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JCC women's basketball signs new players
JJackson Community College welcomed nine new women’s basketball payers and seven returning women’s basketball players for the 2009-10 season recently.
“We are extremely pleased with the squad representing Jackson Community College for the 2009-‘10 basketball season,” said Andy Hoaglin, head women’s basketball coach. “We returned a talented sophomore class and have signed an exciting and gifted freshman class. This squad will be a well-balanced group with speed, size, strength and basketball IQ. We’ll be able to play any style ball, whether it is full court ‘run and gun’ or more disciplined and concentrated half court basketball. The coaching staff and your women are excited about the possibilities for the upcoming season.”
New players for the coming season include:
Megan Loveberry, a senior 5-foot-7 guard-forward from Quincy, Mich., who played for the Quincy High School Orioles. Loveberry was named to the Big 8 All Conference, All Area (Hillsdale, Battle Creek, Coldwater) for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Class C Honorable Mention in 2006 and BCAM Class C Third Team in 2007 and 2008. She’s also been part of the honor roll four times and received a National Student-Athlete Day Award in 2005. “One of many players who plays with an edge, Megan is unrelenting on the offensive and defensive ends of the court,” Hoaglin said. “She can light it up from outside or take you off the hop. A true baller.”
Erika Bullock, 5-foot-11 senior guard-forward from Michigan Center who played for the Lumen Christi Titans. In 2007-08, Bullock received the Capital Area Athletic Conference Honorable Mention, Coach’s Award, Most Valuable Player and Captain’s Award. In 2008-09, she was named Capital Area Athletic Conference First Team, All State Honorable Mention, Jackson Area Dream Team First Team, Scholar Athlete of the Week (Tripp’s Auto Shop), Scholar Athlete of the Week (Orthopedic Rehab). “Great length and quickness are what Erika brings to the court,” Hoaglin said. “She has excellent court vision and can score from anywhere. At 5-foot-11 she will provide mismatches in the guard position.”
Victoria Logan is a 6-foot senior post player from Fremont, Ohio, playing for the Fremont High School Little Giants. She was her team’s leading rebounder for three years, in 2008-09 was named First Team in the Greater Buckeye Conference, Division 1 First Team District 6, 2009 WLEC Wendy’s All-Star Classic Game Most Valuable Player, and was team leader in scoring and rebounding with 16 double-doubles. She was named to the honor roll three years and has been dual enrolled at Terra Community College. “Victoria brings tremendous skill to the post position,” Hoaglin said. “She runs the floor well and is unrelenting on the boards. She has the tools to be a dominant player.”
Emily Stewart is a 5-foot-7 senior guard from Manchester, Mich., who played for the Columbia Central High Golden Eagles. In 2005-06 she received the Southern Michigan Athletic Association Honorable Mention, Jackson Area Dream Team Special Mention, and her team was Conference Champions. In 2006-07, she received the Southern Michigan Athletic Association Second Team honors, Jackson Area Dream Team Honorable Mention, Conference Champions, Most Improved Player, Team Hustle Award. In 2007-08, she was named to the Southern Michigan Athletic Association First Team, Jackson Area Dream Team Second Team, AP All-State. In 2008-09, she was named to the Southern Michigan Athletic Association First Team, Jackson Area Dream Team First Team, Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Class B All-State Special Mention, Conference Champions, MVP, 1000 career points, School Career Scoring Leader, School Season Scoring Leader. Stewart was named to the honor roll for four years and received the Academic Athletic Award for two years. “A pure scorer with an excellent mid-range jumper, Emily can break you down off the dribble, and she gets to the free-throw line in bunches,” Hoaglin said.
Kristin Vrydaghs is a 6-foot senior post player from Constantine, Mich., playing for the Constantine High School Falcons. In 2007-08 she received the Most Improved Player Award and her team was district champions, and in 2008-09 was named Miss Off Season and received the Coach’s Award. She was named to the high honor roll four years, received the President’s Award, and was dual enrolled at Glen Oaks Community College. “Kristin has great size and agility,” Hoaglin said. “She will provide great depth at the post. She can run the floor and is an excellent screener.”
Tineile Heiler is a 5-foot-5 senior guard from Hanover, Mich., playing for the Hanover-Horton High School Comets. She was the 2006 Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player in both 2006-07 and 2007-08, and in 2008-09 was named to the Cascades All Conference Team and Jackson Area Dream Team Special Mention. She was named to the honor roll all four years. “Super quick, tough point guard, Tineile is as quick as anyone and plays lock-down defense. She’s steadily developing her perimeter touch to complement her ability to create off the dribble.”
Caitlyn Owens is a 5-foot-8 senior guard-forward from Onsted, Mich., who played for the Onsted High School Wildcats. In 2006 she received the Lenawee County Athletic Association Sportsmanship Award, in 2007-08 was named to the Jackson Area Dream Team Third Team, Lenawee County Athletic Association First Team, Second Team All-County (Lenawee), and the Sportsmanship Award. In 2008-09, she was named Lenawee County Athletic Association Player of the Year, LCAA first team, and First Team All County (Lenawee). She was a four-year varsity starter. She is in the Top 10 of her class in 2009. “Athletic, smart and smooth, Cait understands how to play the game the right way,” Hoaglin said. “She can do it all. Her work ethic and desire for excellence is unmatched.”
Chala Hunt, 5-foot-5 guard from Jackson who played for the Jackson High Vikings and the Lansing Community College Stars. She was named to the Jackson Area Dream Team her freshman, junior and senior years and played one year for LCC. “Not your typical college sophomore. Chala has found her way back to the court, but she is going to be special,” Hoaglin said. “She’ll provide much needed maturity and basketball IQ to the squad. Chala can flat out play the game.”
Becca Wiles, 5-foot-6 senior guard from St. Louis, Mich., who played for the Shepherd High School Blue Jays. She was four years varsity, and in 2005-06 received CSAA Honorable Mention, Tri-Valley All Conference Second Team and Will to Win Award. She received Team Most Improved Player Awards three years in a row, in 2006 was AAU State Runners Up, in 2007 state and national champions, and in 2008-09 was voted Best Player for the Central Basketball Club. She also received awards for academic honors, Academic All As, and a Certificate of Excellence – First Place Essay. “Becca is a combo guard who is super tough and gets after it on defense. We look for Becca to provide us with strength at the point guard spot, but she is used best in open court.”
