With football, Tri-County basketball coach doubles up sports Jun 17, 2009
Clapp played under former Oakland-Kansas coach Aaron Davis and under Carl Poelker at McKendree College ... Nathan Clapp is a 2004 Oakland graduate and first team all-Little Okaw Valley Conference defensive back, who also played at McKendree College, an NAIA school. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
TCD Prospect of the Week: Brian Dinkelman May 4, 2009
Dinkelman was the Twins eighth round pick in 2006 out of McKendree College, where he was selected as the NAIA Player of the Year. In 2007, Brian led the organization with 104 runs scored while with Beloit and Fort Myers. (Minnesota, TheInsiders.com)
Win streak reaches 12 for Redmen Apr 20, 2009
Matt DeWitt led a 1-2-3 UW-Parkside finish and Jaimie Roberts won the women's race at the McKendree College NAIA Invitational Race Walks Saturday at Lebanon, Ill. DeWitt won the men's 5,000-meter event in 22:26 and was followed by teammates Will Leggett (22:37) and Lachlan McDonald (22:46). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Waldorf wrestlers shut out at natoinals Mar 11, 2009
The top three team placers were Lindenwood College, Southern Oregon and McKendree College. Lindenwood won with 167 points. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Twins Prospect #38: Brian Dinkelman Mar 5, 2009
Dinkelman, who was named the 2006 NAIA Player of the Year after a stellar senior season at McKendree College, was more than excited about coming to the Twins when TwinCitiesDugout interviewed him back in June. I really like the Twins a lot, Dinkelman stated. (Minnesota, TheInsiders.com)
The Fives: You think 100-0 is bad? Check out these historic blowouts Feb 17, 2009
That's the question Journal online sports ace Jeff Budlong asks in an article today titled " The discussion has been sparked by the firing of a Dallas, Texas, high school girls basketball coach after his school beat another team 100-0. In it, Budlong asks area coaches the prospects of defeating opposing teams so brutally.What he didn't find out, though, is what it's like to be on the receiving side of a blowout. Let me offer up a few insights.Although I escaped my high school athletic career... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
VOELLINGER: May brought passion to broadcasts Feb 8, 2009
During one winter, he provided radio basketball coverage of high school games as well as those involving Belleville Area College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, McKendree College and the University of Illinois. He also did football games for Washington U. in St. Louis and in recent years for McKendree College. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Taylor taking his football skills to Quincy University Mar 20, 2008
St. Ambrose, Davenport, and McKendree College (Lebanon). It's an honor to go and play football for them and work with their coaches, Taylor said. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Wrestling: Schlechts reach top of the college ranks Mar 19, 2008
Lindenwood University (130) won the event with McKendree College (109. 5) second. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
OCC Blue Knights blast Muscatine in Princeton Mar 6, 2008
OCC s home game today with McKendree College has been rained out. The Blue Knights are slated to host Lake Land College at 3 p.m. Friday in their 2008 Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) opener. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Scott hired as Waynesville High Athletic Director Feb 26, 2008
A former high school and collegiate soccer player, Scott graduated from McKendree College in 2001 with a major in social science and a minor in coaching. He is currently working towards his Master s Degree in secondary administration through Lindenwood University, and is scheduled to complete that degree program in June. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Gettis leaves Saluki Football team Jan 26, 2008
Gettis will continue his football career at Division III McKendree College. Gettis' wife, Latricia, recently accepted a head manager position as a makeup artist and the opportunity was simply too good to pass up. (Siusalukis.com)
Barnidge could be next to represent Broncos in NFL Dec 30, 2007
McKendree College: Malcolm Francis, freshman running back, Clay. Lenoir Rhyne College: Bryan Christian, freshman defensive tackle, Clay (2 tackles in three games). (Florida Times-Union)
Hampton returns home to take reins of Eagles' football Dec 25, 2007
Clark, a lifelong friend of Hampton's, played at McKendree College, while coaching as an assistant for Eldorado, being a head coach at Carlyle High School, and most recently serving as an assistant on the Massac County staff. "(Joe) Clark is a great person and he is going to help benefit our program," Hampton said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Dec. 23 editorial: Accentuate the positive Dec 23, 2007
