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Redlands Basketball 2008-2009This is Redlands.....RCC’s Campus includes education buildings and student housing geared toward learningfor the mind and body.Redlands’ mission is to prepare students for the future by proiding a eible curriculuma supportive technology structure and a professional faculty and staff. Admission andenrollment are year round. The low student/teacher ratio at Redlands allows for morepersonal attention and individualied instruction. n addition tuition is among the mostaffordable in the region.ife outside the classroom is enhanced by a variety of activities including clubs such astudent enate Aggie Club hi Theta appa ative American Club tudent urses’Association lac Culture rganiation and ellowship of Christian Athletes. Redlandsstudents also enjoy both intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports. Student activitiesthroughout the year include the annual Cougar ash Spring ling music videos concertsand more.n addition to modern classrooms and media services Redlands’ facilities include anart gallery cultural center conference center seven computer labs tness centerswimming pool and sauna.Redlands is located in l Reno lahoma just minutes west of lahoma City on maing itboth attractive and easily accessible to allasort orth Amarillo Tulsa and ichita. lReno residents can enjoy several pars sportingfacilities the ain Street downtown area CrimsonCree olf Course and ae l Reno. l Renoprovides a small town atmosphere and charm withthe benets of being close to metropolitan area.2

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009Dr. Larry F. Devane, PresidentRedlands President Dr. Larry F. Devane has created a vision for Redlands thatincludes state of the art technology, varied course and program deliverymodes, student focused facilities, numerous public and private educationpartnerships, and a high standard for competitive athletics.Devane was selected by the American Association of Community Colleges tothe International Education Commission. The Commission will be focused onanalysis of student access to U.S. Community Colleges and the role of theAACC in partnering with learning access at the associate level in countriesdeveloping community colleges.Devane continues to serve on the AACC National Homeland Security Task Force and the task forcesteering committee. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international two-year college academic honorsociety, has recognized Devane for his multiple years of service to PTK’s Oklahoma/Arkansas regionas a Distinguished Presidential Ambassador. Further, PTK has awarded Devane the Shirley B. GordonAward of Distinction.Devane’s state and community leadership roles are varied, including serving on the Board of Directorsof the El Reno Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Progress, El Reno Federal Corrections InstituteCommunity Advisory Council, Canadian Valley Integris Hospital Board of Directors, Vice President of theCanadian County Greater Oklahoma City Metro United Way, and Coordinator of Leadership CanadianCounty, as well as past President of the Oklahoma Two-Year Colleges Presidents Association. Devanehas served as President of RCC since 1990 and was honored in 2001 by the Redlands Board of Regentswith the naming of a campus building, the “Larry F. Devane Multi-Media Lifelong Learning Center.” Herecently was named as the 2005-06 El Reno Citizen of the Year.Prior to coming to RCC, Dr. Devane was President of Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas.He attended Coffeyville Community College, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from EmporiaState University, and his PhD in adult and occupational education from Kansas State University in 1975.Athletic Directory (405) 262-2552Athletic AdministrationMatt Newgent, Athletic Director 422-1280Peggy Ward, Administrative Asst. 422-1418Men’s BasketballYaphett King, Head Coach 422-6230Kenneth Gordon, Assistant Coach 422-6249Women’s BasketballLaci Tompkins, Head Coach 422-6258Sheila Howard, Assistant Coach 422-6237Jeff Tompkins, Assistant Coach 422-6258Select Physical TherapyAron Steffen, Physical Therapist 422-1291BaseballMatt Newgent, Head Coach 422-1280Jacob Johnson, Assistant Coach 422-6259Ross Ashley, Assistant Coach 422-6259VolleyballKristin Vincent, Head Coach 422-6255Karina Bellato, Assistant Coach 422-1285Women’s GolfGerrod Chadwell, Head Coach 422-6241Training RoomEli Zucksworth, Head Trainer 422-62763

