Montreat College’s fall commencement will be held in Anderson Auditorium on Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. William (Will) Franklin Graham IV will give the keynote address.
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Led by Dr. John “Hub” Powell, seniors Kerby Barkdoll, Jonathan Madera, Kyle Prince, and Sophine Smith represented Montreat College at the 32nd Annual Ethics Symposium on Ethical Issues and Moral Decision-Making in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, November 5-7, 2009. The symposium, sponsored by the Men of First and Providence Presbyterian Churches, seeks to prepare future business leaders to address the ethical issues that may arise in the workplace. The students were presented with challenging case studies, which they discussed and debated with students from other colleges.
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Led by Dr. John “Hub” Powell, seniors Kerby Barkdoll, Jonathan Madera, Kyle Prince, and Sophine Smith represented Montreat College at the 32nd Annual Ethics Symposium on Ethical Issues and Moral Decision-Making in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, November 5-7, 2009. The symposium, sponsored by the Men of First and Providence Presbyterian Churches, seeks to prepare future business leaders to address the ethical issues that may arise in the workplace. The students were presented with challenging case studies, which they discussed and debated with students from other colleges.
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Montreat College’s Fine Arts Department presents a student theatre production with professional guest artist Kelley Hinman, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, adapted by William Callahan, directed by Callan White-Hinman. Performances will be in Gaither Chapel at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13; 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20; and 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20. Tickets are $5 for children, $8 for adults, and free for Montreat students with student ID. For more information, call 828-669-8012, ext. 6106, or e-mail cwhite-hinman@montreat.edu.
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Montreat College, in conjunction with promotional efforts spearheaded by the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC), will waive the $30 application fee when students apply online between Monday, November 16 and Sunday, November 22.
To take advantage of this opportunity and complete an online application, click here.
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Montreat College announced its exploration of a possible move to NCAA Division III and a plan to phase out athletic scholarships in January of 2009. After reviewing the alternatives, the college has re-committed to the Appalachian Athletic Conference of the NAIA and will continue to offer current and future students athletic scholarships.
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Rev. Carolyn Poteet stays plenty busy. As the Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, N.C., she teaches classes to all ages, helps lead worship, preaches, counsels, and conducts visitations.
Montreat College is pleased that Poteet will add another event to her agenda when she speaks on Thursday, November 19 at 11:00 A.M. in Gaither Chapel. The public is invited to join Montreat College students for this time of worship.
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After defeating No. 1 seed Milligan College in the semi-final match yesterday 2-1, Montreat College men's soccer team will play for the AAC Tournament Championship today (Saturday) against No. 2 seeded Bryan (TN) College at 2 p.m. The game will be held at King College in Bristol, TN.
Go Cavs!
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This Wednesday, Seeds is honored to be hosting a convocation for Restoring Eden's "Ankle Deep in Reality" tour. The public is welcome to this lecture and discussion at 11 For this event, Rev. Lusama from the South Pacific island of Tuvalu will share a Christian perspective on the impacts of climate change upon the land, families, churches and the vulnerable communities of the South Pacific region.
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This Wednesday, Seeds is honored to be hosting a convocation for Restoring Eden's "Ankle Deep in Reality" tour at 7:30 P.M. in Room 110 of the Morgan Science Building on the Montreat College campus. For this lecture and discussion, Rev. Lusama from the South Pacific island of Tuvalu will share a Christian perspective on the impacts of climate change upon the land, families, churches and the vulnerable communities of the South Pacific.
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The Black Mountain campus of Montreat College will be a busy, fast-moving place on Saturday, November 7.
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Montreat College’s Hamilton Gallery presents an exhibition by Stephanie Routh entitled “A Child’s Heaven,” November 9-20. Come explore children’s perceptions of heaven through the visual arts. Routh, a senior studying Worship Arts/Visual Art, will present six oil paintings that visually interpret drawings of heaven done by children of various ages.
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The Montreat College Friends of Music presents Simone Vigilante, Soprano and Vance Reese, Piano
on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Prodigal.
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Join us in prayer as we brainstorm as faculty, staff, and students about how we can improve our green efforts on campus. It is our desire to be good stewards of our God-given resources. Efforts are being made from reducing energy consumption to growing a sustainable garden.
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Dr. John Grant, Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville, NC, will speak at Montreat College on Thursday, November 5th for the weekly chapel service held in Gaither Chapel. The service takes place at 11:00 a.m., and the community is welcome to attend.
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SEEDS, the student-led creation-care club at Montreat College, will welcome Dr. Matthew and Mrs. Nancy Sleeth for a convocation lecture at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 27 in Gaither Chapel on the Montreat College campus. The public is welcome to attend this free event.
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Looking for the latest Montreat College gear? Now you can order merchandise online! Get alumni apparel, gifts and lots more from the college's bookstore: click here.
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A solo exhibit of select art-to-thee-too/Jim Southerland camera obscura art will be presented during the month of October in Hamilton Gallery on the campus of Montreat College. Jim Southerland has been teaching art at Montreat for more than 20 years, and he has been exploring printmaking with his own camera obscura since the early 1980s. The Hamilton Gallery is located on the mezzanine level of the L. Nelson Bell Library. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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The Red Cross will hold a blood drive for the college and community on the Montreat campus on Tuesday, October 27, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Gaither Fellowship Hall. To schedule an appointment, e-mail Elyse Gildernew at gildernewee@montreat.edu. See www.redcrossblood.org for information about donations or eligibility.
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The 2009 Summer issue features the artwork of long-time Montreat College professor Jim Southerland, a story on the college's efforts to 'Go Green,' and the recent work of Katie Edwards ('06) at the NC Arboretum. Click here to download a .pdf version of the issue.
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The Fall 2008 issue of Reflection featured stunning photographs and an article about the American Ecosystems trek across the country as they visited many national parks, a glimpse into the work of several alumi at a local chapter of the Salvation Army's Boys and Girls Club and a lifetime of music from Gertrude Lyons ('40).Click here to download a .pdf version of the issue.
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The public is cordially invited to a lecture by Dr. Gerald Schroeder on “Faith and Science” at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, in Gaither Chapel on the Montreat College campus. This lecture is free. Schroeder will also address the student body during Convocation that morning at 11:00 a.m.
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Crossroads 2009 is a continuation of the Faith and Culture Project at the college. This year's theme is Faith and Literature. A series of events, speakers and opportunities for students to explore the world of literature kicks off today with an opportunity to hear Donald Miller speak about his new book, "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years."
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This month Montreat College welcomes Dr. Marshall Flowers to campus as Senior Vice President and Provost.
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Ninety-three years ago, on October 12, 1916, Montreat conducted its first class as Montreat Normal School, where young women were equipped to become teachers. In the following 93 years, Montreat progressed from an all-female high school with a two-year college program, to a four-year college (1945), to a coeducational junior college (1959) when the high school was also discontinued, and back to a four-year college (1986) now accredited to offer master's degrees (1997).
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Please pray as Dr. Newt Gingrich comes this weekend. Our hope is that it would be an enriching time of discussion and dialogue within our community about worldview pertaining to "Faith and the Founding of America."
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Outdoor Education faculty, Andrew Bobilya, Ken Kalisch and Dave Sperry will present a workshop titled "Where are the instructors? Benefits of unaccompanied wilderness program components" October 16, 2009 at the Wilderness Risk Managers Conference in Raleigh, NC, USA.
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Montreat Outdoor Education faculty Andrew Bobilya, Brad Daniel and Ken Kalisch to present the following workshops at the Association for Experiential Education (www.aee.org) International Conference in Montreal, CANADA October 29 - November 1, 2009. Their workshops are titled,
"Solitary reflection and wilderness programming: Benefits and strategies" Presenters: Kalisch, K., Bobilya, A. J., & Daniel, B.
"The final expedition: What happens when we leave students alone?" Presenters: Daniel, B., Kalisch, K., & Bobilya, A. J.
"2nd Annual Trends and Issues in Outdoor Education Programs Panel Discussion" Moderator: Dr. Andrew J. Bobilya Panel Presenters: Beale, B., Brennan, D., Dresser, S., Holman, T., Stremba, B.
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Thank you for your prayers! This was an outstanding homecoming celebration. We had a tremendous number of alumni and parents attend, people had a wonderful time, and the reunions and events were fantastic!
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Please pray for a rich time at Homecoming this weekend for alumni, students, and families. Our hope is that it fosters a rich time of community, fellowship, and friendship for all involved.
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James Yon, a former Montreat College student, is currently serving with the United States Marines, and was recently injured in during combat in Afghanistan. Click here to read an article about Yon, and his family who is eagerly awaiting a visit from their son after his recovery.
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The Keystone Scholarship fundraising campaign is in full swing now. Please pray that God will bless our efforts to support Montreat's students.
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Green is a popular color these days, and some exciting green changes are happening around Montreat College. The grounds and facilities of the college campus are almost 100 years old, but recently the faculty and student body have begun to make significant efforts to promote an eco-friendly, self-sustainable campus culture.
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Senior Direna Cousins spent the summer working at an internship at Linkup Media and Jamrock Magazine in New York City. Click the link to read about her experience as she jumped into the world of Communications media in the Big Apple:
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Dr. Newt Gingrich, historian and former Speaker of the House, will present a lecture at Montreat College entitled "Faith and the Founding of America" at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, in Anderson Auditorium. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Homecoming is right around the corner! Come back to Montreat and reconnect with old friends and enjoy a weekend back in the valley on campus. Call 828.669.8012 ext. 3709 or email alumni@montreat.edu to register! Click here for a schedule of events: 2009 Homecoming Schedule.
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Click the link to read an update on the H1N1 virus from President Struble.
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Montreat Outdoor Education faculty member, Dr. Andrew Bobilya and Human Services faculty member, Mrs. Lauren Rayment will present a workshop at the annual Break by the Lake Conference for Student Services Personnel Friday, September 11, 2009. This year’s conference is hosted at Lake Logan, NC. The workshop is titled, "Adventure-Based Counseling and Experiential Education: Benefits, Strategies and Resources."
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Artie Adkins, a junior at Montreat College, fulfilled her summer internship requirement this year at the local television station WLOS. Majoring in Communication with a minor in English, Artie was given the responsibility of being Assignment Desk Editor for the ABC News Channel 13.
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This summer's issue features the artwork of long-time Montreat College professor Jim Southerland, a story on the college's efforts to 'go green,' and the recent work of Katie Edwards ('06) at the NC Arboretum. Click here to download a .pdf version of the issue.
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Dr. Don King, acclaimed C.S. Lewis scholar and Professor of English at Montreat College, will hold two upcoming book signings for his newly-published work, “Out of My Bone: The Letters of Joy Davidman.”
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The Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League will have a special members’ exhibit at the Hamilton Gallery in Montreat during the month of September.
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Jim Dykes will speak at Montreat College on Thursday, September 3, during the weekly chapel worship at 11:00 a.m. in Gaither Chapel on the Montreat campus.
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Kurt Grohman is a man of service. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Kurt over the telephone. In speaking with him, I felt a sense of nostalgia. Despite his young age of 38, he exuded an unassuming air like that of a World War II veteran from the “greatest generation,” reminding me of my own grandfather who served in Guam during WWII. His conversational demeanor was gracious, soft-spoken, never focused on himself, and even in his dialogue with me, I sensed that his desire was to serve me well with his thoughtful answers.
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Freshmen beginning their college careers at Montreat College got a jumpstart on living out the third part of the college’s “Christ-centered, Student-focused, Service-driven” mission statement today, as they participated in service projects in Asheville, Black Mountain and Montreat.
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Montreat College Director of Student Health Services, Linda Thompson, RN, BSN, has monitored the H1N1 Virus since its emergence, especially in preparation for the Fall semester at the college.
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Dr. Abiola Awosika Fapetu, Special Assistant to the President for Assessment and Strategic Planning at Montreat College, will deliver the keynote address at the college’s Fall Opening Convocation on August 18 at 11:00 a.m. in Anderson Auditorium.
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It is time to welcome the newest Montreat College students into our community. Click the "Read More" link to see a schedule of events for NSO 2009.
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Dr. Dan Struble, President of Montreat College, recently welcomed long-time Buncombe County Commissioner David Gantt to the college campus for a tour and a time to discuss how Montreat College and Buncombe County can better serve each other. Gantt has served as a Commissioner since 1996 and was elected Chairman of the Buncombe County Commission last November.
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The Robert C. and Sadie Gaither Anderson Foundation has again committed a gift to Montreat College this year, totaling $45,000. The donation marks a long history of partnership with the college that begins with Robert C. Anderson’s founding of the college in 1916. Since 1962, the Anderson Foundation has given over $2.65 million in gifts to Montreat College, enabling generations of students to afford an education at the college.
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Dr. Bill Forstchen, Professor of History at Montreat College, was recently featured in a cover story article in Asheville's Mountain Xpress.
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Dr. Bill Forstchen, Professor of History at Montreat College, was recently featured in a cover story in Asheville's Mountain Xpress.
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Many Montreat College students were able to afford tuition this year thanks in part to a $100,000 donation from Montreat Presbyterian Church, EPC. The gift was one of many made by local donors and churches that supported the college’s annual Keystone Scholarship Fund.
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Montreat College proudly announces that a new exhibit from Asheville artist Cathy Searle will be on display in the Hamilton Gallery beginning June 15th. The exhibit will be open through mid-August.
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Renovations to the L. Nelson Bell Library lawn continue this summer. The concrete benches and area known to many alumni as "The Pit" have been cleared away forever to make room for a stone walkway.
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The deadline is approaching for new students and transfers beginning in August 2009 to register for the Wilderness Journey for First Year Students program. June 29, 2009 is the deadline for all paperwork to be submitted to Dr. Andrew Bobilya. Questions, please call 828-669-8012 ext. 3412 or email: abobilya@montreat.edu
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Your off-season training this year could be the best thing that ever happened to your game--if you sign up for a Montreat College Athletic Camp this summer. Our coaches, assistants, and players will challenge you to take your skills to the next level in soccer, basketball, cross country, and volleyball. Click here to view the camps available: Summer Camps
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Dr. Jeff Teo's chapter contribution on trusted computing will be published in this text Cyber Security and Global Information Assurance: Threat Analysis and Response Solutions.
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'Renewal: Students Caring for Creation,' a grassroots college-student led creation care network founded in 2008, joined the local Earth Day celebration on April 22nd.
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Holly Seddon's visual portrayal of six locations in Black Mountain reflects a multisensory snapshot of life captured in time. On display in the Hamilton Gallery, stop by and see this dramatic presentation inspired by study abroad in a small Italian town.
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Montreat College's Outdoor Education Department to launch a new major in Outdoor Ministry in Fall 2009. The degree will combine coursework in Outdoor Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Bible and Religion and Christian Education.
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Montreat, NC – Students at Montreat College will celebrate Earth Day by picking up litter along Flat Creek in Montreat and Black Mountain and educating the community on the environmental effects of tobacco trash.
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April 17th and 18th. Come see what student life at Montreat College is all about!
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BB351 - Biblical Studies Abroad (Israel) is a Fall, 2009 Bible course that goes on a pilgrimage to Israel to see first hand the Biblical geography, culture and traditional sites. We will note and observe various historical and Biblical archeology and architecture, geographical and regional emphasis, and cultural and political challenges. The class participants will walk where the Biblical Israel, prophets, kings, apostles and Jesus walked!
Registration Deadline: September 25th, 2009.
Class 1: September 3, 2009, 7 PM
Class 2: October 1, 2009, 7 PM
Class 3: November 5, 2009, 7 PM
Class 4: December 3, 2009, 7 PM
Departure: January 6, 2010 at 10 AM
Return: January 18, 2010 at 10 AM
For more information visit the web site - we hope to see you in Israel!
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Interested in nature, science, and adventure? Rising 8th-12th grade students are encouraged to join CLIMBE (link) for multi-day, science-intensive, adventure trips this summer. Trips include a variety of adventures including backpacking, canoeing, caving, and rock climbing – each trip also introduces participants to ecosystem studies and environmental data collection. Applications are now being accepted, so SIGN UP TODAY! Visit our website for more information.
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Dr. Brad Daniel and Dr. Dottie Shuman conducted a weekend training session on methods for teaching environmental education. The training prepared educators to facilitate a new required module in the NC environmental education certification program.
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Prepare now! On May 8, the English and Languages department will host the 2009 Creative Writing Festival, featuring author Bill Forstchen as keynote speaker.
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Download the PDF of the Fall 2008 issue.
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Professors Ken Kalisch and Andrew Bobilya recently attended the National Conference on Outdoor Leadership hosted by the Wilderness Education Association at Indiana University. They presented a paper titled, "Lessons From the Outward Bound Solo: Intended Transfer of Learning" at the Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium along with a general workshop titled "Benefits and Strategies for Implementing Solitary Reflection on a WEA Course." Montreat College's Outdoor Education Department is an Affiliate Institution of the WEA and offer certification courses. For more information on the WEA go to: www.weainfo.org
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Interested in getting a jump start on your college experience? Join us for a 12-day backpacking/canoeing expedition with other new students! Registration is currently underway for the August 2009 Wilderness Journey for First Year Students course.
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Get a jump start on College! Registration Now Open for Wilderness Journey for First Year Students (WJFYS) - August 2009. WJFYS is a 12-day wilderness expedition that utilizes a small group experience and extended time in the wilderness to develop community and better understand our relationship with God. Don't miss your chance. Sign up now!
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Sunday, February 15th 4:00 pm
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John Gibson, Adjunct Faculty with the Montreat College Elementary Education Department, was named North Carolina's Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2008/2009. John teaches physical education at Black Mountain Primary School as well as the physical education course in the undergraduate program here at Montreat.
John has taught for 21 years. Beyond the students who thoroughly enjoy P.E. with John, his colleagues see in him an enthusiastic, committed educator who devotes himself "as unto the Lord" each day. Congratulations, John.
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President Struble's Open Letter on the College's Response to the Current Economic Situation
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Monday, January 19th, 2009; 7:30 pm
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Enter Event Code - 11242KMTG1213
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Local small business owners Frank Trombetta and Barry Thorne are thriving in the current economy, thanks in large part to assistance from Montreat College MBA students.