McKendree College in Radcliff became McKendree University this year, expanding its bachelors and master s programs. And Western Kentucky University announced plans to open a 44,000-square-foot Center for Regional Development in Radcliff. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Illini Defeat Findlay, McKendree Dec 9, 2007
- Illinois earned its first two dual-meet wins of the season Saturday, defeating Findlay, 30-10, and McKendree College, 31-9, in front of 525 fans at Huff Hall. Six Illini wrestlers went undefeated, with No. 12 , No. 7 , , , No. 12 and No. 12 each winning a pair of bouts. (Fightingillini.com)
Local colleges: Parkside wrestlers take two firsts Dec 2, 2007
Craig Becker (14-2) beat Aaron Winning of McKendree College 13-7 in the championship match ... Wrestling at 197, Hines (8-7) went 4-3 and lost 8-2 to Adam Hicks of McKendree College in the fifth-place match. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Poeta Wins Las Vegas Invite Dec 2, 2007
" Wise struggled in his match against Wisconsin's ninth-seeded and 16th-ranked Kyle Massey, dropping a 9-2 decision. The Illini return to action next Saturday with their first home meet, hosting Findlay and McKendree College at Huff Hall at noon. Final Team Standings: 1. Michigan 127.5 2. Missouri 125.0 3. Ohio State 121.0 4. Nebraska 112.5 5. Wisconsin 107.5 6. Illinois 100.0 Illini Placewinners: 1st - (157) 4th - (HWT) 5th - (125), (197) 6th - (174) 157: #3 (No. 2 seed), Jr., Highwood, Ill.,... (Fightingillini.com)
Lincoln women's basketball team ready to start a new year Nov 12, 2007
The Blue Tigers will see exactly where they're at on Monday, as they travel to McKendree College for an exhibition game. Lincoln will then open its regular season with a 3 p.m. home game Saturday against Truman State. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Lady Rams have three starters back Nov 9, 2007
Florey, who was a student coach at McKendree College in 2000-01, enters her sixth year at the helm and has improved in the number of wins each year. She is 28-95 overall, but has gone from an 0-26 season to 3-20; 5-19; 9-15 and 11-15. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
No replacements emerging, only Temples admirers Nov 8, 2007
Carl Poelker, now the McKendree College coach after having the former Oakland player Temples play for him and then serve as his assistant at Millikin University, knew from the past summer Temples was contemplating this move at the end of the season. I coached Gerald, Poelker said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OCC Lady Knights open busy road slate Saturday in Peoria Nov 3, 2007
Gilbert had an 11-point performance last season in OCC's 84-59 thumping of the McKendree College JV at the Dungeon and collected 10 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals in a loss to Mineral Area College. atiea has really improved her all-around game, Helm said. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Poeta Selected to NWCA National All-Star Classic Oct 24, 2007
The Illini's first home match will be Dec. 8 vs. Findlay and McKendree College. Latest News. (Fightingillini.com)
Mike Rowland enters county judicial race Oct 18, 2007
He is a graduate of Christopher High School, Rend Lake College, McKendree College and the SIU-C School of Law. Mike Rowland. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Oct 15, 2007
St. Ambrose traveled to McKendree College and before the dust settled on the contest between the two nationally ranked National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics teams, the Fighting Bees not only came, but they conquered as well. St. Ambrose, who is ranked 15th in the latest NAIA poll, won a 23-12 decision. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Cross Country men take first, women second at EIU Panther Open Sep 17, 2007
7 - McKendree College (211 pts ... 6 - McKendree College (170 pts. (Siusalukis.com)
Lady Cardinals go 3-2 in two-day season-tester Aug 26, 2007
The Lady Cardinals and coaches won t have long to wait because the team travels to McKendree College on Friday to play in another weekend tournament. (No comments posted. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Numbers, excitement up for Tri-County Aug 17, 2007
Mendoza is a 1998 Arcola graduate and former Chicago Sun-Times Small School All-State player who went on to play at McKendree College where he was an offensive lineman. He has been an assistant coach at Arcola and last year was an assistant at Eureka College. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illini Announce 2007-08 Schedule Aug 17, 2007
