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B A S E B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

Jerry and Barbara White Billy Wells Lori Zellner

Billie Botelier G.W. Thomas Gerlinde and Kyle Brotherton

Maudine Franks Andrea and Cliff Pettijohn Richard Christner

Howell and Maudine Franks Randall and Marilyn Adoo Arnie and Robin Iago

David and Tammy Hicks LeeAnn Harrison Karen and Edward Iago

Richard and Arline Fabsitz Fred and Myrnia Rowden Jimmy and Mary Lou Davis

Mr. and Mrs. James Tingle Curtis and Janet Phipps Eddie and Donna Vickers

Harold and Kelly Victor Gloria and Jasper Phipps Layne and Donna Adams

Billy Aycoth Florence Bowman Thomas and Jami Iago

Ralph and Dalphy Morton Raymond and Virgina Graham Mark and Linda Veazey

Cheryl Hoster Craig Mittelstaedt Ranee and James Tillis

Jim and Shirley Tabor Donis Hardaway Theresa Lewis

H.L. and Velma Raybon Kathy Sheffield James and Charlotte Inskeep

Houston Financial Jo Spence Tommie and Keithie Eaton

Michael and Carol Rhodes E&H Fair Elizabeth Moydell

Rick and Theresa Berg Gary and Linda Baker Leisure Time RV

Larry and Melanie Craig Earnest and Jo Ann Bomhoff Rex and Hope McCauley

Joyce Brown W.T. or Betty Weach Lake Pointe Medical Center

Greg and Renee Brown M. and Pat Brown Mike and Joyce Moydell

Dan and Brenda Morrison Garrett and Allison McNatt Michael Jackson, D.D.S.

Audie and Willie Rackley Jack and Nada Wilson Capitol Lectric Motor Repair

Beth Watson Rod and Melinda Moore D. Garza

Jimmy and Lori Baker Ranea Compton Marta and Geary Ahhaitty

Elmer and Mary Mooney Karen and Michael Harden Josh and Sunnie Eardley

James and Deatra Fox Lawrence and Myrtle Hey Dale and Janette Willits

Sam Barrick Sides Screenprinting Katherine Brown

Michael and Angela Robinson Paul and Jo Simon Robert and Rhonda Lovelace

John and Susan Cartwright American Insurance Group Junior and Deloris Mullins

Barbara Idell Allen and Ruth Boyd David and Ada Anderson

Jane Dowling Fred and Kelly Schamburg Dean and Sandy Waltrip

Michael Hebert Leesa and Chad Gray Ben H. Yager

Jill and Mark Smith Idabel Wal-Mart Keith and Paulette Knipp

Phillip and Connie Beck Bruce and Carrie Robbins Kathryn Turner

Perry and Vickie Coffman Ray and Don Sinclair Aloah Carlson

Danny and Brenda Reeves Coleman and Ida Zellner Monty and Mitchel Wilson

The Captain’s Chair Brian and Marissa Carpenter Donald and Jeanne Holleman

Frailey, Chaffin, Cordell, Perryman Steve and Linda Mulanax Deloras Ann Hamer

Sterkel, and McCalla LLP Cecelia and Robert Reynolds Delores Herrin

Kevin Lindsey Paul and Jeannie Atkins Cari Holden

David and Michele Sikes Steven and Pamela Cox Jayne and Kent Ivy

Roland and Patsy Harrison Frederick Burley Dick and Claudia Herrin

Betty Fogle George and Dora Sheets Tate David and Frances Reid

Darrel and Tawana Cheshier Marion and Vonqueta Hicks Keith and Norma Barry

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SeaSon outlookSpring 2008 brings a lot of excitement to the

Redlands Baseball Program. Preseason ranked 11th by the NJCAA and a slew of returners, the 2008 group of Cougars have Millington, Tennessee, and a trip to the NJCAA World Series in their sights! One thing hasn’t changed and that’s Redlands winning ways and the desire to be the best, both on the field and in the classroom. After the second straight year of winning the Bi-State Conference and then winning the Region II tournament, a few additions have proven to be key to

pave the way to Millington.

Returnees expected to contribute are second baseman Brandon Hey, shortstop

Tom Dicker, third baseman Alex Aycoth, and outfielders Sean Iago, CJ Comstock, and Jake

Forsythe. Catcher and First Team All-American Jack Larner will provide stability for a talented pitching

staff. On the mound, sophomores Logan Davis and Ricky Cramer will anchor a very talented group of

arms. Newcomers to the team, Logan Rainey, Patric Tolentino, Jarod Palmer, Ryan Fisher, and Matt Cartwright will be asked to play important roles offensively and on the mound to help us reach our goal of competing for a national title.

With just the right blend of returnees and newcomers, this season will be nothing short of exciting for the Redlands baseball family. It’s a talented group of young men; 2008 looks to be fantastic year for Cougar Baseball!

Jerrod HaskellClass: FRESHHometown: NinnekahPosition: 2nd BaseBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:Defensive Player of the YearMVP Ninnekah High School

“My favorite baseball memory is beating the Canadian Prospects in the Summer League Pryor baseball tournament. It was only the second time in 7 years for the Canadian Prospects to lose in the tournament.”

Greg HowellClass: FRESHHometown: IdabelPosition: PitcherBats/throws: RL/RBefore Redlands:2006 All-District - Rookie of the Year2005 & 2006 All-Country2005 All-Tournament

“I came to Redlands because the college is in a nice area. The baseball team has a winning mentality and a great coach.”

Jace MillsClass: FRESHHometown: NormanPosition: PitcherHobbies:working on cars

“My favorite baseball memory is pitching a full game against Edmond North, one of the top ten hitting teams in the state, and winning.”

Choc CartwrightClass: FRESHHometown: BokchitoPosition: 1st BaseBats/throws: L/RBefore Redlands:Class A State Champions

“I came to Redlands to because they have a good baseball program.”

Beau WaltripClass: FRESHHometown: ClintonPosition: Pitcherthrows: RBefore Redlands:MVP I-40 Tournament

“I came to Redlands to play baseball.”

All information supplied in this publication is accurate at the time of printing, however, changes may occur and will supersede information in this publication. Redlands Community Col-lege does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or status as a veteran, in any of its educational programs, activities, policies, practices, or procedures, including, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, eligibility for financial aid, and educational services, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other federal laws and regulations. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures for students, employees, and others: Personnel Coordinator, Redlands Community College, 1300 S. Country Club Road, El Reno, OK 73036-5304, (405) 422-1267

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Redlands Baseball 2008 Redlands Baseball 2008Dr. larry F. Devane, PresidentRedlands President Dr. Larry F. Devane has created a vision for Redlands that includes state of the art technology, varied course and program delivery modes, student focused facilities, numerous public and private education partnerships, and a high standard for competitive athletics.

Devane was selected by the American Association of Community Colleges to the International Education Commission. The Commission will be focused on analysis of student access to U.S. Community Colleges and the role of the AACC in partnering with learning access at the associate level in countries developing community colleges.

