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Guide Directory...... 1 Quick Facts...... 2 2009-2010 Team Roster...... 3 2009-2010 Outlook...... 4 CSI in the Polls...... 5 Head Coach Profile...... 6 Assistant Coach Profiles...... 8 Player Profiles...... 9 2008-09 Stats and Region 18 Standings...... 19 2008-09 Leaders...... 20 2008-09 Game Results...... 21 2009-2010 Schedule...... 22 Topping the Charts...... 23 Continuing Success...... 24 CSI Sponsors...... 25 President and Athletic Director...... 26 Behind the Scenes...... 27 CSI Athletic Success...... 28 CSI Athletic Facilities...... 30 CSI Campus...... 32 Twin Falls and the Magic Valley...... 34 Region 18 Opponents...... 52
2009-2010 CSI Women’s Basketball Media Guide
About the Cover: Five players and a transfer look to defend the Golden Eagles 2009 Region 18 Championship. They are joined by nine freshmen newcomers. This publication was produced by Karen Baumert, CSI sports information director. Doug Maughan took the photos for the athlete mug shots as well as the team photo on page 3. Graphic design and layout for the cover as well as pages 28- 35 were done by Tereasa Bendele. Action photography throughout the publication was taken by Andy Arenz and Randy Burbank.
3 General Information Team Information
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho 2008-09 Record: 26-5 Founded: 1964 Returning Starters: 3 Enrollment: 7,500 Returning Non-Starters: 2 President: Jerry Beck Newcomers: 8 Athletic Director: Joel Bate 2008-09 SWAC Finish: First Conference: Scenic West Athletic Conference 2008-09 Region 18 Tournament Finish: Second Region: 18 NJCAA National Tournament Appearances: 6 Athletic Affiliation: NJCAA, Division I Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Gold and Black Website: www.csi.edu Home Facility: CSI Gymnasium (3,500 capacity) Basketball Information Athletics Administrative Assistant: Ginger Nukaya, 732-6486 Head Coach: Randy Rogers, (8th year at CSI) Team Physicians: Dr. Thad Scholes 208-732-6480 Dr. Mark McKain Overall Record as Collegiate Head Coach: Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. William May 185-49 (winning % of .791) Athletic Trainer: Richard Bingham, 732-6481 Assistant Coach: Tessa Balsick, 208-732-6490 Physical Therapist: Julie Ellis Volunteer Asst. Coach: Jason Nichols, 208-732-6480 Team Chiropractor: Dr. David Long Mailing Address: CSI Women’s Basketball Head VB Coach: Heidi Cartisser, 732-6485 315 Falls Ave. Asst. VB Coach: Erin Mellinger, 732-6492 P.O. Box 1238 Head Men’s BB Coach: Steve Gosar, 732-6498 Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238 Asst. Men’s BB Coaches: Josh Dees, 732-6496 E-mail Addresses: [email protected] Ryan Devlin, 732-6476 [email protected] Vol. Asst. BB Coaches: Colby Blaine [email protected] Jason Vickrey Head Baseball Coach: Boomer Walker, 732-6491 Asst. BB Coaches: Kris Welker, 732-6491/732-6650 Skip Walker, 732-6477/732-6650 On the Air Head Softball Coach: Nick Baumert, 732-6494 Listen to all the action live on 1450 AM with Ken Assistant SB Coaches: Debbie Dodds, 732-6495 Simmons (left) and Jonathan Drew (right). If you Desi Thomson, 732-6495 aren’t in the Twin Falls area, go to www.csi.edu/athlet- Head Rodeo Coach: Steve Birnie, 732-6620 ics and click on listen live to hear all the CSI basket- Assistant Rodeo Coach: Brian Tubbs, 732-6620 ball games on your computer. CSI Board of Trustees: Chairman Leroy Craig, Dr. Allan Frost, Donna Brizee, Chuck Lehrman and Dr. Thad Scholes
Sports Information SID: Karen Baumert Office Phone: (208) 732-6493 E-mail Address: [email protected] Fax: (208) 734-0245 Website: www.csi.edu
4 Southern Idaho Basketball
2009-2010 Roster
No. Name Height Position Class Hometown (High School or College) 3 Kylie Hardison 5-9 G Fr Pocatello, Idaho (Highland) 4 Katreese Locket 5-6 G RSFr Flagstaff, Ariz. (Sinagua) 10 Emiliya Yancheva 6-2 P So Bulgaria, Sofia (Atanas Dalcher) 12 Felicity Jones 5-7 G Fr Tremonton, Utah (Bear River) 14 Kalika Tullock 5-9 G/F So Middleton, Idaho (Middleton) 21 Holly Checketts 5-9 G Fr Preston, Idaho (Preston) 22 Shauneice Samms 6-0 F/P So Tacoma, Wash. (Mt. Tahoma) 24 Daidra Brown 5-4 G Fr Seattle, Wash. (Kennedy) 30 Laurel Kearsley 6-0 P Fr Victor, Idaho (Teton) 31 Nicole Harper 5-9 G So Malta, Idaho (Raft River) 32 Devan Matkin 5-9 G Fr Twin Falls, Idaho (Twin Falls) 42 Lusina Otineru 5-9 F Fr Honolulu, Hawaii (Farrington) 44 Kayla Williams 6-0 F/P Fr Seattle, Wash. (Franklin) 52 Tina Fakahafua 5-10 G/F Fr Salt Lake City, Utah (Judge Memorial) 54 Maddy Plunkett 6-2 P So Albury NSW, Australia (Xavier)
5 2009-2010 Outlook Led by 2 All Americans, CSI focused on getting back to NJCAA National Tourney It wasn’t supposed to end the way it did. The College of Southern Idaho women’s basketball team rolled through Region 18 play, losing just once in 2008-2009. Then after cruising to a 17-point lead in the 2nd half of the Region 18 championship, something inexplainable happened. The 11th-ranked team in the nation ended up losing the championship and a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament. While the memory of that loss is still vivid in the minds and hearts of five returning players, it’s also the moti- vation to prevent a collapse this time around. CSI head coach Randy Rogers will look to 2008 Region 18 Player of the Year Maddy Plunkett and 2009 Re- gion 18 Player of the Year Shauneice Samms to lead a very young, talented and athletic group of newcomers, and teach them that team comes above all. Both Plunkett and Samms anchor the post position for the Golden Eagles. They will be joined by freshman Laurel Kearsley (6-0), Kayla Williams (6-0) and returner Emiliya Yancheva (6-2) inside. “When you think about what we return and what we’ve added, we should dominate under the basket,” Rogers said. “Both Samms and Plunkett can shoot the ball from the outside as well.” Collectively, Samms and Plunkett return 30 points per game and 15 rebounds per game. While losing players at the 1, 2 and 3 spots to Division I programs could devastate many programs, Rogers added even quicker guards to the Golden Eagle lineup. Joining returning guard Nicole Harper (started all but three games for CSI as a freshman) are Daidra Brown (Seattle, Wash.), Felicity Jones (Tremonton, Utah), Devan Matkin (Twin Falls, Idaho), Kylie Hardison (Po- catello, Idaho), Holly Checketts (Preston, Idaho) and Katreese Locket (Flagstaff, Ariz.). “This group is very inexperienced but has the chance to be very good,” Rogers said. “We may throw the ball around a little, especially early, but we have the tools to get up and down the floor and pressure on defense.” Kalika Tullock (Middleton, Idaho), Tina Fakahafua (Salt Lake City, Utah) and Lusina Otineru (Honolulu, Ha- waii) will see most of their time at the forward position. “Kalika and Tina can play the guard or forward position for us,” Rogers said. “We will be able to go fairly big in a half-court offense or go small and run.” As always, Region 18 play will be grueling. Salt Lake CC and North Idaho will be tough to beat. CEU, Snow and Colorado Northwestern are much improved. “Playing 20 league games won’t be easy but will prepare us for the tournament and hopefully for the NJCAA National Tournament,” Rogers said. “I’m ex- cited to see this group of girls in March. I think they have the chance to do something special.” The Region 18 Tour- nament will be in Price, Utah this season as determined by a rotating schedule put in place by the league athletic directors.
