May 28, 2009
The Gerald Pilz and Friends All Star Games will be held in Keeter Gymnasium on July 11.  Admission is $5.00 per person.  The women will play at 6:00 pm followed by the men at 8:00 pm.

April 30, 2009
Twelve members of the College of the Ozarks Athletic Programs have been named to the Midlands Conference Scholar Athlete Team for the 2008-09 School Year. The two athletes who get the top scholar honors this year are Men's Basketball Player Colt Blair and Women's Player Melissa Duvall. To make the team, the athletes must have at least a 3.25 GPA and have been in their current school two semesters. The complete list from C of O:

April 28, 2009
College of the Ozarks Head Coach Steve Shepherd announced that Mike Wiebe of Branson has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for College of the Ozarks. Wiebe, a 6-6 forward, was a two time first team all state selection and led his team to the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Class 5 state championship. Wiebe averaged 19 points and 8 rebounds per game as he led Branson to a 27-3 record.

April 24, 2009
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Crawford reads to students at the 2009 Literacy Day sponsored by The Vacation Channel. The event was held at Branson Cedar Ridge Elementary School.  Bobcat basketball team members also participated.

April 23, 2009
Volleyball girls help Ben and Jerry's with free cone day.

April 14, 2009
College of the Ozarks head basketball coach Steve Shepherd signed Dustin Todd to a letter of intent last week. Todd was a National Junior College Athletic Association first team All American this season and led North Arkansas Community College to 23 wins. The 6’3 post man from Huntsville, Arkansas, averaged 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and shot 61% from the field. Pictured are David Burger, Dustin Todd and Steve Shepherd.

April 8, 2009
The Bobcat Open will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at Pointe Royale Golf Course. A Pizza lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. and play will begin at 1:30 p.m. For more information, please call 417-690-2565.

April 7, 2009
The Athletic Banquet will be held April 21st in Youngman Agricultural Dome at 6:00 p.m. For tickets, please call Candy Sullinger, 417-690-2565. Tickets are $15.00 per person.

April 3, 2009
College of the Ozarks coach Steve Shepherd announces that 6’5 Webb City guard Trey Laveroni has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at College of the Ozarks. Laveroni, a Missouri Basketball Coaches Association all-stater and unanimous all-Central Ozark Conference Large Division selection averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists in helping Webb City finish 16-12 overall and reached the sectional round of the state play-offs.

March 25, 2009
The First Arvest Bank/Hometown Radio Student-Athlete of the Week Award winner for March is Drew Ray.

Drew Ray helped boost the Men's Basketball Team to a Second Place finish in the NAIA Division Two National Tournament. Thrust into the starting line-up due to an injury, Ray hit big baskets in both the Bobcat wins in the Quarterfinals and Semi-Finals for the Bobcats.

March 25, 2009
The First Arvest Bank/Hometown Radio Student-Athlete of the Week Award winner for March is Josie Sparkman.

Josie Sparkman completed a remarkable four year run as a member of the Lady Bobcats, leading the team to three straight Division Two National Championship Games and a Final Four Appearance this season. As a four year starter, Sparkman and her teammates were perfect at home and in Midlands Conference play and compiled an overall record of 131 wins and 13 losses.

February 24, 2009
MCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Junior center Emily Bell of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 22. A native of Berryville, Ark., Bell averaged 17.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game last week as the Bobcats wrapped up the MCAC Regular Season Championship with a pair of wins over Central Christian College (77-61) and Haskell Indian Nations University (68-60). For the week, she was 16-of-19 from the field (84.2 percent), including a 10-for-10 performance from the floor against Central Christian. The fourth-ranked Bobcats are 22-5 overall (12-0 MCAC).

February 16, 2009
Davidson signs with Bobcat Basketball

Kayla Davidson of Strafford High School recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at College of the Ozarks.  Kayla averaged 19.1 points per game during her senior season.  She also had a total of 1346 career points and 224 three’s.  Left to Right Front Row:  Lance Davidson, Kayla Davidson, Kathy Davidson, CofO Coach Becky Vest.  Back Row:  Cole Davidson, Head Coach David Brewer, Assistant Coach Allison Radar.