Illinois then opens its home schedule against Findlay and McKendree College on Dec. 8. After a holiday break in competition, the Illini return to action at the Midlands tournament in Evanston, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Gutierrez, recipient of Bill Gates Scholarship, headed to Hawaii Jul 25, 2007
But when Dorris departs for McKendree College this fall and Rhoads heads up the road to Southern Illinois University, Gutierrez will make his way nearly halfway around the world to Honolulu, courtesy of his status as a Gates Millennium Scholar. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Frankfort Community High School graduate, and co-valedictorian, Alex Gutierrez will be heading to Hawaii where he will attend Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu after being named the recipient of a scholarship via Bill Gates. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Area players named to academic team Jul 20, 2007
Waynesville Daily Guide - Sports. Published Thursday, July 19, 2007 1:35 PM CDT. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Heelan's Green off to camp Jul 13, 2007
Between the 2001-03 seasons, he helped guide McKendree College to two NAIA national indoor titles with 11 national champions and 35 All-Americans. Green has been on Dan O'Brien's Heelan girls track coaching staff the last three years. (Sioux City Journal)
Changes in Tri-County basketball tournaments Jun 27, 2007
Mendoza played at McKendree College where he was an offensive lineman for the Bearcats who earned NAIA playoff appearances in 1999 and 2001. Mendoza replaced Brian Gorman, who resigned in May. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Blackburn is a perfect fit for Blake Doehring Jun 21, 2007
" Brock is continuing his football career at Illinois College in Jacksonville.For the first time, they will play on different teams. "I think it'll be all right," Doehring said. Because they will compete in different seasons, they will be able to see each other play.To prepare for the rigors of the college game, Doehring will spend the summer working out with Vandalia resident Michael Wehrle, along with his brother and McKendree College basketball recruit Eric Hobbie.Chandler said his two... (Vandalia Leader Union, IL)
Olney Central College holds graduation Friday May 9, 2007
Hinkle earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Police Administration from McKendree College in Lebanon and received a master's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Comments. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Vienna officially voted into BDC Apr 20, 2007
According to Carmi-White County football coach/athletic director Kurt Simon, the Bulldogs will again play Farmington at Eastern Illinois University in Week 4 this fall, then play Orion High School at McKendree College in Lebanon in Week 4 of the 2008 season. Orion is a school of 373 located in northwestern Illinois (in the Quad Cities area). (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Top players part of 20th annual All-Star Classic Apr 14, 2007
Hobbie, a 6-6 forward bound for McKendree College, was the top scorer among all-star selections with a 23 points per game average. Lebanon standout Chris Williams (15. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
OCC continues power surge Apr 13, 2007
Since losing a pair of Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) games to Lincoln Trail College last week, the Blue Knights (23-6 overall) have hammered out 56 runs on 59 hits in non-conference doubleheader sweeps of the McKendree College JV Bearcats and Millikin. e are swinging the bats better, but we still have a ways to go, OCC Head Coach Dennis Conley said. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Blue Knights reach 20-win mark with home sweep of McKendree Apr 11, 2007
The OCC Blue Knights surpassed the 20-win plateau on Monday afternoon with a doubleheader sweep of the visiting McKendree College Bearcats ... OCC 17, McKendree College 7 ... OCC 14, McKendree College 10. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Borum signs with McKendree football Mar 31, 2007
Dustin Borum, a linebacker on the most successful Marion team in school history, has signed a letter of intent to play next fall at McKendree College in Lebanon. "I'm excited to be able to continue playing football in my college and I think it's going to be a great opportunity," Borum said. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Lady Owls drop AMC pair to McKendree Mar 24, 2007
Second baseman Leah Cometto's two-out, walkoff home run in the seventh inning Wednesday lifted McKendree College to a 6-5 win over the William Woods University Lady Owls. McKendree despite committing five errors completed a sweep of the American Midwest Conference doubleheader with an 8-4 victory over William Woods in the nightcap. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Agee named to MBCA All-State girls team Mar 16, 2007
