VOLUME XVIII, NO. 20 KINGSVILLE, TEXAS 78363 DEC. 20, 2017 Teams Take Holiday Break Until Dec. 30 The Texas A&M-Kingsville (Eisenhower), leads the team men’s and women’s basketball rebounding with 5.4 pulldowns a teams are on a break for the game. holidays and won’t return to Angelica Wilson, 6-1 senior action until Dec. 30. forward from San Diego, Calif., is The Javelina men were 9-2 the statistical leader for the Javelina overall going into a Tuesday night women, scoring 7.9 points a game game with St. Mary’s in the and getting 8.4 rebounds. Steinke . Tatyana McFarland, 5-11 The squad is 2-0 in the Lone junior guard from Riverside, Calif., Star Conference standings. averages 7.5 rebounds an outing. The Javelina women were 3-7 The Javelina men return to overall and 0-3 in the LSC going into a the court Dec. 30 in an LSC Tuesday night league matchup with contest with Midwestern State. Midwestern State in the SPEC. The women will be hosting St. Trey Sumpter, 6-6 junior guard/ Edward’s in a non-conference forward from Birmingham, Ala., matchup when they resume play leads the Javelinas in scoring with a on Dec. 30. Honor Graduate 12.2 average and he is second in Mariah Noyola, track and field rebounding with a 5.2 average. athlete from Harlingen (South), was graduated summa cum Jacolby Harris, 6-2 junior laude, with highest honor, last guard from Delray, Fla., is weekend. She received a bach- averaging 9.7 points a game. elor of business administration Robert Stevenson, 6-7 degree. sophomore forward from Houston Caudle To Be Recognized at CC Winter Baseball Banquet Texas A&M-Kingsville LSC in walks with 45. His batting catcher Christian Caudle will be average was the fourth best in the recognized as a college baseball conference and was third in on- player of the year at the South base percentage. Texas Winter Baseball Banquet Jan. 18 in the Solomon Ortiz Center in Corpus Christi. Caudle, senior from Houston (Klein), is a three-year lettermen with the Javelinas. He hit .384 last season and had 11 doubles, two triples and a home run. He had 20 runs batted Graduated With Honors in and had eight stolen bases. Payton Geisinger, center, baseball player from Wichita Falls (Rider), received a bachelor of arts degree last Caudle was All-Lone Star weekend and was graduated summa cum laude, with highest honor. Left is TAMUK president, Dr. Steven Conference first team and led the Tallant, and right is Dr. Scott Gines, vice president for intercollegiate ahtletics and campus recreation. LSC Player Receives Hill Trophy Javelina Hash Quarterback Luis Perez of Bloomsburg (Pa.). 2004 – Chad Friehauf, QB, By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs Texas A&M-Commerce was 1998 – , RB, Colorado Mines. named the 2017 Harlon Hill Emporia (Kan.) State. 2005 – , QB, Trophy recipient last week, giving 1999 – Corte McGuffey, QB, East Stroudsburg (Pa.). OK POLLSTERS. TAKE notice preseason predictors. the Lone Star Conference its fifth North Colorado. 2006 – , RB, The Lone Star Conference has produced an NCAA Division II trophy. 2000 – , QB, Chadron (Neb.) State. national football champion. And it has produced another Harlon Hill Texas A&I running back Valdosta (Ga.) State. 2007 – Danny Woodhead, RB, Trophy recipient. received the trophy 2001 – Dusty Bonner, QB, Chadron (Neb.) State. For years, the league hasn’t had its share of top-ranked three consecutive years in the late Valdosta (Ga.) State. 2008 – , RB, football teams and hasn’t had its share of individual honorees. 1980s and Abilene Christian’s 2002 – Curt Anes, QB, Grand Abilene Christian. The winning of the national title by Texas A&M-Commerce running back Bernard Scott won Valley (Mich.) State. 2009 – , RB, last weekend and the taking of the , which goes the award in 2008. 2003 – Will Hall, QB, North Wayne (Mich.) State. to the NCAA Division II player of the year, should show that the Bailey is the only player to Alabama. (Continued on Page 6 LSC produces as impressively as the other Division II leagues. receive the award three times, and And the LSC runnerup ended up being the national champion. he was runnerup his fourth Commerce finished second in the LSC race. Midwestern State season of play. He was the honoree in 1987, 1988 and 1989 defeated the Lions and won the league title. after being runnerup his freshman The Lions became the first LSC team to take the NCAA season in 1986, his best statistical Division II title since Southwest Texas won in 1981 and 1982. season. They were the first conference team to reach the The Harlon Hill Trophy goes championship game since the Javelinas did it in 1994. to the NCAA Division II college Quarterback Luis Lopez was the third LSC player to win the football player of the year. Harlon Hill Trophy. Javelina running back Johnny Bailey received The Division II sports the honor three times, in 1987, 1988 and 1989. Bernard Scott of information directors select the Abilene Christian was the 2008 recipient. recipient each fall. Perez led his team to the THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL title for Commerce is actually NCAA Division II championship the second for the school. game last weekend where the The 1972 team won the NAIA championship. Lions defeated West Florida in The Javelinas, who have an NCAA Division II runnerup trophy Kansas City, Kan. along with several semifinal trophies, won seven NAIA titles before The Hill Trophy is named for former North Alabama player moving to the NCAA in the early 1980s. Harlon Hill, who played for the Between 1969 and 1979, LSC teams won 10 of the 11 NAIA Lions in 1950-53 before going to championships. the . The Javelinas took titles in 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976 and Harlon Hill Trophy Winners 1979. Abilene Christian was champion in 1973 and 1977. Angelo 1986 – , QB, North State was the winner in 1978 and Commerce took its title in 1972. Dakota State Javelina Snowman 1987 – Johnny Bailey, RB, This snowman donned a Javelina cap after the recent snow that THE RECENT NCAA Division I-AA quarterfinal football Texas A&I. blanketed the campus. playoff game between Wofford (S.C.) and North Dakota State in 1988 – Johnny Bailey, RB, the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D., brought back memories of the Texas A&I. seasons when the Javelinas played each of those schools. 