1. What were your most memorable on-court & off-court experiences this season?
a. Off- Court most memorable moments would probably just have to be all the cool moments we’ve been able to have together as a team, from going to California and learning new things about one another, and just hanging in the dorms playing different games and having life chats. This team creates memories everyday so it’s hard to say what is the most memorable.
b. On-Court memory would have to be just being able to play with a group of people who share the same goal and want the best for the overall team and not just themselves.
2. What is the team doing now for off-season training?
a. We’ve started lifting, fitness, and open gym workouts which I think have been off to a good start. We haven’t stopped working hard, I think we all understand that championships are won in the off-season and we want to go further in the NCAA tournament next year. We are getting stronger, quicker and more experienced with the hard work we have begun to put in this off-season. Coach Woodard does a great job of helping us understand what exercises will help benefit what muscle parts and he has been a huge help with the success of this program already.
3. Any fun plans for the summer?
a. This summer I will probably be working a summer camp and playing in a summer league, and maybe a few weeks in Florida, nothing too fancy. I just plan to stay in shape and find ways to better my game and ways that I can help contribute to this program.
4. Which of your teammates is most likely to _________ & why
• Best cook?
o I think if I had to guess, the cook of the team would be Kaley Corban because she’s so family-orientated and is always bringing meals back from home, and if her mom can cook I’d like to think she has passed some skills down to Kaley.
• Sky dive?
o I think Lauren Kellen would be the sky diver, she’s very adventures and loves to try new things and is just in to crazy things like sky diving. In California she got the opportunity to surf and she enjoyed that. She’s the only kid I see crazy enough to even think about Sky diving.
• Stand-up comedian?
o We have a lot of comedians on the team, Kathleen Forest is pretty funny, Jessica Howard has a mind of her own, Paige Nord is funny in her own way also. But hands down if I had to pay to see a show it’d have to be Jasmine Johnson, she is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met in my life and it’s just really interesting to listen to some of the stories she tells are unforgettable.
• Write a book?
o I could see Marla Willard writing a book, she’s a very smart kid and she’s humble and sometimes too quiet and other times she won’t be quiet. I think she would be the best seller and would have a great story to tell.
5. About you:
• What song do you get stuck in your head the most often?
o I’m almost always bumping any Andy Grammer song he’s just so great to me, or I’m probably blasting some oldies or head nodding to Drake.
• What's your favorite funny story about yourself?
o Funny story about myself would have to be when I was in a close game once in high school, in overtime, packed house, the other team was taking the ball out and my teammate pants me in front of everyone and we lost the game. I was so embarrassed I didn’t even care that we lost.
• Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know.
o One thing that most people don’t know about me is I write in a diary that no one knows about and has never seen. Another thing people may not know is I broke my toe playing hide & go seek once.
• What was your favorite toy (or game) as a child, and why?
o Favorite toy as a kid was probably sing a long Barney, he has always been my favorite because he’s always happy, he sings and he goes on adventures, that’s the good life.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Haley Jones earns Player of the Week honors
A standout performance last week by Haley Jones (Knoxville, Ill./Knoxville) netted her the Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honor in women’s basketball.
Jones led all scorers in a 75-57 win over Illinois College Wednesday that clinched the Scots’ Midwest Conference playoff berth. She poured in 22 points while pulling down seven rebounds and blocking four shots in the game. The senior guard was at it again Saturday in a 118-102 win over Knox. Her 23 points led all scorers as she just missed a double-double with nine rebounds. Jones also shared the wealth, dishing out five assists as the Scots clinched their second straight conference tournament berth with the second seed. For the week, Jones averaged 22.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game. She had the hot hand the entire week hitting 17 of her 25 shots (.680) including four-of-five from beyond the arc and seven of eight free throws.
Jones, whose father Tim Jones was an all-conference guard at Monmouth, is a business major.
Jones led all scorers in a 75-57 win over Illinois College Wednesday that clinched the Scots’ Midwest Conference playoff berth. She poured in 22 points while pulling down seven rebounds and blocking four shots in the game. The senior guard was at it again Saturday in a 118-102 win over Knox. Her 23 points led all scorers as she just missed a double-double with nine rebounds. Jones also shared the wealth, dishing out five assists as the Scots clinched their second straight conference tournament berth with the second seed. For the week, Jones averaged 22.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game. She had the hot hand the entire week hitting 17 of her 25 shots (.680) including four-of-five from beyond the arc and seven of eight free throws.
Jones, whose father Tim Jones was an all-conference guard at Monmouth, is a business major.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Senior Night 2012: Kerry Kost
When did you first begin playing organized basketball? Any specific memories?