February 6, 2009
Peterson signs with Bobcat Volleyball

Tessa Peterson will be a member of the College of the Ozarks volleyball team in 2009. Present at the signing are left to right: Reeds Spring Volleball Coach Becky Lipasek, Tessa Peterson, Brother Cole Crutcher, Mother Kris Crutcher, C of O Volleyball Coach Nealy Thomas.

February 3, 2009
MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Sophomore guard Jared Howerton has been named MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 1. Howerton, a native of Conway, Mo., averaged 26.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last week as the Bobcats posted wins over Peru State College (84-62) and then-third-ranked Bellevue University (83-76). Against Peru State, he was 12-of-15 from the field, including 5-of-8 from beyond the three-point line.

January 30, 2009
Fall 2008 GPA Award

Athletic Director Al Waller presents Senior Captains Corey Stone, Colt Blair, and Tamas Papp a traveling trophy for the men’s basketball team for winning the Fall 2008 GPA Award with a 3.25 GPA.

January 30, 2009
Sparkman and Murray score 1,000 points

Lady Bobcats Josie Sparkman and Lindsy Murray receive basketballs for reaching their 1,000th career point at College of the Ozarks.  The basketballs are presented by Coach George Wilson and Assistant Coach Becky Vest.

January 30, 2009
Stone scores 1,000 points

Corey Stone receives an autographed basketball signed by his teammates from Coach Steve Shepherd for scoring his 1,000th point as a Bobcat.

January 29, 2009
MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Senior forward Corey Stone of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 25. Stone (Reeds Spring, Mo.) averaged 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game last week as the Bobcats posted a pair of MCAC victories. In an 87-76 upset of then-No. 2 Oklahoma Wesleyan University, he scored 33 points, including connecting on 5-of-7 three-point field goal attempts.

January 20, 2009
MCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Senior guard Kayli Combs of College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 18. A native of Branson, Mo., she averaged 26.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.3 steals per contest over three games last week. In a 99-63 road win over conference foe Central Christian College, she scored 32 points, hitting 9-of-18 three-point attempts. The sixth-ranked Bobcats are 13-5 and 2-0 in the MCAC this season.

January 13, 2009
MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Senior forward Corey Stone of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 11. Stone scored 34 points to go along with five assists and four rebounds to lead C of O to an 87-77 win over NAIA Division I Park University last week.

The 15th-ranked Bobcats are 11-4 in 2008-09.

Subway CAM JAM All Classic Team

The College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats completed a two game sweep of the Subway CAM JAM at Keeter Gym with a win over Missouri Baptist (67-64) on Friday, Jan 2nd.  Against Missouri Valley Saturday afternoon, C of O cruised to an 80-57 win. Tara LaRue scored 12 points to lead C of O while Kayli Combs and Lindsy Murray added 11 points each for the Lady Bobcats. Combs was named the Classic Most Valuable Player after scoring 30 points in the two games. Murray and LaRue were also named to the All-Classic Team.

December 9, 2008
MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Senior forward Corey Stone of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 7. Stone scored 34 points and grabbed five rebounds in the Bobcats’ 70-68 win over Missouri Baptist University last week. For the week, he averaged 26.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The 16th-ranked Bobcats are 8-3 in 2008.

McDonald's CAM JAM Classic

Rhonda Hall, of McDonald’s, presents a check for $750 to Joan Westfall of Christian Action Ministries at the recent College of the Ozarks CAM JAM.  Athletics Director Al Waller is also pictured.

Bobcats' # 1 Fan

Devon Frieze wants everyone to know that he thinks the Bobcats are #1!  Devon’s Dad, Roger, placed the high bid on a Bobcat Basket at the recent Boys and Girls Club Jingle Bell Gala.  One of the items was this hat – Roger, we owe you another one!