1989 – Johnny Bailey, RB, The Javelina Highlights, The Javelinas went to Greenville, S.C., for the 1970 NAIA Texas A&I. national championship game and Wofford was the opponent. 1990 – Chris Siimdom, QB, with a weekly circulation The Javelinas defeated the “home” team, 38-7, for its third North Dakota State. of more than 30,000, national title and second consecutive trophy. 1991 – Ronnie West, WR, Pittsburg (Kan.) State. is published weekly by the Wofford is in Spartanburg, S.C., only a few miles from the 1992 – Ronald Moore, RB, game site. Kingsville Publishing Co. Pittsburg (Kan.) State. The Javelinas played North Dakota State three times, each in 1993 – Roger Graham, RB, Send pictures or the Fargodome. The Bison won the 1996, 1998 and 2000 games New Haven (Conn.). correspondence to: and has now become a power in NCAA Division I-AA. 1994 – Chris Hatcher, QB, Editor Fred Nuesch, Valdosta (Ga.) State. A SMALL Hall of Fame was inaugurated 1995 – Ronald McKinnon, LB, MSC 114A, in 2016 and the second class of inductees was recently brought into North Alabama. 700 University Blvd., the hall, which recognizes the outstanding players from NCAA 1996 – Jarett Andereson, TB, Division II and III and NAIA schools. Truman (Mo.) State. Kingsville, TX 78363 This year’s inductees were: (Continued on Page 3) 1997 – Irvin Sigler, TB, Upcoming Javelina Events Javelina Hash Dec. 30 – Women’s Basketball: St. Edward’s in Kingsville, 2 p.m. By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs Men’s Basketball: *Midwestern State in Kingsville, 4 p.m. Jan. 4 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Texas A&M-Commerce in (Continued from Page 2) Commerce, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Tarleton State in … of Prairie View A&M. Stephenville, 2 and 4 p.m. … of Southern Illinois. Jan. 11 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Texas-Permian Basin in …Emil Liston of Baker (Kan.), contributor. Kingsville, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. … of Southern (La.). Jan. 12 - Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: Texas A&M …Don Meyer, Hamline (Minn.), David Lipscomb (Tenn.) and Invitational in College Station. Northern (S.D.) State, coach. Jan. 13 – Men’s and Women’s Basketball: *West Texas A&M in …Dave Robbins of Virginia Union, coach. Kingsville, 2 and 4 p.m. … of Illinois Wesleyan. Jan. 18 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Eastern New Mexico in …Elmore Smith of Kentucky State. Portales, N.M., 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. …Jim Spivey of Southeastern Oklahoma. Jan. 19 – Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: Samford …Rico Swanson of Bethel (Ind.). Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. …George Tinsley of Kentucky Wesleyan. Jan. 20 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Western New Mexico in Silver City, N.M., 3 and 5 p.m. …Al Tucker of Oklahoma Baptist. Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: Samford The first inductees in 2016 were: Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. …Dick Barnett of Tennessee A&I. Jan. 23 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Angelo State in San Angelo, …John Ebeling of Florida Southern. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. …Bevo Francis of Rio Grande (Ohio). Jan. 25 – Women’s Basketball: *Texas Woman’s in Kingsville, 7 p.m. … of Winston-Salem (N.C.), coach. Jan. 26 – Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: McNeese State …Travis Grant of Kentucky State. Indoor II in Lake Charles, La. …Bob Hopkins of Grambling. Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: Armory …Lucious Jackson of Pan American College. Invitational in New York, N.Y. … of North Dakota. Halftime Participant Feb. 1 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, 2 and 7:30 p.m. …Arad McCutchan of Evansville (Ind.), coach. This contestant takes part in a xx …John McLendon of North Carolina College, Hampton (Va.), halftime promotion at a recent Feb. 2 – Baseball: Minute Maid Classic in Houston, vs. Colorado Tennessee A&I, Kentucky State and Cleveland (Ohio) State, coach. home basketball game in the Mines, 2 p.m. … of Winston-Salem (N.C.) State. Steinke Center. Softball: Texas A&M International Tournament in Laredo. …Dr. , contributor. vs. Texas A&M International, 10 a.m. vs. Central Oklahoma, 3:15 p.m. … of Grambling. Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: Bayou Bengal …John Rinka of Kenyon (Ohio). Invitational in Baton Rouge, La. … of Evansville (Ind.). Feb. 3 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Cameron in Lawton, Okla., 2 Some of the schools are now NCAA Division I but they were and 4 p.m. Division II or III or NAIA at the time the inductees played there. Baseball: Minute Maid Classic in Houston, vs. Central Those two induction classes include some of the best players in Missouri, 2 p.m. the history of the game as well as the game’s inventor, Dr. Softball: Texas A&M International Tournament in Laredo. Naismith. vs. Central Oklahoma, 10 a.m. vs. Texas A&M International, 12:45 p.m. CONCORDIA-ST. PAUL (Minn.) won the NCAA Division II Feb. 4 – Baseball: Minute Maid Classic in Houston, vs. Henderson volleyball championship for the ninth time in the past 11 years. (Ark.) State, 2 p.m. Checking the Golden Bears’ roster to see where they get their Softball: Texas A&M International Tournament in Laredo. talent, they don’t stray far from home. vs. Central Oklahoma, 10 a.m. All members of the roster are from Minnesota high schools. Feb. 8 – Women’s and Men’s Basketball: *Tarleton State in Kingsville, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. The tallest player is 6-0 and there are five of those. Feb. 9 – Baseball: Southwest Baptist (Mo.) in Kingsville, 6 p.m. The head coach, Brady Starkey, has been in the position for 15 Softball: North Texas Softball Bash in Grand Prairie, TBA. seasons. Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field: Fast Track Nationals in Staten Island, N.Y. THREE OF THE top four teams in the final NCAA Division II Feb. 10 – Baseball: Southwest Baptist in Kingsville (DH), 1 p.m. volleyball poll are from Minnesota. Softball: North Texas Softball Bash in Grand Prairie, TBA. Champion Concordia-St. Paul was No. 1, Southwest Minnesota Receives Degree Men’s and Women’s Basketball: *Texas A&M-Commerce, 2 State No. 3 and Minnesota-Duluth No. 4. Bobby Huey, football player from and 4 p.m. Another Minnesota team, Winona State, was No. 19. Lubbock, received his bachelor of Feb. 11 – Baseball: Southwest Baptist in Kingsville, 1 p.m. (Continued on Page 4) science degree last weekend in Softball: North Texas Softball Bash in Grand Prairie, TBA. the Steinke Center. *Lone Star Conference games/matches Women’s 800- Javelina Hash Meter Relay By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs Recognized The Texas A&M-Kingsville (Continued from Page 3) women’s 800-meter relay team was WEST FLORIDA, WHICH reached the NCAA Division II recognized at the U.S. Track & national championship game last weekend, is in its second season of Field Coaches Association intercollegiate football. convention last week in Phoenix, The school is in the Gulf South Conference. Ariz. The unit had the fastest time LONE STAR CONFERENCE notes: in the race during the 2017 outdoor season. …Texas-Permian Basin was selected as the NCAA Division II Javelina head track and field men’s team of the week last week. coach Ryan Dall accepted the award. The Falcons beat eighth-ranked West Texas A&M to receive the Members of the relay team, recognition. which ran a 1:37.70 time, were Picked to win the LSC, the Falcons improved to 8-1 with the Kaina Martinez, senior from Seine victory over the Buffaloes. Bight, Belize; LaGae Brigance, …The Eastern New Mexico men’s basketball team hosted a toy sophomore from Missouri City drive at its home game Tuesday night in Portales. (Hightower); Keandria Taylor, The toys will go to the Baptist Children’s Home and the freshman from Rosebud-Lott, and Christian Children’s Home in Portales. Plaserae Johnson, senior from Fans who donate a toy were admitted free. Glendale, Ariz. An ugly Christmas sweater contest was also held at the game. The NCAA Division II relay …The Texas A&M-Commerce indoor track and field team teams honored at the convention opened its season Dec. 8-9 at a meet in Pittsburg, Kan. were: The Lions set nine school records, automatically qualified two Women’s Division 400-meter relay: Adams for the NCAA Division II national meet and had seven others (Colo.) State, 44.84. provisionally qualify for the national event. 800-meter relay: Texas Football Graduates The automatic qualifiers were Florian Obst in the heptathlon A&M-Kingsville, 1:37.70. Carlos Cuellar, left, from Weslaco, and Armando Celedon, from (5,494 points) and the men’s 1600-meter relay team (3:11.87). 1600-meter relay: San Edinburg, received bachelor of science degrees at last weekend’s West Texas A&M opened its indoor season by competing in Francisco (Calif.) State, 3:37.28. Commencement in the Steinke Center. Both have been members of the Javelina football team. two different meets. The women’s team had competitors at the 3200-meter relay: Walsh Pittsburg State meet and the women and men went to a meet in (Ohio), 8:57.55. Alamosa, Colo. 6000-meter relay: Stonehill 2017-18 Javelina Women’s Basketball Schedule (Mass.), 19:06.80. Angelo State also opened its indoor season at the Pittsburg State Dec. 30 – St. Edward’s in Kingsville, 2 p.m. Shuttle hurdle relay: Central meet. Jan. 4 - *Texas A&M-Commerce in Commerce, 5:30 p.m. Oklahoma, 62.93. By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs …Hailey Roberts, senior outside hitter at Tarleton State, was Jan. 6 - *Tarleton State in Stephenville, 2 p.m. Sprint medley relay: named to the NCAA Division II All-America volleyball first team. Jan. 11 - *Texas-Permian Basin in Kingsville, 5:15 p.m. Minnesota State, 3:59.09. On the second unit was Brianna Sotello, senior outside hitter Jan. 13 - *West Texas A&M in Kingsville, 4 p.m. Distance medley relay: from Angelo State and on the third team was Jordyn Keamo, senior Jan. 18 - *Eastern New Mexico in Portales, N.M., 6:30 p.m. 11:56.68. setter from Tarleton State. Jan. 20 - *Western New Mexico in Silver City, N.M., 3 p.m. Men’s Division LSC players on the honorable mention list was Shelley Jan. 23 - *Angelo State in San Angelo, 5:30 p.m. 400-meter relay: Lincoln Jan. 25 - *Texas Woman’s in Kingsville, 7 p.m. Chapron, sophomore middle blocker at Texas A&M-Commerce. (Mo.), 39.56. Feb. 1 - *Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, 2 p.m. ...Kami Horton of Angelo State was selected as the national 800-meter relay: Shorter (Ga.), Feb. 3 - *Cameron in Lawton, Okla., 2 p.m. athlete of the week by the U.S. Track and Field Coaches 1:23.97. Feb. 8 - *Tarleton State in Kingsville, 5:15 p.m. Association last week. 1600-meter relay: St. Feb.10 - *Texas A&M-Commerce in Kingsville, 4 p.m. She automatically qualified for the NCAA Division II national Augustine’s (N.C.), 3:06.73. Feb. 15 - *West Texas A&M in Canyon, 5:30 p.m. championships in the pentathlon at the Pittsburg (Kan.) State 3200-meter relay: Franklin Feb. 17 - *Texas-Permian Basin in