Intent to play KCC soccer Fall 2012
By Nicole Finkbeiner
The Women`s Soccer team was new to Kellogg Community College beginning the fall of 2011. Amongst the other outstanding players, five talented females join the team this fall.
Kennedy McMurren is a four year varsity player at Walled Lake Central High School
as she enters her senior season. She was All-Conference and All-District her sophomore and junior year. McMurren was also named to the Academic All-State team the last two years. "Kennedy is very driven to obtain her goals academically
and athletically," said Barth Beasley, Head Coach of the KCC Women's Soccer team. "She will be a great player for us with proven leadership skills."
Taylor Underhill has been a starter for three years and leading scorer the last two years at Paw Paw High School as she enters her senior season. She also was a three year All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region player while making the All-State team the last two years. "Taylor is a great athlete with the enthusiasm to make
a difference at KCC," said Barth Beasley, Head Coach of the KCC Women's Soccer team. "She is very driven to obtain her goals on and off the field which mirrors our goals in player development for all our student-athletes."
Lurah Peterson was part of a league championship team while being honored as
a Division 4 All-District, All-Region team member. She was also All-State Honorable Mention her junior year at Springport High School. "Lurah is a great athlete with the enthusiasm to make a difference at KCC," said Barth Beasley, Head Coach of the KCC Women's Soccer team. "She is very driven to obtain her goals on and off the field which mirrors our goals in player development for all our student-athletes."
Shelby Hays was her team's high scorer, Golden Boot winner and Offensive Player
of the year her freshman year and tied for 2nd in total points and Most Improved Player her sophomore year at Allegan High School as she enters her senior
season. She also was on the Honor Roll as a scholar athlete. "Shelby is a great athlete with the enthusiasm to make a difference in our midfield next season," said Barth Beasley, Head Coach of the KCC Women's Soccer team. "She is very driven to obtain her goals on and off the field which mirrors our goals in player development for all our student-athletes."
Desiree Lundy was part of a league championship team while being honored as a Division 4 All-District, All-Region team member. She was also All-State Honorable Mention while receiving the Coach's Award her junior year at Springport High
School. "Desirée is a great athlete with an infectious enthusiasm about life and soccer to make a difference at KCC," said Barth Beasley, Head Coach of the KCC Women's Soccer team. "She is very driven to obtain her goals on and off the field which mirrors our goals in player development for all our student-athletes.
Left: KCC's Women's Soccer signs Desiree Lundy, Kennedy McMurren, and Taylor Underhill , Shelby Hays, and Lurah Peterson
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Kellogg Men's Basketball
team hopes for strong finish
After starting the season with a three game losing streak, the Kellogg Men's Basketball team has drastically improved and is looking to carry some recent momentum into gaining a spot into MCCAA regional tournament. A loaded February schedule consisting of all league foes will give the Bruins a perfect opportunity to earn their way into the eight team post -season tournament. Kellogg will have to continue to be lead down the stretch by its two sophomore leaders, Darius Holman and Steve Roper.
Roper, a Grand Rapids native, is currently the team's leading scorer and rebounder averaging just above eighteen and a half points and nine rebounds per contest. Roper is a versatile athlete that can play multiple positions on the floor and provides leadership to a young KCC squad.
Homan came to Kellogg from University Park, Illinois, and has emerged as one of the go-to guys for the team averaging sixteen points, five rebounds and nearly two steals as well as blocks per game. This experienced combo has caused problems for opposing teams and will need to continue to play well in order for the Bruins to make a late season push towards the post season. Three of the Bruins last five games are away from home, but the team will host Jackson Community College for their season finale on February twenty ninth.
Photo courtesy of KCC Athletic Department
KCC's Men's 2011-2012 Basketball Team
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KCC athlete profile — getting to know a current Bruin
By Andrew Fleming
Spotrs Editor
This month's athlete player profile is of Addison Webb, current sophomore student athlete and baseball player. Webb, a Mattawan, Michigan native, has returned for his sophomore year after playing a significant role in leading the Bruins to a North Regional Championship as well as a trip to the NJCAA World Series where the team finished fourth in the country.
Webb, a two sport standout in high school, played three years of varsity baseball at Mattawan High School where he caught the eye of Kellogg head baseball coach Eric Laskovy by playing his way to all-league honors his senior year.
When Webb committed to be a part of the Bruin family, Coach Laskovy knew he was not only getting a great ball player but a great student as well.
At the conclusion of the upcoming spring semester, Webb will be receiving his general studies associates' degree, maintaining a grade point average of 3.8. His high academic achievements have positioned Webb to qualify to be a NJCAA Academic All American.
On the field, Webb plays a vital role by playing both middle infield positions and hitting just about anywhere in the Kellogg line-up. Webb hit a respectable .280 as a freshman while leading the team in triples with three.
Webb will look to continue his success both on and off the field this spring when the Bruins take their annua
l spring trip to Louisiana in early March.
Addison Webb
Photo courtesy of KCC Athletics Department
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