6 CSI in the Polls 2009-10 Women’s Basketball NJCAA Pre-season Poll Top 20 08-09 Final Record
1. Central Arizona 35-0 2. Jefferson College 34-1 3. Chipola College 30-6 4. Copiah-Lincoln CC 26-4 5. Trinty Valley CC 28-8 6. Midland College 30-2 7. Gulf Coast CC 27-3 8. College Of Southern Idaho 26-5 9. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 23-8 10. Hutchinson CC 31-6 11. Waiters State CC 33-1 12. Shelton State CC 30-6 13. Vincennes University 25-10 14. Monroe Community College 22-6 15. Western Nebraska CC 24-8 16. Lincoln Trail College 17-15 17. Volunteer State CC 27-4 18. Northern Oklahoma College 24-7 19. Angelina College 23-8 20. Independence Community College 22-11
2008-09 Women’s Basketball NJCAA Final Poll Top 25 Overall Record
1. Jefferson College 28-0 2. Central Arizona College 28-0 3. Waiters State CC 26-0 4. Gulf Coast CC 25-2 5. Midland College 28-1 6. Connors State College 25-2 7. Chipola College 24-5 8. Northeastern Junior College 25-1 9. Copiah-Lincoln Community College 22-2 10. Monroe Community College 21-4 11. College Of Southern Idaho 23-4 12. Northwest Flordia State College 20-7 13. Coffeyville CC 25-3 14. Northern Oklahoma College 25-3 15. Volunteer State CC 24-3 16. Barton County CC 22-6 17. Kaskaskia College 20-6 18. North Idaho College 22-6 19. Central Flordia CC 20-9 19. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 21-6 21. South Plains College 22-6 22. Western Nebraska CC 22-6 23. Trinity Valley CC 21-7 24. East Mississippi CC 23-4 25. Northeast CC 24-6 7 Head Coach Randy Rogers
Never settling for mediocrity, Randy Rogers brought a relentless pursuit of perfection to CSI when he took the job in 2002. It has paid off. In his second season, Rogers brought home a regular-season championship, Region 18 Tournament championship and a NJCAA consolation championship. The next year, he did even better. The Golden Eagles, not only won the Scenic West Athletic Conference title, the Region 18 Tournament title and ended the season ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA poll. That year, CSI brought home runner-up hardware at the national tournament, finishing higher than any Region 18 team has ever finished. In his seven years at CSI, Rogers has posted a 185-49 overall record and a Region 18 record of 103-23. Named Region 18 coach of the year in 2003- 04, 2004-05, and 2008-09, Rogers has coached eight All-Americans, seven academic All-Americans and won four SWAC Championships, two runner-up SWAC finishes and three Region 18 Championships. His teams have been nationally ranked since the 2003-04 season. During his time at CSI, he has helped 28 players go on to compete at a 4-year college or university. An intense coach, Rogers focuses on teaching fundamentals, playing aggressive hard-nosed defense and running when at all possible. His philosophy is simple - work hard and positive results will follow. Rogers came to CSI from Spring Creek High School where his teams qualified for the state tournament in each of his five seasons. He was named coach of the year in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. He holds a conference record of 50-10 (.833) and an overall record of 92-49. Rogers earned his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University in physical education. Prior to attending Utah State, he attended Salt Lake CC and Dixie State College. Rogers married Stacy last year. He has four daughters with his late wife Lori. They are Tristan, Lauren, Kyla and Jordan.
Pictured in the top row left to right are Coach Rogers’ daughters: Jor- dan, Kyla, Tristan and Lauren. Pictured in the bottom row are Randy and his wife Stacy.
8 Head Coach
Rogers coached the first Region 18 women’s team to play in the NJCAA National Championship game, leading the Golden Eagles to a second-place finish nationally in 2004-05.
9 AssistantCoach Tessa Balsick
Tessa Balsick joins the Golden Eagles for her first season as the women’s assistant basketball coach. Balsick recently completed her master’s degree in physical education from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. While there, she served as a graduate assistant for the women’s basketball team. In the past two years, ESU women’s basketball compiled a 49-14 record with two conference championships and two national tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 performance in 2008 at the NCAA Division II level. “Tessa will be a huge asset to the women’s basketball program at the College of Southern Idaho,” said head coach Randy Rogers. “She comes with a lot of energy, excitement and coaching experience. We are thrilled to have her.” A native of Monument, Colo., Balsick was a state high school all-star at Lewis Palmer High School. She played one year of basketball at Metro State in Denver before finishing her bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University. After graduating from CSU, Balsick coached at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, Colo. and worked closely with the women’s basketball program at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Volunteer AssistantCoach
Jason Nichols
Jason Nichols begins his first season as a volunteer assistant coach with the CSI women’s basketball team. Nichols graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science in physical education from Boise State University. During his time at BSU, he helped out with the men’s basketball team for three years. His third year with the team, the Broncos won the WAC Championship and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. During Nichol’s senior year at BSU, he completed his student teaching and was an assistant for the varsity boys’ basketball team at Capital High School. That year, Capital finished second in the league and advanced to the state tournament. After graduation, Nichols moved to Twin Falls and began working with the Golden Eagles He attended Spring Creek High School, where he was a three-sport athlete (basketball, football and golf). After graduating in 2005, Nichols went on to pursue his dream of being a college basketball coach.
10 6-2 - Post - Sophomore Sofia, Bulgaria - #10
“Emmy worked hard in the offseason to develop as a post. With the experience and confidence she has gained, she will find ways to contribute.” Coach Rogers
Up Close with Emiliya
My favorite motivational saying is At CSI: Emiliya saw limited time as a freshman but worked hard fall seven times, but stand up eight. in the off-season to become more aggressive and adjust to the more The last book I read was? Born in physical American game. Death by Nora Roberts. Before CSI: Emiliya played on the Bulgarian junior national Favorite Twin Falls Hangout: The team when she was 16 years old. Mall She attended Atanas Dalchev High School and played basketball I can’t stand the smell of: sweat. for her school. She helped her school teams qualify for several Bul- One word to describe Golden garian school championships. Eagle basketball is: awesome. For just one day, I would switch places with: Candace Parker. Favorite CSI Instructor: Tony 2008-2009 Stats Mannen If I could appear on the cover of Games 25 Points Per Game 1.1 any magazine, it would be? Cos- Field Goals Made 9 3-pointers Made 3 mopoliton. Field Goals Att. 45 3-points Att. 11 Field Goal % .200 3-point % .273 Favorite Vegetable: Cucumber Free Throws Made 7 Assists 4 Favorite Food: Italian Free Throws Att. 13 Steals 1 Free Throw % .538 Blocked Shots 5 Rebounds 24 Turnovers 13 This or That Play to win or Play to Have Fun
Emiliya Yancheva Emiliya Dogs or Cats Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Sweet or Salty Tent or Cabin Love to Win or Hate to Lose Secret Keeper ot Blabber Mouth Mild or Spicy #10 Potato Chips or French Fries Night Light or Completely Dark Morning or Night Casual or Dress up Beaches or Mountain
2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 6 vs. Yakima Valley CC (11/28/08) Rebounds...... 4 vs. Colorado NW (02/2709) Assists...... 1 vs. Colorado NW (02/27/09) Steals...... 1 vs. Garden City CC (11/07/08) Blocked Shots...... 1 vs. College Eastern Utah (02/07/08) 3-pointers...... 1 three times Free-throws made...... 2 vs. Eastern Utah (02/06/08)