Odessa, 2 p.m. invitational. Pierce (N.H.), 7:39.02. Feb. 22 - *Western New Mexico in Kingsville, 5:15 p.m. 6000-meter relay: Lock Haven She had 3,999 points and had provisional marks in the 60-meter Feb. 24 - *Eastern New Mexico in Kingsville, 4 p.m. (Pa.), 16:10.90. hurdles, long jump and high jump. March 1-4 – Lone Star Conference Championships in Frisco. Shuttle hurdle relay: East …Jaslyn Wacker, junior at Texas A&M-Commerce, was named March 10-12 – NCAA Division II South Central Region Playoffs, Stroudsburg (Pa.), 58.63. to the NCAA Division II Academic All-America second team in TBA. Sprint medley relay: Shorter volleyball. She is a junior with a 4.00 grade average and March 19-23 – NCAA Division II Elite Eight in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Ga.), 3:20.38. majoring in accounting. *Lone Star Conference games. (Continued on Page 5) Distance medley relay: Queens (N.C.), 10:00.91. Javelina Hash By Fred Nuesch, Coordinator of Athletic External Affairs

(Continued from Page 4) The team is selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. …Offensive lineman Dillon Vaughan of West Texas A&M was named to the NCAA Division II Academic All-America first unit in football. He is a grad student with a 4.0 grade point average and he’s majoring in marketing. …Three Lone Star Conference players are among the nominees for the Cliff Harris Award, which goes to the NCAA Division II and III and NAIA defensive player of the year. The LSC players are Angelo State junior defensive lineman Markus Jones, Texas A&M-Commerce linebacker Brucks Saathoff and TAMUC senior defensive back Yusef Sterling-Lowe. Finalists for the Harris award and the top vote-getter from each division will be announced next week. They will attend the Little Rock Touchdown Club’s annual awards banquet in January. Harris is the former NFL standout for the Dallas Cowboys who played collegiate football at NCAA Division II Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia, Ark. …Garrett Blubaugh, sophomore at Texas A&M-Commerce, Football Graduates was named the recipient of the Elite 90 Award for the 2017 NCAA Receiving degrees at last weekend’s Commencement were, left to right, Christian Taylor from Irving (MacArthur), Gaylin Griffin of Marble Falls, Trevor Moses of Corpus Christi (Calallen), and Peyton Tilley Division II Football Championship. of Leander. All have been members of the Javelina football team. Majoring in biological sciences, he currently has a 3.96 grade point average. Stevenson IBC Bank Athlete of the Week He was presented the award in Kansas City, Kan.. Robert Stevenson, Texas Jose Ventura, cross country Angelica Wilson, basketball Blubaugh is the second leading tackler on the Commerce A&M-Kingsville sophomore Sept. 25-30 Caelan Neal, basketball defense. basketball player, was named the Krystal Faison, volleyball Nov. 27-Dec. 2 The Elite 90 Award honors the individual who has reached the IBC Bank athlete of the week for Cade Dyal, football Ope Ibrahim, basketball national championship level in his or her sport while achieving the his performance in the only game Jordan Thomas, football Trey Sumpter, basketball highest academic standard among his or her peers. played. Oct. 2-7 Dec. 4-9 The Elite 90 is presented to the athlete with the highest cumulative Stevenson, 6-7 forward from Madison Brabham, volleyball Angelica Wilson, basketball GPAparticipating in the finals of each NCAA championship. Houston (Eisenhower), had 14 Cade Dyal, football Trey Sumpter, basketball rebounds, nine points, three Dec. 11-16 Athletes sophomores or above who have participated in their Oct. 9-14 blocked shots, a and an Madison Brabham, volleyball sport for at least two years at their current school are eligible. They Robert Stevenson, basketball assistant in the Javelinas’ game Cade Dyal, football must be an active member of the team, traveling and a designated with St. Edward’s. Oct. 16-21 member of the squad size at the championship. NCAA Division II South Central There were no women’s Madison Brabham, volleyball Region Women’s Basketball Poll contests during the past week. Nick Pelrean, football NCAA DIVISION II notes: Compiled by D2SIDA Stevenson received the IBC Jose Ventura, cross country Rank Team …Former Lone Star Conference member East Central Bank honor for the first time this Oct. 23-28 1. West Texas A&M Oklahoma has named University of Wisconsin assistant coach Al season. Krystal Faison, volleyball Lubbock Christian Johnson as its new head coach. IBC Bank Athletes of the Week Jordan Thomas, football 3. Fort Lewis (Colo.) Johnson is an offensive line coach at Wisconsin and is currently Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Oct. 30-Nov. 4 4. Midwestern State helping the team prepare for the Orange Bowl game. Jasmine Jacinto, volleyball Shelby Sheets, volleyball 5. Colorado-Mesa He played four seasons for the Badgers and was in the NFL for Jose Ventura, cross country Trey Sumpter, basketball 6. Angelo State seven seasons. Sept. 4-9 Nov. 6-11 7. Colorado Mines Johnson started his coaching career in 2013 as co-owner of a Krystal Faison, volleyball Madison Brabham, volleyball 8. Colorado State-Pueblo football camp and a high school offensive coordinator. Kuziah Ferebee, football Cade Dyal, football 9. Newman (Kan.) Sept. 11-16 He was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Jordan Thomas, football 10. Black Hills (S.D.) State Shelby Sheets, volleyball Nov. 12-18 St. Norbert (Wis.) for two seasons. Other teams receiving votes Marcus Younger, football Angelica Wilson, basketball includes Texas A&M-Commerce. Johnson joined the Wisconsin staff in 2016. Sept. 18-23 Trey Sumpter, basketball He replaces Tim McCarty, who resigned at the end of the fall season. (Bold-faced and italicized teams Alexis Wick, volleyball Nov. 20-25 are in the Lone Star Conference) Javelina