I’ve been playing basketball since I can remember. I use to play on my two older sisters teams and would just be the crazy hyper kid that would never stop running around. I guess some things never change.
All-time favorite teacher? Class?
My all time favorite class/professor would have to be Business Finance with The Dicky Johnston. This class really pushed me academically and also allowed me to get to know my fellow senior Haley Jones, who I had the privilege to sit by in that class. Professor Johnston has a way to connect with his students that pushes them to be the best they can be. I respect him not only as a professor, but also as a coach and a mentor in my life.
What are your plans for next year? Career goals?
My plans for next year are still completely up in the air. I think I have ruled out graduate school right away, so am looking for an internship or job. I was hoping to get into sales or marketing.
Favorite memory from this season?
It is hard to pin point one memory from this season, because this team has proven to create many memories. My favorite on court memory was beating St. Norbert at their home court. It was such an amazing feeling to have our team work so well together and watch all of our hard work come together for the win.
What do you hope teammates will say about you?
I hope my teammates say that I was always someone that they could look up to. Someone who always worked hard and had a smile on her face. But most of all I hope they will say how much I cared about the team and all of my teammates who became my family.
Anything you want to say to your teammates? Advice?
“Keep smilin', keep shinin' Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure That's what friends are for. For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more. That's what friends are for.” I love you guys so much and I hope that I have impacted your life, even slightly as much as each and every one of you have impacted mine. I am so grateful and privileged to have been a part of such an amazing team. You guys really are my family and I am going to miss all of our crazy times. Thank you so much for such an amazing senior year and I really can’t put into words how much you guys mean to me and how much I will miss you.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Senior Night 2012: Haley Jones
I first started playing organized basketball in the 3rd grade. I have plenty of memories of playing in tournaments in Canton and at the Hawthorne Center in Galesburg. Also, the basketball seemed a lot bigger in the 3rd grade. :-)
All-time favorite teacher? Class?
That’s a tough one. I have had so many good professors here at Monmouth, but I’d have to say my favorite teacher was from high school. Mrs. West was my English Honors teacher and Speech teacher. She expected great work, she really got me ready for college and what I should expect, and her classes were fun to be in.
What are your plans for next year? Career goals?
Next year I hope to either be attending graduate school at WIU or ISU studying Sport Management. Ultimately, I want to work at a college in the athletic department and become an athletic director.
Favorite memory from this season?
My favorite memory from this season so far would have to be our California trip over winter break. It was a great experience and I had the opportunity to spend it with my teammates. Also, all of our Bridesmaids quotes! There’s not a single day that we don’t quote from the movie Bridesmaids.
What do you hope teammates will say about you?
I hope they say I was a good teammate and I worked hard.
Anything you want to say to your teammates? Advice?
There will be days where you won’t want to practice or lift or run. Some days will be extremely tough and you’ll think about what else you could be doing with your time. Don’t let those days take over your season. Soon, it will all be over and you’ll do anything to get back on the court. Play every game and practice like it’s your last because soon it will be and you’ll want it back. Never lose your love for the game. This is who we are, and I’m grateful I got to spend my last season with you girls. I’ll never forget it. Thank you.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Kellen ties record, earns league's Performer of the Week honor
A record setting performance last week has earned Monmouth College’s Lauren Kellen (Mendota, Ill./Mendota) the Midwest Conference’s Performer of the Week award for women’s basketball.
Kellen posted her first career double-double and tied a school record as the Fighting Scots shattered the team scoring record in a 127-90 win over Knox. The freshman guard dished out 13 assists in the contest, tying the Scots’ record that had stood for 24 years. When Kellen wasn’t handing out an assist, she was scoring herself, pouring in 14 points on six-of-eight shooting. She also got after it on the defensive end, netting three steals in 25 minutes of action.
A biology major, Kellen also earned all-conference status last fall as a member of the women’s soccer team. She is the daughter of Greg and Rita Kellen of Mendota.
Kellen posted her first career double-double and tied a school record as the Fighting Scots shattered the team scoring record in a 127-90 win over Knox. The freshman guard dished out 13 assists in the contest, tying the Scots’ record that had stood for 24 years. When Kellen wasn’t handing out an assist, she was scoring herself, pouring in 14 points on six-of-eight shooting. She also got after it on the defensive end, netting three steals in 25 minutes of action.
A biology major, Kellen also earned all-conference status last fall as a member of the women’s soccer team. She is the daughter of Greg and Rita Kellen of Mendota.
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