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Seniors: It’s time get your résumé ready. The goal is to have it ready before Thanksgiving break so that you can network with potential employers during Christmas Break.
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“Get ’em Outside” is a five-minute video celebrating the value of environmental education and is popular on YouTube. The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Coalition encourages you to embed the video on your organization’s website or provide a link to the video. Click here to view the video. To find out more information about No Child Left Inside visit www.cbf.org.
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On November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Prodigal on the Montreat College campus, the Friends of Music will present the Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble, one of nine ensemble groups that make up the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band.
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Communication Major, Ashley Craig in DC, canvasing for candidates before the presidential elections
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More than 100 students and faculty from local colleges and universities that offer Outdoor Programs along with professionals from across the Outdoor Business spectrum gathered at Montreat College for the 16th Adventure Education Conference today. Whitney Montgomery, Executive Director of the North Carolina Outward Bound School, gave the conference’s keynote address in the historic Manor House on the Montreat College In the Oaks campus. Conference participants were able to attend a variety of workshops including “The Impact of Crowding on Outdoor Recreation” and “Voice of the Rivers: Savannah River Expedition” as well as browse the offerings of local exhibitors during the one-day event.
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More than 100 students and faculty from local colleges and universities that offer Outdoor Programs, along with professionals from across the Outdoor Business spectrum gathered at Montreat College for the 16th Adventure Education Conference today. Whitney Montgomery, Executive Director of the North Carolina Outward Bound School, gave the conference’s keynote address in the historic Manor House on the Montreat College In the Oaks campus. Conference participants were able to attend a variety of workshops including “The Impact of Crowding on Outdoor Recreation” and “Voice of the Rivers: Savannah River Expedition” as well as browse the offerings of local exhibitors during the one-day event.
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“Candles in the Window,” written and performed by Kathleen Ann Thompson, will be presented in Gaither Chapel on Friday, November 7 at 8:00. This tenderly acted and moving play centers around two women who knew each other in Berlin before World War II and who meet again by chance in 1948.
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Montreat Communication Major, Ashley Craig, gets security clearance and begins work for the Department of Homeland Security as part of the CCCU American Studies Program
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Paul Harcharik, who is teaching visual arts classes at Montreat this fall, will exhibit a collection of his work entitled “Observations” at the Hamilton Gallery during October and November.
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On October 19, the Opal String Quartet, an Asheville-based ensemble, will perform at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Prodigal.
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Ashley Craig at CCCU American Studies Program in DC - 3rd week
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Comm Major, Ashley Craig, starts internship at Dept. of Homeland Security
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MONTREAT COLLEGE modifies Homecoming festivities…
Several cancellations for Homecoming caused us to research the present gas crisis in light of the coming weekend. We have determined that to care for our alumni and friends of the college we will scale back our Homecoming activities to steward our resources. One article in the U.S.A.Today states,
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Montreat College will be conducting a hands-on Environmental Education program for 4th graders from Black Mountain Elementary School on October 1st and 2nd and for Asheville Christian Academy students on October 3rd.
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The Montreat College Women's Volleyball team traveled to Florence, SC on Friday to participate in Francis Marion's Swamp Fox Invitation this weekend. The Lady Cavs faced host Francis Marion in their game opener this morning. Unfortunately, Montreat fell short, 25-22, 25-22, 21-25, 25-15. Sophomore Alle Baumgartner led Montreat with 21 kills, 10 digs, and five blocks. Freshman Brandy Deddo added 13 kills and 18 digs, while freshman setter Natalie Nieman compiled 37 assists. In their second match of the day, Montreat dropped one to NCAA Divistion II Carson Newman in three; 25-16, 25-21, 25-11. With the losses, Montreat drops to 6-11 overall. In day two of the Swamp Fox Invitational, Montreat will face Fayettville State at 11:00 am and Augusta State at 5:00 p.m.
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Coming off their big win over #1 ranked Lindsey Wilson, Montreat got off to an unanticipated start with Asbury College. The clear favorites to win the match, Montreat gave up an early goal just five minutes in; an uncharacteristic, mistimed jump by junior goalkeeper Howard Fisher (Kingston, Jamaica) on a long range shot gave Asbury a 1-0 lead. Montreat would soon take control of the ball; however, they only managed to net two goals in over 30 shot attempts. The best thing that can come from this is know that bad games are going to occur, but good teams find a way to win.
Coach Benware gave his thoughts on the game, “Our guys have played some very good soccer lately. We’ve started to gel on the field and have gained some recent confidence with a win against Lindsey Wilson, a national ranking of #16, the national defensive player of the week and offensive/defensive conference players of the week. The guys have handled these successes with humility and are simply preparing for each competition one match at a time. I’m happy to be 5-1 on the season, especially since we’ve had only one home game up to this point. I’m most happy about the depth we have on our team. We have great talent deep into our bench, and there are great benefits from that.”
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After winning a hard fought conference battle with Bluefield on Tuesday, expectations were high coming into the King match last night. Some misfortune and inconsistent play turned out to be the deciding factor in the Montreat loss: 25-13, 25-23, and 25-17.
A slow start hampered the Lady Cavs in game one; play picked up in games two and three, but King was overpowering up front and played pretty consistent throughout the match.
Coach Mooberry commented on the teams play, “We just didn't play well as a team tonight. It's disappointing because our team is really close and enjoys playing together, but that just didn't show tonight.”
The Lady Cavs will be on the road this weekend, as they head to the coast, to compete in the Francis Marion Tournament. Their next home contest will be on September 26th against Tennessee Wesleyan in a 6:30pm start.
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Ashley Craig visits iconic sites in DC and attends a McCain/Palin Rally. Read more!
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If you were not in McAlister Gymnasium last night, you missed an electrified atmosphere for a home Lady Cavalier Volleyball match. Montreat’s Lady Cavaliers volleyball team won a hard fought battle last night against Bluefield at McAlister Gymnasium. The Lady Cavs split the first four games: winning the second and fourth, and losing the first and the third forcing a fifth and final game. In a game that is supposed to end at 15, win by two, Montreat and Bluefield took it to overtime, going past the 15 point limit. The two teams went back and forth, exchanging leads multiple times. Finally, Montreat put two successful volleys together and edged the conference foe, Bluefield, 22-20 in the fifth game.
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We are excited about our new web site going live in two weeks, but in the mean time we want to make sure you can contact our new coaches that are not on this site. So, if you are interested in volleyball, men's soccer, women's soccer, or softball please contact the following coaches.
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Montreat College Athletics is proud to announce the unveiling of our new Cavalier website www.montreatcavaliers.com. The site will go live next week, so please be patient as we work on the site to make it a success! You can go to our conference web site www.aacsports.com to see schedules and rosters for Montreat and conference opponents.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NAIA Men's Soccer national weekly honors have been announced and Howard Fisher of Montreat (NC.) was announced as National Defensive Player of the Week while Robert Whitnell of Shorter (Ga.) was named National Offensive Player of the Week, for the week of Sept. 8-14.
Fisher, a 6-6 junior goalkeeper from Kingston, Jamaica, came up huge last week as the Cavaliers upset the No. 1 team in the country. Fisher saved all six shots on goal as Montreat defeated Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 1-0. The shutout was Fisher’s 22nd of his career. With the win, Montreat improved to 4-1 on the year.
On being selected, Fisher remarked, "First I want to thank God for blessing me with the talent to play soccer; also, with the health and strength to go forward. Without him, all of this would not be possible. It is a fabulous feeling. The hard work I have put in in the last 6 years is starting to pay dividends. However, I am still unsatisfied; I have more room to grow. I find it humbling and encouraging as well."
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Kansas City, MO --- Five teams enter the Top 25 for the first time this season, including Montreat (NC). The Cavaliers come in at No. 16 after knocking off then-No.1 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 1-0 last week. The other newcomers to the poll are No. 22 Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.); No.23 Belhaven (Miss.); No. 24 Westmont (Calif.), and No. 25 Lindenwood (Mo.)
Coach Benware also commented on being nationally ranked, "I am excited about being ranked 16th; but, we are only five games into the season and have a long way to go."
The next regular season Top 25 poll will be announced on Sept. 23.
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If you missed him last month at the combined book signing, the Montreat College library will be hosting a book signing with Dr. Don King on Friday, October 3rd from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Hamilton Gallery.
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The Montreat College Golf Program kicked off their 2008 fall season with their co-host tournament with Brevard on Sunday. The men's team had a rough start on Sunday shooting a team total of 320 for ninth place. Junior transfer Nathan Blankenship performed well sharing first place with a score of 71. After day one, the women's team claimed second place with a score of 403 behind Mars Hill (354). Junior Ashley Mitcham led the way for the Lady Cavs with a score of 98.
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The Montreat College men’s soccer team traveled to Lindsey Wilson College last Saturday, September 13th to face the #1 ranked team in the nation. The Blue Raiders rose to first in the nation early in the week with their smothering defense and tenacious offense, knocking off opponents such as Park University and Lindenwood all with shutouts. Through four games, the Blue Raiders had only allowed 1 goal, and kept their opponents to a total of 11 shots on goal through four games.
Montreat too had enjoyed some success going 3-1 through their first four games with two of their wins being shutouts. Though, none of their contests would compare to the 13 year old powerhouse that is Lindsey Wilson College, who has won seven National Championships during that span.
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Montreat swept the AAC Players of the Week in men's soccer this week. Junior Howard Fisher was selected as AAC Defensive Player of the Week and junior redshirt Shaka Bangura was selected as AAC Offensive Player of the Week for their performance in the men's upset of Lindsey Wilson last Saturday. Fisher attained his 22nd career shutout by saving all six shots on goal to allow for the Montreat victory. Bangura scored the game-winning golden goal against Lindsey Wilson. With 57.6 seconds remaining in the first overtime, Shaka scored from 20 yards out to take the Montreat Cavaliers to 4-1 on the season. The junior forward now has six goals and five assists on the season. Congratulations to Shaka and Howard on well-deserved recognition!
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Montreat women’s soccer team fell to Cumberland University last Saturday. Two early first half goals were the deciding factors in Cumberlands victory over Montreat. The Lady Cavaliers played hard but in the end did not have an answer for the Cumberland attack.Coach Maples commented on the game saying, “The same bug keeps biting us. We are giving up soft goals early in a game and never get a chance to get our flow before we are behind. For the first four minutes we had the ball in their half. They get a counter attack, we get back and the only time they get across the half line, they end up with a goal. It takes the wind out of us and we have to regroup. You can see it took the energy out of us because we didn’t start getting shots until later in the first half. We changed some personnel in important spots with 23 minutes left in the first half and our energy picked up. From there the game was ours. CU only got six shots the rest of the game and only one in the second half.
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The Montreat Cavaliers volleyball team traveled this weekend for conference play, first at Covenant College on Friday and then at Bryan College on Saturday. Both matches ended after three games, as Montreat could not get the momentum swung in their direction. Coach Mooberry on the Covenant match, "We really struggled as a team passing tonight against Covenant, which made it hard to run an effective offense. Covenant has a good program, some strong hitters and quick defense. We needed to play well tonight to beat Covenant, but our intensity and communication was also not what it needed to be. My hope is that we will be able to step up our game when they come visit us at Montreat and play with the intensity, communication, and solid skills to beat them."
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Coming off a big conference win over Milligan, the Lady Cavalier Volleyball team returned home last evening and defeated North Greenville in three straight: 25-19, 25-18, and 25-22. The Cavaliers received a big performances from Kim Staley (FR, Rutherfordton, NC) who had 10 kills and the highest kill efficiency, Natalie Nieman (FR, Charlotte, NC) who turned in three aces and 25 assists, and Allie Baumgartner (SO, Charlotte, NC) on the defensive side with 11 digs. Baumgartner, Staley, and Kayla Keys (FR, Weaverville, NC) also had one solo block apiece.
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Ashley Craig began an internship in DC that includes working in the Dept. of Homeland Security. She is excited to be part of the CCCU's American Studies Program this fall.
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Montreat women’s soccer team fell late in double overtime on Wednesday eveningto North Greenville College 2-1. The game started out slow for both teams. North Greenville got on the board first in the fifth minute and led 1-0 at halftime. At the 53:46 mark in the second half Montreat got on the board with a goal from Brittany Zachrich (FR, Hickory, NC), assist from Alex Mash (FR, Cooper City, FL). The rest of regulation was a defensive battle, ending in a 1-1 tie and forcing overtime. The first overtime picked up where the second half ended. Both teams battled ten extra minutes only to go into the second overtime tied 1-1. Unfortunately for Montreat, the North Greenville offense found a small gap in the defense and got the game winning goal with 3:28 to play in the second overtime.
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Last night the Montreat College Lady Cavaliers proved that though they are young, their drive and determination are something not to be ignored.
After defeating highly touted UVA-Wise last week, the Lady Cavs traveled to Johnson City, TN last night to face AAC foe Milligan College.
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The Montreat College Friends of Music fall season will open on September 23 with an encore performance by the Lenoir Saxophone Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Prodigal on the Montreat College campus.
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Montreat Lady Cavalier volleyball team swept their double-header last Saturday. In game one, the Lady Cavs took on Spelman College defeating them in three straight: 25-7, 25-17, and 25-13. Allie Baumgartner (SO, Charlotte, NC) led the way with 15 kills, six digs, and five aces. Brandy Deddo (FR, Almond, NC) chimed in with 10 kills, six digs, and six aces. Natalie Nieman (FR, Charlotte, NC) added 30 assists and Kayla Keys (FR, Weaverville, NC) had six digs.
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Montreat women’s soccer team won big on Saturday defeating Atlanta Christian 9-0. The Lady Cavaliers took 28 shots and placed 20 of those on goal; and, added 11 assists to their nine goals. Heather Hable (SR, Stuart, VA) scored the first goal of the game off a Stephanie Liles (FR, Morganton, NC) assist. Then just one minute later, Liles added a goal of her own on an assist from Brittany Zachrich (FR, Hickory, NC) assist. The half ended at 2-0 but Montreat was just about to break loose. Three minutes into the second half Zachrich scored her first goal of the contest, unassisted. One minute later, Zachrich scored again on a Heather Hable assist making the score 4-0.
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With Hurricane Hannah lurching nearby off the coast, many high school runners were uncertain about their opportunity to race this Saturday morning. At Montreat's Black Mountain Campus this Saturday morning, the first annual Montreat XC Community 5K Kickoff was organized by the Montreat cross country team to gather the local running community to fellowship in God's amazing creation. "We had a beautiful morning with a few clouds in the sky," said second year head coach Jose Larios, "this race was a tremendous success. We had many high schools bring their teams, some from as far as Charlotte."
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The Montreat College Women's Softball team traveled to Boiling Springs, NC on Saturday to begin their fall season and split with Garner Webb and Young Harris.
In the first game, Montreat defeated Gardner Webb 9-4 behind the pitching of junior Amanda Wolfe (Cherokee, NC). Wolfe went five innings with four strikeouts, five hits, and one earned run. Freshman Janna James earned the save in going two innings and giving up no runs, with one strikeout and one hit.
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Montreat College is partnering with Nations Ford Community Church in Charlotte to present Youth Upward Mobility Conference on Saturday, September 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the college’s Charlotte campus.
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The Lady Cavaliers volleyball team earned their first win of the season last night against conference opponent, UVA-Wise. Wise was selected fourth in the preseason poll and coming off a berth to the NAIA Volleyball Tournament last season. A balanced attack up front and in the backcourt allowed Montreat to sweep in three with scores of 28-26, 25-15, 25-17. Allie Baumgartner (SO, Charlotte, NC) and Brandy Deddo (FR, Almond, NC) had 12 and 11 kills respectively. Natalie Nieman (FR, Charlotte, NC) and Lyndsey Wall (JR, Weddington, NC) had eight digs apiece. Nieman also added 29 assists and Baumgartner had seven aces.
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This summer Montreat Communication Major, Stephanie Routh, got to intern in video broadcasting at Westover, a megachurch in Greensboro.
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Please join us for our annual community day!
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Montreat women’s soccer team took on NAIA-school Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC last night and fell 5-0. A disappointed Coach Maples responded by saying, “They deserved to win and we didn’t.” This is definitely a tough loss for the Lady Cavs as it is their first loss of the season.
Montreat will be back in action at home on Saturday, September 6th in a 5:00 pm start against Atlanta Christian.
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Montreat College’s volleyball team traveled to Mars Hill College on Tuesday evening for a non-conference match with the Division II program. Despite a valiant effort, the Lady Cavs fell short to the Lions in a five game battle.
Each game was close with only one game outside of five points. Mars Hill just edged the Lady Cavaliers in the final game 15-11. The play of the Lady Cavs show they are starting to come together as a team.
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Montreat men’s soccer team rolls over North Greenville with a two-to-nothing victory. Shaka Bangura (JR, Freetown, Sierra Leone) did all the damage as he netted both goals for the Cavaliers. His first goal came in the first half off of a Sami Bin (FR, Porto Alegre, Brazil) assist. Then in the second half, Bangura places another shot (unassisted) past the North Greenville keeper to bring the score to 2-0.
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Please make plans to join us on October 3-4 for Homecoming!
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On behalf of the Montreat College Cross Country team we invite you to the 1st Annual Montreat College Community 5K Kickoff Race this Saturday, September 6, 2008.
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The Montreat Cavalier volleyball team took on Shawnee State University, Brevard College, and Reinhardt College this past Saturday in a quad match at McAlister Gymnasium. Although the day did not turn out the way the Lady Cavs would have liked it to, they showed great determination and never gave up no matter what the score or who their opponent was.
All three games versus Shawnee State, the Lady Cavs put up a good battle; however, the experience of the Shawnee State Lady Bears was a little too much as they put the Lady Cavaliers away in three straight games: 25-18, 25-22, and 25-19. Shawnee State went on to sweep the tournament.
