Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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E- l1di idu I BWHI' The success of the SEMO athletic program is no secret to anyone. And in order for the teams to be successful, they have to have some outstanding perfor- mers. SEMO had its share of athletes on the SEMO Athletic Honor Roll. ln Football, running back Anthony Jackson, defensive lineman Fred Benien, defensive back Terrance Forbes, and punter Todd Fields were first team All-MIAA selec- tions. On the second team were quarter- back Jeff Brown, wide receiver David Jackson, center Dennis Sievers, defensive lineman Gene Kelsey, and defensive backs Curtis Hammond, and Dave Smith. Lonce Anderson, George Cahill, Jay Wittenborn, and John Overby were honorable men- tion. SEMO's Volleyball team had three players receive post season awards. Kim Lance was a first team all-conference selection, while Judy Scheller and Lee Ann Powers received second team and honor- able mention respectively. Nltl Protoomslndh After the most successful SEMO Soccer season in school history, first team all-league choices were Dennis Sparrow and Mike Deane. Chris Wecke and Tim Kearns eorned honorable mentions. Wecke was also named the team's Most Valuable Player. Moving into the winter sports season, the Gymnastics Team had three All-Ameri- cans returning in Sandra Foster, Diana Morris, and Jean Klees. Foster was a three- time All-American going into the 1985-86 season. Riley Ellis was nomed Most Valuable Player of the MIAA in Men's Basketball and was also a first team pick Ronny Rankin also made first team, and Anthony Hall and Eddie Hart were honorable mentions, Ron Shumote was named conference Cooch of the Year, ln Womens Basketball, Pat Colon was named co-MVP of the conference as well as being a first team selection. Virginia Blissett also made first team, while Sandy Heitschmidt received second team for the third consecutive year. Nina Menifee and Stephanie Williams earned honorable mentions. Coach Ed Arnzen was nomed Coach of the Year in the MlAA. Men's Indoor Track all-conference awards were earned by Pedro Caceras in the mile, Bob Ferguson in the pole vault, and Keith Presberry in the triple jump. Sprinters Dovid Jackson and Bob Ferguson and pole voulter John Schwepker, all qualified for nationals early in the outdoor season. Michelle Hicks was tops in the MIAA in the 60 yard dash and the two-mile relay team of Diane Barlow, Jan James, Renee Bonk, and Laura Byrne was named all- conference. Lee Ann Powers qualified for nationals in the shot-put on the outdoor scene. -Mike Scan Earning 2nd Team oll-conference honors was wide receiver David Jackson. The Speedster led the grid Indians with 560 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Brian Stohlmun Senior Virginia Blissett was a 1st Team All- MIAA forward for the second straight season. Blissett scored over 1,000 career points with the Otahkians. Sports 1

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