11 5-9 - Guard/Forward - Sophomore Middleton, Idaho - #14
“Kalika has a solid jump shot and good understanding of the game. She under- stands what it takes to win and we will look to her for consistency.” Coach Rogers
Up Close with Kalika
At CSI: Kalika played in 28 of the Golden Eagles 31 games as a One word to describe Golden freshman, averaging 3 points and 2 rebounds per game. Eagle basketball is: intense. Before CSI: A four-sport athlete at Middleton High School, Favorite Pop: Rootbeer Kalika led her team to a basketball state championship her senior One word to describe myself is: season. fascinating. She was named to the all-state team in basketball her senior sea- For just one day, I would switch son as well as the MVP of the 4A Idaho State Basketball Champion- places with: a squirrel. ships. Favorite Kind of Cookie: Snicker- She lettered three years in basketball, two in volleyball, two in doodle soccer and three in softball. Throughout her high school career, she Favorite Cereal: Reese’s Puffs earned all conference honors in softball, basketball and volleyball. Hanging on my bedroom wall are? Pictures and my artwork. 2008-2009 Stats The last book I read was: The Testament by John Grisham. Games 28 Points Per Game 2.9 I can’t stand the smell of: car gas. Field Goals Made 30 3-pointers Made 1 Favorite Donut: Raspberry Filled Field Goals Att. 77 3-points Att. 14 Field Goal % .390 3-point % .071 Most Annoying Bug: A Mosquito Free Throws Made 19 Assists 5 Kalika Tullock Kalika Free Throws Att. 32 Steals 10 Free Throw % .594 Blocked Shots 2 Rebounds 49 Turnovers 11 This or That Love to Win or Hate to Lose Clean Freak or Total Slob Dreamer or Doer Spender or Saver Talk ot Listen Morning or Night Worry Wart or Worry Free Small town or Big City #14 Play to Win or Play to Have Fun Dogs or Cats Stay in or Go Out Potato Chips or French Fries
2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 11 vs. Snow College (01/22/09) Rebounds...... 7 vs. Colorado NW (02/27/09) Assists...... 3 at Colorado NW (01/09/09) Steals...... 2 three times Blocked Shot...... 1 vs. College Eastern Utah (02/07/09) 3-pointers...... 1 vs. Snow College (01/22/09) Free-throws made... 6 at College Eastern Utah (01/10/09)
12 6-0 - Forward/ Post - Sophomore Tacoma, Wash. - #22
“Shauneice just has a way of always being around the ball. She is a great jumper and rebounder. She will be key to our success.” Coach Rogers
Up Close with Shauneice
At CSI: The Region 18 Player of the Year, Shauneice ranked 2nd My Favorite motivational saying in the league in scoring and third in rebounding. The 2008-2009 NJ- is: “Go hard or go home.” CAA All-American also led the region in blocks per game. When you were little what did Before CSI: Shauneice played basketball at Mount Tahoma High you want to be when you grew School, where she led her team to fifth-place finishes at state her up: A singer. sophomore and junior seasons. Favorite Vegetable: Corn She set state tournament records for most blocks in a game with 12 Favorite Fruit: Mangos and most blocks in a tournament with 28. She also holds the record for most rebounds in a game with 23. As a senior, Shauneice was named Who would you be in a band league MVP. - singer, guitarist, drummer or Outside of high school, Shauneice played on the Baden Elite AAU manager?: Manager basketball team. Favorite Food: Mexican A one word description of your- 2008-2009 Stats self is: Real Most Annoying Bug: Spider/Mos- Games 30 Points Per Game 15.1 quito Field Goals Made 175 3-pointers Made 6 Who should play you in a movie Field Goals Att. 312 3-points Att. 22 Field Goal % .561 3-point % .273 version of your life?: Beyonce Free Throws Made 97 Assists 36 Favorite Pop: Dr. Pepper Free Throws Att. 135 Steals 32 Free Throw % .719 Blocked Shots 93 Rebounds 240 Turnovers 68 This or That Play to win or Play to Have Fun
Shauneice Samms White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Sweet or Salty Clean Freak or Total Slob Love to Win or Hate to Lose Social Butterfly or Wallflower Mild or Spicy #22 Reality Show or Sitcom Night Light or Completely Dark Spender or Saver Leader or Follower
2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 27 at Salt Lake CC (02/21/09) Rebounds...... 18 vs. Ohlone CC (11/14/08) Assists...... 5 vs. Foothill CC (12/05/08) Steals...... 3 two times Blocked Shots...... 8 two times 3-pointers...... 1 six times Free-throws made...... 10 two times
13 5-9 - Guard - Sophomore Malta, Idaho - #31
“A returning starter, Nicole brings a “hate to lose” attitude to the court every day. Her work ethic is contagious.” Coach Rogers
Up Close with Nicole
At CSI: Nicole started in 28 of the CSI’s 31 games as a freshman, Hanging on my bedroom wall ranking second on the team in assists per game and sixth in Region 18. are: beach posters. Before CSI: A three-sport athlete at Raft River High school, Favorite Toy as a Child? Basket- Nicole led her basketball team to a second-place finish at the state ball. tournament her senior season. Hidden Talent: golf. Her volleyball team also placed fourth at state her senior year. She My Biggest Fear is? Spiders and was named first team all-state in volleyball in 2007. snakes. She earned first team all-state honors as a junior and 1A state Favorite Sit-Down Restaurant? player of the year as a senior. Olive Garden Nicole averaged 16.7 points, 7 assists, 9 rebounds and 6 steals per Funniest Movie? Baby Mama. game her senior season. Favorite Fruit Mango One interesting fact about myself 2008-2009 Stats is: I played little league football in the 5th grade and I was the quarter- Games 31 Points Per Game 5.1 back. Field Goals Made 51 3-pointers Made 23 Favorite Donut? Raspberry filled. Field Goals Att. 170 3-points Att. 72 Favorite Food? Spaghetti
Nicole Harper Field Goal % .300 3-point % .319 Free Throws Made 33 Assists 80 What are you not good at? Pool Free Throws Att. 55 Steals 42 For just a day, I would switch Free Throw % .600 Blocked Shots 2 places with: Bill Gates. Rebounds 94 Turnovers 73 This or That Stay In or Go Out Dogs or Cats Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Social Butterfly or Wallflower White Bread or Wheat Bread #31 Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy Reality Show or Sitcom Night Light or Completely Dark
2008-09 Game Highs Points...... 11 vs. Foothill (12/05/08) Rebounds...... 8 vs. Univ. of BC (12/30/08) Assists...... 8 vs. Garden City (11/07/08) Steals...... 5 two times Blocked Shots...... 1 two times 3-pointers...... 3 vs. Foothill (12/05/08) Free-throws made...... 5 two times
14 6-2 - Post - Sophomore Albury, Austalia - #54 “Maddy is the type of player that can help us in so many ways. Once she gets back into shape from her knee injury, she will be a huge offensive threat for us as well as a leader on the court.” Coach Rogers
Up Close with Maddy
Hanging on my bedroom wall At CSI: Maddy earned Region 18 Player of the Year honors as are: photos of my friends and fam- well as NJCAA first team All-American honors as a freshman in ily and the Australian flag. 2007-2008. She was named Region 18 Tournament MVP. She also Favorite Toy as a Child? Barbies was named to the NJCAA National Tournament all-tournament team One word to describe Golden for her efforts in leading CSI to a 6th-place finish. Eagle basketball is? successful. Due to a knee injury, Maddy sat out the 2008-09 season. For just on day, I would switch Before CSI: Maddy attended Xavier High School in Australia. places with? Kim Kardashian Outside of school, she competed on the Australian U19 Junior Olym- When I was little I wanted to be: pic Team. a professional shopper. Now I want to be: a professional shopper. 2007-2008 Stats I wish someone would invent? Fairy dust so we could fly. Games 36 Points Per Game 14.6 My Biggest Fear is? Im afraid of Field Goals Made 215 3-pointers Made 20 heights. Field Goals Att. 453 3-points Att. 65 Field Goal % .475 3-point % .308 Favorite Sit-Down Restaurant? Free Throws Made 75 Assists 49 Olive Garden Free Throws Att. 98 Steals 40 Funniest Movie? The Ugly Truth. Free Throw % .765 Blocked Shots 10 Rebounds 274 Turnovers 57 Maddy Plunkett This or That Stay In or Go Out Dogs or Cats Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Tent or Cabin Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Social Butterfly or Wallflower White Bread or Wheat Bread #54 Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy Reality Show or Sitcom Night Light or Completely Dark
