SEASON PASSES
Individual Pass – $50
Family Pass – $100
SINGLE GAMES
Adult – $5
Student (6-18) – $3
5 and Under – FREE
Family (4 or more) – $15
*Welch College Faculty/Staff/ Students
FREE
Coach Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren has been named the new head coach of the Lady Flames volleyball team. A graduate of John Brown University, Warren spent two years as a missionary/teacher at Faith Academy in Manila, Philippines. She earned her teaching degree from Welch in December 2017.
“Coach Warren was an exceptional basketball and volleyball player in high school,” Fawbush said. “She was also offered a full-ride volleyball scholarship to Mineral Area College. After one year, she transferred to John Brown University where she was given a full basketball scholarship. As a player, she was awarded the Christian Character and Scholar Athlete awards. While serving at Faith Academy, she coached their volleyball team. She has also been a volleyball referee on several levels.” Warren currently serves in the athletic department at Hendersonville Christian Academy as a coach and aids in high school weight training.
“It will be exciting to see Coach Warren’s vision implemented in the volleyball program at Welch College,” Fawbush continued.” I believe she strongly embodies the three core values of commitment, character, and competition of Welch College athletics.”
Roster
| # | NAME | CLASS | HOME TOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Derek Wisdom | Junior | Farmington, MO |
| 3 | Mack Waddell | Sophomore | Joelton, TN |
| 5 | Jake Gates | Junior | Pleasant View, TN |
| 7 | Robert Mann | Sophomore | Norfolk, VA |
| 8 | Micah McClintock | Sophomore | Alma, GA |
| 9 | Michael Fulcher | Sophomore | Ayden, NC |
| 10 | Wil Gates | Senior | Pleasant View, TN |
| 12 | JT Jones | MAT | Tucker, GA |
| 14 | Ethan Ivy | Freshman | Ashland City, TN |
| 15 | Joseph Cooper | Freshman | Marathon, FL |
| 16 | Brenton Driscoll | Senior | Sapporo, Japan |
| 17 | Warner Collier | Senior | College Station, TX |
| 18 | Tanner Sturgis | Sophomore | Cottontown, TN |
| 21 | Daniel Delgado | Freshman | Russellville, AR |
| 22 | Jacob Jones | Sophomore | Olive Branch, MS |
| 27 | Jared Forlines | Senior | Hendersonville, TN |
Head Coach: Jon Wilson
Athletic Director: Greg Fawbush
2019-20 Combined Home Schedule
| DAY | DATE | TEAM | TIME |
| Friday | 11/1 | Trinity College of Florida (M) | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11/2 | Pensacola Christian College (M) | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11/12 | Crown College (M) | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11/15 | Crowley’s Ridge College (W) | 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 11/15 | Crowley’s Ridge College (M) | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11/19 | Asbury University (W) | 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11/26 | Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg (W) | 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11/26 | Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg (M) | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12/5 | Midway University (W) | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 1/14 | Martin Methodist College (W) | 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1/16 | Alice Lloyd College (W) | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1/16 | Appalachian Bible College (M) | 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 1/17 | Simmons College (M) | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1/18 | Boyce College (M) | 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 1/24 | Rhema Bible College (M) | 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1/25 | Great Lakes Christian College (W) | 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1/25 | Great Lakes Christian College (M) | 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 2/4 | Campbellsville University-Somerset (M) | 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2/6 | Johnson University (W) | 6:00 PM |
| Monday | 2/10 | Pensacola Christian College (W) | 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 2/14 | Judson College (W) | 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2/15 | Johnson University (M) | 3:00 PM |
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# |
NAME | CLASS | POSITION |
HEIGHT |
HOME TOWN |
|
1 |
Abby Bragg | Sophomore | Guard |
5’6” |
Senoia, GA |
|
3 |
Kendal Ryan | Junior | Guard |
5’6” |
Ina, IL |
|
10 |
Kyra Anderson | Freshman | Guard |
5’6” |
Chapmansboro, TN |
|
11 |
Lauren Weese | Freshman | Guard |
5’5” |
Greenville, NC |
|
12 |
Lauren Batey | Freshman | Guard |
5’6” |
Cross Plains, TN |
|
21 |
Ashleigh Sage | Freshman | Center |
6’3” |
Rocky Mount, NC |
|
22 |
Avery Jones | Senior | Forward |
5’8” |
Owasso, OK |
|
23 |
Jordyn Graham | Freshman | Guard |
5’3” |
Fort Branch, IN |
|
24 |
Olivia Ryan | Freshman | Forward |
5’10” |
Ina, IL |
Meet Coach Katie Bryan
Katie Bryan, assistant women’s basketball coach, has been named head coach of the Welch College Lady Flames basketball team. Miss Bryan graduated from Welch in 2012 with an associate’s degree in Biology, then transitioned into the nursing program Welch has with Belmont University.
Katie graduated in 2014 as a registered nurse with a B.S.N. degree from Belmont. She was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is currently employed in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Coach Bryan said, “My love of basketball came at an early age from playing in middle school, high school, and as a freshman at King University in Bristol, Tennessee.” After playing at Welch, she shared coaching duties with her father, Larry Bryan, before being named head coach for the 2016-2017 season.
“I am excited to further the disciplines of the Lady Flames as basketball players, but also in their daily walk with Jesus Christ. I want to continue building a program that will represent the college and our Lord in a positive way and to attract other students to Welch,” exclaimed Bryan.
Cross Country
| NAME | YEAR | HOME TOWN |
|---|---|---|
| Elaine Park | Junior | Gallatin, TN |
| Courtney Moody | Freshman | Smithville, MS |
| Alena Denninger | Sophomore | Auburntown, TN |
| Mitchell Moody | Sophomore | Gallatin, TN |
| Noah Midgette | Junior | Midlothian, VA |
| Justin Skelton | Freshman | Eldridge, AL |
Head Coach: Matthew Bracey
Athletic Director: Greg Fawbush
Coach Matthew Bracey
Matthew Bracey, a 2008 graduate of Welch College, received an M.T.S. from Beeson Divinity School and a J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He began working for Welch in 2013, where he serves as Vice Provost and teaches courses in law, theology, and history. He has also co-edited and contributed to two books and written a number of scholarly and popular articles.
In addition, Bracey is the Cross Country Coach. Bracey has run several marathons, including, most recently, the Mercedes-Benz Marathon and the Walt Disney World Marathon. He has also run numerous smaller races, winning his age category in a recent 5k. For students interested, contact Coach Bracey by email or phone.
Coach Barry Simpson
Coach Barry Simpson was born in Kansas City, KS and raised in Shawnee, KS, a suburb of Kansas City. After graduating from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1977, he served 4 years active duty in the United States Marine Corps. He attended Welch College from 1981-1986 graduating magna cum laude with a BA in Pastoral Administration. He served on the pastoral staff of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Joelton, TN for 22 years (1984-2006), 16 of which as Senior Pastor. He served as Director of Development for 4 years (2007-2010) at Free Will Baptist International Mission in Nashville, TN.
Currently, Simpson resides in Joelton, TN with his wife Jena Carrington Simpson.
The Simpsons have two sons and two grandchildren.
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