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Kirtland Community CollegeSports News Release10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon, MI 48653 (989) 275-5000 kirtland.edu |
| For Release: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 | Office: Public
Relations Contact: Irene Borak, (989) 275-5000 Ext. 242 |
Kirtland signs athletes from Houghton Lake, Fairview |
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| ROSCOMMON – Area basketball
standouts Chelsea Williams of Houghton Lake and Matt Tompkins of Fairview
are the first high school seniors to sign agreements to play for the
Kirtland Firebirds since the athletic signing period opened April 13. Williams, a 6’1” post player who led the Houghton Lake Bobcats to conference and district titles this year, will add strength and some much-needed height to the Lady Firebirds team which basically went without a post player this season. Second-year Firebirds coach Teresa Stuck, who is also a Houghton Lake alumna, said Williams will fill an important niche on her team. “We really needed a post presence and she is going to fill that role nicely,” Stuck said. As a senior, Williams was an All-Conference and All-State pick. “I am really excited to be able to sign someone from my hometown high school, especially somebody like Chelsea. She is a great kid and is really going to help us out on the court for next year.” The Firebirds posted a winning season this year – the first in the team’s five-year history – and will enjoy the luxury of having several returning players who can help Williams with her transition to college ball. “She has a lot of potential and I have a lot of faith that after her two years here, a lot of doors will for her at four-year schools,” Stuck said about her recruit. |
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Kirtland’s men’s team, coached by Glen Donahue, is 6’1” Fairview High
School senior Matt Tompkins. Tompkins is described by his high school coach, Wayne Nutt, as his “coach on the floor.” “He knows where everybody’s supposed to be and how to get there,” Nutt said proudly. Tompkins, who was on Fairview’s varsity team three years, played primarily in the guard position, but Nutt said this year they pushed him to shoot more. “He’s great at driving in, at attacking the basket,” Nutt said. “But you name the position, he can play it.” Tompkins’ skill earned him first team All-Conference and first team All-Sunrise Side recognition. As team captain, he helped the Eagles win their district championship this year, with a 15-7 record. “And he’s a great kid,” Nutt added. “He was raised by his mother and she deserves a lot of credit. We’ve enjoyed having him as part of the program and look forward to watching him play at Kirtland.” Tompkins is just as excited about continuing his career. “It’s been a dream of mine to play basketball in college,” Tompkins said. “I’m glad I get the opportunity – I just hope I can help the team win games these next two years.” |
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