November 1, 2009
MCAC Setter of the Week – Paige Flowers

Sophomore Paige Flowers has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the week ending Nov. 1. Flowers (Denton, Texas) averaged 9.10 assists, 1.90 digs and 0.60 total blocks per game last week in leading the Bobcats to a 2-1 record. In a 3-2 loss to John Brown University, she had 44 assists, 10 digs and five total blocks.

November 1, 2009
MCAC Libero of the Week – Brittney Day

Junior Brittney Day has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week ending Nov. 1. A native of Republic, Mo., Day averaged 5.27 digs per game last week as the Bobcats posted a 2-1 record, including sweeps of the College of Saint Mary and York College.

October 27, 2009
MCAC Hitter of the Week – Veronica Barrientos

For the second week in a row, junior middle hitter Veronica Barrientos of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Hitter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 25. A native of Omaha, Neb., Barrientos averaged 4.38 kills and 1.46 total blocks per game over four matches last week for the Bobcats, compiling a .521 hitting percentage. In a 3-1 loss to Baker University, she had 15 kills and nine total blocks (three solos). For the week, she had 19 total blocks.

October 19, 2009
MCAC Setter of the Week – Paige Flowers

Sophomore setter Paige Flowers of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 18. A native of Denton, Texas, Flowers averaged 12.33 assists, 2.33 digs and 0.55 blocks per game last week as the Bobcats earned three sweeps of MCAC opponents. In a 3-0 win at the College of Saint Mary, she had 36vassists, six digs, two total blocks and two service aces.

October 19, 2009
MCAC Hitter of the Week – Veronica Barrientos

Junior middle hitter Veronica Barrientos of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Hitter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 18. Barrientos, a native of Omaha, Neb., averaged 4.22 kills and 1.45 total blocks per game last week in leading the Bobcats to three MCAC victories last week. Barrientos, who had a .478 hitting percentage for the week, had 14 kills and four total blocks (three solos) in a 3-0 sweep of the College of Saint Mary on Friday.

October 7, 2009
MCAC Setter of the Week – Paige Flowers

Sophomore Paige Flowers of the College of the Ozarks has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 4. A native of Denton, Texas, Flowers averaged 11.64 assists, 2.38 digs, 0.88 kills and 0.63 blocks per game over two matches last week. In a 3-2 setback to 15th-ranked Bellevue University, she had 55 assists, 10 digs, five kills and three total blocks.  The Bobcats are now 4-1 in the MCAC and 15-7 overall.

October 7, 2009
MCAC Women’s Volleyball Weekly Awards
Hitter of the Week – Jennifer Nichols

For the second week in a row, senior outside hitter Jennifer Nichols has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Hitter of the Week for the week ending Oct. 4. Nichols, a native of Republic, Mo., averaged 6.11 kills and 3.33 digs per game last week as the Bobcats posted a 1-1 record. In a 3-2 loss to 15th-ranked Bellevue University, she had 31 kills and 18 digs. For the week, Nichols owned a .304 hitting percentage.

October 5, 2009
Edwards Receives NAIA All-American

Head Volleyball Coach Nealy Thomas presents Stacy Edwards with her NAIA All-American certificate Friday night before the Bobcats game with Bellevue.  Stacy received the award for the 2008-2009 volleyball season.

October 1, 2009

Various pre-season scrimmages and exhibition games are scheduled for the next few weeks for baseball and men’s and women’s basketball.

The Baseball team scrimmages this Saturday, Oct. 3, 1:30 pm. at Meador Park against Drury.  They will also host the KC Bullets at home on Oct. 17.  Game time is TBA.  The women’s basketball team plays in the Evangel Jamboree on Oct. 17 beginning at 9 am.  They will also play an exhibition game with Maryville University in St. Louis on Oct.  25th at 1:00 pm. The men’s basketball team will scrimmage at Three Rivers in Poplar Bluff on Oct. 17.  Game times are TBA.  On Oct. 24th they will play scrimmages at CBC in Springfield.  Game times are 12:30 pm, 2:50 pm, and 5:10 pm.
 

September 29, 2009
MCAC Libero of the Week – Brittney Day

For the second week in a row, Junior Brittney Day has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week ending Sept. 27. Day averaged 4.20 digs per game last week as the Bobcats improved to 3-0 in conference play with sweeps of Central Christian College and Haskell Indian Nations University.

September 29, 2009
MCAC Volleyball Award - Jennifer Nichols

Senior 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 Sept. 27. Nichols averaged 3.40 kills, 2.40 digs and 1.00 service aces per game last week in helping the Bobcats to a pair of conference wins over Central Christian College and Haskell Indian Nations University. In a 3-0 sweep of Haskell, she had 14 kills and 10 digs. For the week, she posted a .364 hitting percentage. College of the Ozarks is 14-6 overall and 3-0 in MCAC action this season.