2007-08 Game Highs Points...... 31 vs. Colorado NW CC(01/10/08) Rebounds...... 15 vs. College of Eastern Utah ( 01/12/08) Assists...... 5 vs. North Idaho Alumni (01/05/08) Steals...... 3 three times Blocked Shots...... 2 three times 3-pointers...... 2 two times Free-throws made...... 7 vs. Yakima Valley CC (12/06/07)
15 “Kylie brings quickness and a 5-9 - Guard great attitude to the court. We will look to her to impact the Freshman game on the defensive side of Pocatello, Idaho - #3 the ball.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Kylie
What is your Hidden Talent? Yo-Yo Who would you be in a band Before CSI: A two-sport athlete at Highland High School, Kylie - singer, guitarist, drummer or played basketball and soccer for the Rams, leading the basketball manager?: Drummer team to district championships twice in the four years she started. One word to describe Golden Eagle Her junior season, Highland took second in the district in basketball. basketball is: intense. As a senior, Kylie earned second team all-district honors in bas- I can’t bear the sound of: people ketball and in soccer. chewing chips. She also was selected to play in the basketball all-star game in My biggest fears are: spiders and 2009. bridges. My Hobbies Include: other sports, swimming, and snowboarding. This or That Favorite Food: Pizza and Mashed Potatoes Love to Win or Hate to Lose Street Smart or Book Smart The last book I read was: Twilight. Play to Win or Play to have Fun Talk ot Listen Morning or Night Saty in or Go Out Favorite Fruit: Strawberries Laugh out Loud or Giggle Mild or Spicy I wish someone could invent a: car Spender or Saver Worry Wart ot Worry Free that could drive itself. Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Kylie Hardison Dogs or Cats Funniest Movie: Baby Mama
5-6 - Guard “A transfer from Georgetown University, Kiki is a very talent- Redshirt Freshman ed player. Once she is healthy, Flagstaff, Ariz. - #4 we expect her give us depth at Katreese Locket the point guard position.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Katreese
Hanging on my bedroom wall is: a picture of Allen Iverson and Derrick Rose. Before CSI: A transfer from Georgetown University and Labette My biggest fears are: Spiders and CC, Katreese played in just 2 games at Georgetown before an injury Heights sidelined her the rest of the season. After a semester stint in which she Favorite Fruit: Kiwi did not play at Labette, Katreese transferred to CSI. Who would you be in a band She played high school ball for Sinagua High School in Flagstaff, - singer, guitarist, drummer or Ariz. She earned Arizona All-State Honorable Mention honors while manager?: Manager there. Locket averaged 19.0 points per game as a senior at Sinagua. Something Intresting about myself She helped Sinagua to a state semifinal game appearance as a senior is: I used to be a cheerleader. after a state championship game appearance as a junior in 2006. One word to Describe myself is: determined. This or That One word to describe Golden Eagle Basketball is: heart. Stay In or Go Out White Bread or Wheat Bread Dogs or Cats Leader or Follower The last book I read was? Only the Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Mild or Spicy Strongest Survive Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Beaches or Mountains Favorite Sit-down Resturant? La Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark Fiesta Play to Win or Play to have Fun Tent or Cabin
16 “While Felicity has the abil- 5-7 - Guard ity to put up points quickly, her impact will be felt even more Freshman on defense. We will look to her Tremonton, Utah - #12 as a defensive stopper.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Felicity
What advice would you give a 5- year-old? Always believe you can do anything you put your mind to. Before CSI: Felicity played basketball and soccer at Bear River Favorite Food: Ribs High School all four years she attended. Who would you be in a band? During her career, Felicity was named co-MVP of her league - Singer, Guitarist, Drummer, or twice, first team all-state once, honorable mention all-state once and Manager: Manager. second team all-state once in basketball. Favorite Website: Footlocker She also earned the distinction of being a McDonald’s All-Ameri- Swallow anything by accident as a can nominee. kid? A nickel and a cap to a pencil. Favorite vegetables: Broccoli One word to describe Golden Eagle This or That Basketball is: outstanding. For just a day, I would switch Clean Freak or Total Slob Social Butterfly or Wallflower places with: my mom. Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains Felicity Jones Play to Win or Play to have Fun Potato Chips or French Fries How is Twin Falls different than White Bread or Wheat Bread Small Town or Big City where you are from? It has a Mall Leader or Follower Mild or Spicy and a Wal-Mart. Reality Show or Sitcom Dreamer or Doer I can’t stand the smell of: onions.
5-9 - Guard “Holly is a strong, athletic player with a ton of potential. We are Freshman excited to watch her grow in the game throughout her career at Preston, Idaho - #21 Holly Checketts CSI.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Holly
Hidden Talent: I can play the violin. What is your favorite motivational saying? “Don’t just wish for it, work Before CSI: A three-sport athlete at Preston High School, Holly for it.” lettered in soccer four years, basketball two years and softball two One word to describe Golden Eagle years. basketball is: intense. She earned All-Valley honors in soccer and softball. I can’t stand the smell of: bad In her two years on the varsity basketball team, Holly was named breath. Player of the Week twice, earned 5th District Player of the Year, was I wish someone would invent: time named to the All-Valley team and earned 4A second team all-state travel. honors. I can’t bear the sound of: fingernails on a chalkboard. When you were little what did you This or That want to be when you grew up? Leader or Follower Small Town or Big City WNBA Player Laugh out loud or Giggle Beach or Mountains Now, What do you want to be? Morning or Night Play to Win or Play to Have Fun WNBA Player or a Graphic Designer Talk or Listen Stay in or Go Out I love the smell of: homemade bread. Street Smart or Book Smart Love to Win or Hate to Lose Funniest Movie: Tommy Boy Mild or Spicy Clean Freak or Total Slob
17 “Daidra is one of the quickest 5-4 - Guard players I’ve coached. She is a playmaker and understands what Freshman it means to play hard all of the Seattle, Wash. - #24 time.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Daidra
My hobbies include: shopping and fishing. Before CSI: Daidra helped her Kennedy High School team to a My favorite motivational saying 28-0 record her senior year and a state championship. is: “Reach for the stars so if you fall Daidra’s junior season, her high school team finished 24-3 and short you will hit the moon.” second in the state championship. Favorite Food: Jamaican Food She earned first team Seamount League all four years at KHS. In One word to describe CSI Golden 2009, Daidra was named league MVP and first team all state. As a Eagle Basketball is: team. junior, she earned second team all-state honors. A one word description of myself is: In 2009, Daidra was nominated to play in the McDonald’s All outgoing. American games. Favorite Pop: Orange Fanta I wish someone would invent? This or That Something to make people live for- ever. Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun For just a day, I would switch Dogs or Cats