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009More on Tompkins 2007-2008 Redlands Head Coach 16-14 Conference Runner-Up2006-2007 Redlands Head Coach 22-8 District Runner-Up - Coach of the YearRegion II Champion2005-2006 Redlands Head Coach 18-12 District Runner-Up - Coach of the YearRegion II Champion2004-2005 Redlands Head Coach 22-9 Conference Runner-Up2003-2004 Redlands Head Coach 26–6 District Runner-Up - Coach of the YearRegion II Champion2002-2003 Redlands Head Coach 22-12 aonal ournament - Coach of the YearRegion II ChampionsDistrict Champions - District Coach of the Year2001-2002 Redlands Head Coach 20-9 Region II Champions - Coach of the YearDistrict Runner-Up2000-2001 Redlands Head Coach 16-14 Conference Runner-Up1999-2000 Bridge Creek HS Head Coach 16-14 178-98 (.645)Sheila HowardAssistant CoachSheila oward is in her rst year as assistant coach at RCC butthis is not her rst time here. She played for Coach Tompins onthe ational Tournament team. She went on from Redlands toplay at illsdale aptist College where they also went to the ationalTournament. She received her bachelor’s degree in social sciencesfrom Hillsdale and received her master’s degree in education fromthe niversity of Central lahoma. Coach Tompins is ecitedto have her eperience on the oor and eperience as one of herformer players to help guide the Lady Cougars.6Jeff TompkinsAssistant Coacheff Tompins serves the Lady Cougars when at all possible especiallyin the recruiting arena. He has helped the Lady Cougars for sevenyears as he has also coached his own teams. He has coached twoState Championship Teams in his tenure as well as been named AllState Coach of the ear where he coached Sooner standout Taylorrifn and Conference Coach of the ear si times. He was namedAllRegion Coach of the ear in and is currently Head Coach atdmond orth High School and Region Representative for lahomaCity ig Schools. He is married to Head Coach Laci Tompins inwhich he has two children Lei and Tiger .

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009Kellie SandersAssistant Coachellie Sanders is in her second year at Redlands. She is manager forthe Cougars. This will be her second season to wor with the team.She is from arlow lahoma.Bobbie SandyAssistant Coachobbie Sandy will be a sophomore at Redlands. This will be thesecond season she has assisted the Lady Cougars basetball team.She is from erry lahoma.Eli ZucksworthAthletic TrainerSecond year Redlands Community College Head Athletic Trainer liucsworth is responsible for preparing the athletes for both practiceand games while treating onsite injuries.li is a member of the ational Athletic Trainers Association ATAand the lahoma Athletic Trainers Association. He is a graduateof lahoma State niversity where he earned his bachelor’s degreein athletic training. n he received his aster of ducationdegree from Southeastern lahoma State niversity.7

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009Women’s Basketball Team and Roster# Name Position Year Height Hometown10 BerTabitha Bailey Guard Freshman 5’8 Tulsa12 Amanda Coffman Guard Sophomore 5’4 Tuttle15 Brandie Sandy Guard Sophomore 5’7 Perry20 Tiffany Jupin Guard/Forward Sophomore 5’7 Washington21 Sheirra Bruner Forward Sophomore 5’10 Del City22 Hannah Weldon Guard Freshman 5’9 Calumet23 Ashley Davis Guard Sophomore 5’9 Lawton24 Lindsey Roberts Guard/Forward Freshman 5’10 Verden25 Alexandria Foster Forward/Center Freshman 6’2 Dallas, Tex.30 Laney Hamilton Guard/Forward Freshman 5’10 Oklahoma City32 Felicia Simpson Forward/Center Sophomore 5’11 Midwest City34 Samantha Stout Forward/Center Freshman 6’0 Spiro35 Tara Fleming Forward/Center Sophomore 5’11 Moore40 Kayela Johnson Center Freshman 6’0 Dallas, Tex.45 Ashley Morgan Forward/Center Sophomore 6’1 Duncan8

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009BerTabitha Bailey #10Class: FRESHMajor: Pediatric NursingHometown: TulsaHigh School Honors:Captain 2 yearsMVP SeniorFavorite Food:Almost any fast foodAmanda Coffman #12Class: SOPHMajor: NursingHometown: TuttleHigh School Honors:Little All CityAll-ConferenceFavorite Movie:“The Other Sister”Brandie Sandy #15Class: SOPHMajor: UndecidedHometown: PerryHigh School Honors:All-StateHobbies:Riding 4-Wheelers andGoing to the LakeTiffany Jupin #20Class: SOPHMajor: MarketingHometown:WashingtonHigh School Honors:All-StateLittle All-CityFemale Athlete of the YearFavorite Food: pot roastSheirra Bruner #21Class: SOPHMajor: Criminal JusticeHometown: Del-CityHigh School Honors:Rookie of the YearFavorite Movie:“Peaceful Warrior”Hannah Weldon #22Class: FRESHMajor: NursingHometown: CalumetHigh School Honors:OBGCA All-StateMVP Washita Valley ConferenceFemale Athlete of the YearHobbies:Fishing, hunting and hangingout with family and friends9