Devane continues to serve on the AACC National Homeland Security Task Force and the task force steering committee. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international two-year college academic honor society, has recognized Devane for his multiple years of service to PTK’s Oklahoma/Arkansas region as a Distinguished Presidential Ambassador. Further, PTK has awarded Devane the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.

Devane’s state and community leadership roles are varied, including serving on the Board of Directors of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Progress, El Reno Federal Corrections Institute Community Advisory Council, Canadian Valley Integris Hospital Board of Directors, Vice President of the Canadian County Greater Oklahoma City Metro United Way, and Coordinator of Leadership Canadian County, as well as past President of the Oklahoma Two-Year Colleges Presidents Association. Devane has served as President of RCC since 1990 and was honored in 2001 by the Redlands Board of Regents with the naming of a campus building, the “Larry F. Devane Multi-Media Lifelong Learning Center.” He recently was named as the 2005-06 El Reno Citizen of the Year.

Prior to coming to RCC, Dr. Devane was President of Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas. He attended Coffeyville Community College, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Emporia State University, and his PhD in adult and occupational education from Kansas State University in 1975.

Athletic Directory (405) 262-2552Athletic AdministrationWin Case, Athletic Director Ext. 1280Peggy Ward, Administrative Asst. Ext. 2553

Men’s BasketballWin Case, Head Coach Ext. 1280Tyler Brown, Assistant Coach Ext. 2556Kenneth Gordon, Assistant Coach Ext. 2554 Women’s BasketballLaci Tompkins, Head Coach Ext. 2558Rennie Nickell, Assistant Coach Ext. 2561Jeff Tompkins, Assistant Coach Ext. 2561Jamie Morgan, Assistant Coach Ext. 2561

Select Physical TherapyAron Steffen, Physical Therapist Ext. 1290

BaseballMatt Newgent, Head Coach Ext. 2557Jacob Johnson, Assistant Coach Ext. 2559Joe Ferguson, Assistant Coach Ext. 2559Jason Middleton, Assistant Coach Ext. 2559

VolleyballKristin Vincent, Head Coach Ext. 2555Cris Matochi, Assistant Coach Ext. 2560

Women’s Golf Gerrod Chadwell, Head Coach Ext. 2653

Training RoomEli Zucksworth, Head Trainer Ext. 2659

Ricky Cramer #27Class: SOPHHometown: RipleyPosition: CFBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Winning the Conference Tournament

“My favorite baseball memory is getting a scholarship to play college baseball and getting to play for a great team.”

alex aycoth #28Class: SOPHHometown: Colleyville, TXPosition: 3rd BaseBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:2007 First Team All-ConferenceConference Tournament MVP.409 Batting Average

“My favorite baseball memory is playing at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, TX.”

Derek Pettit #30Class: SOPHHometown: BethanyPosition: PitcherBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Winning the Conference Championship at Hutchinson Community College

“My favorite baseball memory is playing in the state tournament in the summer of 2005 with Brassfield.”

nick BumseyClass: FRESHHometown: PawhuskaPosition: Shortstop, 2nd BaseBats/throws: R/R

“I came to Redlands because I liked the coaches and the school location, plus my high school coach played at Redlands.”

kevon HoffmanClass: SOPHHometown: WeatherfordPosition: PitcherBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Winning the Conference Tournament

“My favorite baseball memory is making it to the state tournament my junior year of high school.”

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Redlands Baseball 2008 Redlands Baseball 2008athletic Department Baseball achievements3 Distinguished Academic All-Americans6 Academic All-AmericansRegion II Tournament Champions4 1st Team All-Region Player3 2nd Team All-Region Players

nJCaa athletic association all – american RecordsFirst teamJack Larner 2006-07Josh Fuller 1998-99Cory Moss 1997-98Drue James 1995-96Scott Munson 1993-94

Distinguished academic all-americansReece Dodd 2007Brent McIntyre 2004Shane Strasburg 2004Doug Riddle 1998

Second teamSammy Lee 2006-07Ryan Haley 1995-96Kyle Koehler 1992-93

third teamMike Hill 1999-00Joe Smith 1994-95Rob Fowler 1993-94

Dustin Yowell 1997Stewart Reed 1997Aaron Patton 1996Ryan Haley 1996

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Ryan Fisher #19Class: FRESHHometown: Glenwaverley, AustraliaPosition: PitcherBats/throws: L/LHobbies:Football and going to the beach

“My favorite baseball memory is pitching the 9th inning in the Victorian State League Grand Final on the way to a 10 to 1 win.”

CJ Comstock #20Class: SOPHHometown: Colleyville, TXPosition: OutfieldBats/throws: R/RFreshman Year Highlights:Winning the Conference Tournament

“I came to Redlands to play on scholarship with a good program that would prepare me for the next step.”

Rowdy Marcum #21Class: SOPHHometown: NewcastlePosition: Pitcherthrows: RFreshman Year Highlights:Conference Tournament WinRematch Win vs. Seminole

“My favorite baseball memory is entering into the High School Tournament as underdogs and going on win and, in the process, earning MVP of the tournament.”

Matt Cartwright #22Class: FRESHHometown: Rock CreekPosition: PitcherBats/throws: Both/LBefore Redlands:2007 Spring State Champion2007 Oklahoma All-State Team

“I came to Redlands to get an education and play for a winning program.”

trent Reid #23Class: FRESHHometown: ChandlerPosition: PitcherBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2005 Baseball State Champions

“I came to Redlands to play baseball and continue my education.”

Jack larner #25Class: SOPHHometown: Carrum, VictoriaPosition: Catcher, 1st Base, DHBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:1st Team All-Region DH1st Team All-American DHConference Champions

“I came to Redlands to further my chances at a professional career and get a degree.”

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Month Date Day Opponent Location Time GamesFebruary 5 Tuesday St. Gregory’s Redlands 1:00 7,7

7 Thursday St. Gregory’s Shawnee, OK 2:00 9

9 Saturday Eastern CC Redlands 12:00 7,9

12 Tuesday Rose St. Redlands 2:00 9

15 Friday Frank Phillips CC Borger, TX 1:00 7,7

16 Saturday Frank Phillips CC Borger, TX 12:00 7,7

21 Thursday Rose St. Redlands 2:00 9

23 Saturday Brown-Mackie Redlands 1:00 7,7

25 Monday Northeastern A&M Miami, OK 1:00 7,7

March 1 Saturday Parkland CC Enid, OK 1:00 7,7

3 Monday OBU J.V. Redlands 2:00 7,7

7 Friday Hesston CC Hesston, KS 4:00 7,7

8 Saturday Brown-Mackie Salina, KS 2:00 7,7

12 Wednesday OBU J.V. Redlands 2:00 7,7

16 Sunday Connors St. Redlands 1:00 7,9

21 Friday Rose St. Midwest City, OK 1:00 9

22 Saturday Eastern CC Wilburton, OK 1:00 7,9

27 Thursday NOC-Tonkawa Redlands 1:00 7,7

29 Saturday NOC-Tonkawa Tonkawa, OK 1:00 7,7

April 3 Thursday Murray State Tishomingo, OK 1:00 7,7

5 Saturday Murray State Redlands 1:00 7,7

10 Thursday Western CC Altus, OK 1:00 7,7

12 Saturday Western CC Redlands 1:00 7,7

15 Tuesday Dodge City Redlands 1:00 7,7

17 Thursday NOC-Enid Redlands 1:00 7,7

20 Saturday NOC-Enid Enid, OK 1:00 7,7

24 Thursday Carl Albert Poteau, OK 1:00 7,7

26 Saturday Carl Albert Redlands 1:00 7,7

29 Tuesday Rose St. Midwest City, OK 0:00 9

May 8-11 Thu-Sun Region II Tourney Enid, OK TBA TBA

15-17 Thu-Sat SW District Region II Winner TBA TBA

24-31 Sat-Sat NJCAA DII World Series Millington, TN TBA TBA

2008 Spring Schedule

** Dates and Times Subject to Change **

austin Berg #14Class: SOPHHometown: Oklahoma CityPosition: CFBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Regular Season ChampionsConference Tournament Champions