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Montreat women’s soccer team had a good battle and test against Toccoa Falls College on Saturday afternoon. Toccoa falls jumped out to an early 1-0 lead and maintained that lead for the whole first period. Montreat started out a little timid; but, turned up the heat in the second half by tying the game on a Lucy White (JR, Northport, AL) goal off a Rebekah Worley (SO, Raleigh, NC) assist. Then with 15 minutes left to play in the match, Stephanie Liles (FR, Morganton, NC) nets her first goal of the season off a Brittany Zachrich (FR, Hickory, NC) assist to give Montreat the lead for good. Very good defensive play clinched the game for the Lady Cavs giving them a 2-1 victory in the contest.
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Montreat College men’s soccer team picks up their second victory of the season on Saturday in the final game of their Florida trip; they knocked off Florida Southern 4-1 in a hostile environment. The weather coming in as a result of hurricane “Gustav” caused wet conditions for the match. Montreat got on top, one to nothing, on a Shaka Bangura (JR, Freetown, Sierra Leone) goal with an assist from Sami Bin (SO, Porto Alegre, Brazil) in the 33rd minute of play. In the second half, just ten minutes in, [Shaka] Bangura nets his second goal of the contest, off an assist from Nyron Edwards (JR, Kingston, Jamaica), to place Montreat up 2-0. In the 63rd minute, Adnan Bangura (SO, Freetown, Sierra Leone) gets one past the Florida Southern keeper with assists from Abdul Bangura (JR, Freetown, Sierra Leone) and Shaka Bangura.
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The season opener for the Montreat College Lady Cavalier volleyball team did not go according to plan. Southern Wesleyan came in to McAlister Gymnasium Thursday night with experience and confidence, but the Lady Cavs did not go down without a fight. Young and inexperienced, the Lady Cavs kept fighting to make SWU work for every point they got. Sophomore Allie Baumgartner (Charlotte, NC)led the way for Montreat with 14 kills and 6 blocks, followed by freshman Natalie Nieman (Charlotte, NC)with 7 digs and 14 assists.
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Montreat Cavaliers men’s soccer team traveled to Florida on Thursday to take on St. Leo University and Florida Southern University. In last night's game versus St. Leo, Montreat fell behind early and the 2-0 deficit was just too much to overcome in the late game surge as they fell 3-2.
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Montreat Cavalier Volleyball came out strong this evening in their opening scrimmage against Catawba Valley Community College. It was definitely a great chance to play against another opponent and gain on-court experience before going into tomorrow’s season opener against NAIA foe Southern Wesleyan University. Montreat had very good play out of their newcomers tonight and will look to them to improve even more as the season goes on to continue their winning success. The Lady Cav’s dominated tonight winning all five games.
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Montreat College's Outdoor Education Immersion Semester Featured in Recent Article
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The 2008 Montreat Cavaliers Men’s Soccer season opens up with a 3-0 shutout of Emmanuel College. The first official goal did not take long to find the back of the net. Just seven minutes into the match sophomore Adnan Bangura (Freetown, Sierra Leone)finds an open net with assists from Sami Bin (SO, Porto Alegre, Brazil) and Shaka Bangura (JR, Freetown, Sierra Leone). However, that was all of the scoring in the first half. Again, just 5 minutes into the second half sophomore Ebrima Jagne (King E)(Foday Kunda, Gambia) takes a pass from Shaka Bangura and explodes toward the goal placing a low and out of the Emmanuel goalkeeper’s reach, putting the Cavaliers in front 2-0. Then with just 11 minutes left in the match junior Stephen Jackson (Melbourne, FL) nets Montreat’s third goal with assists from Adnan Bangura and Shaka Bangura. The Cavaliers hold off a late Emmanuel surge to maintain the shutout.
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It did not take long for the Montreat Lady Cavaliers’ Soccer team to score their first goal of the season. Only two minutes passed before junior Lucy White (Northport, AL) netted her first goal of the season off a Heather Hable (SR, Stuart, VA) pass. Twenty minutes later, Emmanuel comes back to ruin the shutout with a, Lauren Moore, goal to tie the game at 1-1. The game would remain tied for the remainder of the first half. Most of the possession in the second half would be with the Lady Cavs and at the 31:38 mark, (Lucy) White would net her second goal of the game off an assist from freshman Brittany Zachrich (Hickory, NC). Charges by Emmanuel were shut down by some stellar Lady Cavs defense and a couple big saves by true freshman goalkeeper, Sarah McGuirt (Harmony, NC).
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Richmond, VA artist Mark Sprinkle will have his art on display at the Hamilton Gallery throughout July and August.
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Montreat College officially became a Tobacco Free campus on August 1st.
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On August 12th, Dr. Terry Wilson conducted a training session for college professors and others who train both formal and nonformal educators in the environmental field.
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Don Maples of Knoxville, TN, has just taken over the head coaching position for the women's soccer squad at Montreat College.
Maples has served as a professional staff coach with the Knoxville Football Club for the last five years and has over 27 years playing/coaching experience. He was the Director of the Goalkeeping Academy at KFC while also coaching primarily on the women’s side of the club. His teams have won three state championships, and have finished as a Region 3 Finalist and Semi-Finalist. He is a USSF “B” License Coach and holds the NSCAA National Goalkeeping License.
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Brenton Benware, former head men’s soccer coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK, has just taken over the head coaching position for the men’s soccer squad at Montreat College.
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Lauren Carson has recently joined the Advancement Department of Montreat College, serving as the new Director of Alumni Relations.
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Montreat College has received a grant from the Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission (HWTFC) of North Carolina for the purpose of supporting the college's efforts to make all of Montreat College's campuses tobacco free.
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Christine Mooberry will officially take over the head coaching position for the Montreat College Cavaliers volleyball squad on July 1st. She inherits a team that finished 6th in the Appalachian Athletic Conference last year with a 14-18 overall record and a 7-11 conference record.
Mooberry is new to the Asheville area as she transitions from the Newfane, NY, area where she founded and directed the WNY Stars Volleyball club that has earned a 48-0 record over the last four years. She also served as the head varsity coach for Newfane High School for the last six years. She amassed a 92-12 record there in the last five years as well leading the team to four consecutive Niagara-Orleans League Championships from 2004-2007.
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The Montreat College softball program announces the signing of Janna James. James is a recent graduate of Raleigh Christian Academy where she excelled on the mound for the Eagles. She was selected in both her junior and senior years to the NCCSA 1st team All State team and also garnered Team MVP honors.
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The Montreat College Outdoor Education Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Kalisch as an Associate Professor.
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The Montreat College softball program announces the signing of high school standout Casey Sheeler. Casey is a recent graduate of West Wilkes High School where she starred on the mound and at the plate.
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Dr. Brad Daniel and Dr. Dottie Shuman, professors in the Outdoor Education Department at Montreat College, recently developed a new workshop for inclusion in the state of North Carolina Environmental Education Certification program.
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Hellon Coffey Andrews, 85, of Montreat, NC, wife of E. Andy Andrews, died on June 4, 2008.
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The Montreat College Cavalier Softball team welcomes Samantha Haddock, a 2007 AC Reynolds High School graduate, to their ranks this afternoon. Haddock played around the infield and outfield for the Rockets, especially third base. She was named “Most Dedicated” one year and picked for the All-Conference team three out of four years in competition. She plans to study Accounting at Montreat. She is the daughter of Don and Darla Haddock of Fairview.
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The Lady Cavalier soccer team will add Patten High School product Stephanie Liles to its 2008 roster. Coach Dan Woerner had this to say about Montreat's newest recruit, "Stephanie is a bright and friendly student athlete. On the field she brings a great deal of experience and should contribute immediately to a young Cavalier team. It is off the field that Stephanie brings leadership experience, a great student in the classroom, loves being part of a team, loves people, and a desire to enjoy the entire college experience." Stephanie is from nearby Morganton, NC.
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Cross country and track & field runner Elyse Gildernew (Lookout Mt., GA) was recently selected by the American Red Cross, which recently partnered with the NAIA to develop a Youth Leadership Program; Gildernew, along with 11 other NAIA student-athletes from across the country, will attend a two week internship in Washington, DC this summer.
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In an effort to continue to compete at the highest AAC level, Coach Jose Larios has announced the addition of 11 new cross country and track & field athletes to his 2008 rosters. With the recruiting process still in full swing, Larios believes this batch of recruits will continue to build upon this year’s success. This past season, the Cavaliers made a solid impact in the conference by having three runners on the All-AAC Freshman Cross Country Team, while Talisa Bishop earned 1st Team All-AAC honors; Bishop also earned a trip to the NAIA National Cross Country Championships and earned her personal best cross country mark of 18:51. During the 2008 track campaign, Montreat was represented at the NAIA Track & Field Championships by four great athletes. “Overall, I believe our runners laid a tremendous foundation for the future of our program.
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Coach David Pennell has recently announced the addition of Bedford High School's golf star Savanna Biggs to his 2008 Lady Cavalier roster. Biggs comes to Montreat College as a highly decorated prep golfer from Lambertville, MI. In her senior year as a Bedford Mule, Biggs led her team to qualify for the state championship for the fourth time in a row, and win their first ever Regional Championship. She also led her team to a 9th place finish at the State Finals. For her great consistent play all year, Biggs was selected as 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference, and her school's most outstanding athlete.
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Montreat was represented at the NAIA National Track & Field Championships for the first time this weekend on the campus of Southern Illinois- Edwardsville, just outside St. Louis, Missouri. The Cavaliers were represented by freshman Ben Hall, Wilbourn Kosgei (So.), Arilicia Adkins (So.), and Talisa Bishop (Jr.). Montreat was led by marathoners Ben Hall and Arilicia Adkins. Both runners completed the 26.2 mile hilly course under their respected goal time, both finishing in 19th place! Hall put together a great race plan and stuck to it as he hit the half-way mark in just over one hour and 20 minutes. He went on to run the second half of the race in a faster 1:18! His 2:38.53 was the fastest run by any freshman marathoner at this year's championship.
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The Montreat College Outdoor Education Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Kalisch as an Associate Professor.
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Every other year, Montreat College’s Natural Science Department offers a summer class called American Ecosystems, where students travel on a sleeper bus to the western United States to study the various ecosystems in our country’s national park system.
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Every other year, Montreat College’s Natural Science Department offers a summer class called American Ecosystems, where students travel on a sleeper bus to the western United States to study the various ecosystems in our country’s national park system.
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Montreat College Baseball announces the signing of local standout Lewis Fraser. Fraser is currently a senior at Owen High School where he plays for Head Coach Anthony Lee. In a stellar senior campaign, Fraser goes into the final regular season game with some outstanding statistical accomplishments. With a win-loss record of 5-2, he has struck out 73 batters in 45.1 Innings pitched while maintaining an earned run average of 0.93.
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Coach Robinson has recently announced the addition of his newest recruit, University Christian’s Terrell Mosley. Mosley will officially become a Cavalier this fall after averaging 17 points, eight assists, and five rebounds per game while playing for University Christian High School. Mosley was also recognized for being a 1000+ point scorer for his high school career. He averaged 88% from the free throw line and 45% from behind the three point line.
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Rose Hill Plantation developers want Western North Carolina residents to know they are serious about their pledge to be a positive addition to the Leicester community and good stewards of the land.
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Jill Breedin remembers. She remembers late nights finding her son not in his bed. She remembers seeing him run off after cleaning horse stalls. She remembers him coming home from games and disappearing around the house. Danial Breedin always ended up the same place - the basketball court. "He would shoot all the time," Jill said. "You would hear him out there shooting in the middle of the night, and he'd come home from games and go right outside to shoot." That practice served Danial well - during his career he earned offensive player of the year and all conference honors; was named to all-tournament teams in the Western Highland Conference, Colvard Oil Holiday Tournament, and Unimin Harvest Hoops Tournament; and he set the record for free-throw percentage at Mitchell High School in 2007 at 89 percent before breaking it in the 2007-08 season by shooting with 95 percent accuracy. His playing style caught the eye of Rob Brendle, assistant coach at Montreat College, who offered Danial a scholarship to play for the Cavaliers. Danial jumped at it.
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Noel Beruman, a Senior majoring in Human Services at Montreat College, has just signed a minor league baseball contract with the Midwest Sliders (Waterford, MI) in the Frontier League, an independent minor league system.
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Montreat's Lady Cavalier Softball team put on a season-ending show at the 2008 AAC Softball Tournament by taking #1 seed Milligan College to 13 innings. Milligan went on to escape the upset, 2-1, but not before Montreat demonstrated what tournament play was all about. Entering the tournament seeded last (#9), Montreat came up one run shy of playing for the tournament championship, which Milligan ultimately went on to win. The Lady Cavaliers won an unprecedented three games on Thursday to earn the right to play in the semi-final game against Milligan. Led by the pitching heroics of Shelby English who pitched all but one out of the 13 innings, and by Brittany Burns who went 5-for-6 at the plate, Montreat created the great excitement that is often found in tournament play.
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The Lady Cavaliers (#9) are putting on a great display of determination, as they are now one of the final three teams remaining in the AAC Softball Tournament. “I don’t know what’s in the water over here in Tennessee,” said Head Coach Katie Duvall, “but I like it very much.” Coach Duvall’s girls won three more games yesterday to reach the semi-finals. They defeated Bluefield 6-1, for the second time in the tournament, and in yesterday’s second game, defeated Virginia Intermont, 6-2. Both games had great pitching by Haven Payne and Shelby English. In the third and final game of the night, Montreat defeated Tennessee Wesleyan 6-3 to move into the semi-final game.
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Montreat College's spring commencement exercises will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Anderson Auditorium on May 10.
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The Lady Cavaliers fell today in the 1:00pm game of the first round tournament to Milligan College, 1-3. "Our offensive struggled against Milligan," said Coach Duvall, "unlike our first game, we just couldn't get our bats going. We had a hard time adjusting to Milligan's pitchers. Defensively, I felt we had a solid game." Senior Brittany Burns led Montreat at the plate, going 2-for-3. Montreat now heads to the lower bracket where it will face either Bluefield College again or the loser of Tennessee Wesleyan and Covenant College game.
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Montreat lost a heart-breaker to the Cavaliers of UVa-Wise, 5-6. Montreat went on a six hit streak in the sixth inning to go up 4-2. However, UVa-Wise came charging back to tie the game at 4-4, before senior Cam Duckworth nailed a double to start the eight inning, and eventually score the go ahead run. But, with bases loaded and no outs in the ninth inning, UVa-Wise managed to score two runs to end the game and send Montreat to the lower bracket. Montreat must now play the loser of Bryan College and top-seeded Tennessee Wesleyan on Thursday, 9:00am.
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The Lady Cavaliers defeated Bluefield Colllege in the first round of the 2008 AAC Softball Tournament, being held in Bristol, TN. Montreat put on an offensive clinic on Bluefield, winning 9-1. "I thought the girls played great today," said Coach Katie Duvall, "we now earn the right to play Milligan later on in the afternoon." Montreat and Milligan will play today at 1:00pm. They play for the right to move onto the second round. The AAC bracket is a double-elimination, 9 team tournament.
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In the first game, Montreat College would send its hottest pitcher to the mound in Patrick Ballew looking to go into the conference tournament with momentum and a chance to go in as the third seed. Ballew would pitch five complete with only allowing two earned runs on six hits and four strikeouts. Seth Blevins would come in and hold the Rams into the seventh when the Cavaliers would end the game with a walk off homerun and the mercy rule.
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The Cavaliers split a four game set with the Knights of Southern Virginia. In the two victories, the Cavaliers would total 26 runs and in the two losses only three. Great pitching would keep Montreat in all four games with Jonathon Madera and Matt Braswell picking up the victories and Seth Blevins and Aaron Hughes pitching very effectively in the losses. Leading the Cavaliers at the plate would be Jesse Wise as he would total eight hits in the four game set. Chad Dawkins and Justin Cockrell would each hit two homeruns apiece for the Cavaliers.
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Jesse Wise (SR., Benson, NC) had a phenomenal time at the plate last week for Montreat, which earned him both AAC and NAIA Region XII Player of the Week. Wise put up tremendous numbers, going 13-for-26 (.500) in a six game span, with a stellar slugging average of .923. In those 26 trips to the plate, Wise contributed 12 RBI's, two doubles, and three homers. All three home runs came in one game against NCAA D-II Mars Hill.
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Montreat’s Lady Cavaliers made a late charge yesterday at the NAIA Region XII Golf Championships, but were not able to defend their regional title. However, they did manage to finish in third place with a team total of 1128, behind 2008 Champions Tennessee Wesleyan (1078), and runner-up Brescia University (1087). Leading the way for Montreat was Amanda Thompson (93-91-96=280), Amber Cody (91-92-99=282), and Melissa Baker (98-92-92=282). All three of these ladies earned All-AAC Honors. Coach David Pennell couldn’t be more proud of the way his ladies fought back in the final rounds.
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The Cavalier track teams wrapped up their regular season at the 2008 AAC Track & Field Championships held this year on the campus of Lees McCrae in Banner Elk, NC. Completing his first season as a Cavalier, Wilbourn Kosgei ends this year as the AAC Conference Champion in the 1500 meter (4:07.5) and runner-up in the 800 meter (1:56.6). King College went on to win the men's and women's team championship, while Montreat finished 5th with both the men and the women. Freshman Eric Bowers also had a solid performance in the 400 meter run (51.82) finishing 5th overall. “After looking back at our performances, I don’t know how much better we could’ve done. All our athletes never give anything than their best. Most of them weren’t pleased with their efforts, but competitors never are. I think the elevation had something to do with our sub-par times, but again, I know they worked hard this weekend,” said Coach Larios.
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Coach Robinson is steadfast in his recruiting as he’s added another stellar player to next year’s roster. His newest recruit is Cherryville High School product, Tyler Buff. Buff comes to Montreat as a highly decorated athlete, excelling in basketball, baseball, and cross country. Buff helped his Cherryville Ironmen earn a final 3rd place state ranking. He was named to the All-Southern Piedmont Conference Team, and voted Defensive MVP for the Ironmen. Buff also led his team in charges drawn and steals, averaging 3.6 steals per game and shooting 40.1% from the three point line. In Tyler’s four years at Cherryville High, he helped guide the Ironmen to a 95-21 record. With Coach Robinson’s teams winning an unprecedented four Champions of Character Award, Tyler Buff has the pedigree to fit right into Robinson’s teams. Tyler is a member of the National Honor Society, earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor when he was named Eagle Scout in 2004, and he had perfect attendance in school for 13 years!