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009Ashley C. Davis #23Class: SOPHHometown: Lawton, OKHigh School Honors:All-Area 2004All-Conference 2004MVP 2004Senior Captain 2007Future Plans:Become a surgicalassistant and work in theOperating RoomLindsey Roberts #24Class: FRESHMajor: Athletic Training &Physical TherapyHometown: VerdenHigh School Honors:Defensive Player of the Year (4)Female Athlete of the Year (2)Future Plans:Become an athletic trainer fora sports teamAlexandria Foster #25Class: FRESHMajor: UndecidedHometown: Lancaster, TXHigh School Honors:State Runner-Up 2008Highest GPAFavorite Sports Memory:Attending Track JuniorOlympicsLaney Hamilton #30Class: FRESHMajor: Athletic TrainingHometown:Oklahoma CityHigh School Honors:Varsity CaptainFavorite Sports Memory:Attending StateChampionships FreshmanYearFelicia Simpson #32Class: SOPHMajor: Liberal StudiesHometown: Midwest CityHigh School Honors:All-Around AthleteTeam MVP AwardFuture Plans:Become a surgeonSamantha Stout #34Class: FRESHMajor:Pre Med/PharmacologyHometown: SpiroFuture Plans:Become a pharmacist ordental hygenist.10

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009Tara Fleming #35Class: SOPHMajor: General StudiesHometown: MooreHigh School Honors:Female Athlete of the YearBest Offensive PlayerBest Free Throw PercentageFavorite Movie:“27 Dresses”Kayela Johnson #40Class: FRESHMajor: Criminal JusticeHometown: Dallas, TXHigh School Honors:Rebounder of the YearFavorite Sports Memory:Attending Coca-ColaTournamentAshley Morgan #45Class: SOPHMajor: NursingHometown: Rush SpringsHigh School Honors:Duncan BannerAll-Conference PlayerFavorite Sports Memory:Attending Track and FieldState ChampionshipsJoin the Cougar Club Today!Become a member of the TEAM behind the TEAMSSupport Cougar athletic teams by sponsoring a banner or a sign or by making a tax-deductible donation.Maroon & Gold Club $50-$99One 10-ticket Punch Pass, Hat, MediaGuide: Name recognition in all guides,Cougar Den AccessSilver Cougar $100-$249One 10-ticket Punch Pass, 3-monthFitness for Life family pass, Hat, MediaGuide: Name recognition in all guides,Cougar Den AccessGolden CougarOne 20-ticket Punch Pass, 3-monthFitness for Life family pass, HatSuper CougarOne 20-ticket Punch Pass, 6-monthFitness for Life family pass, Hat2’X 3’ Arena signageMedia Guide: ¼ page-All sports,Cougar Den AccessFor More Information,Contact the Athletic(405) 422-1280or emailnewgentm@redlandscc.edu11

Redlands Basketball 2008-2009Women’s Basketball ScheduleMonth Date Opponent Location TimeOctober 11 Women’s JUCO Showcase Garland, TX TBA17 Langston Scrimmage Langston, OK. 03:0025 Rogers State Scrimmage Muskogee, OK TBA28 Three Way Scrimmage El Reno, OKTBARCC, UCO, NWOSU31 NOC Classic Enid, OK TBANovember 1 NOC Classic Enid, OK TBA8-Jul Redlands Classic El Reno, OK TBA12 Bacone University JV Muskogee, OK 06:0015 Cisco Junior College Cisco, TX 02:0017 Oklahoma City Univ. JV OK City, OK 07:0020 Oklahoma City Univ. JV El Reno, OK 06:0021-21 Independence Classic Independence, KS TBA24 Bacone University JV El Reno, OK 06:00December 2 Cisco Junior College El Reno, OK 06:004 OBU JV El Reno, OK 06:006 Ranger Junior College Ranger, TX 02:008 Mid-America JV El Reno, OK 06:0015 Mid-America JV El Reno, OK 06:00January 12 Brown Mackie College Salina, KS 05:0017 North Arkansas College Harrison, AR 03:0022 Frank Phillips College Borger, TX 05:3026 Southwest Christian College El Reno, OK 06:0031 Brown Mackie College El Reno, OK 02:00February 2 NOC Enid El Reno, OK 06:005 Western OK State Altus, OK 06:007 North Arkansas El Reno, OK 03:0019 NOC Enid Enid, OK 06:0021 Southwest Christian Bethany, OK 02:0023 Western OK State El Reno, OK 06:0028 Region Championship TBA 02:00March 6-7 District Championship Region II Winner’s Home TBA17-21 National Tournament Peoria, IL TBA** Dates and Times Subject to Change **