Judson signs several new athletes
Continuing to build for a championship program, Judson University cross country coach Rich Weinhandl has added Ethan Hahn and Kyle Bricka to the team for the 2008 season. Weinhandl now has three top runners signed for next season including DeKalb's Matt DeBall.
"These two runners will be a great addition to the program. They will bring a lot of talent and enthusiasm to Judson. They will both be counted on to help lead this new program," said Weinhandl.
Hahn, coming from Lakes Community High School, is an all-conference selection in cross country. This past season he was a sectional qualifier and had a best time of 16:16 in the 3-mile run.
Coming from Hampshire High School is Bricka. He has improved his times each year and has a best of 17:42 in the 3-mile. He also participates in track and field.
Dean to run at Judson: Looking to build a championship program for the Judson women's cross country team, coach Rich Weinhandl has signed his first recruit for the 2008 season. Rachel Dean has become the first female to sign with the Eagles.
"I can't think of a better first signee for this historic moment of Judson's first female cross country team. Rachel not only brings an enormous amount of talent but also she brings a leadership that will be heavily counted on," said Weinhandl.
Dean is coming to Judson from Lakes Community High School and was a teammate to Judson men's signee Ethan Hahn. Dean qualified for the state cross country meet this past fall and has a best time of 18:08 in the 3-mile.
Judson men's basketball signees: ŒAdding more talent for the 2008-09 season, Tony Tompkins has added both Ben Rayhorn and Josh Weber to the roster from Sauk Valley Community College. Rayhorn and Weber will join Trent Tucker, Junquil Barrett, and Mike Wood for the 2008-09 season.
Hailing from Dakota, Rayhorn has averaged 12 points per game and 4.rebounds per game this season for SVCC. He was named the MVP of the 2007 College of DuPage Tournament, and has helped SVCC to a 20-8 overall record.
At Dakota High School, Rayhorn became a member of the 1,000 point club while averaging 17 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Weber, from Sterling, has been a big part in helping SVCC to a 20-win season this year. He is the team's captain and has been voted the Junior College Player of the Week once. Averaging 12.5 points and 8 rebounds per game, he was named to the College of DuPage All-Tournament team. Last year, he was voted as the team's most improved player and had the best field goal percentage on the team.
While playing at Sterling Christian High School, Weber averaged 18.6 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. He was the captain of the team and named the co-MVP of the team. Winning numerous all-tournament MVP awards, he was also a two-time all-conference first-team selection.
Adding more talent to the 2008-09 class, Tompkins has added two more players for next season. Junquil Barrett of Aurora and Mike Wood of Wheaton have chosen to continue their collegiate careers at Judson after playing for COD's Don Klaas.
Barrett is a point guard. He has been the team defensive player of the year and had several games in which he has scored in double figures. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 2004.
Wood has played two years at COD and has helped the team to a NJCAA Regional IV Championship and to the NJCAA National Tournament. Last season, COD finished third in the nation with a 25-10 record. In high school at Glenbard South, he was captain of his team and received the Glenbard South Raider of the Year award.