Baseball Falcons
Name: Nick Borders
Year: Freshman
Number: 17
Hometown: Harrisburg, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Pete Rose
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College Major: Criminal Justice
Career Goals: Police Officer
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Lawrence “Larry” Brown
Year: Freshman
Number: 2
Hometown: Mayfield, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Barry Bonds
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Parents
College Major: Carpentry
Career Goals: Own a Construction Business
High School Awards: All-Region Team, District Tourney Team
Name: Keithroy “Keith” Charles
Year: Sophomore
Number: 4
Hometown: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
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Name: Elvis “Kuko” Crespo
Year: Sophomore
Number: 12
Hometown: Carolina, Puerto Rico
Most Admired Athlete: Albert Pujols
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Elvis Crespo, Sr.
College Major: undecided
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Name: Jordan “Jordy” Dobbs
Year: Freshman
Number: 5
Hometown: Philpot, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Barry Larkin and John Jones
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Jesus, Zach Galifianakis, John Mayer
College Major: Undecided
Career Goals: Undecided
High School Awards: All-Conference, All-State
Name: Austin “Edge” Edge
Year: Freshman
Number: 3
Hometown: Whiteland, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Kevin Youkilis
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Ron Burgundy
College Major: Economics
Career Goals: undecided
High School Awards: All-Conference, All-State
Name: Dalton “Tugboat” Froman
Year: Sophomore
Number: 9
Hometown: Lynnville, Indiana
Most Admired Athlete: Yadier Molina
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Brook and Chad Froman (Mom and Dad)
College Major: Law Enforcement
Career Goals: undecided
Name: Colt Garrett
Year: Sophomore
Number: 7
Hometown: Olmsted, Illinois
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Name: Scott Haag
Year: Freshman
Number: 13
Hometown: Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Most Admired Athlete: Dan Marino
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Kathy and Jon Haag (Mom and Dad)
College Major: Exercise Science
Career Goals: undecided
Name: Wesley “Wes” Jones
Year: Freshman
Number: 6
Hometown: Mayfield, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Chipper Jones
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Bob Marley
College Major: Sports Medicine
Career Goals: Athletic Trainer
High School Awards: Perfect Game
Name: Justin “Ernest” Kittel
Year: Sophomore
Number: 18
Hometown: Smithland, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Justin Verlander
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Russell Crowe
College Major: Biology
Career Goals: Medicine
High School Awards: All-District (Baseball), Team Offensive MVP, Cardinal Award for Leadership
College Awards: All-GRAC nominee
Other Awards: All-Region Scholastic Award, Student Senator
Name: Nathan “Nate” Koller
Year: Freshman
Number: 32
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Josh Hamilton
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Will Ferrell
College Major: Athletic Training
Career Goals: Undecided
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Logan Leverett
Year: Freshman
Number: 14
Hometown: Harrisburg, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Matt Holliday
Most Admired Non-Athlete: John Mayer
College Major: Criminal Justice
Career Goals: Police Officer
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Cody “Monty” Montgomery
Year: Freshman
Number: Red Shirt
Hometown: Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Dustin Pedroia
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Bonnie and Kenny (Parents)
College Major: Psychology
Career Goals: Criminal Psychologist
High School Awards: All-Conference, All-Region, Offensive Player of the Year, MVP, Pitcher of the Year
Other Awards: Academic All-State (3 years), Academic All-State (Honorable Mention)
Name: Alex “A.O.” Oliver
Year: Sophomore
Number: Red Shirt
Hometown: Lynnville, Indiana
Most Admired Athlete: Chris Carpenter
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Parents
College Major: Business
Career Goals: Graduate
High School Awards: All-Conference, State Runner-Up 2010, Varsity starter (4 years)
Name: Keith “K.D.” Patton
Year: Freshman
Number: 16
Hometown: Poseyville, Indiana
Most Admired Athlete: Matt Holliday
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Olivia Wilde
College Major: Business
Career Goals: Management
High School Awards: All-Conference Honorable Mention, CY Young Award
Name: Kyle “Carrot” Peyton
Year: Freshman
Number: 19
Hometown: Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Mariano Rivera
Most Admired Non-Athlete: James Franco
College Major: History
Career Goals: Teacher
Name: Roberto Sapia
Year: Sophomore
Number: 8
Hometown: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Most Admired Athlete: Roberto Clemente
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Mom
College Major: Education
Career Goals: to get a 4-year degree
Name: Arnaldo “Pipo” Soto
Year: Freshman
Number: 1
Hometown: Farjado, Puerto Rico
Most Admired Athlete: Roberto Alomar
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Albert Einstein
College Major: Athletic Trainer
Career Goals:
Basketball Falcons
Name: Taiquon “Teon” Beckett
Year: Red Shirt Sophomore
Number: 5
Hometown: Forest City, North Carolina
Most Admired Athlete: Dwayne Wade
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Dad
College Major: Psychology
Career Goals: Professional Basketball
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Robert Calmese
Year: Freshman
Number: 22
