethren. Joining the McPherson College Choir and Singers are instrumentalists from throughout McPherson County ... The McPherson College Singers is a by-audition ensemble composed of eight women and eight men. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany women win 63-38 Dec 5, 2007
LINDSBORG -- Bethany College's women tuned up for Thursday's intra-county showdown with McPherson College with an easy 63-38 non-conference victory Monday over Manhattan Christian ... The Swedes are now 7-3 on the year and take a 2-0 KCAC record into their home game against McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Goalie signs with McPherson College Dec 5, 2007
Christmas came early for McPherson College men's soccer coach Doug Quint ... Prior to junior college, Plooster played under current McPherson College head coach Doug Quint, beginning at the U-11 club level and later at Hutchinson High School ... McPherson College Sports Information Director Carol Swenson contributed to this report. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Heartbreaker! Bulldog women lose Dec 4, 2007
The easy way out for McPherson College women's coach Marcus Hicks would have been to complain about the officiating after the Bulldogs' 81-80 overtime loss to Tabor here Saturday, which in the eyes of Hicks and Bluejay coach Shawn Winter was as wildly inconsistent as the Kansas weather, judging by their reactions throughout the game. But Hicks took the high road, instead noting how his Bulldogs would have won the game had they just done the little things they had control over. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College men surprise Tabor Dec 4, 2007
It looked as though Tabor College's Bluejays were going to do it again to McPherson College coach Roger Trimmell. The Bluejays have been Trimmell's constant thorn-in-the-side during his 26 years on the bench, seemingly always finding ways to snatch away potential Bulldog victories. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bethany women win second league game Dec 4, 2007
The Swedes have another rivalry game coming up when McPherson College invades Hahn Gym Thursday ... The Swedes host McPherson College Thursday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson, Central, Bethany play basketball tonight Dec 2, 2007
MCPHERSON COLLEGE -- Crosstown, McPherson College will be playing its first KCAC home games at the Sport Center. Tabor will be the opponent, with the women's game starting at 5 p.m. and the men tipping off at 7. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Moundridge PETs project creates worldwide impact Dec 2, 2007
The Alternative Market will be held in Mingenback Theatre at McPherson College, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sqturday. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sterling sweeps McPherson College Dec 1, 2007
STERLING -- Points were hard to come by in the second half Thursday for McPherson College's basketball teams. The Mac men, after leading Sterling 28-25 at the half, made only 5 of 27 shots in the second half, as the Warriors rallied for a 62-49 victory in the KCAC opener for both teams. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College opens KCAC at Sterling Nov 30, 2007
McPherson College's basketball teams begin KCAC play tonight with road games against Sterling ... Ottawa 5-3; McPherson College 4-3; Southwestern 4-3; Friends 3-4; Kansas Wesleyan 2-4; Bethel 2-5; Tabor 2-5; Bethany 2-6; Sterling 1-4; Saint Mary 0-6 ... Friends 7-1; McPherson College5-1; Southwestern 5-1; Bethany 4-3; Bethel 3-3; Saint Mary 3-3; Sterling 2-3; Saint Mary 2-3; Tabor 1-8; Ottawa 0-8. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson's Alternative Christmas Market Saturday Nov 29, 2007
McPherson's Third Alternative Christmas Market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Mingenback Theatre at McPherson College. The market will offer 15 charitable opportunities to give to loved ones and friends this year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Thursday Events--Tree of Life--Chamber Cofee-People of Peace Nov 29, 2007
PEOPLE OF PEACE The McPherson People of Peace willmeet at 7 p.m. Thursday atMiller Library on the McPherson College campus. Those who are concerned that world problems be solved non-violently are invited to attend. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
USD 418 board approves one-time payments Nov 28, 2007
Backhus has spoken to representatives from McPherson College, Central Christian College, McPherson Recreation Committee and the McPherson Advantage Tennis Club to see what sort of monetary support there is for the project. He plans to speak with representatives from the City of McPherson next week about the project. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Pegram's 3-pointer lifts McPherson women Nov 28, 2007
It was all grins and giggles on the McPherson College women's basketball bench with 15 minutes to go Monday, as the Bulldogs had a luxurious 22-point lead, 47-25. But those happy faces were replaced by looks of consternation within the next 10 minutes, as Oklahoma Wesleyan made an amazing comeback, finally tying the game at 61-all with five minutes to go. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Oklahoma Wesleyan beats Bulldogs, 85-68 Nov 28, 2007