“I came to Redlands to win the championship.”

kody Wilson #15Class: FRESHHometown: CyrilPosition: PitcherBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2004 Fletcher High School Rookie of the Year2005-2007 Fletcher High School Athlete of the Year

“I came to Redlands because it’s close to home and I like the college.”

Sean Iago #16Class: SOPHHometown: NewcastlePosition: CFBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Conference Tournament ChampionsPhi Theta Kappa

“I came to Redlands to play for a successful baseball program and give myself an opportunity to play at the next level.”

Justin Vincent #17Class: FRESHHometown: Lookeba-SicklesPosition: Pitcherthrows: LBefore Redlands:State Tournament WinnerAll-State Baseball TeamAll-State Basketball Team

“I came to Redlands to be a Cougar.”

Jake Forsythe #18Class: SOPHHometown: Tanworth NSW, AustraliaPosition: Short Stop, 2nd Base, 3rd Base, LFBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:3 Homeruns.354 Batting Average

“I came to Redlands to become a better baseball player and reach my goal of playing baseball in the USA.”

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Redlands Baseball 2008 Redlands Baseball 2008Matt newgent - Head CoachMatt Newgent begins his fifth season as head coach for the Cougar baseball team. Under Newgent’s guidance, the Cougars finished last season with a 44-15 record and a #3 national ranking. For the second straight year, the Cougars won the Bi-State Conference with a 14-6 record and followed that up with three straight victories in the Region II tourney to repeat as Region II Champions. The Cougar’s season ended in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a loss to Scottsdale who went on to finish 3rd in last year’s World Series in Millington, TN. Since Coach Newgent’s arrival five years ago, the program has again regained its prominence nationally. Newgent and his staff spent the 2007 off-season continuing a renovation of the Cougar baseball facility, while recruiting quality student-athletes to ensure continued success for the program.

Newgent began his collegiate athletic career at Redlands Community College as a catcher under former coach Don Brown. During that season, the Cougars went to the NJCAA World Series in Millington, Tennessee, where they finished fourth. After leaving RCC, Newgent completed his collegiate playing experience at the University of Indianapolis. His collegiate accolades include all tournament catcher honors at the NJCAA World Series, two-time member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) All-Conference Team and Academic All-Conference Team, NCAA North Central Region Team, and Most Valuable Player during his senior season at University of Indianapolis.

Prior to coaching at RCC, Newgent served as Assistant Baseball Coach at Olney Central Community College in Olney, Illinois, where they finished with a record of 40-20 and a trip to the Region 24 Tournament. He was also the Assistant Baseball Coach at University of Indianapolis for three seasons and helped guide the team to a third place finish in the NCAA Division II World Series in 2000, and a school best 51-15 record in 2001.

Newgent is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association. He earned his Associate of Arts from Redlands Community College in 1997, his Bachelor of Arts in History in 1999, and his Master of Business Administration in 2002 from the University of Indianapolis.

Coach Newgent, a native of Piedmont, now resides in Yukon with his wife, Christa.

newgent’s Stats

Year School Position Record2006 Redlands Head Coach 44 – 15 Bi-State Champs, Region II Champs2005 Redlands Head Coach 36 – 23 Bi-State Champs, Region II Champs2004 Redlands Head Coach 27 – 32 Runner-up Bi-State Conference2003 Redlands Head Coach 27 – 27 3rd Place Bi-State Conference 2002 Olney Asst. Coach 40 – 20 Region 24 Tournament2001 Univ. of IN Asst. Coach 51 – 15 3rd NCAA Div II World series

Brenton Crain #6Class: FRESHHometown: Lookeba-SicklesPosition: Pitcherthrows: RBefore Redlands:WOBCA All-StarAll-State 4yrs in a Row2003 Fall State Champions

“My favorite baseball memory is pitching in the All-State Game.”

Michael Hefta #7Class: RS FRESHHometown: El RenoPosition: LHPBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)Student Ambassador

“I came to Redlands to play for a winning team and make the most out of my college experience, while staying at home.”

Dan Smith #8Class: SOPHHometown: Lake Munmorah, Aust.Position: CFBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Bi-State Conference ChampionsRegion II All-Tournament Team

“My favorite baseball memory is attending Major League Baseball Academy in 2005 and 2006 and having MLB Hall of Famer Rod Carew as my hitting coach.”

thomas Dicker #9Class: SOPHHometown: Diamond Creek, Aust.Position: Short StopBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Conference ChampionshipRegional Championship

“I came to Redlands to play baseball at the college level (something not offered in Australia) and to explore another part of the world.”

logan Rainey #3Class: RS FRESHHometown: LawtonPosition: OFBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2006 All –Area2005-2006 All-Conference

“My favorite baseball memory is playing in the All-Area Game my senior year of high school.”

Brandon Hey #12Class: SOPHHometown: EdmondPosition: 2nd Base, 3rd BaseBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Conference Tournament Champions5 Homeruns

“My favorite baseball memory is hitting a go ahead homerun in the quarterfinals at the State tournament.”

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Jason Middleton - assistant Coach

Coach Middleton enters his second season on the Redlands staff. He has brought a great deal of life to the program with his outstanding work ethic and broad baseball knowledge. He comes to Redlands from Division II powerhouse North Alabama, where he worked for Coach Mike Lane.

Middleton grew up in Blue Springs, Missouri, and started his college career at Longview Community College in Kansas City. Coach Middleton also was high school teammates with St. Louis Cardinal Star Albert Pujols.

At Redlands, Coach Middleton’s direct responsibilities include outfield play and assisting with the hitters. He also helps manage all aspects of the daily activities with the program. Middleton and his wife, Amy, reside in Mustang.

Jacob Johnson - assistant CoachCoach Johnson enters his third season as an assistant on the Redlands Baseball staff. Coach Johnson has been an influential part of the Cougar program each of the last two seasons on staff. He comes to Redlands from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, where he spent four seasons as an assistant under Coach Charles Teasley. While at Southwestern, Johnson’s duties included handling the hitters, early in his time there, before moving into the pitching coach role his final two seasons. Also, Coach Johnson handled a large part of the recruiting and fundraising duties while at Southwestern.

