Tabor College - News

[Men's Soccer] Derek Mendenhall Signs to Play Soccer at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-12T16:12:54-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Neosho County Community College transfer Derek Mendenhall (Derby, Kan.) has signed a letter of intent to play soccer next season at Tabor College.

Mendenhall, a 5-6, 150-pound midfielder, helped lead Neosho County Community College to back-to-back Region Six Tournament quarterfinal appearances including a 6-4-1 record in 2009.

[Football] Reed to Play Football at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-11T12:02:07-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Lakin High School senior Zach Reed (Lakin, Kan.) has signed a letter of intent to play football next season for the Bluejays.

Reed, a 6-1, 200-pound linebacker, will help provide depth and help bring a physical presence to the Bluejays defense next season.

[Bluejays] Bluejays Inspired by Former NFL Player

Anthony Monson — 2010-02-13T16:03:25-06:00

Click Here to Listen to Steve Fitzhugh's Speech

In an evening filled with laughter, cheers and some tears, Tabor College Bluejay athletes, coaches and fans were challenged and inspired by former Denver Bronco and Christian motivational speaker Steve Fitzhugh during the Athletic Department's Spring Celebration, held Feb. 10 in the Chapel Auditorium.

An accomplished speaker, poet and rap artist, Fitzhugh has been referred to as "The Chaplain to the Pros" because of his inspiring talks to professional and collegiate athletic teams. He is a national spokesman for The Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

[Football] Moshier Signs to Play Football at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-11T00:00:00-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Meade High School senior Jordan Moshier (Meade, Kan.) has signed a letter of intent to play football next season for the Tabor College Bluejays.

Moshier, a 6-0, 186-pound linebacker and team captain, was a Class 2A Honorable Mention All-State selection while also earning First Team All-League and First Team All-Area honors.

[Women's Soccer] Cantu Signs with Lady Jays Soccer

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-10T11:43:50-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Lovejoy High School senior Victoria Cantu (Allen, Texas) has signed a letter of intent to play soccer next season for Tabor College.

Cantu, a 5-8 midfielder and forward, with bring versatility and provide depth to multiple positions next season for the Lady Jays.

[Women's Soccer] Clark Signs to Play Soccer at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-09T11:47:11-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Rocky Mountain High School senior Molly Clark (Fort Collins, Colo.) has signed a letter of intent to play soccer next season for Tabor College.

Clark, a 5-7 defender, was a two-time Academic All-State selection and will be looked at to provide depth to the Lady Jays defense next season.

[Baseball] Bluejays Take Four From Dana, Extend Win Streak

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-08T11:38:33-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Tabor College Baseball Team is beginning to find its rhythm early this season as the Bluejays swept visiting Dana College in a four-game series Friday and Saturday to extend its winning streak to seven games.

Tabor (9-5 Overall) will ride its momentum to Lawrence, Kan. on Wednesday March 10, to take on Division I and Big 12 opponent the University of Kansas in one nine inning game, beginning at 3 p.m.

[Softball] Bluejays Softball Sweeps Past York College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-08T11:30:05-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Tabor College Softball Team earned its first sweep of the season by defeating visiting York College (York, Neb.) in both games of a double-header on Saturday afternoon.

In game one, Tabor used a strong pitching performance and timely hitting to shut-out York, 7-0. After a scoreless first three innings by both teams, Tabor senior Audrey Whitehorn's (Duncanville, Texas) double in the bottom of the fourth inning drove in the first run of the game, giving the Bluejays a 1-0 lead.

[Women's Basketball] Stephanie Silvas Named KCAC Champion of Character

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-05T10:12:41-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Tabor College senior basketball player Stephanie Silvas (Dexter, N.M.) was honored this past week by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as she earned the KCAC Champions of Character Award.

The award is given out weekly by the conference to student athletes who demonstrate excellence in athletics, in the classroom, and in the communities in which they live. Silvas, a captain, four-year letter winner and two-year starter for the Lady Jays, averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per-game this season. She also had 36 steals.

[Softball] Meister To Play Softball at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-04T11:17:00-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Serrano High School senior Courtney Meister (Phelan, Calif.) has signed a letter of intent to play softball next season at Tabor College.

Meister, a 5-2 outfielder, will bring speed, versatility, and depth to the Lady Jays' outfield next season.

[Softball] Rodriguez's No-Hitter Leads Lady Jays in Season Opener

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-04T09:07:46-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - The 2010 Tabor College Softball season couldn't of gotten off to a better start as freshman Roxanne Rodriguez (McAllen, Texas) pitched a no-hitter in game one of the Bluejays season opener against Haskell Indian Nations University this past Friday in El Dorado, Kan. at Butler Community College.

Rodriguez pitched six shutout innings allowing no runs on no hits while striking out nine and walking just three batters as Tabor defeated Haskell 8-0, in game one of the double-header.

[Men's Soccer] Lawson to Play Soccer at Tabor College

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-02T14:29:26-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Thomas More Prep-Marian High School senior Nate Lawson (Hays, Kan.) has signed a letter of intent to play soccer next season for Tabor College.

Lawson, a center and outside back, was a three-year captain for the Monarchs leading them to the Regional title with a 12-7 record, which included nine shutouts.

[Men's Basketball] It's Unanimous: Bluejay Dechant Named First Team All-KCAC

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-02T11:15:15-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Tabor College junior Damon Dechant has been named a unanimous First Team All-KCAC selection by the basketball coaches of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

A dominant post player who led the Bluejays in scoring with 15.1 points per game, Dechant (Kit Carson, Colo.) was one of three Tabor College players named to All-KCAC Teams.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Jay Honn Earns All-KCAC Honors

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-02T10:17:39-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Tabor College freshman basketball standout Tynan Honn (Hutchinson, Kan.) had been recognized by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for her efforts this season as she was named to two All-KCAC Teams.

Honn, apost player for the Lady Jays, was named to the Honorable Mention All-KCAC Team as well as the All-KCAC Freshmen Team, an honorgiven to the top five freshmen in the conference.

[Baseball] Tabor Earns Split Against Clarke

Anthony Monson — 2010-03-02T10:12:36-06:00

HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Tabor College Baseball Team earned a split against Clarke College in a double-header played Monday afternoon at the West Urban Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan.

In game one, Tabor left eight men on base and struggled at the plate. The Bluejays managed just three hits in the game and fell to the Crusaders, 3-2.