Daidra Brown White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower places with: Kobe Bryant Tent or Cabin Mild or Spicy Funniest Movie: The Hangover Street Smart or Book Smart Spender or Saver Favorite Website: Myspace Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark
6-0 - Post “Laurel brings a hard-nosed work ethic to the court that is Freshman unmatched. She has the ability Laurel Kearsley Victor, Idaho - #30 to be one of the best rebounders ever at CSI.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Laurel
Hidden Talent: I play the saxophone. A one-word description of myself is: ready. Before CSI: A three-sport athlete at Teton High School, Laurel Interesting Fact: I am the youngest fnished her high school career with eight league championships span- of 11 kids and I have 27 nieces and ning volleyball, basketball and softball. Twice she helped her high nephews. school softball team to fourth-place finishes at state and as a senior, My biggest fear is: snakes. she led her basketball team to a fourth-place finish. Favorite Fruit: Peach Laurel earned Player of the Year honors in basketball and softball I can’t stand the smell of: seafood. for District 6. The last book I read was: Eclipse. My hobbies include: horseback rid- ing, milking cows, moving pipe and sewing. This or That Favorite Food: Whatever my mom makes. Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread I wish someone would invent: (they Clean Freak or Total Slob Leader or Follower already did!) - a John Deere. Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy Favorite Toy as a Child: Dump Street Smart or Book Smart Dreamer or Doer Truck Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains
18 “Devan can play the point guard 5-9 - Guard position or the 2-guard spot for us. She is a great shooter and Freshman sees the floor very well.” Coach Twin Falls, Idaho - #32 Rogers Up Close with Devan
My Hobbies include: reading, listen- ing to music and watching Grey’s Before CSI: Devan played most of her high school basketball at Anatomy. Twin Falls High School, helping the Bruins to fourth-place finishes What is your favorite motivational at state in 2007 and 2008. Her senior year, Devan transferred to saying? “What lies behind us and lies Vallivue High School in Caldwell, where she led her team to a 20-4 before us are small compared to what record and another fourth-place finish at state. lies within us.” As a junior, Devan was named Region Player of the Year and Who would you be in a band? second team all-state. As a senior, she earned region all-star distinc- - Singer, Guitarist, Drummer, or tion at Vallivue. Manager: Drummer One word to describe CSI Golden Eagle Basketball is: heart. This or That Favorite Toy as a Child? Barney Doll Love to Win or Hate to Lose Morning or Night My Biggest fear is: losing a loved Sweet or Salty Leader or Follower Night Light or Completely Dark Tent or Cabin one. Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Play to Win or Play to Have Fun Favorite Food: BBQ Chicken Salad Devan Matkin Spender or Saver Stay in or Go out Wrap Talk or Listen Potato Chips or French Fries
5-9 - Forward “Lusina plays very aggressive on the court. Once she gains Freshman confidence and realizes how hard Honolulu, Hawaii - #42 she can push herself, she has the
chance to be very good.” Coach Lusina Otineru Rogers Up Close with Lusina
A one-word description of myself is: caring. Who would you be in a band? - Singer, Guitarist, Drummer, or Before CSI: Lusina played basketball at Farrington High School Manager: Drummer in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hanging on my bedroom wall are: Outside of high school ball, she played for the Starzz. Bob Marley posters. She is the cousin to former CSI volleyball standout Aneli Cubi- Favorite Kind of Cookie? Ms. Otineru (led CSI to 8th national championship), former CSI vol- Fields leyball player Kawena Cubi-Otineru and current volunteer assistant One word to describe CSI Golden volleyball coach Babes Kalulu. Eagle Basketball is: awesome. Favorite Donut: Glazed Favorite Cereal: HoneyComb This or That I can’t bear the sound of: motor- Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun cycles. Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread I can’t stand the smell of: stinky Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower eggs. Tanning Oil or Sunscreen Mild or Spicy Favorite Website: www.YouTube. Street Smart or Book Smart Beaches or Mountains com Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark 19 “Kayla is big, strong and ath- 6-0 - Forward/Post letic. Once she brings the same intensity to the court in practice Freshman as she does in the game, she will Seattle, Wash. - #44 be tough to stop.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Kayla
If I could appear on the cover of any magazine, it would be: Jet Before CSI: A forward at Franklin High School in Seattle, Wash., Magazine. Kayla led her team to a 25-4 record, league championship and a fifth- Favorite Food: Sushi place finish at state her senior season. For her play, she was named What is one word to describe CSI second team Metro League. Basketball?: Competitive Outside of high school basketball, Kayla played AAU for Tree of I love the smell of: lavender. Hope and Seattle Radience. When I was little I wanted to be a: dancer. Now I want to be a: nurse. Favorite Kind of Cookie: Oatmeal Funniest Movie: Madea’s Family This or That Reunion During the offseason I focused on Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun improving my: jumpshot and post Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Laugh Out Loud or Giggle Leader or Follower moves. Tent or Cabin Mild or Spicy Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving Kayla Williams Kayla Street Smart or Book Smart Spender or Saver Favorite Fruit: Strawberry Love to Win or Hate to Lose Night Light or Completely Dark
5-10 - Guard/ Forward “Tina plays the game of bas- ketball with passion. She never
Freshman gives up on a ball and will be a Tina Fakahafua Salt Lake City, Utah - #52 sparkplug for us all year.” Coach Rogers Up Close with Tina
My most prized possession is: my clothes. Favorite Fruit: Oranges Before CSI: A three-year letterman at Judge Memorial High Favorite Pop: Mountain Dew School, Tina led her team to region championships in 2007, 2008 and What is one word to describe CSI 2009 as well as a fourth-place finish at state in 2008. Basketball?: Hard Work Tina earned all-state accolades as a sophomore, junior and senior. Favorite Cereal: Captain Crunch In 2009, she was named 3A MVP of her league and was a McDon- My biggest fear is: ghosts. ald’s All-American nominee. For just a day, I would switch Tina also played on the Salt Lake Metro AAU team. places with: a hippo. Favorite Donut: 360 in the snow. I am not good at: saying no. My hobbies are: coloring. This or That Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Panda Express Stay In or Go Out Play to Win or Play to have Fun Dogs or Cats White Bread or Wheat Bread Favorite Vegetable: Carrot Clean Freak or Total Slob Leader or Follower Did you ever swallow anything by Sweet or Salty Mild or Spicy accident as a kid?: Dog Food (mis- Street Smart or Book Smart Dreamer or Doer taken for Cocoa Puffs) Love to Win or Hate to Lose Beaches or Mountains
20 2008-09 Stats and Region 18 Standings
CSI Overall 2008-09 Record: 26-5 Region 18 2008-09 Record: 14-1
All-Game Totals All Field Goals 3 Point Goals Free throws AVG OFF DEF TOT AVG AVG AVG AVG AVG GP FG FGA PCT 3PG 3PA PCT FT FTA PCT PTS REB REB REB REB PF ASST ASST TO TO BLK BLK STL STL
