1999 Miracle Yearbook

Eigiketba The Basketball team finished the season with a a remarkabletilt overall record,anda 10-6 record in the ftgligYIR Midwest Conference. They earned aspotin the NCCAAM#911#1 Tournament,where they made agood showing. "Wehad alotoffun this year asateam, which was a direct result of the unique comradery that wedeveloped both on and off the court. We were unified as a team and that helped to escalate our level of play," said sophomore Jesse Deister. The team enjoyed a high point during mid-season as they won some important games. One of these big wins came in a come-from-behind battle with number one ranked Mt. Vernon Nazarene.In late March,the Jackests traveled to the National Christian College Athletic Association's national tournament. They won their first round game against the the two time defending champion, Christian Heritage College. The team went on to place fourth overall. As graduating seniors, John Krueger, Shay Richardson, Jackie Williams, and Aaron Stumpf led the team by example and made big contributions during prac- tice and game time. During the Feb.23game againstGeneva College,John Kruegershothis wayinto the Cedarville history book as he passed Ken RuckertobecomeCedarville's Basketballs all time2nd highestscorer.Kruegerended his career with a total of2,366 points. Of Shay Richardson, Jesse Deister said, "I've never seen any one play through injuries and continue to per- form at this level like Shay did. He was an example of determination to the rest of the team." Deister also commented on Williams andStumpf,"Jackiealwayspracticed hard and motivated me to work hard in prac- tice, and Aaron was the emotional back- bone ofthe team,he served asourinspira- tion in tight situations." Although the graduating seniors will leave a void to fill, the out look for next year is optimistic. Three ofthe five starters will be returning, along with a solid supporting cast. St WAYin Gayer MA .Basketball:(front L-r)Keith,Mer,Jackie,Williams, Clint Hayes, Kyle, Mraz.,Jason,Marshall, Robb Burt.(Secondrow;L-r) Travis Herman",Joluf., Dearie,, &wide&Ajayijolter.,Krueger, Ben,Tit,oknpso Reef)) Kevin Y412kOttiCk,friSOK/Dom. (Backrow;l-r)fess Deal* David Dingesuut,, Ted Forrest,Shay Rickardson,, David Fourman,,and Aaron,Shane: 0 ATHLETICS k w,Kruegerstunstke,crowd with,alvteerfut atzotk,during the,Moofrtligktmadness. 514.444. Dui& Competitim.