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Montreat College defeated Union College in a non-conference Sunday game 15-2. Patrick Ballew would throw a complete game three hitter with only one earned run while recording nine strikeouts. He would get plenty on run support as the Cavaliers would bat around in the first inning while plating all the run support he would need by scoring five runs. The Cavaliers would also have a seven run inning as well. There were plenty of offensive stars on this day as leadoff hitter Brent Ashbaugh would have four hits and score three runs. Jesse Wise would continue his hot hitting as he would record three more hits along with 2 RBI. Justin Cockrell and Dustin Bartlett would have three hits apiece and score a combined five runs between the two.
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Montreat College was swept in a conference doubleheader at Union College on Saturday by the scores of 3-6, 3-9. In the first game, John Shannon would take to the mound for the Cavaliers and would pitch effectively into the fourth before being pulled for freshmen Seth Blevins and Brian Greene. Shannon would record four strikeouts and surrender three earned runs. The Cavaliers would make things interesting in the third as they would tie the game on a RBI double by Jesse Wise that would plate Brent Ashbaugh but that would be about as close as things would come in the first game as the Bulldogs would hit three solo homeruns in the game making the difference. Chad Dawkins would have a four hit game and have stolen base and run scored.
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The Montreat College Lady Cavalier golf team currently sits in 4th place at the AAC Golf Championship with a team score of 384. Tennessee Wesleyan currently owns the leaderboard at 366. Brecia University sits alone in second two shots back with 368. The tournament is being held at the Tryon Country Club in Tryon, NC. Second round action begins at 11:30am on Tuesday morning. Amber Cody and Amanda Thompson lead the Lady Cavaliers with scores of 91 and 93, respectively.
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Head Coach Bill Robinson and the rest of the Varsity Men’s Basketball team at Montreat College welcomed their newest player to the Cavalier ranks today – Rhett Hardin, a 6’2, 190-pound shooting guard transferring from the University of South Carolina Upstate.
After red shirting his first year, Harbin comes to Montreat College to major in Communication and he’s excited about playing the next three years here. He says, “It feels great to be a part of the Montreat basketball program and to be playing under Coach Robinson.”
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Montreat College would take on Division II Mars Hill at Newell Field on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon and come away with a 9-2 victory for their 30th win of the season. Patrick Ballew would be the starting pitcher for the Cavaliers and he would not surrender the first hit until the sixth inning. He would finish the day only allowing one hit and recording six strikeouts. Brian Greene would finish the game on the hill relieving Ballew in the eighth. Jesse Wise would have a day to remember as he would hit three homeruns and have five RBI on the day. The senior catcher would also play incredible defense as well throwing out two runners trying to steal. Steven Hoyle and Dane Phillips would have three hits apiece as well.
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Montreat College athletics is excited to announce the signing of two-sport star, Lindsay Mizok. Mizok, 5'-8", hails from Weddington High School where she has excelled on their girl's basketball team and cross country team. Coach Craig Jackson is thrilled to have Mizok on his Lady Cavalier squad next season, "We're very excited to have someone of Lindsay’s talent level, character, and work ethic join the Montreat basketball family. She's a welcomed addition to our program and we expect good things from her in the future. She will give us more depth, shooting, and defense at the two and three positions." Mizok will also run cross country in the fall for Coach Larios, "Lindsay will give us more depth as well. She comes from a successful program in high school and I have no doubts that she will continue to progress at the college level." Mizok has competed at the cross country state championships multiple times and will bring great experience to the Lady Cavalier cross country team that finished 3rd last season at the NAIA Region XII Championships.
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Montreat College swept a conference doubleheader from Covenant College on Saturday 24-5 and 8-0. In game one, John Shannon would pitch a complete game with seven strikeouts while surrendering eight hits. He would get plenty of offensive support as the Cavaliers would score in every inning. The long ball would be the theme as the Cavaliers would hit 3 three run homeruns and a Grand Slam. Centerfielder Chad Dawkins would be responsible for two of those as he would have six RBI on the day and score four runs. Junior C/DH Justin Cockrell would have a four hit game including one of the three run homeruns. Sophomore slugger Cam Duckworth would be a single short of the cycle as he would have four RBI on the day.
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Professor Don Shepson will be taking another group of students to Israel next January for the Biblical Studies Abroad course.
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Last week one of Montreat College's current Bachelor of Business Administration adult studies cohorts made international news.
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Montreat College traveled to South Carolina to take on the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan in a non-conference match up. Jonathon Madera would start on the mound for the Cavaliers and last until the fifth and would leave with the score tied at four, but the Cavaliers would not be able to rebound from their shaky defense as the Warriors would put up seven more runs to beat Montreat 11-5. Offensively, the Cavaliers were paced by Chris Allen with two hits and a sacrifice fly.
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The Montreat College track team participated this weekend at Duke University's ASICS Invitational. In her first official track meet since recovering from being ill, Elyse Gildernew (Fr., Lookout Mt, GA) had a solid 1500m race, setting a new personal best of 5:28.39. "It was great to see Elyse compete again. The 1500 seems like such a great event for her down the road," said Coach Larios. Gildernew also competed in the 5000m run on Saturday, running 22:19. Also running well for the men was sophomore Wilbourn Kosgei (Eldoret, Kenya). Kosgei finished 3rd out of 63 runners in the 1500m development run (4:01.27), and he also finished 3rd out of 104 runners in the 800m run on Saturday, clocking 1:55.32.
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This month, four members of the Montreat College English Department will
travel to the 2008 Conference on Christianity and Literature at Wingate
University just East of Charlotte.
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Matt Mittan, host of the "Take A Stand" show on AM 570 visited Montreat College last week for a special three hour live broadcast from the Chapel of the Prodigal.
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Montreat College traveled to UVA-Wise for a conference doubleheader on Monday earning a split as they would take the first game 7-5 and lose a heartbreaker in extra innings 8-9. In the first game, sophomore Patrick Ballew would pitch into the fourth only surrendering two runs while striking out four. He would give way to Seth Blevins, John Shannon, Brian Greene and Garrett Jones before the first game was over as the bullpen would hold the Highland Cavaliers to only three more runs over the next five frames. Offensively, Montreat would have a very good day at the plate accumulating 14 hits in all but needing late inning heroics by Cameron Duckworth as he would blast a game winning two-run homer to win it in the tenth. Chad Dawkins, Steven Hoyle and Dane Phillips would each have two hits apiece to lead the Cavaliers in the victory.
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The Cavalier baseball team continues to draw national attention to Montreat, NC. Just last week, the Cavaliers broke into the top 25 national poll, the first time since 2004. This week, Montreat climbed up to the 21st spot. The Cavaliers currently rank 13th in the nation in slugging percentage (.532) and 19th in batting average (.350).
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The Montreat College softball team split a doubleheader with the Lady Rams of Bluefield College today, 2-3, and 11-5. Bluefield scored and sealed the win in game one with a solid hit in the seventh inning. Game two however witnessed the Lady Cavaliers' bats come to life with the help of Haven Payne (Sr., Canton, NC). Payne went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer which ignited a barrage of hitting. Amber Summerow (Jr., Lenoir, NC) went 2-for-4 also, hitting the second Lady Cavalier homerun of the game. Montreat is now 2-4 in the AAC race, just three games back out of first place.
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For the second consecutive week, the Montreat College track team has earned an AAC Athlete of the Week recognition. Last week it was Wilbourn Kosgei (So., Eldoret, Kenya) for his 5000m national qualifying run, which is the fastest 5000m by an AAC runner thus far. This week, it is Ben Hall (Fr., Columbus, NC) who garnered the top AAC honor by clocking the fastest 10,000 meter run by an AAC runner this weekend at the Raleigh Relays. His time of 33:09.45 currently ranks him at the top of the conference in the this event. Hall has already qualified for the NAIA National Marathon Championships by clocking 1:16.07 and finishing fourth at the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon back in February. The NAIA National Championships will be held this May in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Montreat College split a Conference doubleheader with King College on Monday with Montreat taking the first game 12-5 and losing the second game 4-5. In the first game, the Cavaliers got to the Tornadoes bullpen early by knocking starting pitcher Joey McCown out in the second inning. The Cavaliers put up a six spot with the big blow coming on a grand slam by centerfielder Chad Dawkins. Overall, the Cavaliers would hit four homeruns in the game with Chris Allen, Cam Duckworth and Dane Phillips adding solo shots. Montreat College would finish the game with 15 hits. John Shannon and Seth Blevins would combine for three earned runs and nine strikeouts in the victory.
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The young Cavalier track team continued to perform well this weekend at the exclusive NC State Raleigh Relays. With 103 colleges and universities participating, mostly NCAA D-I teams and many professional athletes, Montreat continued its preparation for the AAC and NAIA Championships. Setting a new personal best mark in the 400m was freshman Cavalier Eric Bowers (Lancaster, Pa). Bowers ran 51.69 to finish 6th in his respected heat. This was a great improvement from last week's 53.17. Distance star Wilbourn Kosgei (Eldoret, Kenya) had another solid performance in a more tactical 5000m race, running 15:14.83 and finishing in 7th of 23 runners in his heat.
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Due to inclement weather, the AAC baseball doubleheader between #25 ranked Montreat College and King College has been postponed to Sunday, March 30th at 1:00pm.
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Montreat College 7 Lenoir-Rhyne 1.
Montreat College took to the field for the first time since their national ranking by taking on the Bears of NCAA Division II Lenoir-Rhyne College. Montreat sophomore Aaron Hughes pitched 5 and a third innings of shutout baseball only allowing four hits and registering four strikeouts. Brian Greene came out of the pen to seal the win by holding the Bears to only two hits over the final three and two thirds innings.
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The Montreat College Cavaliers baseball team continues to enjoy a strong season this year, breaking into the Top 25 in the weekly NAIA national rankings yesterday. Currently 25-8 overall, with a 6-2 conference record, Montreat will take on Lenoir-Rhyne College today and King College in a double header on Saturday as they head into next month’s home stetch of competition.
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Noel Beruman, a Senior majoring in Human Services at Montreat College, has just signed a minor league baseball contract with the Midwest Sliders (Waterford, MI) in the Frontier League, an independent minor league system. Beruman played two years for the Montreat Cavaliers where he batted .363 overall with 10 HR and 50 base on balls. The Cavaliers Head Coach, Travis Little says, “"We are very excited and happy that Noel is getting this oppurtunity to play professional baseball. He is a strong player and we miss having him on the field with us. The Sliders will be getting a mutli-faceted player in Noel, as he can play infield and outfield. I think Noel has on of the purest swings of any of the players that we have had come through Montreat College in our time. We wish him the best.”
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Local actor Matt Lutz returns to North Carolina to perform for the Montreat Professional Theatre Series in "Last Train to Nibroc" by Arlene Hutton. Known to audiences for his roles in the films A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House, and End of the Spear, Matt is a 1997 graduate of Charles D. Owen High School in Black Mountain, N.C.
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On Thursday, April 3, singer-songwriter Bill Mallonee, former lead singer and guitarist of the indie band Vigilantes of Love, will perform at 8:00 p.m. in Upper Anderson Auditorium in Montreat.
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The Lady Cavalier Softball Team dropped a tough doubleheader to UVA-Wise yesterday at the Roxy Hines Softball Complex. Montreat fell in the first game 8-0. "We had trouble getting baserunners in game one. We also struggled defensively with some key errors," said Coach Duvall. Haven Payne (Sr., Canton, NC) went 1-for-3 in game one. In game two, Montreat fell 4-10. Payne once again had a solid day at the plate going 2-for-2.
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It was a battle of regionally ranked opponents on Wednesday as Southern Wesleyan and Montreat College played nine innings of tightly contested baseball. In the back and forth match, timely hitting would be the factor as Montreat scored in the fourth, fifth and the sixth to hold onto the 5-4 decision. Junior Johnathon Madera pitched effectively into the fifth and left the mound with the 5-2 lead. Brian Greene and John Shannon would finish the job as Shannon recorded his second save in as many days. Jesse Wise would have two hits and an RBI for the Cavaliers. Steven Hoyle and Chris Allen would also add RBI’s as well.
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The Cavalier track teams set more school records and qualified one more athlete for the NAIA National Track & Field Championships this past weekend. The men were represented by Wilbourn Kosgei (So., Eldoret, Kenya), Ben Hall (Fr., Columbus, NC), and freshman Eric Bowers (Lancaster, PA) at the 49er Classic Invitational held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte this past weekend. Kosgei set a new Montreat College 5000m record with his national championship qualifying run of 15:11.74 in the 5000 meter run (4:53 per mile pace). For his 8th place finish in a heavily D-I contended race, Kosgei was honored as the AAC Runner of the Week.
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Game 1 - Tennessee Wesleyan 12 Montreat 1.
Two of the top teams in the AAC met in a battle for the top spot early in the young season as Montreat College faced off against conference rival Tennessee Wesleyan. The Bulldogs from Tennessee Wesleyan came into the game riding a 22 game conference winning streak. In game one, Montreat starter Patrick Ballew pitched effectively but got little support. The Cavaliers committed three costly errors that would lead to six unearned runs and that would be enough to propel the Bulldogs to their 23rd consecutive conference victory.
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Montreat 18 Bryan 7
Freshmen Seth Blevins made his first conference start of his young career but it would not go as hoped as the Bryan Lions knocked him out of the game early. Montreat head coach, Travis Little, replaced Blevins with AAC pitcher of the week Brian Greene who pitched into the sixth inning only allowing one earned run and striking out three.
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Montreat 19 Bluefield State 8
Montreat College traveled to Greer, South Carolina to take on Bluefield State of West Virginia in a non-conference Doubleheader.
In the first game John Shannon took to the hill and pitched four shutout innings before tiring and giving way to Seth Blevins. Shannon would record 7 strikeouts and give up 3 earned runs. Like so many times before, Blevins would come in and quickly shut down any thoughts of a comeback.
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Some really exciting courses are coming to Montreat next year. Web Studies & Design, Newswriting, Graphics & Photojournalism, and Acting for Camera to name a few.
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The Lady Cavalier softball team split yesterday's doubleheader against the AAC's pre-season ranked #1 team in Union College. Montreat fell in the first game 3-9. "We had way too many errors in the first game," said Coach Katie Duvall, "we played well, but the errors caught up to us." Amy Vogel (Jr., Hayes, NC) had a stellar defensive game at 3rd base, according to Coach Duvall. She and Erin Cross (So., Morganton, NC) also did well at the plate, going 2-for-4. In game two, Montreat held on to win 6-4. Lacy Robinson (Fr., Huntersville, NC) struck out four Union batters to hold on to the win.
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The 2008 Montret College Spring Invitational Golf Tournament wrapped up yesterday at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Hendersonville, NC with Brevard College men (588) and Spartanburg Methodist women (698) taking first place respecitively.
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Head Men's Basketball Coach, Bill Robinson, recently returned from a recruiting trip to the Bahammas. Click on the link to check out the article recently published in a Bahammas newspaper.
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Montreat College’s Communication Majors got on-the-job experience this fall. Communication Professor, Jim Shores, required students to do an 8-10 hour/week internship as part of his Media Studies course.
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Coach Leslie Gehris and the Montreat College volleyball team is proud to announce the signing of two more solid recruits for next season's team. Anna Stephenson is a senior, middle hitter from Overhills High School near Sanford, NC. Anna was named to the 2007 Cape Fear Valley All Conference Team, 2007 Overhills High School Volleyball MVP, and the 2006 & 2007 Academic All Conference Teams. She is in the top ten percent of her class, a member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club. Anna has played the last two year with Brick City Volleyball Club as a member of the 18 Inferno team. “We are super excited to have an experienced player like Anna become a part of our program. She has been a member of a very successful club team for the past two years and her high school team is working to build a strong program after they built their new school only four years ago. We look forward to working with Anna in the middle and right side next season. I was able to meet several of her family members at the signing and I know that they will all be a great asset to our Montreat College community.”
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Several education majors from Montreat College stood around the gate to the In the Oaks campus in the middle of the afternoon this week waiting for the school bus to come.
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Coach David Pennell's Cavaliers had a solid day on the links yesterday in the opening round of the Spring Invitational at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Hendersonville, NC. Though the men are unable to field a team score, Cory Howard and Sean Mcaig both fired 80's in the opening round. Currently in the men's division, Union College (KY) leads the tournament with 297. On the women's side, Spartanburg Methodist sits alone in first place with a team total 346. Ashley Mitchem leads the third place Lady Cavs (407) with a opening round of 95.
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Bill Jackson, an Air Quality Specialist for the US Forest Service, will be speaking at Montreat College about new findings regarding ozone and sulfate pollution in Western North Carolina on Monday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Gaither Fellowship Hall.
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Montreat moved into 2nd place in the AAC race by taking two games from Virginia Intermont, 5-3 and 2-1. In game one, Montreat was led by Seth Blevins’ stellar pitching. He came in for starter John Shannon and pitched five shutout innings with five strikeouts to get the win. Offensively, Brent Ashbaugh went 2-4 and Steven Hoyle went 2-4 with a huge two run RBI double to tie the score at three apiece. Jesse wise had a key single in the seventh to break the tie and have the game winning RBI.
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Montreat College dropped a tough doubleheader against Mars Hill College yesterday, 4-7 and 1-2. Brittany Burns (Sr., Charlotte, NC) led Montreat at the plate by going 2-for-3, with a double. Haven Payne (Sr., Canton, NC) also went 1-for-2 with a walk in the 4-7, game-one loss. In game two, Montreat's Amber Summerow (Jr., Lenoir, NC) also went 1-for-2. Montreat will continue softball action this Tuesday, March 18th as they take on AAC foe Union College. The home game doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm.
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Coach Bill Robinson didn't have to travel far to find two standout players to join his already talented Montreat College squad. Just down Old Fort Mountain, seniors Cameron Hayes and Dustin Harris have been quietly putting together impressive high school basketball resumes. Hayes and Harris, who have attended Marion Christian for three and two years respectively, have helped the Knights dominate CCAA (Carolinas Christian Athletic Association) conference play for the past two years and have had solid individual performances against stronger non-conference opponents. Both players made their commitments to Montreat official last Friday in a ceremony at Marion Christian Academy.