Johnson played his college ball at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma under Coach LJ Powell. He was a four-year letterman as an outfielder and was a big contributor to the success of the USAO Drovers baseball program in the mid-1990’s.

At Redlands, Coach Johnson holds the position of Hitting Instructor and Recruiting Coordinator. He has a unique perspective and is an invaluable resource on the recruiting trail. Johnson and his wife, Amanda, reside in Edmond and have two children, Garrett and Berkley.

Redlands is located in El Reno, Oklahoma, just 20 minutes west of Oklahoma City on I-40. Its proximity to Oklahoma City makes it both

attractive and easily accessible to Dallas-Fort Worth, Amarillo, Tulsa, and Wichita. The main campus encompasses 55 acres and includes seven buildings geared toward learning for the mind and body. An additional 110 acres houses the Darlington Agriculture Education and Applied Research Center. The Redlands Royse Ranch, which serves as the headquarters of RCC bovine and equine operations, offers nearly 315 acres of ranchland. Redlands’ mission is to prepare students for the future by providing a flexible curriculum, a supportive technology structure and a professional faculty and staff. Admission and enrollment are year round. The low student/teacher ratio at Redlands allows for more personal attention and individualized instruction. In addition, tuition is among the most affordable in the region. Life outside the classroom is enhanced by a variety of activities, including clubs such as Student Senate, Aggie Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Native American Club, Student Nurses’ Association, Black Culture Organization, and Fellowship

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Shea Brown #1Class: SOPHHometown: Pampa, TXPosition: 2nd BaseBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Conference ChampionsRegional Champions

“My favorite baseball memory is winning the Elite Amateur World Series in Austin with the Elk City Travelers.”

logan Davis #2Class: SOPHHometown: ElginPosition: Pitcherthrows: RFreshman Year Highlights:Being the only team to defeat Cameron

“I came to Redlands because the coaches are great and the baseball is top notch.”

Patrick tolentino #3Class: FRESHHometown: Lookeka-SicklesPosition: C/PBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2006 Fall State ChampionsAll-State Baseball Team

“I came to Redlands to win a national championship.”

Doug Carel #4Class: FRESHHometown: TuttlePosition: Pitcherthrows: RBefore Redlands:State ChampionshipAll-State TeamJunior Sunbelt TeamLittle All-City Team

“I came to Redlands to play baseball and get an education.”

Jarod Palmer #5Class: FRESHHometown: ShawneePosition: CatcherBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:All-State TeamLittle All-City TeamAll-Pott County Team

“My favorite baseball memory is winning the high school state championships four years in a row.”

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of Christian Athletes. Redlands students also enjoy both intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports. Student activities throughout the year include the annual Cougar Bash, Spring Fling, music videos, concerts, and more. In addition to modern classrooms and media services, Redlands’ facilities include an art gallery, cultural center, conference center, seven computer labs with Internet technology, the Darlington Agriculture Education and Applied Research Center, the Redlands Royse Ranch and Equine Center, Fitness Wellness Center, swimming pool, and sauna. El Reno is home to 16,000 residents who enjoy several parks, sporting facilities, and the Main Street downtown area. Crimson Creek Golf Course and Lake El Reno are located close to campus. Off-campus housing is available in a variety of locations. El Reno provides a small town atmosphere and charm with the benefits of being close to metropolitan area.

eli Zucksworth - athletic trainer

First year Redlands Community College Head Athletic Trainer Eli Zucksworth is responsible for preparing athletes for both practice and games, while treating on-site injuries.

Eli is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Association. He is a 2005 graduate of Oklahoma State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training. In 2007, he received his Master of Education degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Win Case - athletic Director

Win Case begins his first year as Athletic Director for Redlands Community College He also serves as head coach for the men’s basketball program. Case brings a vast array of coaching experience to RCC, which includes stints at the community college level and NAIA levels.

Prior to Redlands, Case spent two years at Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) in Wilburton as Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He served 13 years as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma City University (OCU), as well as the Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.

While at OCU, Case led his team to two NAIA Division I National Championship titles, in 1993-94 and again in 1995-96. His teams also made appearances in the NAIA Division National Tournament 11 times. His teams at OCU compiled a winning record every year during his tenure.

Throughout his career as a collegiate coach, Case has compiled a total record of 343-127. It was at the conclusion of the 1995-96 season, his fourth year as a head coach, he had a total record of 115-23, more than any other college coach on record through four completed seasons.

2008 team and Roster

# naMe PoS YR Ht Wt t B HoMetoWn HIGH SCHool

1 Shea Brown 2B So. 5’10” 175 R R Canyon, TX Canyon 2 Logan Davis RHP So. 6’1” 190 R R Elgin Elgin 3 Patrick Tolentino C Fr. 6’3” 190 R R Lookeba-Sickles Lookeba-Sickles 4 Doug Carel RHP Fr. 6’1” 160 R R Tuttle Tuttle 5 Jarod Palmer C Fr. 6’1” 190 R R Dale Dale 6 Brent Crain RHP Fr. 5’8” 145 R R Lookeba-Sickles Lookeba-Sickles 7 Mike Hefta LHP Fr. 6’1” 180 L L El Reno El Reno 8 Dan Smith 1B So. 6’3” 190 R L NSW, Aust. Lake Munmorah 9 Tom Dicker SS So. 5’10” 185 R R Melbourne, Aust. Diamond River 10 Logan Rainey OF Fr. 6’0” 175 R R Lawton Lawton MacArthur 12 Brandon Hey 3B So. 6’0” 190 R R Edmond Edmond Memorial 14 Austin Berg OF So. 5’11” 180 R R OKC P.C. North 15 Kody Wilson RHP Fr. “6’1” 175 R R Fletcher Fletcher 16 Sean Iago OF So. “5’11” 175 L L Newcastle Newcastle 17 Justin Vincent LHP Fr. “6’2” 185 L L Lookeba-Sickles Lookeba-Sickles 18 Jake Forsythe SS So. “5’10” 180 R R NSW, Aust. Tamworth 19 Ryan Fisher LHP Fr. “6’1” 170 L L Melbourne, Aust. Glen Waverley 20 CJ Comstock OF So. “5’11” 175 R R Grand Prairie, TX Colleyville Heritage 21 Rowdy Marcum SS So. “6’2” 195 R R Newcastle Newcastle 22 Matt Cartwright LHP Fr. “6’1” 180 L L Bokchito Rock Creek 23 Trent Reid RHP Fr. “6’3” 225 R R Chandler Chandler 25 Jack Larner C So. 5’11 210 R R Victoria, Aust. Carrum 27 Ricky Cramer RHP So. “6’3” 195 R R Ripley Ripley 28 Alex Aycoth 3B So. “6’3” 215 R R Grand Prairie, TX Colleyville Heritage 30 Derek Pettit RHP So. “6’5” 225 R R OKC P.C. West Matt newgent - Head Coach Jacob Johnson - assistant Coach Jason Middleton - assistant Coach

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of Christian Athletes. Redlands students also enjoy both intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports. Student activities throughout the year include the annual Cougar Bash, Spring Fling, music videos, concerts, and more. In addition to modern classrooms and media services, Redlands’ facilities include an art gallery, cultural center, conference center, seven computer labs with Internet technology, the Darlington Agriculture Education and Applied Research Center, the Redlands Royse Ranch and Equine Center, Fitness Wellness Center, swimming pool, and sauna. El Reno is home to 16,000 residents who enjoy several parks, sporting facilities, and the Main Street downtown area. Crimson Creek Golf Course and Lake El Reno are located close to campus. Off-campus housing is available in a variety of locations. El Reno provides a small town atmosphere and charm with the benefits of being close to metropolitan area.

eli Zucksworth - athletic trainer

First year Redlands Community College Head Athletic Trainer Eli Zucksworth is responsible for preparing athletes for both practice and games, while treating on-site injuries.