The Eagles moved to 3-0 against KCAC schools with an 85-68 victory over McPherson College. They already had wins over Bethel and Friends. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
More of this story Nov 28, 2007
Still annoyed by their first loss of the season Saturday, the Eagles manhandled host McPherson College like a yo-yo Monday night ... McPherson College 68 ... Women: McPherson College 75. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Joyful Creations adds pottery business Nov 25, 2007
Joy quit her job as a nurse of 11 years and went back to school at McPherson College where she received a business degree. She opened Joyful Creations in 2003. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Arnett's free throws key Bulldogs' thriller Nov 21, 2007
The McPherson College senior made two free throws with no time left on the clock in overtime to vault the Bulldogs to a 69-68 victory over crosstown rival Central Christian College, which played out before a packed Sport Center crowd. Arnett was fouled as he attempted a shot at the buzzer. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College women cruise, 81-61 Nov 21, 2007
It's all starting to come together for McPherson College's women's basketball team. Except for turnovers, there was little first-year Mac coach Marcus Hicks could find fault with Monday in the Bulldogs' 81-61 victory over Central Christian College at the Sport Center. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College women win Nov 20, 2007
NORTH NEWTON -- Angelina Fiorenzi came up with her best all-around game as a Bulldog, as her 20 points and 10 rebounds Saturday night propelled McPherson College to an 80-69 victory over Graceland. It was the Bulldogs' third win in a row after a season-opening loss. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College's Cox makes first team Nov 20, 2007
Gary Cox was McPherson College's lone representative on the KCAC football first team, which was announced Saturday after Friends' loss to Missouri Valley in the opening round of the NAIA playoffs ... Kick returner -- Gary Cox, McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Central College men lose first game Nov 20, 2007
The Tigers have no rest, as they travel crosstown tonight to take on McPherson College in an 8 p.m. game at the Sport Center ... The Lady Tigers play tonight at 6:00 at McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Here's some of the news you would see in Saturday's Sentinel! Nov 18, 2007
Today's Community Calendar is full of timely events -- plays Saturday at Central Christian College and McPherson College; a community concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Central Christian; and the upcoming community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 22. 4. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Pegram powers McPherson College women Nov 18, 2007
NORTH NEWTON -- McPherson College's Whitney Pegram is starting to feel comfortable. And that is making the Bulldogs' opponents feel uncomfortable. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Free throws spark McPherson College, 89-81 Nov 16, 2007
Through four games, McPherson College's Bulldogs had shot an unsightly 56 percent at the foul line. But Wednesday's game will certainly help that percentage. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College to perform Shakespeare's "12th Night" Nov 14, 2007
The McPherson College theater department will be perform Shakespeare's 12th Night, or What You Will, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday ... The McPherson College cast of characters includes: The Duke, Rachel Arnold, Valley Falls; The Fool, Kelsey Leiker, Goodland; Oliver, Michael Holman, McPherson; Dame Tory Belc, Skye Johnson, McPherson; Dame Andi Augucheek, Emma Bromme, Woodland Park, Colo. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson, Bethany players make first team KCAC Nov 14, 2007
McPherson College's Kiley Loesch, and Bethany College's Kelli Noonan and Lisa Runnebaum were selected to the KCAC volleyball first team in a vote of coaches ... Kelli Noonan and Lisa Runnebaum, Bethany; Heather Palmateer, Kristen Schrag and Sarah Thompson, Bethel; Rachel Strickland, Friends; Kelli Berg, Sarah Claborn and Kolby Rhodes, Kansas Wesleyan; Kiley Loesch, McPherson College; Grace Friedman, Sterling; Taylor Lawrence, Tabor; Brandi Scott, Saint Mary. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldogs lose football finale Nov 13, 2007
NORTH NEWTON -- You'll have a hard time convincing McPherson College football coach Brian Ward that Bethel is not an NAIA playoff team. Not after what he saw Saturday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Air Force veteran Glen Funk enjoys good fortune Nov 13, 2007
He was emotional talking about how lucky he and Edythe were to spend their lives together after meeting at McPherson College in the 1940s. The fly boy maintained a sharp sense of humor. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Swedes finish with 6-4 record Nov 13, 2007
McPherson College 3-6 (4-6) ... Bethel 52, McPherson College 7. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College men lose Nov 11, 2007