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The Lady Cavalier softball team soaked up the sun at the Walt Disney World Wide World of Sports Complex this spring break, and came home with a pair of victories. Their first game of the Disney tournament saw the Lady Cavaliers defeat Susquehanna Unversity (PA), 10-0. Montreat's Amanda Wolfe had a stellar day on the mound, pitching a complete game shut out, with five strike outs. "We were really proud of our girls," said Coach Duvall, "not only did Amanda pitch well, they all came together on the field in this victory." Offensively, Mary Montgomery and Amy Vogel both went 2-for-3 for the game.
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The Lady Cavalier softball team soaked up the sun at the Walt Disney World Wide World of Sports Complex this spring break, and came home with a pair of victories. Their first game of the Disney tournament saw the Lady Cavaliers defeat Susquehanna Unversity (PA), 10-0. Montreat's Amanda Wolfe had a stellar day on the mound, pitching a complete game shut out, with five strike outs. "We were really proud of our girls," said Coach Duvall, "not only did Amanda pitch well, they all came together on the field in this victory." Offensively, Mary Montgomery and Amy Vogel both went 2-for-3 for the game.
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In the third year of the Calvin Thielman Lecture Series, Montreat College welcomes Dr. Teri McCarthy, Writer in Residence at the International Institute for Christian Studies, on March 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Gaither Chapel.
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Brian Green, a 5-10 sophomore from Shelby, NC has been named the Appalachian Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week. Green pitched 9.1 innings over two games last week as the Montreat College Cavaliers faced off against Bethel College and Salem State. Green gave up only three hits to each team and a single earned run while racking up 10 strikeouts without a single walk in either game.
The Cavaliers are currently 16-7 overall, and 1-1 in conference play, ranking them third in the AAC. Montreat will face off against Bryan College at home this weekend in a Saturday doubleheader.
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(Clearwater, FL) The Cavaliers continued their spring break Florida trip Wednesday against Salem State College from Salem, Massachusetts. The Cavs lost game one of the doubleheader 4-3 thanks to a walkoff homerun in the bottom of the eighth by Salem State's junior first baseman Rob Coppola.
Montreat's Brain Green had a stellar outing on the mound but picked up the tough loss. He pitched four innings only giving up two hits and one earned one. Green also recorded six strikeouts on the day. Freshman shortstop Steven Collado recorded his first multi-hit game as a Cavalier going 2-3. Dane Phillips hit his sixth homerun of the year which currently puts him at the top of the homerun list in the AAC.
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(Babson Park, FL) - Stellar pitching and the long ball propelled Montreat to two great road wins and took the Cavaliers to a 15-6 overall record. Earlier this week, Montreat split its first conference doubleheader against the Buffaloes of Milligan College. Montreat took game one against Milligan 8-5, but dropped a one run loss to the Buffs in game two of the series, 5-6. Yesterday however, playing in the Sunshine State, Montreat demonstrated great control on the mound as Brian Green (So., Shelby, NC) pitched five shutout innings in route to earning the win over the Pilots of Bethel College, 12-4.
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The Lady Cavalier split a home doubleheader against Chowan University this weekend. Montreat fell in the first game 1-3, but came back with some clutch hitting in game two to win 3-2. "I was really proud of the girls in our second game," said Coach Duvall, "I felt they kept competing... Summerow was great when it mattered." It was Amber Summerow (Jr., Lenior, NC) that hit the game-winning RBI for Montreat, going 2-for-2 with a walk. In game one, it was Erin Cross (So., Morganton, NC) that had a great day at the plate, as she would go 3-for-3, including a walk. Shelby English (Fr., Marion, NC) also had a standout day in game one going 2-for-3.
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Coach Bill Robinson and his Cavaliers concluded their 2008 season last night at the AAC Basketball Tournament, in Bristol, TN. Montreat fell to Tennessee Wesleyan College, 67-76 in the second round. The team was lead by MJ Njoku with 28 points. Montreat struggled from the 3-point line, going 9-for-31 (29%). However, Coach Robinson and his team garnered a few accolades prior to exiting the AAC tournament. They were named the 2008 AAC Men's Basketball Champions of Character Team. This is a tremendous honor for the Cavalier team, as this is the fourth consecutive year they've earned such honor. The award is given to the team that most represents the five characteristics of the Champions of Character initiative set forth by the NAIA: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship.
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The 2008 women's basketball season ended last night in the second round of the AAC tournament, as Montreat fell to #2 seeded Union College, 63-80.
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The Lady Cavs split a pair of games with Mountain State University yesterday, 5-8 and 12-11. Leading Montreat in game one was Erin Cross (Morganton, NC) and Amy Vogel (Hays, NC). "I felt Erin and Vogel played extremely well, especially when we needed them to," said Coach Duvall. Cross and Vogel both went 2-for-4 at the plate. Mary Montgomery also had a great game, going 1-for-2 with two walks, a pair of stolen bases, and a triple. Montreat went on to lose the first game of the series, 5-8.
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Coach Jackson and his #7 seeded lady basketball team advanced to today's 1:45pm game against #2 Union College. Montreat eliminated #10 Bluefield College last night in the opening round of the AAC tournament with a 90-61 victory. Leading the way for Montreat was Whitney Boone (Bakersville, NC), with her 21 points and five rebounds. And, returning back to the line up after sitting out the final part of the season due to a leg injury, Chazaree Wright contributed royally with 19 points and nine rebounds. The Lady Cavs also earned some AAC honorary distinctions.
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The NAIA's Region XII #3 ranked Cavaliers swept a doubleheader this past weekend from a solid Seton Hill University, a team who recently competed in the 2006 College World Series. Game one starter Patrick Ballew (Gloucester, VA) would be seeking his first victory of the season as he would try to extend the four game winning streak. Ballew would only surrender three hits while striking out six. He would pick up the victory in a tightly contested game that would stay tied until Adam Speas (Rural Hall, NC) would pinch hit in the bottom of the sixth. With a runner on third and two outs, Speas would lace a double in the right center gap for the go-ahead run and the 4-3 victory. Steven Hoyle (Cherryville, NC) would have a huge game with two homeruns, the second one coming when the Cavaliers were down by one creating a tie and leading to Spea’s heroics in the sixth. Cameron Duckworth (Asheville, NC) would continue to swing a hot bat as he would add two more hits on the day as well.
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Montreat College baseball coach Travis Little celebrated his 200th career victory last Saturday, February 23rd, with a 10-0 home win over Salem International University. It is an accomplishment that Little himself marvels at, considering his age. He first became a head baseball coach at age 26, and seven years later, at 33, he achieved this remarkable milestone. Little says, “One of my mentors told me one time that fewer than three percent of coaches become head college baseball coaches before they’re thirty years old. I’ve been so blessed with great mentors and student-athletes. To have reached this milestone, at my age, is amazing. I truly thank all our players for their achievements along the way.”
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Junior Garrett Jones (Elwood, IN) threw a no-hitter against Salem International in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader. Jones was absolutely dynamic in picking up his first victory of the season as he would propel the Cavaliers to win their third game in a row. Jones faced only three batters above the minimum, while striking out four and only allowing two walks. The left-handed junior college transfer from Kishwaukee College showed why he is regarded as one of the top pitchers in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. "He changes speeds exceptionally well and is very accurate with his fastball," says Assistant Coach Mike Bender. The Cavs will continue to count on Jones to be in the top of the rotation all season.
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Yesterday's doubleheader against Mars Hill College ended with two losses for the Lady Cavaliers. "Overall, we played well and were able to get our runners on base," said Coach Duvall, "though we just couldn't get them all the way around. We just aren't scoring right now." Game one of the doubleheader witnessed Montreat's Shelby English (Marion, NC) get credited with the loss, though she did manage to record five strike outs against MHC. Amy Vogel, according to Coach Duvall, played "exceptional in both games." Vogel went 1-for-2 with a walk in the 4-9 game-one loss.
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Montreat, NC- Game #1 Recap: John Shannon (Waynesville, NC) would start game one of the twinbill in the Cavaliers first home game of the year. Shannon would continue to be a dominant starter as he would move to 3-0 on the year with a complete game two hit shutout while recording 4 strikeouts.
The Cavaliers would put up plenty of run support as they would pound out 11 hits in this first game led by Brent Ashbaugh (Tara, Ontario) who would hit his first homerun of the season along with a single and a walk. Jesse Wise (Benson, NC) and Cameron Duckworth (Asheville, NC) would also be perfect on the day with two hits and a walk apiece. Wise would contribute 2 RBI’s as well. Justin Cockrell (Pearland, TX) would have a key three run homerun to put the game out of reach early.
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Coach Robinson could not have asked for a better way to send off his seniors than with the Cavaliers' five point win over AAC foe Milligan College, 83-78. With the win, Montreat receives a first round bye in the AAC tournament. "What a great way to end the regular season," exclaimed Coach Robinson, "Senior Stephen Whiteside had a career night [22 points] making two huge plays late when we were down. His three-pointer cut the lead to two. Then he stole the inbounds pass and made a lay-up to tie the game." The senior trio of Whiteside, Collazo, and Barnett combined for 51 points and 11 rebounds. Whiteside also managed to be a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Montreat shot a tremendous 93% from the line (13-for-14). "The atmosphere in McAlister was just incredible," added Robinson, "it was a standing-room-only crowd. I was so proud of our seniors tonight."
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The Lady Cavaliers fell to Milligan College Saturday night, 74-90. It wasn't for a lack of effort however, as Whitney Mace had a career night with 33 points, four steals, and three assists. Her 33 points came off of a 11-for-21 night, including 8-for-17 from the 3-point line. "We fell behind in the first half, played a little timid, but we came out and outscored them in the second half, but it was too late," said Jackson.
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Coach Jackson has been a busy man lately. With the Lady Cavaliers preparing for their final regular season game this weekend and the AAC tournament just around the corner, Jackson has been hitting the recruiting trail rather heavily, and has come home with signed letters of intent. Jackson has announced the signing of two more great recruits for the Lady Cavs basketball season next fall- Katie Watkins and Caitlin DeBoer. Earlier this week, Jackson announced his first two signees, Caitlyn Chambers and Alicia Wallace. With his goal of having 18 players next fall, Jackson is well on his way of adding the necessary depth, and talent, needed to compete for the elusive AAC crown.
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A ceramics exhibit entitled "The Life of Christ" will open at Montreat College's Hamilton Gallery on March 10th. The collection will be on display through April 25th, and features the work of artist Lillian Selden.
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The Montreat College Volleyball Program is proud to announce the second signing for the 2008 season, Brandy Deddo. Brandy is a senior outside hitter from Robbinsville High School. She is certainly a decorated athlete with many awards and honors. She is a three sport athlete playing volleyball, basketball and a member of the track team.
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For her 2nd place finish in the women's division of the Myrtle Beach Half-Marathon, Talisa Bishop (Jr., Interlachen, Fl) has been selected as the AAC Female Track Athlete of the Week. Out of nearly 3,000 runners, Talisa finished 50th overall. Her official time of 1:26.59 was an "A" national qualifying standard; in fact, it was nearly six minutes faster than the qualifying standard (1:33). Her performance earned her the right to participate at this year's NAIA National Outdoor Track & Field Championship, in St. Louis, MO, May 22-24. "This is a great honor for Talisa," said Coach Larios. "She's had a few sub-par races this spring so far, so it was great to see her bounce back and run such a tremendous race. She has set a high goal for herself this year in the marathon, and this small recognition is a simple reminder that she is doing what she needs to do to get there."
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The Lady Cavaliers used a well-balanced offensive attack to defeat Bluefield College last night, 67-59. Montreat trailed by five at the half, 28-23, before taking control down the stretch. "This was a great come-from-behind win," said Coach Jackson, "we had six out of seven players in double figures... it was a great team victory tonight, especially to come from behind, and on the road." Montreat was led in scoring again by Kim Staley (Fr., Rutherfordton, NC) with 14 points, including a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Sophomore forward Kera Bryant (Jacksonville, FL) also had a solid all-around game with 12 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Bryant shot 5-for-9 from the field.
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Montreat women's basketball Coach Craig Jackson has made a statement this season. With only half the team as most other AAC rosters, Jackson has led his team to a 12-15, and 5-10 conference record, which is a great improvement from recent years- though he contends this is only the beginning. He is well on his way to filling his roster with the talent he believes will take the Lady Cavaliers to the top of the conference. With that goal in mind, Coach Jackson has recently announced the signing of two star players for next year's team; Caitlyn Chambers, a 5-8 senior star from Greenville Tech Charter High School, will be joining her future Lady Cavalier teammate Alicia Wallace, a 6-2 star center from North Surry High School, as Montreat's newest additions. Jackson believes both young ladies will have an immediate impact on the team and in the conference.
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Coach Katie Duvall liked the fight in her Lady Cavs in game one, when they defeated Limestone College 5-4 in game one of the doubleheader. "I was really proud of their effort, their fight," said Duvall. "The girls really wanted to get their first win, so I was proud of that." In game two, however, Limestone managed to shut out Montreat, 7-0. "After game one, it was very disappointing to see a lack of leadership on the field," added Duvall. "We just didn't want it as much as we did during game one." The Lady Cavs are now 1-11, and play host to Walter State Community College this Tuesday, February 19th.
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Recap of the Lee University doubleheader: The Cavalier's first game saw Patrick Ballew (Gloucester, VA) take the mound against a very good Lee University team that would be ranked fifth in the country. Ballew would have a short stint as he was pulled after three innings. Montreat would struggle offensively as they could muster only six hits and produce no runs. Brent Ashbaugh (Tara, Ontario) would go 2 for 3 in the game. Game two starter Garrett Jones (Elwood, IN) would pitch well but would get no offensive support either as the only run produced would be
a first inning homerun by Jesse Wise (Benson, NC). The final scores of the doubleheader were 0-4 and 1-10.
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After winning last year's NAIA Region XII championship with the Lady Cavalier golf team, Coach David Pennell is wasting no time in poising his men's team to go after the same title. Coach Pennell and Montreat College are proud to announce the signing of James Island High School star, Joe Balliet. Balliet hails from Charleston, SC, and will bring his 3.7 handicap and 76 stroke average to Montreat this upcoming fall. "Joe's a great addition for us," says Coach Pennell, "he's demonstrated great leadership as his team's captain and most valuable player. I believe he has tremendous promise, as well as a great shot at a state championship run in his final year."
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Kinard Barnett (Sr., Charlotte, NC) had another stellar night for the Cavalier basketball squad, scoring 21 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out three assists; however, it was not enough to hold off Tennessee Wesleyan, as Montreat dropped a tough AAC contest, 73-86. MJ Njoku and senior Aaron Collazo were the other two Cavaliers to hit double-digits. Njoku had 16 for the night, while Collazo earned 11 of his own off of 4-for-11 shooting. Montreat was out-rebounded 38-23 and shot a total 41% from the floor, compared to Tennessee Wesleyan's 54%.
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The Lady Cavaliers lost another grueling AAC contest to Tennessee Wesleyan, 62-71. Montreat hit the locker room at the halfway mark tied at 28 points, though it could not handle its opponent's deep bench; TWC had 10 different scorers, with five players hitting seven or more points. Montreat managed to have two scorers in double figures. Kim Staley led all scores with 21 points and nine rebounds.
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Myrtle Beach, SC- With nearly perfect running conditions and high hopes, Montreat’s track team made school history by qualifying three track members for the NAIA National Track & Field Championships to be held in St. Louis, MO, on May 22-24th. Ben Hall, Talisa Bishop, and Arilicia Adkins earned the right to compete at this year’s marathon championship event by hitting the NAIA’s “A” and “B” qualifying standards. “This was a great day for our program. All of our team has been working so hard… it’s always nice for them to see the fruit of their labor,” said Head Coach Jose Larios. The small team chose the 2008 Myrtle Beach Half Marathon as their targeted race due to its fast and flat 13.1 mile course, and its traditionally great running weather. Out of nearly 3,000 runners, Ben Hall (Fr.,Columbus, NC/ Polk County High) finished fourth overall in a spectacular time of 1:16:07; his time, which averages out to 5:49.9 seconds per mile, is an NAIA “B” qualifying standard. “This was awesome for Ben… he barely missed the qualifying mark in December, so I was really happy for him today,” added Larios.
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The Lady Cavaliers fell to Southern Wesleyan in a double-header this Saturday, 4-7 and 2-4. Senior Mary Montgomery (Bristol, TN) and Erin Cross (So., Morganton, NC) had a solid offensive weekend for Montreat. In game one, Montgomery went 1-for-4, followed by a 2-for-4 game-two performance. Cross went 2-for-2 for Montreat in game one with a walk, one single, and a home run. "Our second game was much better. I certainly felt they were beatable," said Coach Duvall, "but we still have two more games tomorrow against Limestone, so we hope to make it a two-for-two weekend."
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The Cavaliers again showed why playing in McAlister Gymnasium isn't a favorite stop for many AAC teams. They utilized a balanced offense and hit the boards hard as they defeated UVA-Wise, 88-70. Leading the way with points was Junior forward, MJ Nkoku (Rochester, NY). Njoku's 21 points led all scorers in the game, though it was Kinard Barnett (Sr., Charlotte, NC) who had an all-around stellar night as he dished in 17 points, earned four assists, and pulled down six important defensive rebounds. Other standout performances came from Timothy Harper's (So., Conover, NC) 11 points off a perfect 2-for-2 from the 3-point line and 3-for-4 from the charity stripe. Senior Aaron Collazo (Asheville, NC) also shined in the win by contributing 11 points as well, with two assists and one steal.
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For the second game in a row, Kim Staley (Fr., Rutherfordton, NC) had a tremendous game for Montreat as she recorded 17 points, eight rebounds, one steal, and an amazing six block shots. It was Whitney Mace (Jr., Marion, NC) however that led all Lady Cavalier scorers with 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Staley and Mace helped Montreat overcome UVA-Wise, 68-50. Montreat is now 12-14 overall and 5-10 in the conference standings.