Soana Lucet 31 257 537 .479 17 54 .315 122 163 .748 21.1 124 136 260 8.4 76 29 0.94 79 2.55 18 0.58 45 1.45 Shauneice Samms 30 175 312 .561 6 22 .273 97 135 .719 15.1 103 137 240 8.0 56 36 1.20 68 2.27 93 3.10 32 1.07 Pringle Lacale 30 122 278 .439 40 112 .357 72 95 .758 11.9 67 121 188 6.3 86 69 2.30 75 2.50 6 0.20 114 3.80 Martina Holloway 28 85 237 .359 59 155 .381 24 34 .706 9.0 19 112 131 4.7 44 262 9.36 128 4.57 2 0.07 86 3.07 Noelle Milicic 25 69 142 .486 13 31 .419 11 21 .524 6.5 37 56 93 3.7 43 25 1.00 26 1.04 7 0.28 21 0.84 Kim Gamblin 11 28 60 .467 0 2 .000 5 8 .625 5.5 13 25 38 3.5 22 2 0.18 11 1.00 1 0.09 6 0.55 Nicole Harper 31 51 170 .300 23 72 .319 33 55 .600 5.1 30 64 94 3.0 45 80 2.58 73 2.35 2 0.06 42 1.35 Kiara Tate 31 34 99 .343 10 35 .286 30 58 .517 3.5 22 42 64 2.1 57 25 0.81 40 1.29 3 0.10 34 1.10 MeChel Hunt 25 26 74 .351 0 11 .000 27 40 .675 3.2 24 35 59 2.4 25 9 0.36 25 1.00 5 0.20 16 0.64 Kalika Tullock 28 30 77 .390 1 14 .071 19 32 .594 2.9 20 29 49 1.8 32 5 0.18 11 0.39 2 0.07 10 0.36 Cassie Wood 31 32 97 .330 6 25 .240 17 39 .436 2.8 39 44 83 2.7 51 27 0.87 35 1.13 2 0.06 22 0.71 Emiliya Yancheva 25 9 45 .200 3 11 .273 7 13 .538 1.1 15 9 24 1.0 15 4 0.16 13 0.52 5 0.20 1 0.04
CSI TOTALS 31 918 2128 .431 178 544 .327 464 693 .670 79.9 544 840 1384 44.6 552 573 18.48 595 19.19 146 4.71 429 13.84 Opponents Totals 31 700 1931 .363 157 556 .282 340 530 .642 61.2 413 702 1115 36.0 584 372 12.00 740 23.87 87 2.81 290 9.35
GP=Games Played FG=Field Goals FGA=Field Goals Attempted PCT=Percent FT=Free Throws FTA=Free Throws Attempted AVG PTS=Average Points OFF REB=Offensive Rebounds DEF REB=Defensive Rebounds PF=Personal Fouls AVG ASST=Assists Per Game ASST=Total Assists AVG TO=Turnovers Per Game TO-Total Turnovers AVG BLK=Blocks Per Game BLK=Total Blocks AVG STL=Steals Per Game STL=Total Steals
SWAC Overall 2008-09 2008-09
SWAC Teams Wins Losses Pct. Wins Losses Pct. College of Southern Idaho 14 1 0.933 26 5 0.839 North Idaho College 10 5 0.667 25 7 0.781 Snow College 8 7 0.533 17 14 0.548 Salt Lake Community College 7 8 0.467 17 15 0.531 College of Eastern Utah 6 9 0.400 16 15 0.516 Colorado Northwestern CC 0 15 0.000 0 15 0.000
21 2008-09 WBB Leaders
2008-09 Region 18 Regular Season Individual Stat Leaders Points Per Game Assist/Turnover Ratio 3-Point Field Goal Pct. Soana Lucet...... 1st (21.1) Martina Holloway...... 1st (2.12) Martina Holloway...... 4th (.384) Shauneice Sammat...... 2nd (15.2) Lacale Pringle...... 6th (.358) Buchanan-Pringle...... 8th (11.9) Assists Per Game Martina Holloway...... 1st (9.48) Free Throw Pct. Rebounds Per Game Nicole Harper...... 6th (2.67) Lacale Pringle...... 2nd (.769) Soana Lucet...... 3rd (8.2) Lacale Pringle...... 8th (2.28) Soana Lucet...... 6th (.752) Shauneice Samms...... 4th (8.1) Shauneice Samms...... 7th (.725) Lacale Pringle...... 9th (6.3) Field Goal Pct. Shauneice Samms...... 3rd (.567) Blocks Per Game Steals Per Game Soana Lucet...... 8th (.485) Shauneice Samms...... 1st (3.48) Lacale Pringle...... 1st (3.86) Lacale Pringle...... 10th (.435) Soana Lucet...... 6th (0.61) Martina Holloway...... 2nd (3.19) 2008-09 Region 18 Top 10 Team Stat Leaders All Games Rebounding Scoring Offense Field Goal Percentage CSI...... 1st (44.5) CSI...... 1st (80.5) NIC...... 1st (.446) CEU...... 2nd (42.9) NIC...... 2nd (75.7) Snow...... 2nd (.435) NIC...... 3rd (39.6) Snow...... 3rd (72.5) CSI...... 3rd (.434)
Free Throw Percentage Scoring Defense 3-Point Field Goal Pct Snow...... 1st (.729) NIC...... 1st (57.4) Snow...... 1st (.367) NIC...... 2nd (.696) CSI...... 2nd (61.0) NIC...... 2nd (.357) SLCC...... 3rd (.678) SLCC...... 3rd (66.4) CSI...... 3rd (.332)
Steals Assists Blocked Shots CSI...... 1st (14.17) CSI...... 1st (18.70) CSI...... 1st (5.10) CEU...... 2nd (12.23) NIC...... 2nd (15.30) CEU...... 2nd (3.35) NIC...... 3rd (10.77) CEU...... 3rd (14.10) NIC...... 3rd (2.90) 2008-09 Final CSI Category Leaders Points Per Game Blocked Shots Per Game 3-Point Field Goals Per Game Soana Lucet...... 1st (21.1) Shauneice Samms...... 1st (3.1) Martina Holloway...... 1st (2.1) Shauneice Samms...... 2nd (15.1) Soana Lucet...... 2nd (0.6) Lacale Pringle ...... 2nd (1.3) Lacale Pringle...... 3rd (11.9) Noelle Milicic...... 3rd (0.3) Nicole Harper...... 3rd (0.7)
Assists Per Game Field Goal Percentage Free Throw Percentage Martina Holloway...... 1st (9.4) Shauneice Samms...... 1st (.561) Lacale Pringle...... 1st (.758) Nicole Harper...... 2nd (2.6) Noelle Milicic...... 2nd (.381) Soana Lucet...... 2nd (.748) Lacale Pringle...... 3rd (2.3) Soana Lucet...... 3rd (.357) Shauneice Samms...... 3rd (.719)
Rebounds Per Game 3-Point Percentage Steals Per Game Soana Lucet...... 1st (8.4) Noelle Milicic...... 1st (.419) Lacale Pringle...... 1st (3.8) Shauneice Samms...... 2nd (8.0) Martina Holloway...... 2nd (.381) Martina Holloway...... 2nd (3.1) Lacale Pringle...... 3rd (6.3) Lacale Pringle...... 3rd (.357) Soana Lucet...... 3rd (1.5)
22 2008-09 WBB Results
Overall Record: 26-5 SWAC Record: 14-1
Date Opponent Result Score Site 11/06/08 Hill College W 71-53 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/07/08 Garden City CC W 85-66 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/08/08 Midland College L 76-89 Midland, Texas 11/13/08 Central Arizona College L 70-81 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/14/08 Ohlone Community College W 87-44 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/15/08 Midland College L 68-87 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/28/09 Yakima Valley CC W 98-65 Twin Falls, Idaho 11/29/08 Casper College W 87-78 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/04/08 Lethbridge College W 103-49 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/05/08 Foothill CC W 92-71 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/06/08 Columbia Basin CC W 72-48 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/29/08 Odessa College W 77-55 Twin Falls, Idaho 12/30/08 University of British Columbia W 59-41 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/01/09 Yavapai College W 73-58 Prescott, Arizona 01/09/09 Colorado Northwestern CC W 106-48 Rangely, Colorado 01/10/09 College Eastern Utah W 94-56 Price, Utah 01/17/09 North Idaho College W 84-59 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/22/09 Snow College W 85-63 Twin Falls, Idaho 01/24/09 Salt Lake CC W 74-46 Twin Falls, Idaho 1/30/09 North Idaho College L 58-59 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 01/31/09 North Idaho College W 70-56 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 02/06/09 College of Eastern Utah W 86-62 Twin Falls, Idaho 02/07/09 College of Eastern Utah W 89-69 Twin Falls, Idaho 02/13/09 Snow College W 76-69 Ephraim, Utah 02/14/09 Snow College W 83-69 Ephraim, Utah 02/20/09 Salt Lake CC W 77-62 Salt Lake City, Utah 02/21/09 Salt Lake CC W 64-59 Salt Lake City, Utah 02/27/09 Colorado Northwestern W 81-52 Twin Falls, Idaho 02/28/09 Colorado Northwestern W 95-56 Twin Falls, Idaho
Region 18 Tournament 03/06/09 Salt Lake CC W 76-61 Twin Falls, Idaho 03/07/09 North Idaho College L 61-66 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
23 2008-09 WBB Schedule