NORTH NEWTON -- McPherson College's Bulldogs may have lost the game, but found an inside scorer they so desperately need in the process. Chris Dean, a 6-6 freshman, came off the bench to score 19 points for the Bulldogs Friday, but it wasn't enough to prevent them from losing an 80-71 decision to Lindenwood. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Veterans Day--Smith, Marines a match made in heaven Nov 10, 2007
Glenda, a McPherson Middle School teacher, is now married to Ken Sims and they have two daughters Jennifer, who attends Kansas State, and Jamie, who plays basketball at McPherson College. Marla Stone is a teacher at McPherson High School and has two children, Carlee and Carson. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldogs underdogs against Bethel Nov 10, 2007
McPherson College coach Brian Ward considers Bethel College the poster child for KCAC football ... McPherson College 3-5 (4-5) ... McPherson College 13, Tabor 6. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson audience appreciates 'Second City' Nov 9, 2007
The comedy troupe who performed at McPherson College is one of three touring groups from Second City, who venture outside of Chicago while the comedy veterans stay in the city. The troupe performed 150 minutes worth of sketches, songs and improvisations in Brown Auditorium on the McPherson College campus ... McPherson College's Student Activities Board (SAB) started the process of bringing Second City to the college last spring, after they received an advertisement in the mail about the... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Prediction Column--Fearless Forecaster shy of goal Nov 9, 2007
Bethel 35, McPherson College 7 -- The Threshers can't afford a slipup. Bethany 20, Southwestern 14 -- A marvelous first year for Jamie Cruce, who has the Swede train back on track. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sports Schedule Nov 9, 2007
BASKETBALL -- McPherson College men vs. Lindenwood at Bethel Tournament, 6 p.m; Northwestern Oklahoma State at Bethany women, 7 p.m.. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Central Christian women to open Thursday Nov 8, 2007
But he says to look out for Haskell, which already owns wins over KCAC members McPherson College and Ottawa ... 19 -- at McPherson College ... 7 -- McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sports Column--Long, proud, sports day for McPherson Nov 7, 2007
MCPHERSON COLLEGE Again, I enjoyed a brief rest before gearing up for the fourth and final game of the day, McPherson College against Tabor. This was a big game for the Bulldogs. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College men play at home tonight Nov 7, 2007
McPherson College's men's basketball team, fresh off a road victory in its season opener against Haskell, will make its home debut tonight. The Bulldogs will host Southwestern Christian University at 7:30 p.m. at the Sport Center. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
'Trumpet Kings' to perform in Lindsborg, McPherson Nov 7, 2007
The band will perform in McPherson on Jan. 6 at McPherson College. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College football captures win Nov 6, 2007
McPherson College and Tabor entered Saturday's football game with the two most generous defenses in the KCAC. ... McPherson College 3-5 (4-5) ... McPherson College 13, Tabor 6. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
City approves police radio purchase Nov 6, 2007
Central Christian would schedule around tournaments scheduled by McPherson High School and McPherson College. In other news: Carla Barber, McPherson Museum director, was appointed to the Special Alcohol and Drug Committee. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College women lose 1-0 Nov 4, 2007
SALINA -- McPherson College's women's soccer season came to an end Friday in the semifinals of the Region IV Tournament. For the third time this year, the Bulldogs lost to Kansas Wesleyan, this time 1-0. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
'Second City' to perform Tuesday in McPherson Nov 4, 2007
Chicago's legendary comedy theater group, he Second City, will appear at McPherson College in Brown Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tuesday ... This performance is being sponsored by the McPherson College Student Activities Board. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mortgage Company to sponsor home buyer's seminar Tuesday Nov 4, 2007
The McPherson native graduated from McPherson High School and earned a business degree from McPherson College in 2000. He was a realtor for four years. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Today's Sports Schedule Nov 4, 2007
FOOTBALL -- Tabor at McPherson College, 7 p.m., Kansas Wesleyan at Bethany, 1:30 p.m.; Ulysses at Smoky Valley, 7 p.m.. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College men win opener Nov 3, 2007
LAWRENCE -- Roger Trimmell said during the basketball preseason that depth was going to be his McPherson College Bulldogs' strength. Never was that more evident than in Thursday's season opener, as 12 Bulldogs scored in a 90-85 win over Haskell. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College Bulldogs eye victory Nov 3, 2007