Eli is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Association. He is a 2005 graduate of Oklahoma State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training. In 2007, he received his Master of Education degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Win Case - athletic Director

Win Case begins his first year as Athletic Director for Redlands Community College He also serves as head coach for the men’s basketball program. Case brings a vast array of coaching experience to RCC, which includes stints at the community college level and NAIA levels.

Prior to Redlands, Case spent two years at Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) in Wilburton as Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He served 13 years as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma City University (OCU), as well as the Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.

While at OCU, Case led his team to two NAIA Division I National Championship titles, in 1993-94 and again in 1995-96. His teams also made appearances in the NAIA Division National Tournament 11 times. His teams at OCU compiled a winning record every year during his tenure.

Throughout his career as a collegiate coach, Case has compiled a total record of 343-127. It was at the conclusion of the 1995-96 season, his fourth year as a head coach, he had a total record of 115-23, more than any other college coach on record through four completed seasons.

2008 team and Roster

# naMe PoS YR Ht Wt t B HoMetoWn HIGH SCHool

1 Shea Brown 2B So. 5’10” 175 R R Canyon, TX Canyon 2 Logan Davis RHP So. 6’1” 190 R R Elgin Elgin 3 Patrick Tolentino C Fr. 6’3” 190 R R Lookeba-Sickles Lookeba-Sickles 4 Doug Carel RHP Fr. 6’1” 160 R R Tuttle Tuttle 5 Jarod Palmer C Fr. 6’1” 190 R R Dale Dale 6 Brent Crain RHP Fr. 5’8” 145 R R Lookeba-Sickles Lookeba-Sickles 7 Mike Hefta LHP Fr. 6’1” 180 L L El Reno El Reno 8 Dan Smith 1B So. 6’3” 190 R L NSW, Aust. Lake Munmorah 9 Tom Dicker SS So. 5’10” 185 R R Melbourne, Aust. Diamond River 10 Logan Rainey OF Fr. 6’0” 175 R R Lawton Lawton MacArthur 12 Brandon Hey 3B So. 6’0” 190 R R Edmond Edmond Memorial 14 Austin Berg OF So. 5’11” 180 R R OKC P.C. North 15 Kody Wilson RHP Fr. “6’1” 175 R R Fletcher Fletcher 16 Sean Iago OF So. “5’11” 175 L L Newcastle Newcastle 17 Justin Vincent LHP Fr. “6’2” 185 L L Lookeba-Sickles Lookeba-Sickles 18 Jake Forsythe SS So. “5’10” 180 R R NSW, Aust. Tamworth 19 Ryan Fisher LHP Fr. “6’1” 170 L L Melbourne, Aust. Glen Waverley 20 CJ Comstock OF So. “5’11” 175 R R Grand Prairie, TX Colleyville Heritage 21 Rowdy Marcum SS So. “6’2” 195 R R Newcastle Newcastle 22 Matt Cartwright LHP Fr. “6’1” 180 L L Bokchito Rock Creek 23 Trent Reid RHP Fr. “6’3” 225 R R Chandler Chandler 25 Jack Larner C So. 5’11 210 R R Victoria, Aust. Carrum 27 Ricky Cramer RHP So. “6’3” 195 R R Ripley Ripley 28 Alex Aycoth 3B So. “6’3” 215 R R Grand Prairie, TX Colleyville Heritage 30 Derek Pettit RHP So. “6’5” 225 R R OKC P.C. West Matt newgent - Head Coach Jacob Johnson - assistant Coach Jason Middleton - assistant Coach

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Jason Middleton - assistant Coach

Coach Middleton enters his second season on the Redlands staff. He has brought a great deal of life to the program with his outstanding work ethic and broad baseball knowledge. He comes to Redlands from Division II powerhouse North Alabama, where he worked for Coach Mike Lane.

Middleton grew up in Blue Springs, Missouri, and started his college career at Longview Community College in Kansas City. Coach Middleton also was high school teammates with St. Louis Cardinal Star Albert Pujols.

At Redlands, Coach Middleton’s direct responsibilities include outfield play and assisting with the hitters. He also helps manage all aspects of the daily activities with the program. Middleton and his wife, Amy, reside in Mustang.

Jacob Johnson - assistant CoachCoach Johnson enters his third season as an assistant on the Redlands Baseball staff. Coach Johnson has been an influential part of the Cougar program each of the last two seasons on staff. He comes to Redlands from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, where he spent four seasons as an assistant under Coach Charles Teasley. While at Southwestern, Johnson’s duties included handling the hitters, early in his time there, before moving into the pitching coach role his final two seasons. Also, Coach Johnson handled a large part of the recruiting and fundraising duties while at Southwestern.

Johnson played his college ball at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma under Coach LJ Powell. He was a four-year letterman as an outfielder and was a big contributor to the success of the USAO Drovers baseball program in the mid-1990’s.

At Redlands, Coach Johnson holds the position of Hitting Instructor and Recruiting Coordinator. He has a unique perspective and is an invaluable resource on the recruiting trail. Johnson and his wife, Amanda, reside in Edmond and have two children, Garrett and Berkley.

Redlands is located in El Reno, Oklahoma, just 20 minutes west of Oklahoma City on I-40. Its proximity to Oklahoma City makes it both

attractive and easily accessible to Dallas-Fort Worth, Amarillo, Tulsa, and Wichita. The main campus encompasses 55 acres and includes seven buildings geared toward learning for the mind and body. An additional 110 acres houses the Darlington Agriculture Education and Applied Research Center. The Redlands Royse Ranch, which serves as the headquarters of RCC bovine and equine operations, offers nearly 315 acres of ranchland. Redlands’ mission is to prepare students for the future by providing a flexible curriculum, a supportive technology structure and a professional faculty and staff. Admission and enrollment are year round. The low student/teacher ratio at Redlands allows for more personal attention and individualized instruction. In addition, tuition is among the most affordable in the region. Life outside the classroom is enhanced by a variety of activities, including clubs such as Student Senate, Aggie Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Native American Club, Student Nurses’ Association, Black Culture Organization, and Fellowship

This is Redlands.....