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This year’s team will see a mixture of many new faces with some strong returners. The Cavaliers will look to continue strong after finishing up in 2007 as the Appalachian Athletic Conference Runner-up in both the regular season and the AAC Conference tournament. The squad will have high hopes to finish the deal in 2008 among a group of strong programs in the conference.
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Rome, Ga., Berry College- The beginning of the season started in Rome, Georgia against a very good Berry College team. In game one of the double-header, Patrick Ballew (Gloucester, Va) would be the opening day starter for the Cavaliers. Ballew would settle in and throw five solid innings before tiring in the bottom of the fifth and earning the loss in a 1-7 defeat. He would allow five hits, five runs while recording five strikeouts. There was not a lot of offensive output by the Cavaliers in this contest as Brent Ashbaugh (Tara, Ontario) was the only Cavalier player with a multi-hit game, getting on base in all three attempts. Tristan Hollar (Huntersville, NC) had the lone RBI for Montreat.
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Interim Head Coach Katie Duvall and her Lady Cavaliers hit the road this past weekend in the team's 2008 debut. "We opened up our season against some rather tough NCAA D-II teams," said Duvall, "in hopes of it preparing us for our conference games later in the year." The Lady Cavs start the season 0-6, though two of the games were lost by only one run. Montreat's first game of the Tusculum Softball Tournament was against Seaton Hill and was one of the one-run games. Shelby English (Fr., Marion, NC) recorded six strikeouts, though was credited with her first loss. Both Haven Payne (Sr., Canton, NC) and Brittany Burns (Sr., Charlotte, NC) went 2-for-3 with one run. The Lady Cavs fell to Seaton Hill, 2-3. Later that day, Montreat went on to lose another tight game, 1-2 to Glenville State. Payne once again had a solid game at the plate, batting .500 (2-for-4). "Amanda Wolfe pitched an amazing game for us," praised Duvall, "unfortunately we fell a little short this game."
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Nearly 50 Montreat College students and a dozen people from the Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gathered in Gaither Fellowship Hall last night to participate in World Vision's Broken Bread Poverty Meal. Broken Bread is a national event sponsored by World Vision's Acting on AIDS.
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Students and workers with the Asheville Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club came to Montreat College's McAlistair Gymnasium for a clinic with the Men's and Women's Montreat College basketball teams on Wednesday.
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On Friday, February 15, Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace will present a worship concert at 8:00 p.m. in Gaither Chapel. Matthew Smith is an East Nashville singer-songwriter who writes brand new music to centuries-old hymn texts. He is a founding member of the Indelible Grace community, whose work has drawn acclaim across denominational lines and is used in churches around the world.
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The Montreat College track & field team found time away from running to give back to its local community by spending last Saturday with Habitat for Humanity of Asheville. The team spent the early morning hours pulling nails, cleaning construction debris, and moving lumber. The West Asheville home they worked at is in the late stages of construction for a local family. "It was tiring," said freshman distance runner Elyse Gildernew (Lookout Mt, GA), "but I enjoyed being a part of a project like this. Knowing that a deserving family will benefit from our work. As a daughter of a contractor, I was amazed at how fast Habitat works in servicing our community."
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The softball game today against Mars Hill College has been postponed due to weather. The double-header has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 12th. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00.
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With star player Chazaree Wright out with a leg injury, Coach Jackson's Lady Cavaliers fell to one of the top AAC teams last night in Covenant College, 67-79. "It's really tough when you lose your top scorer who's also our top rebounder," said Jackson, "we have to continue to find ways to make up for that. We have to rely on the bench and the other players to step up. I felt we did some good things there down the stretch, cutting the lead to just one a couple of times. All in all, we played a pretty solid game against them." Picking up some of the scoring responsibility was Sophomore forward Whitney Boone (Bakersville, NC), as she dished in 20 points and pulled down nine rebounds. Boone was 7-for-16 for the night, with 2-of-5 from 3-point land. Another Sophomore, Kera Bryant (Jacksonville, FL), stepped up her offensive contributions by adding 12 points and six rebounds for the Lady Cavs. Bryant was 6-of-10 from the floor.
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The men’s basketball game between the Montreat Cavaliers and the Covenant Scots was blasted open by Timothy Harper as he energetically tore onto the court scoring nine points within the first minute of the competition. The quick and aggressive opening from Montreat streamlined energy into the first period making it a fast paced and consistently close match as the Scots raced to match the Cavaliers offensive. As the game progressed neither team gave an inch of ground to the other. Three minutes went by and Montreat had only managed to gain a two point lead of 13-11, then seven minutes passed and the score was 19-17. The exciting tension continued to mount without mercy on the poor audience as with eight minutes left in the first period the Cavaliers led by only one point with a score of 21-20.
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The Cavalier track & field team found time away from running to give back to its local community by spending last Saturday with Habitat for Humanity of Asheville. The team pulled out early from McAlister Saturday morning and hit the construction site at 8:30 sharp. The team spent the early morning hours pulling nails, cleaning construction debris, and moving lumber. The home, in west Asheville, is in the late stages of construction and is already set to go toward a wonderfully deserving family. "It was tiring," said freshman distance runner Elyse Gildernew (Lookout Mt, Ga.), "but I enjoyed being a part of a project like this… knowing that a deserving family will benefit from our work. As a daughter of a contractor, I was amazed at how fast Habitat works in servicing our community."
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Montreat College is proud to announce the first signing for the 2008 season, a senior, Outside/Right Side Hitter from North Buncombe High School, Kayla Keys. Kayla is graduating from North Buncombe High School with high honors and plans to study biology here at Montreat. She was awarded the determination award in volleyball and averaged .7 kills, .6 digs and .14 blocks per game. When asked how she felt about being a part of the Montreat College community and volleyball program she said, "Montreat has the small town atmosphere I'm used to. The people are great and I cannot wait to start playing. I'm so excited!"
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There are many opportunities for Bible and Religion students at Montreat College to travel and learn outside of the classrooms here on campus. Students will often have the chance to attend special conferences and events with faculty so they will have a real idea of what is going on in the discipline beyond the Montreat gates. Students are currently signing up for a summer course: Biblical Studies Abroad. Students and two faculty members, Dr. Mark Wells and Professor Don Shepson will lead a group of students to Greece this summer for and 11-day tour of some of the major biblical sites in the New Testament
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The English Department announced a new course offering this semester: Writing Children's Novels. In this class, participants will have the opportunity to compose 20 pages of original fiction for children.
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Montreat College earned an important AAC win this weekend on the road as they handled Bryan College, 74-59. Leading the way for Montreat was last week's AAC Player of the Week, Matthew Njoku (Jr., Rochester, NY). Njoku was 8-for-13 from the floor and 4-for-8 from the free throw line for a total of 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Montreat shot 47% from the floor against Bryan College; the Cavaliers managed to hold Bryan to 39% shooting and an astounding 1-for-16 (6%) from the 3-point line. Kinard Barnett (Sr., Charlotte, NC) and Aaron Collazo (Sr., Asheville, NC) also found a double-digit scoring night against the Lions. Barnett had 15 points off 6-of-14 shooting, while Collazo hit 10 of his own and earned 4 steals for the night.
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The Lady Cavaliers suffered a tough AAC loss to Bryan College this weekend, 64-70. Whitney Mace (Jr., Marion, NC) led Montreat with 18 points and six rebounds off of 6-for-17 shooting. Montreat was held to 37% shooting from the floor and 29% from the 3-point line. Janel Cox (So., Sharpsville, IN) contributed royally with 14 points and eight assists. Cox was also 6-for-8 from the free throw line.
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Yesterday, Friday February 1st, at the Black Mountain Campus the track team had one of its best performances of the year, though it had little to do with racing. The Cavalier track team presented Adam Ripley and his Least-of-These Ministry a check for $500 to be used to purchase much needed food. “This couldn’t have come at a better time. We had a great chapel presentation today centered on compassion,” said Coach Larios, “and so as a team, to provide this small gift to Adam [an ex-Cavalier cross country runner] and his compassionate ministry is very special.” Freshman leader Ben Hall prayed over the presentation asking God to bless the money so that many of Asheville’s homeless could somehow hear the Gospel through Adam’s ministry. Least-of-These is a non-profit organization that was created by Adam and some Montreat students to provide a warm breakfast for the homeless in Asheville. On an average morning, Adam’s ministry provides pancakes, eggs, sausage, and coffee to nearly 150 of Asheville’s homeless population.
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Montreat suffered a heartbreaking last minute loss to Union College on Saturday, 73-74. The Cavaliers held on to a single digit lead going into the final minutes of the game, though it proved to not be enough, as Union's Aaron Dunaway delivered the final 3-point blow with less than 10 seconds remaining. "It was a heartbreaking loss," said Coach Bill Robinson, "we were just one stop away from winning a big game on the road. I thought our small lead there at the end would be enough, but again, we didn't get one of those important stops when we needed to." Montreat is now 9-13 and 6-5 in the AAC. Once again leading Montreat against the Bulldogs of Union College was MJ Njoku. He dished in 22 points off of 7-of-10 from the floor and 8-of-9 from the stripe.
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It was one of those nights Coach Jackson wishes to put behind him. After giving the Lady Bulldogs of Union College a tough game at home earlier in the year, Montreat's Lady Cavaliers went into Saturday's game poised to make another strong showing in the AAC. Instead, the Lady Bulldogs, coming off of disappointing loss to Milligan College earlier in the week, took out their frustration against the Lady Cavaliers in a lopsided 84-55 victory. "It was one of those nights," said Coach Jackson, "they really pressed us and played with a lot of intensity. They took a big lead early on and we just couldn't get back into our game."
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Black Mountain, NC-- Wilbourn Kosgei has a lot on his mind while making his way around Montreat College’s cross country trails each day. The runner’s Kenyan homeland is exploding with political strife as opposition leaders protest recent election results. His wife, Eunice, and 4-year-old child, Evans, are still in Eldoret, Kenya, where some of the nation’s nastiest fighting broke out recently. Many other family members live nearby as well. “I think of them when I’m running,” said Kosgei, one of Montreat’s newest track and cross country team members. “I think, ‘I am doing this so I can support them.’ I am very concerned because there is a lot of instability there.”
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Montreat continues to provide its home crowd with great entertainment as they defeated Virginia Intermont College this weekend at McAlister Gymnasium, 93-81. The Cavs fell to VIC earlier this year on the road, but since then has been working its way toward the top of the AAC rankings. Against VIC, it was Senior forward Kinard Barnett (Charlotte, NC) that led the way for Montreat with a near triple-double; Barnett dished in 22 points and pulled down 14 rebounds; he was 7-of-8 from the free throw line and 3-of-4 from 3-point range. Barnett also handed out eight assists, and for his sensational play, he was named the Cavalier Player of the Game.
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Within minutes of tip-off, Montreat's Lady Basketball coach Craig Jackson didn't like what he saw. The Lady Cobras of Virginia Intermont (6-15, 3-7) took a commanding 15-2 lead over Montreat. After regrouping, Montreat went into the locker room still trailing by 10 points. It was in the locker room that Jackson challenged his ladies-- and they responded. Montreat went on to win a gutsy 79-75 AAC home game. "This was a huge come-from-behind win for us," said Coach Jackson, "it was really tough going down early like we did and fighting back. This is the first time we've come back like this all season, so it was nice to do, especially at home." It was Janel Cox that led the way for the Lady Cavaliers.
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The Montreat College Lady Cavaliers are coming off of a strong fall preseason and are heading into the 2008 season with much anticipation. Joining the Montreat College Softball coaching staff this year is Jennifer Cochrane, a Montreat Softball alum. Interim Head Coach Katie Duvall says, “I’m really looking forward to Coach Cochrane returning to Montreat. She is a great athlete, a solid leader for the girls, and is very knowledgeable about the game. It is a true blessing to have her as a part of this staff.”
Montreat softball will be led by its three captains: Kerby Barkdoll, a solid sophomore outfielder who is a great communicator and has a tremendous love for the game. Amanda Wolfe, a junior pitcher who shows extreme promise in motivating players and has composure on the mound. Finally, Haven Payne a senior pitcher; she is a very athletic player who is not only a strong pitcher, but also has a great offensive presence.
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The Cavalier basketball team managed to win their second consecutive game on the road this season after their 79-66 victory over Warren Wilson College. Montreat is coming off of a bizarre win over AAC contender Milligan College. Although Coach Robinson wasn't too pleased with the overall effort against Warren Wilson, Montreat managed to climb to 8-12 for the season. "I felt our effort tonight was a little disappointing," said Robinson. Disappointed or not, Coach Robinson has to be excited about the way MJ Njoku is playing as of late. In the past four games, Njoku has come to the forefront with his leadership on the floor. For those efforts he was named this week's AAC Player of the Week. Njoku led Montreat over WWC with 21 points of 9-12 shooting.
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Aaron Collazo and AAC Player of the Week MJ Njoku led Montreat College past Milligan, giving them a invigorating and much needed road conference win, 62-61. However, it was Kinard Barnett that delivered the lethal blow in the final seconds to seal the win. Collazo was 4-for-13 from the floor, 4-for-4 from the stripe, including 2-for-7 from 3-point range for a total of 14 points and two rebounds. Njoku had another stellar night as he was 5-for-7 overall, perfect from the 3-point line (1-1) and the free throw line (2-2) for a total of 13 points and three rebounds. Montreat presented great team defense as they held Milligan to only one double figure scorer in guard Derrick Nave (13 points). "We've played some tight and bizarre games, but this one had the most bizarre ending to it," said Head Coach Bill Robinson.
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Montreat College suffered a tough loss to Milligan College last night in AAC action, 53-69. Milligan showed tough physical play all night and demonstrated why they are 8-1 in conference play, winning 10 of their last 14 games. "They played really physical and we didn't really handle the pressure all that well," said Coach Jackson, "there's not much more I can say, we've struggled on the road and they are one of the best teams in the conference." Montreat was down nine at the half, before losing by 16 points. The Lady Cavs were led by Chazaree Wright's 18 points. Whitney Boone and Janel Cox each contributed 12 points, while Kim Staley scored 10 of her own.
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For his stellar play against two tough AAC opponents, Tennessee Wesleyan and Bluefield College, Matthew "MJ" Njoku was named this week AAC player of the week. Njoku helped Montreat get past Tennessee Wesleyan last week, helping the Cavaliers stay unbeaten at home. Njoku earned 18 points and seven rebounds against TWC. This past weekend, against the #1 team in the AAC, Njoku hit 21 points and pulled down eight rebounds; Montreat dropped its first home game of the season against Bluefield, 109-105. MJ is Montreat's second AAC Player of the Week honoree for the current season; earlier this month, Chazaree Wright earned the same honor for the women's basketball team. Coach Robinson recently had these words to say about Njoku, "MJ is coming off of two of his best games. He is one of our best defenders and can really get to rim and finish."
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Chazaree Wright had a career high 32 points and 15 rebounds as she continues to put her stamp on the AAC. Janel Cox also provided great support as she contributed 16 points and eight assists in their conference win over Bluefield College, 90-77. Cox also managed to have a tremendous night from the free throw line hitting 12-of-13. "It was great to get a home conference win," said Coach Jackson, "it's also great to get up over the five hundred mark. We now sit alone at sixth place in the AAC." The Lady Cavs are now 10-9 overall and 3-5 in conference play.
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Montreat put on a display of determination in front of their loyal home crowd at McAlister Gymnasium but in the end, Bluefield handed Montreat its first home lose of the season, 109-105. Bluefield entered the game as the #1 ranked team in the AAC, leading the nation in scoring average (94 points per game). The Cavaliers however put up their best offensive night hitting 53% from the field (35-for-66) and 12-for-20 from 3-point range, 10-of-14 coming in the second half. Leading the way for Montreat was this week’s AAC player of the week, MJ Njoku. Njoku was 9-for-12 from the field with 21 points including eight rebounds. Also scoring 21 points for the Cavaliers was Kinard Barnett; he also had four rebounds and was 5-of-8 from the floor, including a great night from the free-throw line, 9-of-11.
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The Cavaliers remain a perfect 5-0 at home thanks to stellar play by #11 sophomore guard Tim Harper (Conover, NC). Montreat handed AAC foe Tennessee Wesleyan College a tough loss, 91-67, in front of a packed McAlister crowd. From the early part of the game, it was the Tim Harper Show as he led all scorers with 22 points, shooting an amazing 9-for-10 from the field, including 2-for-3 from behind the arc. Harper also had four rebounds, was 2-for-4 from the stripe, had one assist, one block, and one steal in only 24 minutes of play. For his all-around effort, Tim Harper was selected as the Cavalier Player of the Game.
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Today's basketball game against Presbyterian College has been canceled. It has been re-scheduled for February 7th at 7:00pm.
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For the first time in many years, Montreat College will begin its track & field season this Saturday at the Niswonger Invitational on the campus of East Tennessee State University. The 2008 team will be represented by Talisa Bishop (Jr., Interlachen, FL) in the women’s 5000m race (8:00am). The remainder of the team will wait until next month at Appalachian State to showcase their talent. Another indoor meet on ticket for this season is the Clemson Invitational. The 2008 Outdoor season will include Western Carolina, the Drake Relays, Florida State Invitational, the Myrtle Beach Half-Marathon, Clemson Invitational, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship (location to TBA).
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Montreat dropped an important conference game to Tennessee Wesleyan (6-11, 4-3) last night, 59-71. The loss now puts Montreat four games out of the lead in the AAC race. The Lady Cavalier Player of the Game honor went to Chazaree Wright. Wright was able to contribute 15 points and pull down 13 rebounds. However, it was not enough to hold off four Lady Bulldogs in double figures. TWC was led by Lindsey Jackson's 18 points and five rebounds. "We had a hard time guarding the basketball tonight," said Head Coach Craig Jackson, "We sent Tennessee Wesleyan to the line way too many times. Hopefully, we can bounce back against Bennett on Thursday." Coach Jackson makes reference to TWC's 19-of-28 free throws, compared to Montreat's 6-of-8.