Bailey Still Rules as Most Honored Player The 2017 Harlon Hill Trophy post-season statistics as a part of yards in his first 11 college games. recipient was announced last the career figures. His best rushing season was week in Florence, Ala. Had the post-season yards his first when he picked up 2,011 It goes to the outstanding been tacked on, he would have yards, the best single-season NCAA Division II football player, closed with 6,800 career rushing performance for an LSC athlete. the one designated as the yards. At the time, only two other college division’s player of the year. His best single-game backs, any classification, had ever Texas A&M-Commerce performance saw him rush for 254 rushed for more than 2,000 yards quarterback Luis Perez was named yards, those coming in his in a season. this year’s award winner. sophomore season. Bailey ranks as the all-time And while he will receive Bailey opened his college leading rusher in the state and accolades at the Harlon Hill career with four consecutive 200- Lone Star Conference. Trophy banquet in January, the plus yards games. No other The Javelina ace led the LSC in people in Alabama and those who athlete had had such a college rushing for four consecutive year have had a long-time association debut. He rushed for 100 or more (Continued on Page 8) with the Harlon Hill Trophy no doubt will still recall the Texas A&I player who was presented the award three consecutive times in 1987-89. Twenty-eight years after he concluded his college career, Javelina running back Johnny Bailey is still the most decorated collegiate football player in history. And those honors include the three Harlon Hill trophies. He received honors, set records and compiled yardage in football that stand as the best ever for a collegiate athlete. Bailey was on the Javelina teams in 1986-89. His accomplishments are unexcelled in the history of college football. Bailey, from Houston , rushed for 6,320 yards and became only the second back to rush for more than 6,000 yards in a career. The other was Tony Dorsett of the Athletic Graduates University of Pittsburgh, who had Alexis Wick, left, volleyball player from Leander (Rouse), and 6,082 in his four years. Bailey Sheridan Pilcher, basketball player from Hurst (Bell), received surpassed Dorsett’s mark at mid- degrees last weekend. Each received a bachelor of science degree. season of his senior season. LSC Player Receives Harlon Hill Trophy Bailey had 7,803 all-purpose yards, also the best ever at the (Continued from Page 2) 2014 – , time. He finished third on the 2010 – Eric Czemiewski, QB, QB, Ferris (Mich.) State. collegiate scoring chart with 428 Central Missouri. 2015 – Jason Vander Laan, points. 2011 – , RB, QB, Ferris (Mich.) State. He had 580 additional rushing Engineering Degrees Mars Hill (N.C.). 2016 – Justin Dvorak, QB, yards in the three post-season Shaquira Kennedy, sports information student worker from El Paso, 2012 – , QB, Colorado Mines. playoff games but these did not received a bachelor science in mechanical engineering and Sebastian Shippensburg (Pa.). 2017 – Luis Perez, QB, Texas count in career records at the time. Palacios, baseball player from Premont, received a bachelor of science in industrial management and technology, at last weekend’s Com- 2013 – Franklyn Quiteh, RB, A&M-Commerce. Since, the NCAA has accepted Bloomsburg (Pa ) mencement in the Steinke Center. President’s Holiday Reception TAMUK president, Dr. Steven Tallant, and his wife, Karen, hosted a reception last week for the University faculty and staff. Members of the Javelina athletic staff were among the guests attending.

Left to right, head women’s golf coach Stefanie Gray, assistant women’s basketball coach D.J. Slifer, assistant men’s basketball coach Matt Pressey, Dr. Steven Tallant, assistant men’s basketball coach Mark Mathew and head men’s basketball coach Johnny Estelle. Left to right, assistant volleyball coach Stephanie Johns, president Dr. Steven Tallant, head volleyball coach Tanya Allen and assistant volleyball coach Gary Payne.

Left to right, assistant women’s tennis coach Vanessa Tavares, coordinator of student- Left to right, senior associate athletic director Ruben Cantu, Karen Tallant, assistant athlete services Fred Holmes and head women’s tennis coach Autumn Williams. athletic director for compliance Hanna Lantz and Dr. Steven Tallant. Javelinas Have Third Most Football Titles Texas A&I, now Texas A&M- with 10. The Bison won five while Kingsville, has the third most in NCAA Division II and have national football championship won five in NCAA Division I-AA. trophies with seven. The Javelinas are third with The championships have their seven, won in 1959, 1969, been won on the field through the 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1979. NCAA and NAIA playoff system. Carroll (Wis.) (NAIA), Mount Union (Ohio) has the Northwest Missouri State most championships with 13. All (Division II), Georgia Southern were in NCAA Division III. (Division I-AA), Wisconsin- North Dakota State is second Whitewater (Division III) and Westminster (Pa.) (NAIA Division Men’s Basketball II) each have six national titles. 23rd in NABC Poll Five championships have been won by Carson-Newman The Texas A&M-Kingsville (Tenn.) (NAIA) and four titles men’s basketball team was ranked have been won by Grand Valley No. 23 in the NCAA Division II (Mich.) (Division II), Youngstown national poll compiled by the (Ohio) State (Division I-AA) and National Association of Basketball Coaches last week. Augustana (Ill.) (Division III). Three other Lone Star Conference teams were ranked in Receives Bachelor’s Degrees the top 25. These four Javelina football players received bachelor’s degrees last week in the Steinke Center. Left to Texas-Permian Basin was No. right are Demarcus Spurlock of Houston (North Forest), Kyle Plum of San Diego, Calif., Demarcus Tillman of Eagle Lake (Rice) and Brandon Venske of La Vernia. The four received bachelor of science degrees. 