November 18, 2008
MCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Senior guard Kayli Combs of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 16. Combs, a native of Branson, Mo., averaged 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game over two contests last week for the Bobcats. Against Oklahoma Christian University on Saturday, she tied a school record by knocking down nine three-pointers (14 attempts). For the week, Combs was 12-for-19 from beyond the arc (63.2 percent). The third-ranked Bobcats are 4-2 this season.

November 12, 2008
Student Athlete of the Week -- Jared Howerton

College of the Ozarks Basketball Player Jared Howerton is the Arvest Bank/Hometown Radio Student-Athlete of the Week for the Week of November 3rd. Howerton, a sophomore from Conway, nearly had back to back double-doubles in two Bobcat wins last week. He scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the Bobcat game at Lyon while Howerton scored 24 points and 11 rebounds in C of O's win at Graceland.

November 10, 2008
NAIA Division II First Team All-American -- Kayli Combs

Lady Cat Basketball player Kayli Combs was recognized this past weekend for being an NAIA Division II First Team All-American last year.  Kayli averaged 15.8 points per game, was third in the nation in field goal percent and fourth in the nation in three-point field goals made, while leading the team to the NAIA Division II Runner-up finish.  Kayli was also named to the First Team NAIA National Tournament All-tournament Team and MCAC First Team All-Conference.

November 4, 2008
MCAC Hitter of the Week -- Jennifer Nichols

Junior outside hitter Jennifer Nichols of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Hitter of the Week for the week ending Nov. 2.

A native of Republic, Mo., Nichols averaged 5.00 kills and 2.10 digs per game over two matches last week for the Bobcats. In a 3-2 loss at John Brown University, she had 26 kills and 12 digs. For the week, she totaled 50 kills, 21 digs, four blocks and two aces.

MCAC Setter of the Week – Erin Mitchem

Junior Erin Mitchem of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the week ending Nov. 2.

Mitchem (Spokane, Mo.) averaged 11.30 assists, 1.00 digs and 0.90 kills per game last week for the Bobcats. In a 3-2 win over Evangel University, she recorded 55 assists, six digs, five kills and two blocks.

The Bobcats are 27-6 overall and 11-1 in the MCAC.

October 14, 2008
Two Bobcat Volleyball Players Named to MCAC Volleyball Player of the Week

MCAC Hitter of the Week -- Stacy Edwards
Senior middle hitter Stacy Edwards of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Hitter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 12. Edwards, a native of Republic, Mo., averaged 4.26 kills and 1.47 blocks per game last week in leading the Bobcats to a perfect 5-0 record. In a 3-2 win over Saint Ambrose University on Saturday, she had 13 digs and 11 solo blocks. For the week, she hit at a .468 clip. The Bobcats are 21-5 overall and 6-1 in MCAC play.

MCAC Setter of the Week -- Erin Mitchem
Junior Erin Mitchem of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 12. A native of Spokane, Mo., she averaged 10.38 assists, 1.44 digs, 0.56 blocks and 0.50 kills per game last week as the Bobcats posted a 5-0 record. In a 3-1 win at William Jewell College, she had 48 assists and eight digs.

September 17, 2008
MCAC Volleyball Player of the Week -- Jennifer Nichols

Junior outside hitter Jennifer Nichols of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 14. A native of Republic, Mo., Nichols averaged 3.18 kills and 3.35 digs per game over five matches last week for the Bobcats. In a 3-1 loss to Doane College at the Hastings College Invitational, she had 14 kills and 17 digs. College of the Ozarks is 11-4 overall and 1-0 in MCAC play this season.

September 9, 2008
MCAC Volleyball Player of the Week - Stacy Edwards

Senior middle hitter Stacy Edwards of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 7. 

A native of Republic, Mo., Edwards led the Bobcats to a 6-1 record last week by averaging 3.38 kills and 1.62 blocks per game. For the week, she posted a .393 hitting percentage. In a 3-1 win over Union University, she had 19 kills and 11 total blocks (five solos).