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Dr. Andrew Bobilya, Dr. Brad Daniel and Ken Kalisch presented a paper titled, "An Investigation of the Outward Bound Solo" at the 9th Biennial Research Symposium of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors held at Indiana University's Bradford Woods, Jan. 11-13, 2008. This presentation is the first in a series highlighting the results of thier ongoing research project with the North Carolina Outward Bound School headquartered in Asheville, NC.
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“The 2008 Montreat Volleyball schedule will be a challenging one for the Lady Cavaliers,” said Lady Cav coach Leslie Gehris, who will be beginning her 3rd season at Montreat. “As a coaching staff we feel that in order to prepare our team for competitive conference matches we have to schedule competitive non-conference matches. Preseason is what prepares our ladies for the challenges they will face when we get into the heart of AAC competition.”
Coach Gehris has prepared a schedule that will test Montreat from the get go. The season gets underway with the home opener against NAIA opponent Southern Wesleyan on Aug. 27.
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Chazaree Wright was near perfect for the Lady Cavs as she hit 13-of-14 shots in a sensational 66-44 victory over UVA-Wise. Wright earned the AAC's Player of the Week honors last week for her consistent double-doubles; though she wasn't able to pull down her season's average 10 rebounds, Wright did manage to put her hands on eight rebounds, one block, and hit 3-of-4 free throws. Both teams sized each other up during the first half as Montreat went into the locker room with a one point low scoring lead, 18-17.
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In the battle of the Cavaliers, Montreat wasn't able to hold off a deep bench against the Cavs of UVA-Wise, as they fell 67-90. Coach Robinson's men continue to work diligently to find that winning formula on the road; they do however, manage to remain perfect while playing at McAlister Gymnasium this season. Senior forward Kinard Barnett (Charlotte, NC) led Montreat with 19 points, five rebounds, including a perfect 9-of-9 from the stripe. Montreat was held to 40% shooting while UVA-Wise shot nearly 52%. Montreat was once again outrebounded 41-32.
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The Men’s JV Cavaliers returned to action from the Christmas break feeling refreshed enough to pull out a stunning 97-93 overtime win over visiting Wilkes Community College. Montreat ran out to an early lead, only to have WCC come back and tie the game at 40 going into the locker room. The young Cavs pressed on again and created an 11-point advantage with 10 minutes remaining, only to see Wilkes storm back and take a five point lead with under a minute left in the contest.
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Led by 6-5 senior guard Thomas Nicholson (Troutman, NC), Montreat dropped a tough contest against one of the top teams in the AAC, King College, 58-76. The loss gives the Cavaliers a 5-10 overall record, but still leaves them one game back in the AAC polls, with a 3-2 conference record. Nicholson had 27 points on the night. One of the lopsided stats for the night was once again rebounding; the Cavs were outrebounded 47-28 by the Tornadoes. Though both teams didn't have their best night of shooting percentage, King College edged Montreat out 40% to 37%. Montreat was only 6-for-11 from the stripe, while King College shot 81% (17-for-21).
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Montreat College fell to 1-4 in the AAC race by losing to King College last night, 61-66. "Good things are happening on the road for us, but unfortunately we fell a little short tonight" said Head Coach Craig Jackson, "King College is a tough place to play, hopefully, the next time we face them, the outcome will be different." King College fed off the home crowd as they overcame Montreat's nearly 45% shooting from the floor compared to their 37%. The difference maker in the contest, like in most close games, boiled down to the fundamentals- free throws. Montreat shot only 6-for-10, while the Lady Tornadoes hit 27-of-31.
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Dr. Robert Boer, Associate Professor of Music and Choir Director at Montreat College, is in the process of creating new leadership positions within the choir for selected students. The positions will all contribute to different logistical and performance efforts. Dr. Boer is proposing that these positions be filled by a vote from the choir, and that each position be awarded scholarship money. These will be a unique addition to graduates' resumes and experience.
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Dr. Robert Boer, Assistant Professor of Music and Choir Director at Montreat College, has created new leadership positions within the choir for selected students. The choral leaders will contribute to different logistical and performance efforts. Dr. Boer is proposing that for future selection these positions be filled by a vote from the choir, and that each position be awarded the scholarship money that has been granted to the Ambassadors Choir. These will be a unique addition to graduates' resumes and experience.
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Chazaree Wright, a 5-7 Forward for the Lady Cavaliers at Montreat College has been named Appalachian Athletic Conference Player of the week. She racked up 29 points and 15 boards in Montreat’s 82-77 victory over Alice Loyd College on January 5th. It was a performance that is contributing to an outstanding season for Wright and the Lady Cavaliers. Nationally, she is currently ranked 6th in rebounding (10.29 per game), 9th in scoring (20.93 per game), and 11th in field goal percentage (0.557 %). Wright is a junior at Montreat where she is majoring in Computer Information Systems. Wright comes to Montreat College from Lon Morris College, in Jacksonville, Texas. She is a graduate of James Hillhouse High School in New Haven Connecticut.
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Coach Craig Jackson's Lady Cavaliers accomplished something tonight that they haven't done in recent years, surfaced from the depths of the .500 mark. Behind the strong trio of Chazaree Wright, Whitney Boone, and Kim Staley, Montreat defeated a reluctant Alice Loyd team 82-77 at McAlister Gmynasium, taking the team to 7-7 overall. Leading the way for Montreat was Chazaree Wright with an amazing 29 points and 15 rebounds. Wright and her teammate Whitney Boone played all 40 grueling minutes for Montreat. Boone nearly earned a double-double herself as she contributed 13 points and eight rebounds.
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The Montreat College Athletic department is proud to have a very distinguished membership in its Hall of Fame. In order to continue the tradition of honoring great student-athletes, coaches and contributors to the Montreat College athletic department, a new, more open Hall of Fame nomination process will begin this year. The process will now be open to anyone who would like to nominate a potential member. A nomination form has been added to the Hall of Fame website on the Cavalier’s athletic page. Simply fill out the nomination form and mail it to the address listed at the bottom. All qualifications for Hall of Fame membership are listed on the page and nominations forms must be sent by February 1st.
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Pianist John Cobb and violinist Amy Lovinger will perform at Montreat College’s Chapel of the Prodigal on Sunday, January 20, at 4:00 p.m. as part of the Friends of Music concert series. Their program will include music written for the piano and violin by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Debussy, as well as solo piano works by Schumann and Liszt.
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On December 16th, a few of Montreat College's distance runners joined a huge field of competitors for the 2007 Jacksonville Half-Marathon. Freshman Ben Hall, running in his first ever half-marathon, finished 7th overall out of 1300 total finishers in an impressive 1:18:30. Hall was only 50 seconds off of the NAIA Track & Field's "B" standard for qualifying for the NAIA Marathon Championships. "I was incredibly pleased with Ben's effort. Given that this is his first ever half-marathon, and the miserable weather, I thought he did a fantastic job," said Coach Larios.
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With a roster billowing with underclassmen, the Cavalier baseball team seems poised for a great future. Though future success may come sooner than later according to the preseason polls. The Cavs enter the 2007 baseball season ranked 3rd in the Appalachian Athletic Conference preseason polls with 62 points. Tennessee Wesleyan earned the top pick with 80 points, while Union College edged out Montreat for 2nd with 73 points. The Cavs will depend heavily on its four seniors for leadership and experience.
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Aaron Collazo and Thomas Nicholson were the only two double digit scorers for Montreat with 21 and 12 points, as William & Mary dominated the inside game in their 87-52 point win over Montreat. The Tribe outscored the Cavs 48-4 in the paint, and outrebounded Montreat 48-24. “We played pretty tough for the first fifteen minutes,” said Head Coach Bill Robinson, “unfortunately, we only shot twenty-nine percent. We can’t win too many games shooting like that, especially against a team of this caliber.” With nearly five minutes remaining in the first half, Montreat kept the game within four points (28-24), before the Tribe went on a 14 point run.
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Chazaree Wright had another double-double night as she led the Lady Cavaliers past Spelman College, 72-67. The Lady Cavs are making great strides behind new head coach Craig Jackson. Montreat now has an overall 6-7 record; their 6th win surpasses their total season wins over the past few years. “This was a great win on the road. Spelman was rather physical, so we weren’t able to take the lead until the final five minutes,” said Jackson, “we will now take some time off until after the Christmas break. So all in all, it was a great win and a great first semester.” Kim Staley had another solid performance with 16 points and nine rebounds. Montreat managed to take care of the ball as they recorded only 14 turnovers, their fewest of the season.
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Homecoming 2007
September 27-30
Please join us for lots of fun including the traditional BBQ and Bluegrass at the Barn, Reunion meetings, Fall Festival, Softball games, Soccer games, and Homecoming dance
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The latest issue of Q, Montreat College’s bi-annual literary arts journal, is now circulating around campus.
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Aron Gabriel was born on June 22, 1974, in Statesville, NC to Archie and Judy Gabriel. He grew up in Catawba County and graduated from Bandys High School in 1992. He was a member of three conference championship basketball teams at Bandys and competed in the regional championship in his sophomore and junior years. He was a three-sport All-Conference player his senior year in cross-country, basketball and track. He was also honored as the WCNC (Charlotte) Student Athlete of the Year in basketball.
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Shane Hatcher was born on September 29, 1973 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended Montreat College from 1992-1996. During that time, Shane was a member of the baseball program and college's first conference championship as a four-year institution.
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Toby Brooks was born in Greenville, TN. Toby attended Tusculum College on a baseball scholarship. He earned his degrees in Math/Computer Science and Education from Tusculum in 1991. After graduation, Toby joined the volleyball and softball programs at Tusculum as assistant coach. He would later be named head coach of both programs.
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Shon “Snippy” Snipes was born on October 16, 1971. She was born the eighth child to St. Clair and Geraldine Snipes, having four sisters and four brothers including her twin brother. Shon played basketball two seasons at C.F. Jordan High School in Durham, NC, after suffering an ACL knee injury her freshman year. She was PAC-6 All-Conference Player, All Durham County Second Team, and team Most Valuable Player her senior season. She graded from Jordan High School in 1990.
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Jesse Gardner was born September 2, 1980 in Asheville, NC. He was the third of four children born to Mike and Susan Gardner. He has two older brothers, Matt and John and a younger sister Ann Marie. Jesse played basketball and ran track at Owen High School in Black Mountain and received multiple honors for both. In basketball, Gardner was named All-Conference three times and also earned All Western North Carolina honors. In track, he was a two-time state champion in the 4 X 800 relay team and was also named conference Male Runner of the Year. For his athletic achievements, Gardner was named Owen High School Male Athlete of the Year his junior and senior years.
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Monica Hickman Wilder attended Montreat from 1999-2002 and competed in both softball and volleyball. She also graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.
During her time at Montreat, Monica became the most decorated female student-athlete in school history. Her list of accomplishments includes the following: She was a four time All-AAC performer as well as a four time NAIA All Region recipient. She was named both AAC Player of the Year and NAIA Region XII Player of the Year for both the 2001 and 2002 seasons. She was also named as an All American Honorable Mention. Monica not only excelled on the playing field but was very successful in the classroom as well. This is represented by her recognition as a thee time member of the Academic All-Conference team as well and being selected as an Academic All-American.
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For the first time in Montreat College golf history, the women’s golf team has garnered national votes for a top 25 ranking. The December 7th ranking has Montreat listed as the 28th ranked women’s golf program in the country. “This is a testament to the development of our program. We’re really excited about this recognition. Obviously, it’s a great recruiting tool because players want to be involved with a winning program,” said Head Coach David Pennell. The Lady Cavaliers sit atop of the NAIA Region XII rankings ahead of second place Tennessee Wesleyan. Last year, Montreat’s ladies won the regional championship, and they looked poised to do so again this season.
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The Cavaliers traveled to Lookout Mountain, GA this weekend to take on the Scots of Covenant College and returned home with a 66-63 victory. The win now gives Montreat a 5-6 overall record. It also gives them a 3-1 AAC record, which ties them for first place in the conference. The game sat at 29 apiece at the half, though behind Thomas Nicholson’s 17 points and 10 rebounds, Montreat was able to pull out the win. Nicholson was seven of 15 from the floor, including one of three from 3-point range. MJ Njoku had a tremendous night as he was six of eight from the floor for a total of 16 needed points. Stephen Whiteside contributed 11 points and seven rebounds of his own.
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The Lady Cavs fell last night to Covenant College, 98-85. Montreat played their typical aggressive play that Coach Craig Jackson has come to expect; however, early foul trouble gave the Lady Scot's an edge as two of Montreat's starters fouled out, and two others ended the game with four fouls. "This was a very good effort against a very good team on the road," said Coach Jackson, "obviously, our team's foul trouble made it challenging. We need to get others involved and contributing." The Cavs sent the nation's number one free throw shooting team to the line 43 times, which proved to be the deciding factor. Covenant College has been recently ranked #22 in the country; all things considered however, Montreat College played admirably against Covenant.
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MONTREAT — Basketball had not been a lot of fun for Craig Jackson or the Montreat women’s team in recent years. Formerly a Division I coach at University of the Pacific, Jackson endured a 5-22 record his last complete season there and resigned after a 1-5 start in 2005-06. Meanwhile, the Montreat women have finished next-to-last in the Appalachian Athletic Conference for four straight years while averaging five wins per season. But after their first month together, Jackson and the Cavaliers look like a nice combination. They went into Tuesday’s game needing one win to tie last season’s victory total, and they’ve been competitive in two league losses. “We’re all just really excited,” sophomore Janel Cox said. “Coach tells us to trust him and good things will happen. ... Our offense is more structured, and so is our defense. We work well in his system, too.” Junior Whitney Mace, in her third season at Montreat, said: “Coach Jackson knows the game really well. We have set plays, and he makes sure we know what we’re doing. It makes the game fun.”
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The Cavalier JV basketball team fell on the road last night to Catawba Community College 91-71. The last time Montreat's JV rolled into Hickory, NC, the Cavs suffered a disappointing 64 point loss to CCC. "Obviously, the guys wanted this to be a completely different game," said Head Coach Bill Robinson, "It was evident. They played intensely and with inspiration.” The Cavs only trailed by 11 points at the half, though the depth of the Buccaneer’s bench was too much for the Cavaliers.
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Montreat College defeated one the league’s best teams in Bryan College last night on its home court, 81-66. The Lady Cavs were led once again by Chazaree Wright. Wright has now positioned herself as one of the most versatile players in the AAC by virtue of her seven consecutive double-double games. Wright led all scores with 31 points and 11 rebounds against the Lady Lions. Whitney Boone, a 5’ 7” sophomore forward from Bakersfield, NC, also provided the home crowd with great entertainment as she posted her double-double for the night with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Janel Cox nearly had one of her own with 17 points and eight rebounds; though Cox’s favorite shot came from the free throw line as she was successful from it 13 out of 14 times. Montreat led at the halfway point by a 30-28 margin, before breaking the game open in the second half.
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Much like the Lady Cavaliers’ game just hours before, the men’s basketball team sent Bryan College back to Tennessee with a tough 87-75 loss. Coach Robinson’s men held a slight 42-41 advantage at the halfway mark, though playing great disciplined basketball allowed Montreat to outscore Bryan 45-34 in the second half. Montreat’s Aaron Collazo, who recently surpassed his 1000th career point, dished in 20 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Thomas Nicholson and MJ Njoku provided great contribution with 17 and 16 points of their own. Montreat’s momentum is continuing to roll as they are now 4-6 overall, but most importantly 2-1 against AAC teams. The Cavaliers played great disciplined basketball as they only sent Bryan to the free throw line four times the entire game.
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Thanksgiving brought a special opportunity for Montreat College students this holiday season. Fifteen Elementary Education majors had the chance to visit for three weeks and teach first graders at Black Mountain Primary School before Thanksgiving. Their time integrated traditional Thanksgiving themes: Pilgrims, turkeys, and Native Americans with history, writing, reading, and art. The first graders presented a short production for the second and third graders and then again for all the first grade parents. Nearly $150 in donations was raised and given to Black Mountain Primary School teachers to help buy supplies for their students.
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The JV Cavalier basketball team earned a great victory last night as they defeated a tough Limestone College JV squad, 113-106 on the road. The men were led by Matthew Pride (So., Asheville, NC) and his 14 first half points. Montreat led by 12 at the halfway point (50-38), but Limestone’s 68 second half points made the game rather interesting. Pride’s 25 points, along with AJ Smith’s 21 and Mikie Martin’s 20 gave the Cavaliers 63 of their own second half points, enough to seal the victory. Also having a great night for Montreat was Nate Rooth, who added 15 of his own points and David Whitehead. Whitehead was instrumental in giving the Cavaliers an early game lead by ended the night with 14 points, 12 of them coming in the first half.
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The Montreat College Cross Country teams hosted the 2007 All-Comers 5K Cross Country Challenge on Sunday, under a beautiful December sky. Nearly 90 competitors enjoyed the manicured cross country course located on Montreat's Black Mountain Campus. This race was held in order to race funds for two great ministries: Least of Thees and Compassion International. "Our team wanted to raise some money, not for our needs, but for the needs of these great ministries," said Head Coach Jose Larios, "We could not have raised the money we did without the major support of The Settings and The Valley Runners Club. These two organizations provided great support for this cause. I think everyone enjoyed this race, especially knowing that the proceeds were going to such great causes."
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If the Cavaliers wanted to find a game to fire up their early season motivation, Saturday night's AAC win over Union College may just be the one. Tied at 39 points at halftime, Montreat put on a shooting clinic in the second half, finding the bottom of the net on all eight 3-point attempts. Coach Robinson's halftime speech awoke the perimeter shooting, as Montreat managed to hit only 1 of 12 3-pointers in the first half.
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The Lady Cavaliers dropped a home conference game to Union College this Saturday, 94-87. The game went back and forth with Chazaree Wright finding her sixth double-double game with 26 points and 10 rebounds. "Chaz had a great night, as did Kim [Staley], Kim had a career high 17 points. This was another tough conference loss. We need to solidify us a win in the AAC and we have until Tuesday to get ready for Bryan College," said Head Coach Craig Jackson. The Lady Cavs had a solid offensive night, with Janel Cox also adding 19 points and seven rebounds, and Whitney Boone's 14 points; however, it was the Lady Bulldogs' perimeter shooting that stole the show.