10, West Texas A&M No. 12 and Texas A&M-Commerce No. 22. Bailey Still Most Honored College Football Player NCAA Division II (Continued from Page 6) for four consecutive years. But this weekend in Alabama, Men’s Basketball Poll and was the leading scorer in 1987 Bailey was the LSC offensive or anywhere knowledgeable Compiled by the National and 1989. player of the year for four seasons football fans talk about the greats Association of Basketball Coaches He made every All-America and was selected as USA Today’s of college football, Johnny Rank Team team for which he was eligible for Texas Amateur Achiever of the Year Bailey’s name will come up. 1. Northwest Missouri four consecutive years. He twice. He was selected the offensive Simply put, there’s never 2. Queens (N.C.) 3. Bellarmine (Ky.) appeared on 15 of the units. player of the decade in the LSC. been a better one. 4. Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.) While receiving the Harlon Bailey was selected to appear 5. Ferris (Mich.) State Hill Trophy for three consecutive in three post-season all-star games. 6. Colorado Mines years, he was runnerup for the During his four-year career, 7. West Liberty (W. Va.) honor as a freshman. the team compiled a 38-8 record, 8. Christian Brothers (Tenn.) Bailey was named Domino’s won three LSC championships 9. Barry (Fla.) Pizza/ Coaches and was ranked No. 1 in the 10. Texas-Permian Basin Association “Coaches’ Choice” NCAA Division II poll twice. 11. Arkansas-Fort Smith Player of the Year in the first year Bailey became the first Javelina 12. West Texas A&M of the award. player to have his number retired. 13. Northern (S.D.) State He was selected to the Football After finishing with the 14. Wheeling Jesuit (W. Va.) Writers of America All-America team Javelinas, Bailey was drafted by 15. Fort Lewis (Colo.) and became the first college the Chicago Bears, earned Pro 16. Western Oregon division athlete to earn a berth on Bowl status with the Arizona 17. Virginia State the roster. He was selected to the Cardinals and also played with the 18. Lake Superior (Mich.) State ESPN All-America team and is the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. 19. Valdosta (Ga.) State only college division player to make He has been inducted into the 20. Le Moyne (N.Y.) that squad. College Football Hall of Fame, the 21. West Florida Receives Master’s Degree The Javelina back was on the Lone Star Conference Hall of 22. Texas A&M-Commerce Ileana Aleman, softball player Associated Press’Little All- Fame, the NCAA Division II 23. Texas A&M-Kingsville from Pharr (PSJA North), America and Kodak All-America Football Hall of Fame and the 24. Dallas Baptist received a master of science first teams in each of his four Javelina Hall of Fame. 25. Southern New Hampshire degree in reading specialization years of play, and became the first Bailey died in August 2010 (Bold-faced and italicized teams last weekend at the Commence- athlete to appear on the squads after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Johnny Bailey are in the Lone Star Conference). ment in the Steinke Center. Lone Star Conference Lands Two Players on AFCA All-America Team Two Lone Star Conference OL – Andrew Alten, Findlay Hays (Kan.) State, 6-5, 300, Sr., players were on the NCAA (Ohio), 6-2, 308, Sr., Loveland, Ajax, Ontario, Canada Division II All-America football Ohio. LB – Kyle Kitchens, Catawba team announced by the American OL – Ruben Holcomb, (N.C.), 6-2, 205, Sr., Decatur, Ga. Football Coaches Association last Indianapolis (Ind.), 6-4, 317, Sr., LB – Brandon Payer, week. Fort Wayne, Ind. Colorado State-Pueblo, 6-4, 248, Kamal Cass, running back at Defense First Team Jr., Pine, Colo. Eastern New Mexico, and Jared DL – Blake Nelson, Colorado- LB – Osband Thompson, Machorro, offensive lineman at Mesa, 5-11, 230, Sr., Centennial, Tuskegee (Ala.), 6-0, 205, Sr., Texas A&M-Commerce, were the Colo. Miami, Fla. league representatives. DL – Marcus Martin, Slippery DB – Max Redfield, Indiana Four LSC players were on the Rock (Pa.), 6-2, 255, Sr., West (Pa.), 6-1, 205, Sr., Mission Viejo, offensive and defensive second units. Mifflin, Pa. Calif. Texas A&I and Texas A&M- DL – Zach Sieler, Ferris DB – Chris Johnson, North Kingsville have had more players (Mich.) State, 6-6, 290, Jr., Pickney, Alabama, 6-3, 200, Jr., Birmingham, on the AFCA All-America team Mich. Ala. than any other school. The DL – Nathan Shepherd, Fort (Continued on Page 10) Javelinas have had 30 players on 34 of the teams. Baseball Graduates The Javelinas also hold the Baseball players receiving degrees last week included Jacob Kelm, distinction of having had the most left, from Georgetown and Zach Wilson of Katy. Each received a consecutive players on the unit. bachelor of business administration degree. There were Javelinas on the squad in each season between 1986 and 2003. 