But McPherson College coach Brian Ward believes the Bluejays are the best winless team in KCAC play that you'll see ... McPherson College 2-5 (3-5) ... Friends 41, McPherson College 14. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Liberal first test Saturday for Bullpups Nov 3, 2007
The two teams meet at 3 p.m. at McPherson Stadium, right after the championship game of the Class 5A State Soccer Tournament and right before the college football game matching McPherson College and Tabor, as McPherson Stadium will be the sports mecca of Kansas. It was thought the teams would be playing on Thursday since the soccer tournament already was scheduled for Friday and Saturday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Theatre fraternity donates artwork to McPherson College collection Nov 2, 2007
The McPherson College chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary theatre society, has recently purchased and donated to the college a set of paintings entitled utants Onstage by Wayne Conyers, professor of art at McPherson College ... Upon their completion and after reading Wayne's description, he realized they would be ideal for representing theatre at McPherson College ... This gift from Alpha Psi Omega brings the total value of their gifts of artwork to the McPherson College community... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
KU bandwagon adds 1 Nov 2, 2007
McPherson College 34, Tabor 31 -- This is probably the last chance for the Bulldogs to win. Bethel 20, Friends 17 -- The Threshers are just too good defensively. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Oklahoma State transfer boosts Bulldog women Nov 1, 2007
Marcus Hicks doesn't exactly inherit an empty cupboard as he begins his first year as McPherson College women's basketball coach. Hicks, who was the head men's coach last year at York College in Nebraska, takes over for J.D. Gravina, who moved on to Quincy (Ill. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Happy Halloween! Here's some of the news you would see in Wednesday's Sentinel! Nov 1, 2007
In today's news briefs, you would read briefs about special Halloween festivities at McPherson College. The McPherson Water Park also featured a special night out starting this evening at 6 p.m.. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College music students to sponsor "Haunted House" Nov 1, 2007
The event is sponsored by McPherson College music students. The science hall is located on the east side of the McPherson College campus near Simpson and Lehmer streets. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Central Christian cagers will push fast pace Nov 1, 2007
19 -- at McPherson College. 21 -- at Dallas Baptist. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bullpups' playoff game pushed back to Saturday Oct 30, 2007
Because McPherson Stadium is being used Friday and Saturday for the Class 5A State Soccer Final Four, and McPherson College plays during the evening at home Saturday against Tabor, it was thought the game would be moved to Thursday. According to Rick Bowden of the KSHSAA, the soccer schedule Saturday is being adjusted, as the third-place game is scheduled for 10 a.m., the championship game is at noon, the MHS-Liberal football game is at 3, and McPherson College's football game at home will be at... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bulldogs beat alumni team, 78-71 Oct 28, 2007
Coach Roger Trimmell said it may have been the best alumni team his McPherson College Bulldogs have faced in all the years of their annual game. So, a 78-71 win by the Bulldogs over their grads Friday at the Sport Center has to be a positive as Mac prepares to open the regular season Nov. 1 at Haskell. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mulvane's Kimble awarded Pat Noyes scholarship Oct 28, 2007
McPherson College has awarded the Pat Noyes Scholarship this fall to Zach Kimble of Mulvane. Noyes was a member of the McPherson College basketball program from 1991-93 before becoming involved with the Oklahoma State men's basketball program ... Since 2002, family, friends, classmates, teammates, coaches and many others have made contributions to create the Pat Noyes Men's Basketball Scholarship Fund at McPherson College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Warners named Farm Bureau Family of Year Oct 28, 2007
Jay and Amy met while both attended McPherson College. Jay, a native of Ohio, grew up on what he describes as a hobby farm, but often helped on his grandfather's nearby diversified farm operation. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Underdog Bulldogs face ranked opponent Oct 27, 2007
And what the McPherson College Bulldogs will get Saturday is a shot at the No. 14-ranked team in the country ... McPherson College 2-4 (3-4) ... McPherson College 17, Ottawa 14. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
All the water in the world that will ever be is now Oct 26, 2007
Approximately 550 pint-sized students and their teachers converged on the McPherson College campus this week. The fourth-graders, from 12 area schools, were on campus to attend the 2007 Children's Water Festival sponsored by the McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU). (McPherson Sentinel, KS)