Tabor College News

[Men's Basketball] Tabor Men Earn a Split in the Tabor College Classic

Anthony Monson — 2009-01-05T14:23:14-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - After a 19-day break since its last game, the Tabor College Men's Basketball team resumed play in its annual Tabor College Classic. The Bluejays defeated NAIA Division I opponent Benedictine College Saturday night after falling to NAIA Division I and undefeated Central Methodist College Friday night.

On Saturday Tabor defeated Benedictine College (Atchinson, Kan.), 74-67, after trailing by as many as 10 points midway through the second half. The Bluejays were also without the services of starting point guard Aaron Whitelaw (Milwaukee, Wis.) dislocated shoulder, and starting guard Kyle Kroeker (Hillsboro, Kan.) who broke his nose during the first half of the game.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Jays Roll Past Ecclesia College to Earn a Split in the Tabor Classic

Anthony Monson — 2009-01-05T10:06:11-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - The Tabor College Women's Basketball Team earned a split this past weekend in the Tabor College Classic. The Lady Jays fell to NAIA Division I opponent Benedictine College, 70-60, Friday before rolling Ecclesia College, 87-46, Saturday.

The tournament marked the first games for the Lady Jays since they last played on Saturday Dec. 13, at Friends University - a break of over 19 days.

[Men's Basketball] Bluejays Win Two on the Road to Move into First Place

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-15T14:54:18-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - Winning on the road in conference play is crucial to any team's hopes of winning a conference championship, and so far the Tabor College Men's Basketball Team is doing just that as the Bluejays defeated Kansas Wesleyan University and Friends University on the road to move into a three-way tie atop the KCAC.

With the two victories the Bluejays improved to 3-1 in KCAC play and 7-4 overall after playing three of their first four conference games on the road.

[Football] Tabor Football Announces 2009 Schedule

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-17T10:50:24-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - The Tabor College Football Team announced its 2009 football schedule with the Bluejays opening up the season on the road against Kansas Wesleyan University on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Tabor's first home game will be Saturday, Sept. 19 when Bluejays take on the Swedes from Bethany College.

[Women's Basketball] Mallory Flaming Signs to Play Basketball at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-15T14:51:38-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - Weatherford (Okla.) High School senior Mallory Flaming has signed a letter of intent to play basketball next season for the Lady Jays.

Flaming, a 5-foot-11 guard / forward and three-year starter, helped lead the Eagles to three District and Regional Championships as well as the 2006-2007 State Championship as the Eagles went a perfect 27-0 on the season.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Jays Drop two Games in KCAC Play

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-15T14:49:24-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - Winning on the road within the conference is a tough task in itself, but winning on the road in the conference with a young team is even tougher as the young Lady Jays fell to nationally-ranked Kansas Wesleyan University and Friends University this past week.

The Lady Jays fell to 1-3 in the KCAC and 2-9 overall after playing three out of their first four conference games on the road as they head into the Christmas break.

[Men's Outdoor Track & Field] Jacob Heil Signs to Run Cross Country and Track at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-15T14:45:31-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - Wichita East High School senior Jacob Heil has signed a letter of intent to run both cross country and track for the Bluejays next season.

"I am really excited about Jacob as a runner," said Head Track Coach Dave Kroeker. "He comes from a great running program at Wichita East and will really help our distance program at Tabor.

[Men's Basketball] Bluejays Go 1-1 To Open KCAC Play

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-08T08:48:29-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Tabor College Men's Basketball Team's quest for a conference championship got off to a rough start on Dec. 4, as the Bluejays dropped their conference opener on the road, falling to McPherson College, 70-79.

The Bluejays rebounded 48 hours later, defeating visiting Southwestern College, 75-66, at home Saturday night.

Against Southwestern, the Moundbuilders built a 22-4 lead, but Tabor would rally back to tie the score at 36 at halftime. The Bluejays out scored the Moundbuilders by nine in the second half to complete the comeback.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Jays Defeat McPherson, Lose to Southwestern College to Open KCAC Play

Anthony Monson — 2008-12-08T08:45:47-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Tabor College women's basketball team opened KCAC play on the road with a bang as it defeated McPherson College 56-43 Thursday night, Dec. 4.

But the women fell, 66-58, at home against Southwestern College on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Against Southwestern the Lady Jays came out firing on all cylinders, and controlled the first half, as they took a seven point lead into halftime 40-33. The Lady Moundbuilders would turn the tables in the second half outscoring the Lady Jays 33-18 in route to the victory.

[Men's Basketball] Bluejays Defeat Haskell to Get Back on Track

Anthony Monson — 2008-11-26T13:45:22-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - After dropping two tough games at the Sterling College Warrior Classic, the Tabor College Men's Basketball Team got back on track Monday night, defeating Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan., 77-71.

Tabor used a strong second half to overcome a sluggish start to a game that saw the Bluejays facing a double-digit deficit.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Jays Earn First Victory at Sterling Classic

Anthony Monson — 2008-11-26T13:41:40-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - The Tabor College Women's Basketball Team earned its first victory of the season over the weekend at the Warrior Classic at Sterling College.

On Friday the Lady Jays defeated St. Gregory's College, 59-51, in a back-and-fourth battle. After a first half deficit that found the Tabor trailing, 27-24, the Lady Jays came out firing, outscoring St. Gregory's, 35-24, in the second half.

[Football] Seven Tabor Football Players Earn KCAC Honors

Anthony Monson — 2008-11-25T11:53:49-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan - Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference honored seven Bluejay football players for their efforts this season as they were named to the All-KCAC Teams.

Freshman running back Derek Washington (Spanish Camp, Texas.) received top honors as he was named Second Team All-Conference. Washington ran for 881 yards on the season, good for third in the conference despite only playing in eight games. His 10 touchdowns and 6.6 yards per carry were tops in the conference in both categories. Washington averaged 110 yards per game ranking him 11 in total offense.

[Football] KWU tops Tabor 63-34

Anthony Monson — 2008-11-20T13:12:29-06:00

(Hillsboro Free Press)

The Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes took some of the excitement out of the air at Tabor's groundbreaking party Saturday, defeating the Bluejays 63-34 on six passing touchdowns by Drew Dallas. Tabor scored five rushing touchdowns-Marc Amos had three-but the defense had few answers for the Coyotes offensive scheme. KW totaled 230 rushing yards and 235 passing, but behind the curtain of Wesleyan's big-play passes and nearly balanced yardage totals was a lopsidedness in favor of the run, which the Bluejays were unable to contain.

[Volleyball] Four Bluejays Named to the All-KCAC Volleyball Teams

Anthony Monson — 2008-11-20T13:01:05-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan - Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference honored four Bluejay volleyball players for their efforts this season, as they were named to the All-KCAC Teams.

Senior Audrey Schellenberg (Wichita, Kan.) received top honors as she was named First Team All-Conference. Schellenberg was named KCAC Setter of the Week three times during the year, leading the Bluejays in assists per game at 6.95, ranking her third in the conference.

[Men's Basketball] Tabor Men's Basketball Wins Third Straight

Anthony Monson — 2008-11-20T09:39:10-06:00

Hillsboro, Kan. - Winning on the road is never easy, but that's exactly what the Tabor College Men's Basketball Team accomplished Tuesday night in Crete, Neb. defeating Doane College, 67-59.

Assistant Coach Anthony Monson led the Bluejays again in place of Head Coach Micah Ratzlaff, who is still recovering from an injured back. The win was the third straight for the Bluejays and their first win away from the friendly confines of Hillsboro, Kan.