Date Day Opponent Site Time Nov. 6-7 Fri.-Sat. Sheridan Tourney Sheridan, Wyo. Nov. 6 Fri. Western Wyoming Sheridan, Wyo. 5 p.m. Nov. 7 Sat. Sheridan College Sheridan, Wyo. 3 p.m. Nov. 12-14 Thur.-Sat. Coca Cola Invitational Twin Falls, Idaho Nov. 12 Thur. Mesa Twin Falls, Idaho 6 p.m. Nov. 13 Fri. Midland Twin Falls, Idaho 6 p.m. Nov. 14 Sat. Central Ariz. Twin Falls, Idaho 6 p.m. Nov. 19 Thurs. Salt Lake CC Twin Falls, Idaho 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Sat. Snow College Twin Falls, Idaho 3 p.m. Nov. 27-28 Fri-Sat. BOE Tournament Twin Falls, Idaho Nov. 27 Fri. Lethbridge College Twin Falls, Idaho 6 p.m. Nov. 28 Sat. Northwest College Twin Falls, Idaho 6 p.m. Dec. 4 Fri. Colorado Northwestern CC Rangely, Colo. 3 p.m. Dec. 5 Sat. College of Eastern Utah Price, Utah 3 p.m. Dec. 11 Fri. Snow College Ephraim, Utah 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Sat. Salt Lake CC Salt Lake City, Utah 3 p.m. Dec. 29 Tues. Madison Area Scottsdale, Ariz. 1:30 p.m. Dec. 30 Wed. Howard Phoenix, Ariz. 2 p.m. Dec. 31 Thurs. Phoenix Phoenix, Ariz. 2 p.m. Jan. 8 Fri. North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 6:30 p.m. MST Jan. 9 Sat. North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 4 p.m. MST Jan. 14 Thurs. College of Eastern Utah Twin Falls, Idaho 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Sat. Colorado Northwestern CC Twin Falls, Idaho 3 p.m. Jan. 21 Thurs. Snow College Twin Falls, Idaho 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 Sat. Salt Lake CC Twin Falls, Idaho 3 p.m. Feb. 5 Fri. College of Eastern Utah Price, Utah 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 Sat. Colorado Northwestern CC Rangely, Colo. 3 p.m. Feb. 12 Fri. Salt Lake CC Salt Lake City, Utah 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 Sat. Snow College Ephraim, Utah 3 p.m. Feb. 19 Fri. North Idaho College Twin Falls, Idaho 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Sat. North Idaho College Twin Falls, Idaho 3 p.m. Feb. 25 Thurs. Colorado Northwestern CC Twin Falls, Idaho 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 Sat. College of Eastern Utah Twin Falls, Idaho 3 p.m. Mar. 4-6 Thur.-Sat. Region 18 Championships Price, Utah Mar. 16-20 Tues-Sat. NJCAA National Tournament Salina, Kansas
24 NJCAA All-Americans Topping the Charts (Since 1993-94) Amber McEwen...... 1993-94 Region 18 Player of the Year Amanda Covington...... 1996-97 (Since 2003-04) Charlotte Norman...... 1997-98 Sidney Orndorff...... 2004-05 Sarah Nelson...... 1998-99 Maria Moore...... 2005-06 Sidney Orndorff...... 2004-05 Maddy Plunkett...... 2007-08 Nakeya Isabell...... 2004-05 Shauneice Samms...... 2008-09 Maria Moore...... 2005-06 Maria Moore...... 2006-07 All-Region 18 First Team Maddy Plunkett...... 2007-08 (Since 1988-89) Soana Lucet...... 2007-08 Hettie DeJong...... 1988-89 Soana Lucet...... 2008-09 Angie Olson...... 1989-90 Shauneice Samms...... 2008-09 Susanna Tauteoli...... 1990-91 Cynthia Clinger...... 1990-91 NJCAA Academic All-Americans Shirley Stepan...... 1991-92 (Since 1993-94) Amber McEwen...... 1993-94 Tracy Arrossa...... 1995-96 Marcy Jenkins...... 1994-95 Holly Harper...... 1996-97 Amanda Covington...... 1995-96 Charlotte Norman...... 1996-97 Amanda Covington...... 1996-97 Sarah Nelson...... 1998-99 Charlotte Norman...... 1997-98 Camille Porter...... 2002-03 Sarah Nelson...... 1998-99 Cheryl Blazzard...... 2005-06 Jinga Gosschalk...... 2000-01 Tanya Lalicker...... 2005-06 Belinda Stubbs...... 2001-02 Brittany Moore...... 2006-07 Sidney Orndorff...... 2003-04 Alexis Tucker...... 2006-07 Nakeya Isabell...... 2004-05 Ashley Thompson...... 2006-07 Maria Moore...... 2006-07 Anita Burdick...... 2007-08 Brittany Moore...... 2006-07 Soana Lucet...... 2007-08 Region 18 Tournament MVP Soana Lucet...... 2008-09 (Since 1993-94) Martina Holloway...... 2008-09 Sarah Nelson...... 1998-99 Andrea Sivakova...... 2003-04 All-Region 18 Second Team Delicia Jernigan...... 2004-05 (Since 1992-93) Maddy Plunkett...... 2007-08 Sharleece Keller...... 1992-93 Deanna Glover...... 1995-96 Region 18 All-Tournament Team Charlotte Norman...... 1996-97 (Since 1993-94) Camille Porter...... 2002-03 Amber McEwen...... 1993-94 Denisa Svarova...... 2003-04 Deanna Glover...... 1995-96 Delicia Jernigan...... 2003-04 Amanda Covington...... 1995-96 Denisa Svarova...... 2004-05 Sarah Nelson...... 1997-98 Joanna Hixon...... 2004-05 Jessica Gibbs...... 1998-99 Brittany Moore...... 2005-06 Belinda Stubbs...... 2000-01 Jalena Williams...... 2005-06 Lenka Zimova...... 2003-04 Amy Bratvold...... 2006-07 Delicia Jernigan...... 2003-04 Lacale Pringle-Buchanan...... 2007-08 Denisa Svarova...... 2004-05 LaCale Pringle-Buchanan...... 2008-09 Lenka Zimova...... 2004-05 Maria Moore...... 2005-06 All-Region 18 Honorable Mention Soana Lucet...... 2007-08 (Since 1993-94) Lacale Pringle-Buchanan...... 2007-08 Mandi Ortega...... 1995-96 Martina Holloway...... 2008-09 Deena Bartu...... 1997-98 Shauneice Samms...... 2008-09 Sarah Nelson...... 1997-98 Soana Lucet...... 2008-09 Cecilie Bates...... 1998-99 Jessica Gibbs...... 1998-99 Region 18 Coach of the Year Belinda Stubbs...... 2000-01 Ben Stroud...... 1990-91 Crystal Hardcastle...... 2001-02 Ben Stroud...... 1992-93 Angela Williams...... 2001-02 Joel Bate...... 1998-99 Amy Kucheran...... 2002-03 Randy Rogers...... 2003-04 Andrea Sivakova...... 2003-04 Randy Rogers...... 2004-05 Delicia Jernigan...... 2004-05 Randy Rogers...... 2007-08 Ashley Thompson...... 2005-06 Randy Rogers...... 2008-09 Ashley Thompson...... 2006-07 Alexis Tucker...... 2006-07 Maylene Ornelas...... 2007-08 25 Continuing Success Where they played basketball after CSI Cynthia Clinger, Texas Tech Univ. Lauren Dickman, Western Baptist College (1992 Nat. Champions) Jinga Gosschalk, Long Beach State University Susanna Tautaoli, University of Utah Aubrey Guastalli, University of Tennessee Marcia Yastrop, Idaho State University Nicolette Dresback, Azusa Pacific University Becky Brower, University of New Orleans Trenesha Biggers, Florida State University Amy Boone, George Mason University Melanie Croser, Penn State University Kristi Brown, University of Wyoming Jodi Reber, University of California-Riverside Hettie DeJong, University of Idaho Belinda Stubbs, Montana State University Candace Lords, Southern Utah University Angie Layton, Westminster College Suzanne Hansen, Northwest Nazarene University Amy Kucheran, University of Buffalo Sharleece Keller, University of Idaho Camille Porter, Southern Oregon University Audra Urie, University of Alaska-Anchorage Jessica White, Oral Roberts University Marcella Weissbeck, Whitman College Andrea Sivakova, Idaho State University Amber McEwen, University of Utah Meliame Halaufia, California Baptist Jenny Shaw, Lewis and Clark State College Brandi Moore, Benedict College Keri Andrus, Rocky Mountain College Megan Kane, Carroll College Jenna Umthun, Albertson College of Idaho Denisa Svarova, Emporia State University Marcy Jenkins, Albertson College of Idaho Sidney Orndorff, Stoneybrook University Kim Frei, Midot State University Delicia Jernigan, Stoneybrook University Michelle Wescott, Albertson College of Idaho Lenka Zimova, Texas A&M Rikki Peterson, Whitworth College Joanna Hixon, Idaho State University
Lenka Zimova Soana Lucet Texas A&M Maria Moore Texas Tech University of Arizona J&L Photo
Photo courtesy Glen John- son, Texas A&M Sports Information
Holly Henry, Western Oregon University Nakeya Isabell, Pepperdine University Franci Olsen, Western Montana University Jordan Eckman, Westminster College DeAnna Glover, Western Montana University Krystn Patterson, Albertson College Mandi Ortega, Idaho State University Maria Moore, Texas Tech University Andrea Jensen, Albertson College of Idaho Brittany Moore, Boise State University Allison Fortner, Concordia Lutheran College Ashley Thompson, University of Alaska Anchorage Amanda Covington, Brigham Young University Alexis Tucker, Westminster College Casy Murdock, Gonzaga University Amy Bratvold, Eastern Washington University Landis Barnes, Western Montana University Maylene Ornelas, Seattle University Courtnie Storr, Western Montana University Anita Burdick, Oregon State University Deena Bartu, Montana State University-Billings Tera Tremayne, Cameron University Charlotte Norman, Lewis Clark State College Eva Ivanova, Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne Sarah Nelson, Idaho State University Lacale Pringle-Buchanan, Utah State University Jessica Gibbs, University of Wyoming Martina Holloway, Louisiana Tech University Cecile Bates, Albertson College of Idaho Soana Lucet, University of Arizona Katarina Gabaniova, Lewis Clark State College Sara Cellan, Western State of Colorado 26 McDonald’s, locally owned and operated by Bill and Donna Kyle in Twin Falls, Burley and Jerome sponsors the CSI Golden Eagles and the McSlam-n-Jam. The money pledged for every dunk during home Golden Eagle basketball games is split between CSI Athletics and the Ronald McDonald House.