Shea Brown #1Class: SOPHHometown: Pampa, TXPosition: 2nd BaseBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Conference ChampionsRegional Champions

“My favorite baseball memory is winning the Elite Amateur World Series in Austin with the Elk City Travelers.”

logan Davis #2Class: SOPHHometown: ElginPosition: Pitcherthrows: RFreshman Year Highlights:Being the only team to defeat Cameron

“I came to Redlands because the coaches are great and the baseball is top notch.”

Patrick tolentino #3Class: FRESHHometown: Lookeka-SicklesPosition: C/PBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2006 Fall State ChampionsAll-State Baseball Team

“I came to Redlands to win a national championship.”

Doug Carel #4Class: FRESHHometown: TuttlePosition: Pitcherthrows: RBefore Redlands:State ChampionshipAll-State TeamJunior Sunbelt TeamLittle All-City Team

“I came to Redlands to play baseball and get an education.”

Jarod Palmer #5Class: FRESHHometown: ShawneePosition: CatcherBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:All-State TeamLittle All-City TeamAll-Pott County Team

“My favorite baseball memory is winning the high school state championships four years in a row.”

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Redlands Baseball 2008 Redlands Baseball 2008Matt newgent - Head CoachMatt Newgent begins his fifth season as head coach for the Cougar baseball team. Under Newgent’s guidance, the Cougars finished last season with a 44-15 record and a #3 national ranking. For the second straight year, the Cougars won the Bi-State Conference with a 14-6 record and followed that up with three straight victories in the Region II tourney to repeat as Region II Champions. The Cougar’s season ended in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a loss to Scottsdale who went on to finish 3rd in last year’s World Series in Millington, TN. Since Coach Newgent’s arrival five years ago, the program has again regained its prominence nationally. Newgent and his staff spent the 2007 off-season continuing a renovation of the Cougar baseball facility, while recruiting quality student-athletes to ensure continued success for the program.

Newgent began his collegiate athletic career at Redlands Community College as a catcher under former coach Don Brown. During that season, the Cougars went to the NJCAA World Series in Millington, Tennessee, where they finished fourth. After leaving RCC, Newgent completed his collegiate playing experience at the University of Indianapolis. His collegiate accolades include all tournament catcher honors at the NJCAA World Series, two-time member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) All-Conference Team and Academic All-Conference Team, NCAA North Central Region Team, and Most Valuable Player during his senior season at University of Indianapolis.

Prior to coaching at RCC, Newgent served as Assistant Baseball Coach at Olney Central Community College in Olney, Illinois, where they finished with a record of 40-20 and a trip to the Region 24 Tournament. He was also the Assistant Baseball Coach at University of Indianapolis for three seasons and helped guide the team to a third place finish in the NCAA Division II World Series in 2000, and a school best 51-15 record in 2001.

Newgent is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association. He earned his Associate of Arts from Redlands Community College in 1997, his Bachelor of Arts in History in 1999, and his Master of Business Administration in 2002 from the University of Indianapolis.

Coach Newgent, a native of Piedmont, now resides in Yukon with his wife, Christa.

newgent’s Stats

Year School Position Record2006 Redlands Head Coach 44 – 15 Bi-State Champs, Region II Champs2005 Redlands Head Coach 36 – 23 Bi-State Champs, Region II Champs2004 Redlands Head Coach 27 – 32 Runner-up Bi-State Conference2003 Redlands Head Coach 27 – 27 3rd Place Bi-State Conference 2002 Olney Asst. Coach 40 – 20 Region 24 Tournament2001 Univ. of IN Asst. Coach 51 – 15 3rd NCAA Div II World series

Brenton Crain #6Class: FRESHHometown: Lookeba-SicklesPosition: Pitcherthrows: RBefore Redlands:WOBCA All-StarAll-State 4yrs in a Row2003 Fall State Champions

“My favorite baseball memory is pitching in the All-State Game.”

Michael Hefta #7Class: RS FRESHHometown: El RenoPosition: LHPBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)Student Ambassador

“I came to Redlands to play for a winning team and make the most out of my college experience, while staying at home.”

Dan Smith #8Class: SOPHHometown: Lake Munmorah, Aust.Position: CFBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Bi-State Conference ChampionsRegion II All-Tournament Team

“My favorite baseball memory is attending Major League Baseball Academy in 2005 and 2006 and having MLB Hall of Famer Rod Carew as my hitting coach.”

thomas Dicker #9Class: SOPHHometown: Diamond Creek, Aust.Position: Short StopBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Conference ChampionshipRegional Championship

“I came to Redlands to play baseball at the college level (something not offered in Australia) and to explore another part of the world.”

logan Rainey #3Class: RS FRESHHometown: LawtonPosition: OFBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2006 All –Area2005-2006 All-Conference

“My favorite baseball memory is playing in the All-Area Game my senior year of high school.”

Brandon Hey #12Class: SOPHHometown: EdmondPosition: 2nd Base, 3rd BaseBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Conference Tournament Champions5 Homeruns

“My favorite baseball memory is hitting a go ahead homerun in the quarterfinals at the State tournament.”

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Month Date Day Opponent Location Time GamesFebruary 5 Tuesday St. Gregory’s Redlands 1:00 7,7

7 Thursday St. Gregory’s Shawnee, OK 2:00 9

9 Saturday Eastern CC Redlands 12:00 7,9

12 Tuesday Rose St. Redlands 2:00 9

15 Friday Frank Phillips CC Borger, TX 1:00 7,7

16 Saturday Frank Phillips CC Borger, TX 12:00 7,7

21 Thursday Rose St. Redlands 2:00 9

23 Saturday Brown-Mackie Redlands 1:00 7,7

25 Monday Northeastern A&M Miami, OK 1:00 7,7

March 1 Saturday Parkland CC Enid, OK 1:00 7,7

3 Monday OBU J.V. Redlands 2:00 7,7

7 Friday Hesston CC Hesston, KS 4:00 7,7

8 Saturday Brown-Mackie Salina, KS 2:00 7,7

12 Wednesday OBU J.V. Redlands 2:00 7,7

16 Sunday Connors St. Redlands 1:00 7,9

21 Friday Rose St. Midwest City, OK 1:00 9

22 Saturday Eastern CC Wilburton, OK 1:00 7,9

27 Thursday NOC-Tonkawa Redlands 1:00 7,7

29 Saturday NOC-Tonkawa Tonkawa, OK 1:00 7,7

April 3 Thursday Murray State Tishomingo, OK 1:00 7,7

5 Saturday Murray State Redlands 1:00 7,7

10 Thursday Western CC Altus, OK 1:00 7,7

12 Saturday Western CC Redlands 1:00 7,7

15 Tuesday Dodge City Redlands 1:00 7,7

17 Thursday NOC-Enid Redlands 1:00 7,7

20 Saturday NOC-Enid Enid, OK 1:00 7,7

24 Thursday Carl Albert Poteau, OK 1:00 7,7

26 Saturday Carl Albert Redlands 1:00 7,7

29 Tuesday Rose St. Midwest City, OK 0:00 9

May 8-11 Thu-Sun Region II Tourney Enid, OK TBA TBA

15-17 Thu-Sat SW District Region II Winner TBA TBA

24-31 Sat-Sat NJCAA DII World Series Millington, TN TBA TBA

2008 Spring Schedule

** Dates and Times Subject to Change **

austin Berg #14Class: SOPHHometown: Oklahoma CityPosition: CFBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Regular Season ChampionsConference Tournament Champions

“I came to Redlands to win the championship.”

kody Wilson #15Class: FRESHHometown: CyrilPosition: PitcherBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2004 Fletcher High School Rookie of the Year2005-2007 Fletcher High School Athlete of the Year

“I came to Redlands because it’s close to home and I like the college.”