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Join Tom McMurtry and Shon Snipes this Saturday, December 1st for exciting Cavalier Basketball. The Union College Bulldogs are in town for a double-header. The women tip off at 4:00 in McAlister gymnasium and the men follow around 6:00. If you can’t be at the game you can tune in for live video and audio. Simply go to www.montreat.edu/athletics and click on “Listen Live”
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James Hardy (Jamie) Johnson, Jr. was born August 17, 1964 in Lumberton, NC. He attended Montreat-Anderson College from 1982 to 1984 where he played basketball. He was selected to the NJCAA Region X Second-Team All-Stars in 1984. His final year at Montreat-Anderson he averaged 17.5 points and 11 rebounds per game. He was the Cavaliers’ Most Valuable Player and was awarded the Montreat-Anderson “Male Athlete of the Year”.
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William Whitfield Hurt served as president of Montreat College from 1991-2002. Mr. Hurt joined Montreat College after thirty-one years with Martin Marietta where he received the honor of Manager of the Year for 1990 and was awarded the Jeferson Cup, the highest honor accorded by the corporation.
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Students and faculty at Montreat College have formed a new student-led group called the CIS Montreat Computer Club. Their mission is to serve the community by providing computer troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and training assistance. Dr. Jeff Teo, faculty advisor for the group, says, "We want students to have real-world experience, and by performing service calls to our community they will get that. Since we're a Christian college, we want to serve our community. We know there is a need for this type of service -- there are people here who could use some help. So ultimately, we see this as an extension of what we do in the classroom and what our education at Montreat is about."
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Dave Walters was born August 30, 1949, in Fernandina Beach, Flroida. He received an Associates of Arts Degree from Montreat Anderson College, then a two year school, in 1968 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army in 1971.
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Norm Wilhelmi was born April 3, 1926 in Cicero, Illinois. He dropped out of high school to enlist in the Navy in World War II and saw combat in the South Pacific. Upon his release from active duty, he used the GI Bill to get his undergraduate degree from Taylor University in 1951. He received his Master's Degree from Columbia University.
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Robert G. Watt was born in Thomasville, Georgia on February 17, 1922. He attended public schools in Thomasville and later Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He enrolled as a freshman in the Virginia Military Institute in 1940 where he was a member of the varsity basketball team.
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Charles Larry Wilson was born on April 28, 1934 in Tryon, North Carolina. He earned his BS degree at Springfield College in 1956 and accepted a teaching and coaching position at Skaneateles High School in New York. He earned his MS degree at the State University of New York at Cortland in 1961 and his PHD from Florid State University in 1971.
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Winston Walden (Rusty) Pulliam Jr. was born November 4, 1957 in Asheville, NC. He graduated from T.C. Roberson High School in 1976 and attended Western Carolina University in 1977. The next year he transferred to Montreat-Anderson College where he received an Associate of Science Degree in 1978. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Newberry College in 1980.
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If you’re traveling through the Asheville airport this holiday season, stop in to see Montreat College photography instructor Bill Weldner’s photography at the Art at the Airport exhibit. Mr. Weldner is one of seven regional artists whose work will be on display through January 8.
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Chazaree Wright's fifth double-double in nine games was not enough to hold off the Lady Cobras of Virginia Intermont College. VIC's shot with 3.6 seconds remaining in overtime sealed the early season conference loss for Montreat. Once again outnumbered by another team's roster, the Lady Cavs have continued to pour out their team determination. "Any time you lose like we did, it is hard to swallow. We executed and did some good things, now it is time to bounce back and get ready for Union on Saturday," said Coach Jackson. Wright's 24 points and 12 rebounds led all scorers for the contest. Kim Staley also had a great night as she poured in 12 points of her own and had 5 rebounds.
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Sharp shooting Montreat College fell to VIC last night in an early season AAC matchup. The Cavs shot 50% from the 3-point line (9 of 18) but were once again outrebounded (42-22), which proved to be the deciding statistic for the night. "We played really well all night, except for a four minute period in overtime where we were held to only one point," said Coach Robinson, "We can't give up so many rebounds, that's really hurt us." Kinard Barnett and Thomas Nicholson led Montreat with 19 points each. Barnett also had six rebounds, while Nicholson grabbed five of his own.
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While most Montreat students were away feasting over turkey and stuffing, the Lady Cavs of Montreat College hit the road for a two-game tournament at Tennessee Temple University. Montreat came home with a 4-4 overall record, good enough to remain in 3rd place in the AAC standings. Chazaree Wright, a junior from New Haven, CT, had plenty to be thankful for as she led Montreat in their first game against Mount Vernon Nazarene (4-1) with a stunning 31 points. Kim Staley added 11 points for the Lady Cavs while Whitney Boone contributed 9 of her own; however, they were not able to hold off the Lady Cougars; MVN handed Montreat their fourth loss of the season, 68-62.
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McAlister Gymnasium witnessed a very special evening of basketball last night as Montreat defeated Warren Wilson College 98-61 in a historic and special win. The Cavaliers made history as Head Coach Bill Robinson earned his 200th career victory in front of a special crowd. Coach Robinson’s wife and children, former players, friends, and even his father, who is rarely able to make it down from New Jersey, all sat in attendance watching the clock tick down for the record win. “I can’t explain how special of a night it was,” shared a humble Coach Robinson, “to have reached this record at home, in front of family, and former players, made it all that much more special.” The Cavaliers used a balance attack as all 11 players contributed in their second home win of the season.
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Five Lady Cavaliers hit double-digits last night, as Coach Craig Jackson felt Montreat played a well-balanced game in a tough McAlister loss. North Greenville was able to pull away in the latter part of the game to win 81-73. "We have no room for errors when we play tough D-II teams. We've cut down on our turnovers [14], so I think we're taking better care of the ball, and taking better shots. Unfortunately, we couldn't defend all that well late in the game."
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The Cavaliers dropped another tough game to NC A&T last night, 51-82. This loss gives Montreat a 1-5 overall record, all losses coming on the road. The men trailed 36-24 at the half. Timothy Harper led all scorers with 11 points. Thomas Nicholson and MJ Njoku respectively contributed 10 and 7 points. Montreat was held to 26% from the floor while shooting only 16-60. The Cavaliers were out-rebounded 60-37 by NC A&T. Montreat will play at home tonight as they play host to Warren Wilson College; game time is scheduled for 7:30pm.
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The Lady Cavaliers had a stellar weekend of basketball as they took home the UVA-Wise Basketball Classic Tournament. Montreat defeated both Asbury College and Kentucky Christian on the road after two tough NCAA losses. "It was great to get these wins, especially in a gym where we will revisit for a conference game," said Coach Craig Jackson, "The girls played great and we were able to get contributions from everyone on the bench as well. In both games, we led by double-digits and had two great team wins."
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Running in her third Cross Country National Championship, Talisa Bishop performed her career best race as a Montreat Lady Cavalier this weekend at the rolling Wayne Dannehl Cross Country Course held on the campus of The University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Bishop completed the 3.1 mile race in 18:51, good enough to land her the 63rd spot among the NAIA’s national competitors (258 total runners). Simon Fraser University won its 5th consecutive women’s championship with an impressive 99 points, followed by Cedarville University. “Talisa ran an amazing race today. I’m really proud of her… she had a few bumps in her training this year with sickness and a couple of twisted ankles, so it was great to see her culminate a great comeback season like she has this year,” said Head Coach Jose Larios.
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Five players in double digits was not enough to hold off Berea College this past weekend, as Montreat fell 76-66 in another road game loss. Aaron Collazo led all Cavalier scorers with 13 points on the night. MJ Njoku earned 11 points, while Kenard Barnett, Seth Moore, and Thomas Nicholson tallied 10 apiece for the Cavaliers. Montreat was held to 41% shooting from the floor. “We couldn’t keep them off the offensive glass,” said Coach Robinson of Berea’s 18 offensive rebounds. “It was a disappointing loss, as I didn’t think we shot the ball real well, nor were we able to play well inside.”
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The Montreat JV earned their second victory of the year tonight with a 64-60 victory over Veritas Christian Academy.
Freshman AJ Smith scored the first eight points for the Cavaliers as Montreat took an early lead. But Veritas fought back to take a 33-31 half-time lead.
Defense was the key for Montreat as they limited 7'1 Clemson-signee Caitlin Baicu to five made field goals on the night. Sophomore Nate Rooth led the defense for the Cavaliers as he was matched-up with Baicu most of the night. Point guard Jonathan Ellington led Veritas with 20 points while Baicu finished with 16.
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Danny Bowers, a 2004 graduate of Smoky Mountain High School and current senior at Montreat College, has once again earned All-Conference honors as her college volleyball career comes to a close. Bowers has been a consistent contributor as an Outside Hitter to the Lady Cavaliers team during her four years at Montreat. She broke the 1000 mark for kills and digs during her junior year, and has been named to the Appalachian Athletic Conference’s All-Conference 2nd team the last two seasons.
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Allison Baumgartner, a 2007 graduate of First Assembly Christian School and current freshman at Montreat College, has recently earned All-Conference Volleyball honors for her outstanding season play. She was named to the All-Conference Team, the All-Freshman Team, and also the All-Region 2nd Team. Allison led the entire Cavalier squad in kills this season, racking up 394 on the year.
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Head Men's Basketball Coach Bill Robinson is approaching the 200 career win milestone and is currently one win away. The Asheville Citizen-Times recently ran a story about Bill's upcoming accomplishment. Click "Read More" to view the article.
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Coach Robinson’s Cavaliers defeated a reluctant SWU team 91-77 in a complete team effort. “We played eight guys tonight and each of them contributed to this win,” said Robinson, “It was great to be back home and feed off the McAlister energy. We were able to maintain forty minutes of intensity, which we haven’t been able to do yet. It certainly helped to play in front our fans tonight.” Obviously, Aaron Collazo and MJ Njoku felt really comfortable at home as they shot the lights out against a Warrior team that had not lost a game prior to entering McAlister Gymnasium. Collazo led all scorers with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 three-pointers. MJ Njoku earned 19 points and four rebounds, while shooting a stellar 9 of 11 from the floor.
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The Lady Cavs put up another great fight against another tough NCAA opponent before late game turnovers led them to a 75-48 loss. Montreat kept things rather interesting throughout the first half as they hovered near a single-digit deficit. The Lady Cavs went into the locker room trailing UNC-A, 37-23. “I thought we played them really well the first half… it’s tough for us to keep the big teams off the glass,” said Coach Jackson, “we had too many turnovers in the second half. All in all, it was a good effort from our women. These were two tough teams we have played, and I think they got better tonight than the Gardner-Webb game.”
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The men’s JV basketball program continues to struggle on the road, losing a nail-biter to Wilkes Community College (75-72), and a tough 108-75 loss to Caldwell Community College. “The Wilkes game was a tough heartbreaker. We trailed by seven at half-time and got down as many as eleven points… so it was great to see them get back into it, behind AJ’s shooting,” said Coach Robinson, “unfortunately, Wilkes grabbed the victory when our last second chance to score failed to go in.” AJ Smith led all Montreat scorers with 20 points, including two late three pointers to keep the game close. Freshman Mikie Martin added 15 points and six assists. Sophomore Matthew Pride added 13 points and nine rebounds for the night.
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Montreat College will have its first ex-basketball player in the professional leagues as Tim Lewis has signed a professional basketball contract to play in Macedonia. Today's Citizen-Times ran a great article on Lewis' anticipation and his thankfulness for the opportunity. Please click on the link to read the full article by C-T's Keith Jarrett:
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Montreat College will host the “Crossroads: The Faith and Culture Project” on November 15th and 16th. The event will incorporate lectures by guest speaker Ken Heffner of Calvin College as well as conversations with and concerts by Andrew Osenga and Randall Goodgame on the 15th and Kellin Wilson on the 16th. Montreat College welcomes Asheville and the surrounding communities to attend this event.
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Coach Jackson’s Lady Cavaliers ran out of momentum this weekend against D-I Gardner-Webb University and lost their first game of the season 98-53. But, Montreat didn’t go down without a Cavalier fight. The Lady Cavs, playing with only eight players, gave Garder-Webb all it wanted during the first half. With nearly 10 minutes remaining in the first half, Montreat led the Lady Bulldogs 21-11, and visited the locker room trailing by only eight points. “Unfortunately, we got into foul trouble early in the game, and with only eight girls on the squad, it was tough to keep up the tempo of play that we set early in the game,” said Head Coach Craig Jackson, “Though I think we played great basketball during the first half.” With Janel Cox and Chazaree Wright fouling out, Montreat’s offense became a bit more vulnerable.
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The 2007 Volleyball season has come to a close at this weekend’s AAC Tournament. The Lady Cavs lost to Bryan College in three straight games, 25-30, 11-30, and 25-30. “It’s disappointing to lose like this,” said Coach Gehris, “but our girls have never played this well against Bryan, so it was positive to see them play as well as they did. We wish our seniors well and we’ll miss them dearly. Now, it’s time to look to the future. It’s time to focus on our preseason and our recruiting. We have some great returners, and we will look to add some more solid student-athletes to better our program.” And better it will be- with solid returners like two-time NAIA Region Player of the Week Allison Baumgartner- the future is very bright. Baumgartner led all Lady Cavaliers offensively with 11 kills and five service aces.
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The Cavalier JV team hit the road last night at The Mulberry Recreation Center in Lenoir to play The Patterson School's 'B' team. The Cavaliers now fall to 1-3 for the season as they lost to Patterson 80-68. "I was pleased with their effort again tonight," said Coach Robinson, "The guys are really playing hard and coming together as a team. Unfortunately, the depth and athleticism of Patterson was a bit too much to overcome for our guys." Montreat held a slight advantage over Patterson for part of the game behind the strong play of Matthew Pride (So., Asheville, NC).
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Tune in tonight at 7:00 for Tom McMurtry and Shon Snipes bringing you exciting Women’s Basketball Action as Montreat takes on Piedmont Bible College. Tip off is set at 7:00. Enjoy both video and audio streaming live on your computer. Simply go to www.montreat.edu/athletics and click on the “Listen Live” link to check out all the action
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The Lady Cavalier basketball team opened their season with a tremendous 83-58 win against Piedmont Baptist College. "This was a good opening win. The girls played hard," said first year Head Coach Craig Jackson. Sophomore Whitney Boone (Bakersville, NC) led all Lady Cavs with 22 points. Janel Cox (So., Sharpsville, IN) also had a great night with a season opening double-double, 10 points and 10 assists. Junior Chazaree Wright also had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Montreat will continue action this Saturday on the road against NCAA D-I Gardner-Webb, game time is scheduled for 7:00pm.
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AJ Smith's perimeter shooting helped Montreat's JV basketball squad win their first game of the season against Anderson College's JV, 71-61. Smith was perfect from the behind the arc (3-3) in route to his 22 points for the night. "I felt we played really well tonight," said Head Coach Bill Robinson, "we had a lot of guys contribute... we had ten guys score tonight. I think the team play is getting better." Other leading scorers for the night were Mike Martin, Korey Eller, and Nate Rooth, scoring eight points a piece.
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For the second consecutive week, Montreat's freshman Allison Baumgartner has garnered the NAIA Region XII/AAC Player of the Week honor. Last week, Baumgartner became the first Lady Cavalier to earn the award for the 2007 season. This week she earned it for her offensive showcase she put on in last week's five-set win over AAC foe Covenant College. Allison racked up 31 kills, three digs, two aces, four solo blocks, and two assisted blocks. She comes to Montreat from First Assembly Christian High School in Charlotte, NC. Allison and her teammates head into the AAC Volleyball Tournament with the #6 seed, and they will square off against #3 Bryan College in the first round. The Montreat Vs. Bryan match will begin on Court #2, at 1:00pm on Friday, November 9th.
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Montreat College will host a traveling presentation entitled “Wild Utah: America’s Redrock Wilderness” on November 12th at 7 p.m. in Gaither Fellowship Hall. Robert Redford narrates this multi-media slideshow documenting citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern Utah's spectacular canyon country as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. This 15-minute journey through redrock splendor invigorates and motivates viewers to participate in the movement to protect these unique lands.
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Montreat College welcomes the community to its Invitational Christian High School Choral Festival on Saturday, November 10th at 7 p.m. This will be a free concert held in historic Gaither Chapel on the Montreat College campus. Nearly 100 students from Asheville Christian Academy, Northside Christian Academy (Charlotte, NC), and Shannon Forest Christian School (Greenville, SC) will participate.
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The cross country program at Montreat College concluded a great season as they set more Montreat all-time records, and it will be represented for the first time at the NAIA National Championships at Kenosha, Wisconsin by Talisa Bishop (Jr., Interlachen, FL). Bishop managed to finish 11th overall on chilly morning in 19:10.1 for the 5000m course (3.1 miles). The NAIA Region XII meet, held at Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, TN, also served as the AAC championship meet. “I think we ran as well as we could've considering the fitness levels from which we started,” said Coach Larios, “I think the entire field ran well, but I really think we had some great improvements from August. Today we announced to the AAC and the region that Montreat is going to be a contender in the years to come… our runners ran admirably today!” By virtue of her finish, Talisa Bishop was named to the AAC All-Conference team while Ben Hall, Elyse Gildernew, and Kirsten Gnagy were named to the AAC All-Freshman team. The Lady Cavaliers had a tremendous team showing as they finished 3rd out of 11 teams.
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The Cavalier basketball team opened their 2007 season on the road as they played Asbury College and Kentucky Christian University this weekend. The Cavs begin their season 0-2 as they fell to Asbury 86-78 and to Kentucky Christian 97-82. "We played well," said Head Coach Bill Robinson, "we were down thirteen at half against Asbury, and cut it down to six. I felt we had a chance but they were able to make the shots toward the end. Also, we were out rebounded tonight." The Cavaliers had 12 less rebounds than Asbury and only shot 41% from the floor, compared to Asbury's 55%.
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Senior Night proved to be very special for Mon |