The Reason When a child becomes seriously ill, the whole family suffers, particularly if the child must be hospitalized or receive outpatient treatment far away from home for extended periods of time. To be with their child, parents often sleep on uncomfortable chairs or cots, or bear the expense and impersonal atmosphere of a hotel room. At a time when they want all their strength available for their child, the simple demands of everyday life can seem overwhelming. For these families, Ronald McDonald House offers a refuge from the hospital, a home-away-from-home, where they can have a room of their own, a comfortable bed, kitchen and laundry facilities, toys for the kids, and a cup of hot coffee. Ronald McDonald House For the child, it’s knowing that mom and dad are close by, in a good place. It’s having a comforting, peaceful place to go from the hospital. For a brother or sister who cannot be there, it’s knowing that other family members are safe while away in a strange city. For the parents in the House, it’s knowing that they are not alone, that others have gone through similar situations and survived. It’s new parents getting practical advice from “veterans.” It’s people drawing hope and strength from late-night conversations in corridors and kitchens, sharing experiences that can be difficult for family and friends back home to fully understand. And, it’s a place to treasure every moment of having a child “home,” even if for just a short time. For board members and volunteers, who give of their time, money, and skills, it’s knowing that what they do really helps. How The House Operates Each Ronald McDonald House is unique, created by a team of local citizens to meet the needs of their community. The House is owned and operated by the local not-for-profit organization created by these citizens. Local McDonald’s restaurants become involved in initial fundraising once several key elements are present: medical advisors from a hospital with a need for such a House; a parent organization comprised of people whose children have been treated or are being treat at the same hospital; and other interested and concerned volunteers. To varying degrees, all groups participate in planning, construction, furnishing, building community awareness, securing goods and services, and ongoing House operations. Other local and national companies also volunteer their support through material donations and monetary contributions. Families using the House donate $5 to $15 per day, if they can afford it. These revenues pay for part of the costs of continuing House operations. How It Began The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974 as the result of the perseverance and dedication of Fred Hill, then a Philadelphia Eagles football player. Today, through similar efforts by other groups of dedicated individuals, Ronald McDonald House provides temporary housing for more than 350,000 people a year in facilities throughout the United States; Canada; Australia; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Geissen, West Germany. McDonald’s Corporation assists in increasing public awareness and in providing start-up funding for the new Houses. The local not-for-profit organization operating the House can quality for $25,000 grant from Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities. Most importantly, it is the time and services of local volunteers and the local contributions of money and materials that make it possible for the Ronald McDonald Houses to be open and operating. Assisting in these efforts, McDonald’s restaurant franchisees, holding individual promotions around the country, have raised more than $25 million for the Ronald McDonald Houses and the families they serve. If you have questions about the national Ronald McDonald House program or wish to contact a local Ronald McDonald House regarding services, activities, volunteer work or tax deductible donations, write or call: Ronald McDonald House, 101 Warm Spring Ave., Boise, ID 83712.
27 President Jerry Beck
Gerald L. Beck began his career at the College of Southern Idaho in 1975 and became president of the college in 2005. His many titles at the college include Instructor, Coordinator of Trade and Industry Programs, Dean of Continuing Education/Summer School, Vice President of Instruction, and Executive Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Beck is an Idaho native. He received his bachelor’s degree in Technical Education, his master’s degree in Teacher Education, and his Ed. D. in Adult Education from the University of Idaho. He completed his post doctoral at Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. In addition to his duties at the college, Dr. Beck is a member of the Twin Falls Rotary Club, and is a board member of the State Workforce Development Council appointed by the Governor. He serves as a board member on many local organizations including Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization, Region IV Development Association and Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. He is past president of the Idaho Association of Private Industry Councils. Dr. Beck and his wife, Barbara, have three adult children and three grandchildren. He attributes much of his success to the opportunities provided by the college and the support from his family and co-workers.
Athletic Director Joel Bate
Former CSI women’s basketball coach Joel Bate took over Golden Eagle Athletic Director responsibilities in January 2007. Bate, who had been teaching in the English Department since he arrived on the CSI campus in 1993, gave up teaching in the classroom to work with student- athletes and coaches on a daily basis. Bate coached at CSI from 1993 until 2000, leading the Lady Golden Eagles to the national tournament in 1999. During that span, Bate compiled a 144-78 record. He coached four NJCAA All-Americans and four NJCAA Academic All- Americans. Two players went on to play professional basketball, including Jessica Gibbs Mesna who assisted current coach Randy Rogers. In 1999, Bate earned Region 18 Coach of the Year honors. Prior to working at CSI, Bate taught and coached at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise. He taught senior English and headed the English department. In addition to his teaching duties, he coached girls’ volleyball, track and basketball, where he compiled a 114-32 record and four third-place state finishes. Bate earned his undergraduate degree in marketing at Boise State University and his master’s degree in English at the University of Idaho in 1986. Bate and his wife Donna and three children live in Twin Falls.
28 Behind the Scenes
Orthopedic Surgeon Team Physician Team Physician Dr. William May Dr. Thad Scholes Dr. Mark McKain
Physical Therapist Chiropractor Athletic Trainer Julie Ellis Dr. Dave Long Richard Bingham
Sports Information Director Administrative Assistant Karen Baumert Ginger Nukaya 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Salt Lake Community College Region 18 Opponents Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Enrollment: 26,000 President: Dr. Cynthia Biotheau Athletic Director: Norma Carr Sports Information Director: Lisa Peshell Mascot: Bruin Snow College Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Head Woman’s BB Coach: Betsy Specketer Location: Ephraim, Utah Last Season’s Record: 17-15 overall, 7-8 SWAC Enrollment: 2,700 President: Scott Wyatt Athletic Director: Kevin White Sports Information Director: Tyler Hughes Mascot: Badger Colors: Blue and White Head Women’s BB Coach: Cindy Lawrance Last Season’s Record: 17-14 overall, 8-7 SWAC
College of Eastern Utah
Location: Price, Utah Enrollment: 2,500 President: Ryan Thomas Athletic Director: Dave Paur Mascot: Golden Eagle Colors: Navy Blue and Gold Head Women’s BB Coach: Dave Paur Last Season’s Record: 16-15 overall, 6-9 SWAC North Idaho College
Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Enrollment: 4,400 President: Dr. Priscilla Bell Athletic Director: Al Williams Sports Information Director: Erna Rhinehart Mascot: Cardinal Colors: Red and Gray Head Women’s BB Coach: Chris Carlson Last Season’s Record: 25-7 overall, 10-5 SWAC Colorado Northwestern CC Location: Rangely, Colorado Enrollment: 3,600 President: Dr. John Boyd Athletic Director: Vacant Mascot: Spartan Colors: Red, White and Black Head Women’s BB Coach: Antowin Edwards Sr. Last Season’s Record: 0-15 overall, 0-15 SWAC
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