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.

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!

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).

May 14, 2008
Flowers signs with Bobcat Volleyball

Head Volleyball Coach Nick Sharp recently signed setter Paige Flowers of Denton, Texas. Paige was a four-year starter for Denton High School. She was 2007 District Setter of the Year, 2007 All-Area First Team and 2007 Team MVP.

February 18, 2008
Mitchem signs with Bobcat Volleyball

Nick Sharp, Head Volleyball Coach at C of O has announced that Erin Mitchem will attend school and play volleyball for the Lady Cats. Erin is a 5-10 transfer from Missouri Southern State University. She lettered at MSSU for two years and played in the NCAA Tournament.

At Spokane High School, she was All-District for four years, District MVP, three-Year First Team All Conference, three-year First-Team All County, and All-State.

February 15, 2008
Davidson signs with Bobcat Volleyball

Holly Davidson recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at C of O. Holly is a transfer from Missouri Southern, and was a four-year starter for the Republic Tigers. She is a three-time All-Conference and All-District performer as well as being All-Ozarks and All-Region her senior year.

February 7, 2008
Carroll signs with Bobcat Volleyball

Jerrica Carroll of Reeds Spring, recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at College of the Ozarks. Jerrica was First Team All-State, First Team All-Conference, Second Team All Region, First Team All-District, and an All-Area Player.

February 7, 2008
Stone signs with Bobcat Volleyball

Brittany Stone, Reeds Spring, recently signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at College of the Ozarks. Brittany’s honors include Second Team All Conference, Second Team All District, and Honorable Mention All Region.

December 5, 2007
Stepp named NAIA Volleyball All-American

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2007 Volleyball All-America Teams, as selected by the NAIA Volleyball All-America Selection Committee.

Senior Middle Blocker Laura Stepp, of Walnut Grove, Missouri, was one of 35 players named to the NAIA Volleyball All-America Honorable Mention Team. C of O finished the season with an overall record of 28-10 and a conference record of 12-3.

November 28, 2007
Hassell Signs to Play Volleyball

Volleyball Coach Nick Sharp has announced that Karissa Hassell of Stockton High School has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at College of the Ozarks. Karissa was a 6-0 outside hitter for Stockton, the 2007 Missouri State Champions. She was a First Team All-State, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-District, and First Team All Southwest Region.

November 15, 2007
Kelley signs with C of O Volleyball

Kayla Kelley of Willard, Missouri, has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at College of the Ozarks. Kayla is a senior at Willard High School and was a First Team All-Conference, First Team All-District, and First Team All-State this year. She joins a long line of former Willard High School players to play for C of O.

October 23, 2007
Player of the Week – Laura Stepp

Laura Stepp has been named MCAC Player of the Week and the Region IV Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 21. Stepp averaged 5 kills and 1.84 blocks per game last week as the Bobcats posted a perfect 4-0 record. In a 3-2 upset at Bellevue University, she had 19 kills and 11 total blocks (five solos). Over the four matches, she posted a hitting percentage of .405.

October 23, 2007
Libero of the Week – Brette Bollig

Sophomore Brette Bollig of the C of O women’s volleyball team has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week ending Oct. 21.

Bollig averaged 5.75 digs per game for a Bobcat squad that posted a 4-0 record in conference play last week. In a 3-2 upset at Bellevue University, she had 29 digs.

October 9, 2007
MCAC Women’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Senior Laura Stepp has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 7. She was also named Regional Co-Player of the Week.

Stepp, a native of Walnut Grove, Mo., averaged 4.50 kills and 1.86 blocks per game last week as the Bobcats posted a 4-0 record. In a 3-1 win over Clarke College, she had 15 kills and 10 total blocks, including seven solos. On the week, she averaged one solo block per game (14). College of the Ozarks is 17-7 overall and 4-2 in the MCAC.

September 25, 2007
Libero of the Week

Sophomore Brette Bollig of the C of O women’s volleyball team has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week ending Sept. 23.

Bollig, of Lebanon, MO averaged 7.11 digs per game last week for the Bobcats. In a 3-2 loss to the College of Saint Mary, she had 45 digs and three aces.

September 25, 2007
Player of the Week

Senior middle hitter Laura Stepp of the C of O women’s volleyball team has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 23.

Stepp, a native of Walnut Grove, MO, averaged 4.78 kills and 1.67 blocks per game last week as the Bobcats posted a 1-1 record. Stepp, who compiled a .486 hitting percentage on the week, had 20 kills and seven total blocks (five solos) in a 3-1 win at Park University, before recording 23 kills and eight total blocks (four solos) in a 3-2 loss to the College of Saint Mary.

September 18, 2007
Volleyball Libero of the Week

Sophomore Brette Bollig of the College of the Ozarks women’s volleyball team has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week ending Sept. 16.

A native of Lebanon, Mo., Bollig averaged 5.82 digs per game last week in helping the Bobcats to a 4-1 record. In four of five matches last week, she broke the 20-dig mark, including 26 in a 3-1 win over Wayland Baptist University. The Bobcats are 9-5 on the season.