2017 NCAA Division II All-America Football Team Selected by the American Football Coaches Association Offense First Team QB – Travis Tomowski, Ashland (Ohio), 5-11, 218, Sr., Broadview Heights, Ohio RB – Marc Jones, Gannon (Pa.), 5-11, 225, Sr., Painesville, Ohio. RB – Kamal Cass, Eastern New Mexico, 5-11, 185, Sr., Clovis, N.M. WR – Donta Armstrong, West Alabama, 5-10, 151, Sr., Bruce, Miss. WR – Weston Carr, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 6-2, 200, So., Santa Cruz, Calif. TE – Seth Hebert, Central Missouri, 6-4, 225, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. OL – Jared Machorro, Texas A&M-Commerce, 6-7, 280, Sr., Coldspring. OL – Joseph Lacey, Long Island-Post (N.Y.), 6-6, 328, Sr., December Graduate Medford, N.Y. Jordan Thomas, football player from San Antonio (Stevens), received a OL – Desmond Harrison, A Different Use bachelor of science degree at Commencement exercises last weekend West Georgia, 6-7, 288, Sr., Jaarika Cantu, daughter of Javelina athletic trainer Ruben Cantu and in the Steinke Center. Right is Hanna Lantz, assistant athletic his wife, Reili, finds a different use for a basketball at last weekend’s Houston (Oak Ridge). director for compliance and academics. game with St. Edward’s in the Steinke Center. One LSC Player on AP NCAA Division II All-America Unit One Lone Star Conference both of Central Washington, made First Team Offense Georgia, Sr. player was on the Associated Press . The Javelinas QB – Luis Perez, Texas A&M- OL – Gavin De Los Santos, NCAA Division II All-America hosted Central Washington in the Commerce, Sr. Harding (Ark.) Sr. football team announced last week. opening game this fall and will RB – Marc Jones, Gannon AP – Devontae Jackson, Luis Perez, senior quarterback open with the Wildcats next (Pa.), Sr. West Georgia, Jr. at Texas A&M-Commerce, was on season in Ellensburg, Wash. RB – Cameron Mayberry, K – Casey Bednarski, the first unit. 2017 Associated Press Colorado Mines, So. Minnesota State, Jr. Defensive lineman Bo Banner NCAA Division II WR – J.T. Luper, Central First Team Defense and defensive back Tyler Hasty, All-America Football Team Oklahoma, Sr. DL – Marcus Martin, Slippery WR – Weston Carr, Azusa Rock (Pa.), Sr. Pacific (Calif.), So. DL – Bo Banner, Central TE – D.J. Cornish, Shepherd Washington, Sr. (W. Va.), So. DL – Adonis Davis, Florida OL – Alex Cappa, Humboldt Tech, Jr. (Calif.) State, Sr. DL – Myles Humphrey, OL – Lavonte Hights, Shepherd (W. Va.), Sr. Shepherd (W. Va.), Sr. LB – Kevin Haynes, Central OL – Dominic Giunta, Washington, Sr. Ashland (Ohio), Sr. LB – Terry Samuel, West Alabama, Jr. OL – Harley Vaughn, West LB – Dennis Gardeck, Sioux Two LSC Players Falls (S.D.), Sr. DB – Tyler Hasty, Central Make AFCA All- Washington, Jr. DB – Tavierre Thomas, Ferris America Team (Mich.) State, Sr. (Continued from Page 9) DB – J.R. Stevens, Indiana DB – Marcus Jones, (Pa.), So. Northwest Missouri, 6-0, 178, Sr., DB – Chris Johnson, North Gladstone, Mo. Alabama, Jr. DB – Andrew Spencer, P – Justin Marcha, Emporia Winona (Minn.) State, 6-1, 210, Sr., (Kan.) State, Sr. Baseball Graduate Lake Villa, Ill. Second Team Offense Jacob Foitek, baseball player Specialists Includes: from Denton, received a bachelor PK – Casey Bednarski, OL – Jared Machorro, Texas of business administration last week in the Steinke Center. Minnesota State, 6-1, 230, Jr., A&M-Commerce, Sr. Oconomowoc, Wis. P – Cody Mikell, Henderson 2017-18 Javelina Men’s Basketball Schedule (Ark.) State, 6-0, 215, Sr., Dec. 30 - *Midwestern State in Kingsville, 2 p.m. Poplarville, Miss. Jan. 4 - *Texas A&M-Commerce in Commerce, 7:30 p.m. AP – Deonte Harris, Jan. 6 - *Tarleton State in Stephenville, 4 p.m. Assumption (Mass.), 5-6, 170, Jr., Jan. 11 - *Texas-Permian Basin in Kingsville, 7:30 p.m. Baltimore, Md. Jan. 13 - *West Texas A&M in Kingsville, 2 p.m. Second Team Offense Jan. 18 - *Eastern New Mexico in Portales, N.M., 8:30 p.m. Includes: Jan. 20 - *Western New Mexico in Silver City, N.M., 5 p.m. QB – Luis Perez, Texas A&M- Jan. 23 - *Angelo State in San Angelo, 7:30 p.m. Commerce, 6-3, 220, Sr., Chula Feb. 1 - *Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, 7:30 p.m. Vista, Calif. Feb. 3 - *Cameron in Lawton, Okla., 4 p.m. OL – Islam Sbeih, Midwestern Feb. 8 - *Tarleton State in Kingsville, 7:30 p.m. State, 6-1, 298, Sr., East Oakland, Feb. 10 - *Texas A&M-Commerce in Kingsville, 2 p.m. Calif. Feb. 15 - *West Texas A&M in Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Second Team Defense Feb. 17 - *Texas-Permian Basin in Odessa, 4 p.m. Includes: Feb. 22 - *Western New Mexico in Kingsville, 7:30 p.m. DL – Markus Jones, Angelo Feb. 24 - *Eastern New Mexico in Kingsville, 2 p.m. State, 6-3, 255, Jr., Crowley. March 1-4 – Lone Star Conference Championships in Frisco. LB – Kevin Haynes, Central March 10-12 – NCAA Division II South Central Region Washington, 6-1, 228, Sr., Battle Trapping a Topper Championships, TBA. Ground, Wash. Javelina defenders Robert Stevenson (33), 6-7 sophomore forward from March 21-24 – NCAA Division II Elite Eight in Sioux Falls, S.D. DB – Yusef Sterling-Lowe, Houston (Eisenhower), and Will West (4), 6-3 junior guard from *Lone Star Conference games. League City (Clear Lake), trap a St. Edward’s player in Saturday’s Texas A&M-Commerce, 6-2, 170, game in the Steinke Center. Sr., Oakland, Calif. Graduation Celebration The Javelina sports information staff helped Shaquira Kennedy, center, celebrate her graduation last week. Left to right are R.J. Young, Robert Salazar, assistant sports information director Keonte Herrera, Kennedy, Kyra Henderson, and assistant sports information director Mark Inserra.

LSC Players on D2CCA A-A Football Team Three Lone Star Conference WR – Weston Carr, Azusa DL – Myles Humphrey, were named to the NCAA Division Pacific (Calif.), So., 6-2, 200, Shepherd (W. Va.), Sr., 6-2, 245, II All-America football team Benicia, Calif. Upper Marlboro, Md. compiled by D2 Conference TE – Kyle Self, Central DL – Zachy Sieler, Ferris (Mich.) Commissioners Association. Washington, Sr., 6-5, 229, Vaughn, State, Jr., 6-6, 290, Pinckney, Mich. Luis Perez, senior quarterback Wash. LB – Dennis Gardeck, Sioux at Texas A&M-Commerce, was the OL – Jared Machorro, Texas Falls (S.D.), Sr., 6-0, 205, Lake in offensive player of the year. A&M-Commerce, Sr., 6-7, 280, the Hills, Ill. Joining him on the All- Coldspring. LB – Kevin Haynes, Central America first team was teammate OL – Alex Cappa, Humboldt Washington, Sr., 6-1, 228, Battle Jared Machorro, senior offensive (Calif.) State, Sr., 6-7, 305, Dublin, Ground, Wash. lineman. Calif. LB – Kyle Kitchens, Catawba Also on the first unit were OL – Lavonte Hights, (N.C.), Sr., 6-2, 