September 22, 2009
MCAC Libero of the Week – Brittney Day

Junior Brittney Day has been named MCAC Women’s Volleyball Libero of the Week for the week ending Sept. 20. A native of Republic, Mo., she averaged 5.47 digs per game last week for the Bobcats over four matches, including a 20-dig performance in a 3-0 sweep of John Brown University. The Bobcats are 12-6 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

September 11, 2009
College of the Ozarks Head Baseball Coach John Hartley has been selected by the MCAC baseball coaches to serve as the MCAC baseball chairman.  As chair, John will guide the MCAC meetings and post-season tournament.  Coach Hartley is a veteran of baseball leadership roles.

September 11, 2009
The Arvest Bank/Hometown Radio Student-Athlete of the Week Award winner is Jennifer Nichols. Nichols, a senior from Republic, is leading the Midlands Conference in kills and was one of the leaders in the Lady Cats win in their conference opening match Tuesday night at Oklahoma Wesleyan.

September 7, 2009
Dr. Gary Turbak, Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor, has recently been elected President Elect of the NAIA-ATA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics-Athletic Trainers Association).   As President Elect, he will chair the Nominating Committee, and the Newsletter and Public Relations Committee.  Gary previously  served as the Chairperson of the Scholarship and Awards Committee for Athletic Trainer of the Year and Vice-President of the NAIA Athletic Trainers the past three years.

September 7, 2009
The College of the Ozarks won one and lost one on Friday of the annual C of O Mazzio's Pizza Volleyball Tournament at Keeter Gym. The Lady Bobcats beat William Jewell and lost to Wayland Baptist in Friday's matches. On Saturday, the Lady Cats lost to Oklahoma Baptist and beat William Woods.
 
All-Tournament Team

August 20, 2009
The Lady Cat Volleyball team was chosen to place second in the Midlands Conference Preseason Poll. C of O was picked second behind defending Conference Champion Bellevue. Peru State and College of Saint Mary are picked third and fourth with Haskell, Oklahoma Wesleyan, Central Christian, and York rounding out the poll. C of O, coming off a 29-8 record last season, will open the 2009 Campaign on August 28-29 with a tournament in Oklahoma City.

July 16, 2009
College of the Ozark announces that C of O Men’s basketball coach Steve Shepherd has signed 6’4 guard Weston Wiebe to a letter of intent.  Weston played his prep ball at Lawrence Free State High School (KS) and is transferring  to C of O after playing one year at Independence Community College (KS).

July 7, 2009
Baseball Bobcats Recruiting Class of 09-10 Announced

The Baseball Bobcats completed their recruiting season by announcing 13 players coming to Point Lookout to join College of the Ozarks and all have ties locally.  These student athletes represent a mixture of incoming freshman and transfers.  Coach Hartley announces the following players will be joining the Bobcats:
Collin Edwards is a junior left handed pitcher transferring from Coffeyville Community College.  Collin played his high school ball for Coach Hartley at Willard and was a member of the Midwest Nationals summer team.
Nate Booker is a junior infielder transferring from 3 Rivers Community College.  Nate played his high school ball at Steelville, MO and was a member of the Midwest Nationals summer team.
Derek Harwell is a sophomore infielder transferring from Drury College and joins his brother Justin with the Bobcats.  Derek played his high school and legion ball at Ozark for C of O alum Mike Essick.
Josh Maynard is a sophomore infielder transferring from 3 Rivers Community College.  Josh played his high school and legion ball at Kickapoo for Jason Howser.
Jordan Wright is a sophomore catcher transferring from Evangel University.  Jordan played his high school and legion ball at Hillcrest for Ryan Schaffitzel.
Landon Widhalm is a sophomore pitcher transferring from Jefferson County Community College.  Landon played his high school and legion ball at Lebanon for Paul Dudley.
Byron Richardson is a freshman infielder from Forsyth where he played his high school and legion ball for his father Neil Richardson.
Seth Phegley is a freshman catcher from West Plains where he played high school ball for Greg Dixon.  Seth was a member of the Midwest Nationals last summer and before he moved to Missouri – the South Texas Sliders in San Antonio.
Mikey Jennings is a freshman outfielder from Lebanon where he played his high school and legion ball for Paul Dudley.
Brady Renner is a freshman outfielder form West Aurora, IL where he played his high school and summer select ball.
Dalton Hunter is a freshman pitcher from Dora where he played his high school and summer ball for Rick Luna.  Dalton helped lead Dora to a Class 1 state championship this past spring.
Dustin Ewers is a freshman pitcher from Iberia where he played his high school ball last year for C of O assistant Jason Reinsch.  Dustin was a member of the Midwest Nationals last summer.
Joel Harrington is a freshman pitcher from Springfield Catholic where he played his high school ball for Jason Daugherty.  Joel has been a member of the Midwest Nationals for the past 3 summers.

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 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 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.

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.