Hometown: Decatur, Illinois
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Name: JaQuavius Feltson
Year: Freshman
Number: 14
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
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Name: Dominique Hagans
Year: Sophomore
Number: 15
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
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College Major: Business
Career Goals: Own and operate a business
High School Awards: All-City, All-Region
College Awards: All-Conference, All-Region, Freshman of the Year
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Name: Terrell Lawrence
Year: Freshman
Number: 11
Hometown: Spring, Texas
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Name: Quintrel Morris
Year: Sophomore
Number: 33
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
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Name: D'Markian Sallie
Year: Freshman
Number: 3
Hometown: Houston, Texas
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Name: Dominic Sriwichian
Year: Red Shirt Freshman
Number: 44
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
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College Major: International Business Management
Career Goals: Import-Export Merchandising, Professional Consulting, and Human Resources
High School Awards: Member of Thailand’s National Champion Bangkok Christian High School, All-Conference
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Name: Mirko Tadinac
Year: Freshman
Number: 45
Hometown: Croatia
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Name: Mike Walker
Year: Sophomore
Number: 31
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
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Basketball Lady Falcons
Name: Jasherrica “Sherrica” Barkley
Year: Freshman
Number: 21
Hometown: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Maya Moore
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Grandmother
College Major: Physical Therapy / Special Education
Career Goals: Work with special-education kids
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Candace “Breedzy CanCan” Breedlove
Year: Freshman
Number: 23
Hometown: Peoria, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie, D’Wayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Willis (Brother)
Most Admired Non-Athlete: God, Cassandra Easten (Mother)
College Major: Sound and Media Arts
Career Goals: Music Producer
High School Awards: All-Tournament (Volleyball), All-Tournament (Basketball)
Other Awards: Top 20% (HS Class), Mid-State 6 Award, National Honor Society, IHSA Award
Name: Blaine Bundren
Year: Red Shirt Freshman
Number: 12
Hometown: Harrisburg, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Peyton Manning
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Steve Bundren (Father)
College Major: Physical Therapy Assistant
Career Goals: PTA Certification
High School Awards: All-Conference, 2-time MVP
Name: Tierra “T-Baby” Burks
Year: Freshman
Number: 10
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Most Admired Athlete: Cappi Pondexster
Most Admired Non-Athlete: God
College Major: Undecided
Career Goals:
High School Awards: All-Conference, All-Region
Other Awards: HS Honors, Best Female Athlete Award
Name: Kenyatta Drake
Year: Freshman
Number: 22
Hometown: Madisonville, Kentucky
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Name: Kasey Glover
Year: Sophomore
Number: 14
Hometown: Ridgway, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: John Jay
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Mother
College Major: Radiology
Career Goals: Undecided
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Ashley Morehead
Year: Sophomore
Number: 20
Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Most Admired Athlete: Derrick Rose, Skylar Diggins
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Grandparents
College Major: Undecided
Career Goals: Psychologist
High School Awards: All-Conference (2 times), Toyota All-Tournament Team (09-10)
Name: Porscha Saunders
Year: Freshman
Number: 11
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Most Admired Athlete: Candace Parker, Maya Moore
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Derrick Saunders (Father)
College Major: Physical Therapy
Career Goals:
High School Awards: Best Defensive Player (09-10)
Name: Amanda “Ame” Whitlock
Year: Sophomore
Number: 13
Hometown: Eldorado, Illinois
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College Major: Accounting
Career Goals: CPA
High School Awards: All-Conference (Basketball, Golf, and Soccer)
Other Awards: Illinois State Scholar
Softball Lady Falcons
Name: Kaylee Boston
Year: Freshman
Number: 17
Hometown: Thebes, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Tyler Hansboro (UNC / NBA) – hustles like no one
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Mama and Papa (Grandparents) – biggest fans who have always been there
College Major: Occupational Therapy
Career Goals: Pediatric Occupational Therapist
High School Awards: All-Conference (4-time), All-State (Basketball 2-time, Softball), 1000- Point Club, All-South All-Star Basketball Game
Other Awards: Beta Club President, Principal’s Award, SISHSA Top Achiever, Honor Roll (4 years), Student of the Quarter, FFA Vice President
Name: Hannah Cockrum
Year: Freshman
Number: 9
Hometown: Galatia, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Yadier Molina
Most Admired Non-Athlete: US Soldiers
College Major: Athletic Training
Career Goals: Work for the St. Louis Cardinals
High School Awards: All-Conference (Softball & Basketball – Jr.), Captain All-Conference (Softball & Basketball – Sr.), Defensive Award (Jr.), Home-run Award (Sr.), Team Captain (Softball Basketball, & Volleyball), Rebound Award (Jr.), MVP (Basketball – Sr., Volleyball – Sr.)
