by jowens | Nov 2, 2013
Welch College 72
Trinity Baptist College 71
November 2, 2013. Testing the character of a team usually doesn’t happen as quickly as 24 hours, but that was the case Saturday as the Flames won a nail biter over Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida.
Welch went back and forth with the TBC throughout most of the game, but found themselves down 71-64 with three minutes remaining in the game. From there, the Flames employed a stifling defense that didn’t allow another Eagle basket while scoring the final eight points of the game to take the win.
Carson Outlaw had a huge game for the Flames, scoring 26 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Jeff Carter had his second double-digit game with 12 points and Tim Hutchinson added 11. Lim Chol just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds.
“We really showed poise down the stretch today,” said Coach Nathan Willhite. “Sometimes when you are young and struggle through a game like we did yesterday, it is hard to come back and play well the next game. But we did and I am really proud of them.
Now, 1-1, the Flames have their home opener on Friday at 8:00pm.
by jowens | Nov 1, 2013
Clearwater Christian College 96
Welch College 48
November 1, 2013. The Flames traveled to Clearwater, Florida, for their season opener and came up short, losing 96-48. The Cougars led from start to finish in the lopsided contest.
Leading the way for Welch College was David Reeves with 15 points. Jeff Carter chipped in with 10. Tim Hutchinson led the Flames with 12 rebounds.
“We knew we were going to take our lumps early in the season,” said Flames’ coach Nathan Willhite. “We will just continue to work hard and try not to get discouraged.
by jowens | Aug 31, 2013
Welch College 25 25 25
St. Louis Christian College 18 13 13
The trip to St. Louis this weekend was long, but well worth it as the Flames opened their volleyball season in style, sweeping the Lady Soldiers in straight sets; 25-18, 25-13, 25-13.
Leading the way for Welch College was Maddie Lindgren with nine kills. Freshman, Lauren Strickland had 16 aces and Emily Whitworth and Rachel Burns had 16 and 9 digs, respectively.
“I appreciate the intensity with which they played today,” said fourth year Flames’ coach, Amy Walker. “It’s a good start to the season and I am really excited to see what we will accomplish this season.”
The Flames will have their season home opener next Saturday, September 7 as they host Mid-East Region foe, Kentucky Christian University.
View the Lady Flames Volleyball Schedule here
by jowens | Jun 25, 2013
June 23, 2013. Head Coach Larry Bryan recently signed Ashton Johnson to a letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Welch College. The 5’8” guard/forward was a standout for Coach Mike Fike at Bying High School in Ada, Oklahoma. She averaged 13.3 points per game while shooting 53.4% from the field and averaged 3.76 rebounds per game during her senior year. Johnson will be majoring in Biology.
“Ashton has played against some pretty strong competition and is a very talented player,” said Coach Bryan. “But, what I really like about her is that she is a gym rat who loves to play the game of basketball. She is a great addition to our program and the type of player we need to move to the next level. She had several opportunities to play at other schools so we feel extremely blessed to get her.”
Pictured with Ashton are her parents, Drew and Tammy Johnson. The back row includes Welch College alum Jennifer Altom, her husband, Derek; and Lady Pirate coach Mike Fike.
by jowens | Mar 14, 2013
All-Region Teams Announced
The Mid-East Region announced its all-region teams recently. Three Flames were selected.
Jake Manning was a first-team selection. Manning, a shooting guard, averaged 19.2 points per game, dished out over three assists per game, and pulled down nearly four rebounds per game.
Kindred Sides was a second-team pick. Sides averaged a double-double with 17.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. He led the Flames in field goal percentage by shooting nearly 50% from the floor.
Corey King received honorable mention. The freshman point guard averaged 9.9 points per game and led the Flames in assists, averaging 3.5 per game.
“We had good region representation this year,” said Coach Nathan Willhite. “I am pleased that the region coaches recognized the abilities of our players.
by jowens | Mar 1, 2013
Kendred Sides became the Flames’ 13th player to join the 1000 point club when he knocked down a fifteen footer against Johnson University on February 14, 2013. He went on to add to that number by finishing the season with a career total of 1,032 points.
For the 6’3” junior from Pensacola, Florida, it has been a stellar career to date. Each year his stats have increased steadily. In his freshman year he averaged 10.3 points per game (ppg) and 6.4 rebounds per game (rpg). Last year as a sophomore, he averaged 15.2 ppg and 7.1 rpg. This year was his best, averaging a double-double with 17.5 ppg and 10.1 rpg.
“Kendred is a complete player,” said Coach Nathan Willhite. “He is athletic and aggressive with a knack for the ball. He has one of the best mid-range jumpers I have ever seen and is an extremely hard worker.”
Sides is the son of Martin and Gail Sides.