She received a scholarship to play basketball at McKendree College of Lebanon, Ill. Comments. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Mountain State looking to bounce back Mar 15, 2007
Mountain State (27-5), seeded sixth, will take on unseeded McKendree College (21-11) of Lebanon, Ill. at 7:15 today in the second day of opening-round play in the 32-team tournament in Kansas City, Mo. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Bracket Released Mar 8, 2007
At-Large 12 - McKendree College (Ill. At-Large 13 - Xavier University (La. (Nabc.com)
Airman’s mother to join protest against Iraq war Mar 5, 2007
Anderson and her sister, Linda (Keefe) Hurt, a psychology professor at McKendree College in Lebanon, got involved with the organization Military Families Speak Out. The organization s members are people who are opposed to the war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
OCC Blue Knights off to hot start on the diamond Feb 28, 2007
OCC was scheduled to travel to Lebanon today to take on McKendree College. That game has been canceled due to inclement weather. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
IECC board approves Tech Plan Feb 23, 2007
The District's affiliation agreement with McKendree College was extended, concerning teaching privileges for McKendree students in a Master of Science in Nursing Program offered by McKendree College. This agreement will allow McKendree College RN students to analyze the roles and responsibilities of the nurse educators and to engage in health activities such as teaching on an individual or a group basis as arranged by IECC instructors. (Flora Daily Clay County Advocate-Press, IL)
McKendree College to become a university Feb 14, 2007
For more information about McKendree College, visit. Extra. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Losses aside, Lady Owls take hurdles in stride Feb 12, 2007
Her first game against McKendree College was an even bigger leap. here were definitely some nerves, but once you're out there you just have to play, she said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Marion coach Rich Herrin gets 900th career victory Jan 30, 2007
He joins an elite club that includes Marion s Dolph Stanley, who had 947 career wins at Taylorville High School and Beloit College, and McKendree College s Harry Statham, who is at 940 and counting. Herrin never once used the personal accomplishment as a motivational tool. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Roos excel at EIU Mega Meet Jan 24, 2007
The women of UMKC also dashed their way to victory in the 4-by-400 relay, beating out McKendree College and Rend Lake College with a time of 4:03. 70. (University News, MO)
Post aComment Jan 22, 2007
Administrators at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and McKendree College say the number of minority candidates in their teaching programs are dismal. According to Bill Porzukowiak, who places Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student-teachers at schools and is a former administrator for Belleville District 118, of the 120 students admitted to the college's teaching program last year, three were black and two were Asian-American. (Belleville News-Democrat)
Scouting Twin Prospect #35: Brian Dinkelman Jan 19, 2007
By TCD Senior EditorPosted Jan 19, 2007 The Twins selected Brian Dinkelman with their eighth round selection in 2006, taking the 2006 NAIA Player of the Year out of McKendree College ... Dinkelman, who was named the 2006 NAIA Player of the Year after a stellar senior season at McKendree College, was more than excited about coming to the Twins when TwinCitiesDugout interviewed him back in June. (Minnesota, TheInsiders.com)
McKendree College 83WWU women 66 Jan 12, 2007
Serving Callaway County communities since 1875. Friday, January 12, 2007. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Burger enters Lady Owls elite Jan 12, 2007
William Woods junior guard Stephanie Burger was honored for scoring her 1,000th point before Tuesday night's game against McKendree College ... Burger sat at 1,087 points after Tuesday night's contest with McKendree College, moving to 16th on WWU's all-time scoring list. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Knight's Biggest Victory: 'I Did It My Way' Jan 2, 2007
Knight's Biggest Victory: 'I Did It My Way. And I have never asked the opinions of very many. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Knight hits a high note with 880th career victory Jan 2, 2007
Tennessee women's coach Pat Summitt has won the most NCAA games, 925; and Harry Statham of NAIA McKendree College in Lebanon, Ill. has won the most men's games at a four-year college, 925. (San Jose Mercury News -- Sports)