Sean Iago #16Class: SOPHHometown: NewcastlePosition: CFBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Conference Tournament ChampionsPhi Theta Kappa

“I came to Redlands to play for a successful baseball program and give myself an opportunity to play at the next level.”

Justin Vincent #17Class: FRESHHometown: Lookeba-SicklesPosition: Pitcherthrows: LBefore Redlands:State Tournament WinnerAll-State Baseball TeamAll-State Basketball Team

“I came to Redlands to be a Cougar.”

Jake Forsythe #18Class: SOPHHometown: Tanworth NSW, AustraliaPosition: Short Stop, 2nd Base, 3rd Base, LFBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:3 Homeruns.354 Batting Average

“I came to Redlands to become a better baseball player and reach my goal of playing baseball in the USA.”

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Redlands Baseball 2008 Redlands Baseball 2008athletic Department Baseball achievements3 Distinguished Academic All-Americans6 Academic All-AmericansRegion II Tournament Champions4 1st Team All-Region Player3 2nd Team All-Region Players

nJCaa athletic association all – american RecordsFirst teamJack Larner 2006-07Josh Fuller 1998-99Cory Moss 1997-98Drue James 1995-96Scott Munson 1993-94

Distinguished academic all-americansReece Dodd 2007Brent McIntyre 2004Shane Strasburg 2004Doug Riddle 1998

Second teamSammy Lee 2006-07Ryan Haley 1995-96Kyle Koehler 1992-93

third teamMike Hill 1999-00Joe Smith 1994-95Rob Fowler 1993-94

Dustin Yowell 1997Stewart Reed 1997Aaron Patton 1996Ryan Haley 1996

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Ryan Fisher #19Class: FRESHHometown: Glenwaverley, AustraliaPosition: PitcherBats/throws: L/LHobbies:Football and going to the beach

“My favorite baseball memory is pitching the 9th inning in the Victorian State League Grand Final on the way to a 10 to 1 win.”

CJ Comstock #20Class: SOPHHometown: Colleyville, TXPosition: OutfieldBats/throws: R/RFreshman Year Highlights:Winning the Conference Tournament

“I came to Redlands to play on scholarship with a good program that would prepare me for the next step.”

Rowdy Marcum #21Class: SOPHHometown: NewcastlePosition: Pitcherthrows: RFreshman Year Highlights:Conference Tournament WinRematch Win vs. Seminole

“My favorite baseball memory is entering into the High School Tournament as underdogs and going on win and, in the process, earning MVP of the tournament.”

Matt Cartwright #22Class: FRESHHometown: Rock CreekPosition: PitcherBats/throws: Both/LBefore Redlands:2007 Spring State Champion2007 Oklahoma All-State Team

“I came to Redlands to get an education and play for a winning program.”

trent Reid #23Class: FRESHHometown: ChandlerPosition: PitcherBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:2005 Baseball State Champions

“I came to Redlands to play baseball and continue my education.”

Jack larner #25Class: SOPHHometown: Carrum, VictoriaPosition: Catcher, 1st Base, DHBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:1st Team All-Region DH1st Team All-American DHConference Champions

“I came to Redlands to further my chances at a professional career and get a degree.”

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Redlands Baseball 2008 Redlands Baseball 2008Dr. larry F. Devane, PresidentRedlands President Dr. Larry F. Devane has created a vision for Redlands that includes state of the art technology, varied course and program delivery modes, student focused facilities, numerous public and private education partnerships, and a high standard for competitive athletics.

Devane was selected by the American Association of Community Colleges to the International Education Commission. The Commission will be focused on analysis of student access to U.S. Community Colleges and the role of the AACC in partnering with learning access at the associate level in countries developing community colleges.

Devane continues to serve on the AACC National Homeland Security Task Force and the task force steering committee. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international two-year college academic honor society, has recognized Devane for his multiple years of service to PTK’s Oklahoma/Arkansas region as a Distinguished Presidential Ambassador. Further, PTK has awarded Devane the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.

Devane’s state and community leadership roles are varied, including serving on the Board of Directors of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Progress, El Reno Federal Corrections Institute Community Advisory Council, Canadian Valley Integris Hospital Board of Directors, Vice President of the Canadian County Greater Oklahoma City Metro United Way, and Coordinator of Leadership Canadian County, as well as past President of the Oklahoma Two-Year Colleges Presidents Association. Devane has served as President of RCC since 1990 and was honored in 2001 by the Redlands Board of Regents with the naming of a campus building, the “Larry F. Devane Multi-Media Lifelong Learning Center.” He recently was named as the 2005-06 El Reno Citizen of the Year.

Prior to coming to RCC, Dr. Devane was President of Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas. He attended Coffeyville Community College, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Emporia State University, and his PhD in adult and occupational education from Kansas State University in 1975.

Athletic Directory (405) 262-2552Athletic AdministrationWin Case, Athletic Director Ext. 1280Peggy Ward, Administrative Asst. Ext. 2553

Men’s BasketballWin Case, Head Coach Ext. 1280Tyler Brown, Assistant Coach Ext. 2556Kenneth Gordon, Assistant Coach Ext. 2554 Women’s BasketballLaci Tompkins, Head Coach Ext. 2558Rennie Nickell, Assistant Coach Ext. 2561Jeff Tompkins, Assistant Coach Ext. 2561Jamie Morgan, Assistant Coach Ext. 2561

Select Physical TherapyAron Steffen, Physical Therapist Ext. 1290

BaseballMatt Newgent, Head Coach Ext. 2557Jacob Johnson, Assistant Coach Ext. 2559Joe Ferguson, Assistant Coach Ext. 2559Jason Middleton, Assistant Coach Ext. 2559

VolleyballKristin Vincent, Head Coach Ext. 2555Cris Matochi, Assistant Coach Ext. 2560

Women’s Golf Gerrod Chadwell, Head Coach Ext. 2653

Training RoomEli Zucksworth, Head Trainer Ext. 2659

Ricky Cramer #27Class: SOPHHometown: RipleyPosition: CFBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Winning the Conference Tournament

“My favorite baseball memory is getting a scholarship to play college baseball and getting to play for a great team.”

alex aycoth #28Class: SOPHHometown: Colleyville, TXPosition: 3rd BaseBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:2007 First Team All-ConferenceConference Tournament MVP.409 Batting Average

“My favorite baseball memory is playing at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, TX.”