Other Awards: Salutatorian of Class, Illinois State Scholar
Name: Allyson Corry
Year: Freshman
Number: 2
Hometown: Carlyle, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Jennie Finch
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Parents
College Major: Elementary Education
Career Goals: Teacher
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Taylor “Tay” Fletcher
Year: Freshman
Number: 5
Hometown: Creal Springs, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Danielle Louwery
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Gene Fletcher (Dad)
College Major: Cosmetology Education
Career Goals: Own my own business
High School Awards: All-Conference, Lions Club Award (4 years), MVP (3 years, Coach’s choice)
Other Awards: Honor Roll (4 years), High Honors (2 years)
Name: Lacey Gill
Year: Freshman
Number: 30
Hometown: Nashville, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Matt Holliday
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Parents
College Major: Accounting
Career Goals:
High School Awards: Belleville News Democrat All-Area Team (Softball) 3-years
Other Awards: National Honor Society
Name: Kasey Glover
Year: Sophomore
Number: 10
Hometown: Ridgway, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: John Jay
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Mother
College Major: Radiology
Career Goals: Undecided
High School Awards: All-Conference
Name: Paige “Patti” Hughey
Year: Freshman
Number: 23
Hometown: Benton, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Natasha Watlie
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Mammy (Grandma)
College Major: Physical Therapy
Career Goals: Doctorate in PT, Physical Therapist
High School Awards: All-Conference (4 years), All-State (Jr.), MVP (softball), Coach’s Award (Volleyball & Softball), Team Award (Softball), Best Defensive Player (Softball)
Other Awards: Southern Illinois Academic Honors Award, National Honor Society, Outstanding Senior
Name: Brendee “Killer Red” Killen
Year: Freshman
Number: 7
Hometown: Pittsburg, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Jenny Finch
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Mother
College Major: Zoology
Career Goals: Work in Florida
High School Awards: All-Conference, All-State
Other Awards: 4-year Perfect Attendance, Student Council
Name: Kathryn “Katie” Lorsbach
Year: Sophomore
Number: 18
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Most Admired Athlete: Brian Wilson
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Grandpa
College Major: Business Administration
Career Goals: Human Resource Manager
Other Awards: Renaissance (8 quarters)
Name: Paige Mueller
Year: Freshman
Number: 25
Hometown: Hoffman, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Yadier Molina
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Parents
College Major: Pediatric Nursing
Career Goals:
High School Awards: All-Conference (Sophomore)
Other Awards: Honor Roll (4 years)
Name: Kelsie “Suzy” Odum
Year: Freshman
Number: 12
Hometown: Goreville, Illinois
Most Admired Athlete: Albert Pujols
Most Admired Non-Athlete: Parents
College Major: Physical Therapy Assistant
Career Goals: Physical Therapy Assistant
Other Awards: Top 10% in Class
Name: Amanda “Ame” Whitlock
Year: Freshman
Number: 3
Hometown: Eldorado, Illinois
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College Major: Accounting
Career Goals: CPA
High School Awards: All-Conference (Basketball, Golf, and Soccer)
Other Awards: Illinois State Scholar
Coaching Staff
Nico Gregali (left) begins his third year as Head Coach of the Assistant Coaches Baseball Falcons. Under his leadership, there has been resurgence in Falcons Baseball. Improvements have been seen in team GPA, team wins, and 4-year signees. Improvements to Falcon Field include: new bullpens (2010 season); leveling, re-surfacing, and new grass for the infield (2011 season); new batting cage and soft-toss area (post 2011 season); and planned renovations to Falcon Field dugouts with new benches and storage space (prior to 2012 season).
Coach Gregali graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2009 with a B.S. in Secondary Education. The St. Louis, MO native resides in Harrisburg. Tim Mannisi
Coach Gregali is assisted by Tim Mannisi.
Joshua Ervin (left) begins his first year as Head Coach of the Basketball Falcons. Previously, he spent one year as the assistant coach at SIC. He is a Houston native who played his college ball at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. As a starting guard, he helped
lead them to their first-ever NCAA Tournament in 2007. Taurean Mitchell
Coach Ervin earned a bachelor’s degree in business. The Texas native now resides in Harrisburg.
Coach Ervin is assisted by Taurean Mitchell.
Don Gines
Clyde Buck (left) begins his first year as Head Coach of the Basketball Lady Falcons. Buck has many years experience as an assistant coach in both men’s and women’s basketball at the high school and college levels. He spent 1991-93 as a head boys’ coach at Grayville High School. 2002-2009 saw Buck as the head coach of the Wabash Valley College women’s basketball team, producing eight all-conference and all-region selections. Coach Buck and his wife reside in Mt. Carmel.
Ross Hill (right) begins his second year as Head Coach of the Softball Lady Falcons. Ross has 20 years of coaching experience, building quite a legacy at Vienna High School. In those 20 seasons at the helm of the Lady Eagles’ softball squad, Hill amassed a record of 630 wins against just 193 losses. After retirement, Coach Hill is achieving his initial dream – coaching college softball. Hill lives in Vienna with his wife, Cherie.
Coach Hill is assisted by Don Gines.