TC knocks off Sterling in five games

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 30 October 2012 14:58

Tabor seniors Katie Vogts (12) and Jessica Wollenberg (far right) celebrate after defeating Sterling College on senior night in five sets. The home-court advantage proved just enough to give the Tabor volleyball team the edge Monday night as they defeated Sterling College in five hard-fought games (27-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-8) on senior night.

Since they barely outscored Sterling, 219-213, Tabor tops the Warriors in the KCAC rankings. If they win their next two conference matches, Tabor has a home-court advantage for the first round of the conference tournament.

Tabor’s setter Hollister Wolf received KCAC Setter of the Week and her first Player of the Week honors for her performances against Bethany and Bethel.

Amy Jo Maphet received Libero of the Week honors for the third time this season, recording 38 digs this week.

Sterling—Tabor brought its A-game...

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No. 22 Bluejays blow past Bethel, 75-6

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 30 October 2012 14:55

Tabor’s Tanner Giffin returns a kick-off against a Bethel College defender in Saturday’s 75-6 rout. The Bluejay senior had two receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown. Tabor College dominated every aspect of the game Saturday, taking a 75-6 win from Bethel College in a home conference matchup that set eight school records.

“We could have been a little bit cleaner in the first half,” coach Mike Gardner said, “but it worked out great and it was just an excellent game that we played all the way around.”

With the win, Tabor, now ranked 22nd in the NAIA, improved to 5-1 in the KCAC and 6-2 overall. The Bluejays remain a half game behind KCAC co-leaders Ottawa and Kansas Wesleyan at 6-1.

The Bluejays hit the ground running with two touchdowns and a field goal for a quick 17-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.

They added a field goal to start the second period, before Bethel scored its...

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Overtime wins help Tabor soccer teams climb KCAC ladder

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:39

Overtime victories seemed to be the name of the game for the Tabor men’s and women’s soccer teams this week, as both teams pulled out wins in extra minutes again Bethany College on the road Saturday.

Nabbing a second-place spot in the conference this week, the women’s team claimed a victory over the Swedes to improve to 4-2 in the KCAC and 9-6 overall. The Bluejays shut out McPherson College Wednesday.

The men defeated Bethany on a late rally to improve to 4-2 in the conference, putting them at fourth in the KCAC, and 9-6 overall. The third straight win comes after the Jays took down McPherson College Wednesday.

Tabor is scheduled to travel to Bethel College Wednesday before hosting Ottawa University Saturday for senior...

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Bluejay basketball ranked fourth, sixth in preseason polls

Written by Katie Morford Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:36

The Tabor men’s and women’s basketball teams received their preseason rankings at the KCAC?Basketball Media Day in Wichita Oct. 9.

The men are ranked fourth in both the coaches’ and media polls with behind the University of Saint Mary, McPherson College and Ottawa University.

“Its been a great year so far for us because I have three seniors that are back,” coach Micah Ratzlaff said, “and I’m excited about their ability to lead a young and inexperienced group.”

Returning for the Bluejays will be senior forward Ryan Chippeaux, who was unanimously selected to the 2012-2013 Preseason All-KCAC Men’s Basketball Team.

“(Chippeaux) deserves it, “ Ratzlaff said. “He works really hard and mentally he’s just really...

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