Derek Pettit #30Class: SOPHHometown: BethanyPosition: PitcherBats/throws: R/RRedlands Honors/activities:Winning the Conference Championship at Hutchinson Community College

“My favorite baseball memory is playing in the state tournament in the summer of 2005 with Brassfield.”

nick BumseyClass: FRESHHometown: PawhuskaPosition: Shortstop, 2nd BaseBats/throws: R/R

“I came to Redlands because I liked the coaches and the school location, plus my high school coach played at Redlands.”

kevon HoffmanClass: SOPHHometown: WeatherfordPosition: PitcherBats/throws: L/LRedlands Honors/activities:Winning the Conference Tournament

“My favorite baseball memory is making it to the state tournament my junior year of high school.”

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SeaSon outlookSpring 2008 brings a lot of excitement to the

Redlands Baseball Program. Preseason ranked 11th by the NJCAA and a slew of returners, the 2008 group of Cougars have Millington, Tennessee, and a trip to the NJCAA World Series in their sights! One thing hasn’t changed and that’s Redlands winning ways and the desire to be the best, both on the field and in the classroom. After the second straight year of winning the Bi-State Conference and then winning the Region II tournament, a few additions have proven to be key to

pave the way to Millington.

Returnees expected to contribute are second baseman Brandon Hey, shortstop

Tom Dicker, third baseman Alex Aycoth, and outfielders Sean Iago, CJ Comstock, and Jake

Forsythe. Catcher and First Team All-American Jack Larner will provide stability for a talented pitching

staff. On the mound, sophomores Logan Davis and Ricky Cramer will anchor a very talented group of

arms. Newcomers to the team, Logan Rainey, Patric Tolentino, Jarod Palmer, Ryan Fisher, and Matt Cartwright will be asked to play important roles offensively and on the mound to help us reach our goal of competing for a national title.

With just the right blend of returnees and newcomers, this season will be nothing short of exciting for the Redlands baseball family. It’s a talented group of young men; 2008 looks to be fantastic year for Cougar Baseball!

Jerrod HaskellClass: FRESHHometown: NinnekahPosition: 2nd BaseBats/throws: R/RBefore Redlands:Defensive Player of the YearMVP Ninnekah High School

“My favorite baseball memory is beating the Canadian Prospects in the Summer League Pryor baseball tournament. It was only the second time in 7 years for the Canadian Prospects to lose in the tournament.”

Greg HowellClass: FRESHHometown: IdabelPosition: PitcherBats/throws: RL/RBefore Redlands:2006 All-District - Rookie of the Year2005 & 2006 All-Country2005 All-Tournament

“I came to Redlands because the college is in a nice area. The baseball team has a winning mentality and a great coach.”

Jace MillsClass: FRESHHometown: NormanPosition: PitcherHobbies:working on cars

“My favorite baseball memory is pitching a full game against Edmond North, one of the top ten hitting teams in the state, and winning.”

Choc CartwrightClass: FRESHHometown: BokchitoPosition: 1st BaseBats/throws: L/RBefore Redlands:Class A State Champions

“I came to Redlands to because they have a good baseball program.”

Beau WaltripClass: FRESHHometown: ClintonPosition: Pitcherthrows: RBefore Redlands:MVP I-40 Tournament

“I came to Redlands to play baseball.”

All information supplied in this publication is accurate at the time of printing, however, changes may occur and will supersede information in this publication. Redlands Community Col-lege does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or status as a veteran, in any of its educational programs, activities, policies, practices, or procedures, including, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, eligibility for financial aid, and educational services, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other federal laws and regulations. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures for students, employees, and others: Personnel Coordinator, Redlands Community College, 1300 S. Country Club Road, El Reno, OK 73036-5304, (405) 422-1267

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2008REDLANDS

B A S E B A L L M E D I A G U I D E

Jerry and Barbara White Billy Wells Lori Zellner

Billie Botelier G.W. Thomas Gerlinde and Kyle Brotherton

Maudine Franks Andrea and Cliff Pettijohn Richard Christner

Howell and Maudine Franks Randall and Marilyn Adoo Arnie and Robin Iago

David and Tammy Hicks LeeAnn Harrison Karen and Edward Iago

Richard and Arline Fabsitz Fred and Myrnia Rowden Jimmy and Mary Lou Davis

Mr. and Mrs. James Tingle Curtis and Janet Phipps Eddie and Donna Vickers

Harold and Kelly Victor Gloria and Jasper Phipps Layne and Donna Adams

Billy Aycoth Florence Bowman Thomas and Jami Iago

Ralph and Dalphy Morton Raymond and Virgina Graham Mark and Linda Veazey

Cheryl Hoster Craig Mittelstaedt Ranee and James Tillis

Jim and Shirley Tabor Donis Hardaway Theresa Lewis

H.L. and Velma Raybon Kathy Sheffield James and Charlotte Inskeep

Houston Financial Jo Spence Tommie and Keithie Eaton

Michael and Carol Rhodes E&H Fair Elizabeth Moydell

Rick and Theresa Berg Gary and Linda Baker Leisure Time RV

Larry and Melanie Craig Earnest and Jo Ann Bomhoff Rex and Hope McCauley

Joyce Brown W.T. or Betty Weach Lake Pointe Medical Center

Greg and Renee Brown M. and Pat Brown Mike and Joyce Moydell

Dan and Brenda Morrison Garrett and Allison McNatt Michael Jackson, D.D.S.

Audie and Willie Rackley Jack and Nada Wilson Capitol Lectric Motor Repair

Beth Watson Rod and Melinda Moore D. Garza

Jimmy and Lori Baker Ranea Compton Marta and Geary Ahhaitty

Elmer and Mary Mooney Karen and Michael Harden Josh and Sunnie Eardley

James and Deatra Fox Lawrence and Myrtle Hey Dale and Janette Willits

Sam Barrick Sides Screenprinting Katherine Brown

Michael and Angela Robinson Paul and Jo Simon Robert and Rhonda Lovelace

John and Susan Cartwright American Insurance Group Junior and Deloris Mullins

Barbara Idell Allen and Ruth Boyd David and Ada Anderson

Jane Dowling Fred and Kelly Schamburg Dean and Sandy Waltrip

Michael Hebert Leesa and Chad Gray Ben H. Yager

Jill and Mark Smith Idabel Wal-Mart Keith and Paulette Knipp

Phillip and Connie Beck Bruce and Carrie Robbins Kathryn Turner

Perry and Vickie Coffman Ray and Don Sinclair Aloah Carlson

Danny and Brenda Reeves Coleman and Ida Zellner Monty and Mitchel Wilson

The Captain’s Chair Brian and Marissa Carpenter Donald and Jeanne Holleman

Frailey, Chaffin, Cordell, Perryman Steve and Linda Mulanax Deloras Ann Hamer

Sterkel, and McCalla LLP Cecelia and Robert Reynolds Delores Herrin

Kevin Lindsey Paul and Jeannie Atkins Cari Holden

David and Michele Sikes Steven and Pamela Cox Jayne and Kent Ivy

Roland and Patsy Harrison Frederick Burley Dick and Claudia Herrin

Betty Fogle George and Dora Sheets Tate David and Frances Reid

Darrel and Tawana Cheshier Marion and Vonqueta Hicks Keith and Norma Barry

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