Athlete of the Week

OPTIMIST CLUB ATHLETE OF THE WEEK


Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.

Jamestown College would like to thank the Jamestown chapter for their continued support and their naming of our Optimist Club Athletes of the Week.

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Jan. 23 - Jan. 29, 2012

Chelsie Fleming / Sophomore / Jimmie Women's Wrestling / Fossford, OH

Chelsie was the lone Jimmie to capture All-America honors when she placed 6th in the 191 pound division in the WCWA (Women's College Wrestling Association) National Meet in Bristol, Tennessee.

Travis Burley / Senior / Jimmie Men's Basketball / Warrenton, GA

Travis led the Jimmies to their 20th win of the season with a 20 point - 10 rebound effort in a Saturday night win at Mayville State.
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Jan. 16 - Jan. 22, 2012

Ashley Cooper / Senior / Jimmie Women's Track & Field / Laurel, MT

Ashley placed 3rd in the 55 hurdles in a season best 9.44, placed 5th in the 55 dash in 8.12, and ran the fastest leg on the winning Jimmie 4 x 400 meter relay team at the Northern Triangular in Aberdeen on Saturday.    

Trent Roemmich / Sophomore / Jimmie Men's Track & Field / Linton, ND

Trent won the 55 meter hurdles in 7.94 - just missing the NAIA indoor qualifying standard and also ran a strong leg on the second place 4 x 400 meter relay team at the Northern Triangular on Saturday in Aberdeen.   
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Jan. 9 - Jan. 15, 2012

Taylor Brown / Freshman / Jimmie Women's Track & Field / Cavalier, ND

Taylor won the high jump with a leap of 5' 2 ¼" in her first meet of her Jimmie career at the Bemidji Super 8 Open on Saturday. Taylor also ran a leg on the 3rd place 4 x 400 meter relay to lead the team in points scored for the meet.  

Dave Londe / Junior / Jimmie Men's Track & Field / Cheyenne, WY

Dave ran a career best time of 16:30.18 in the 5000 meter run to place 3rd in the Bemidji Super 8 Open on Saturday in Bemidji, MN.  

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Jan. 2 - Jan. 8, 2012

Kellie Schuneman / Senior / Jimmie Women's Basketball / Lino Lakes, MN

Kellie scored 26 points on 9-13 shooting, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. She was 5 of 8 at the line, collected 4 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists in wins over SD Tech and Oglala. 

Jaykob Miller / Sophomore / Jimmie Men's Wrestling / Etiwanda, CA

Jaykob won 4 of 5 matches to capture 3rd place in the Hastings Quality Hotel Open in Hasting, NE.  Jaykob once again met NAIA National qualifying criteria.

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To view the past recipients of the Optimist Club Athlete of the Week Award CLICK HERE