205, Decatur, Ga. senior tight end Kyle Self and Shepherd (W. Va.), Sr., 6-4, 300, LB – Sam Blankenship, senior linebacker Kevin Haynes of North Chesterfield, Va. Harding (Ark.), Jr., 6-2, 205, Tulsa, Central Washington. The OL – Gavin De Los Santos, Okla. Javelinas hosted Central in the Harding (Arik.), Sr., 6-3, 285, Hot S – Andrew Spencer, Winona season opener in Javelina Springs, Ark. (Minn.) State, Sr., 6-1, 210, Lake Stadium. OL – Dominic Giunta, Villa, Ill. NCAA Division II Ashland (Ohio), Sr., 6-3, 284, S – Andrew Benson, All-America Football Team Willoughby, Ohio. Assumption (Mass.), Sr., 6-2, 205, Selected by D2CCA RS – Deonte Harris, East Bridgewater, Mass. First Team Offense Assumption (Mass.), Jr., 5-6, 170, CB – Darius Williams, QB – Luis Perez, Texas A&M- Baltimore, Md. Colorado State-Pueblo, Jr., 6-0, Commerce, Sr., 6-3, 220, Chula PK – Casey Bednarski, 195, Gilbert, Ariz. Vista, Calif. Minnesota State, Jr., 6-1, 230, CB – Tyler Hasty, Central RB – Marc Gones, Gannon Oconomowoc, Wis. Washington, Jr., 6-0, 190, Bellevue, (Pa.), Jr., 5-11, 225, Painesville, Offensive Player of the Year Wash. Ohio. Luis Perez, QB, Texas A&M- P – Justin Marcha, Emporia RB – Ja’Quan Gardner, Commerce. (Kan.) State, Sr., 6-1, 200, Edmond, Humboldt (Calif.) State, Sr., 5-7, First Team Defense Okla. Preventing a Throw-in 205, Ceres, Calif. DL – Marcus Martin, Slippery Defensive Player of theYear Javelina forward Elton Dyer, 6-4 junior from Houston (Sam Houston), WR – J.T. Luper, Central Rock (Pa.), Sr., 6-2, 255, West Marcus Martin, DL, Slippery prevents a St. Edward’s player from throwing in during last weekend’s Oklahoma, Sr., 5-9, 175, Sherman. Mifflin, Pa. Rock (Pa.). game in the Steinke Center. Men’s Basketball Receives Votes in D2SIDA Poll The Texas A&M-Kingsville 6. Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 24. Texas-Permian Basin includes Texas A&M-Kingsville. men’s basketball team received 7. Queens (N.C.) 25. St. Thomas Aquinas (N.Y.) (Bold-faced and italicized teams votes in the NCAA Division II poll 8. Colorado Mines Other teams receiving votes are in the Lone Star Conference). released by D2SIDA last week. 9. West Liberty (W. Va.) Three Lone Star Conference 10. Barry (Fla.) TAMUK Graduates Named teams were ranked in the top 25. 11. Virginia State West Texas A&M was No. 15, 12. Northern (S.D.) State Softball Coaches of the Year Texas A&M-Commerce No. 23 and 13. West Florida Texas A&M-Kingsville graduates Sally Lozano DeLeon and Texas-Permian Basin No. 24. 14. California Poly-Pomona Thomas De Los Santos will be honored at the South Texas Winter NCAA Division II Men’s 15. West Texas A&M Baseball Banquet Jan. 18 at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center. Basketball Poll Wheeling Jesuit (W. Va.) DeLeon , coach at Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway, is the large Compiled by D2SIDA 17. Lake Superior (Mich.) State school softball coach of the year and De Los Sontos, coach at Santa Rank Team 18. Western Oregon Gertrudis Academy High School, is the small school softball coach of 1. Northwest Missouri 19. Bridgeport (Conn.) the year. 2. Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.) 20. West Chester (Pa.) DeLeon’s team reached the Class 5A regional semifinals last year 3. Ferris (Mich.) State 21. California State-Chico and finished 29-10. 4. Bellarmine (Ky.) North Carolina-Pembroke De Los Santos coached his team to the Class 3A state tournament 5. Arkansas-Fort Smith 23. Texas A&M-Commerce where the Lions lost in the title game. It had a 39-3 season’s record. Two members of the Academy team have signed national letters with the Javelinas. Lozano was on the 2004-07 Javelina softball teams and was All-LSC South Division. Curiel Baseball Coach of the Year Joe Curiel, former Texas Last spring’s squad had a 30- A&M-Kingsville assistant 3-3 record and reached the Receives Degree baseball coach, will be recognized semifinals of the state meet. Maria Macias, a student worker as the large school baseball coach Curiel was an assistant coach in the Javelina sports information of the year at the South Texas for the Javelinas in 1995 and 1996. office, received her bachelor of Winter Baseball Banquet Jan. 18 in The team had a 67-36 overall science degree last week at the December Commencement in the the Solomon Ortiz Center in record and a 30-15 Lone Star Steinke Center. Corpus Christi. Conference record during those Curiel has taken his Trojans campaigns. to the Class 5A state tournament The Javelinas won the LSC in two of his five seasons as head championship in 1995, the third coach. year for the intercollegiate program. One LSC Women’s Hoops Team Ranked One Lone Star Conference 9. Virginia Union team was ranked in the NCAA 10. Central Missouri Division II women’s basketball 11. California (Pa.) poll released by the Women’s 12. Northern (S.D.) State Basketball Coaches Association 13. Edinboro (Pa.) last week. 14. Wingate (N.C.) West Texas A&M was No. 3. 15. Michigan Tech Future LSC member Lubbock 16. Fort Lewis (Colo.) There’s No Christian was No. 4. 17. Southern Indiana Place Like NCAA Division II 18. Augustana (S.D.) Women’s Basketball Poll 19. Seattle Pacific (Wash.) Javelina Nation Compiled by the Women’s 20. Azusa Pacific (Calif.) Basketball Coaches Association Southwestern Oklahoma For College Rank Team 22. Cedarville (Ohio) 1. Ashland (Ohio) 23. Central Oklahoma Athletic 2. Alaska-Anchorage 24. University of Sciences (Pa.) Excitement! 3. West Texas A&M 25. Rollins (Fla.) 4. Lubbock Christian (Bold-faced and italicized teams Be Part 5. Indiana (Pa.) are in the Lone Star Conference) Defensive Pressure 6. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) Of The Family! Christian Bambrook, 6-8 junior forward from Eddyville, Iowa, puts 7. Drury (Mo.) pressure on a St. Edward’s ball handler in last weekend’s game. 8. Bentley (Mass.)