McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Jacee Coberly of Quinter High School to a women’s basketball letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.
Coberly, a 5-5 guard, was a letterwinner in basketball, volleyball and track and field at Quinter High School. She earned Northwest Kansas All-League honors twice for the Quinter Bulldogs.
“Jacee has the potential to be a good student-athlete at McPherson College,” Bulldog head coach Shelly Prescott said. “She is going to provide us with energy and a very competitive attitude.
“Jacee is athletic and will look to be a scoring threat for us.”
Coberly is the daughter of Jim and Gwen Coberly. She plans to major in business and music.

The McPherson Recreation Commission and the McPherson Junior Bassmasters will be sponsoring the third annual McPherson Community Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 18.
This is open to any youth ages 15 and under. Divisions include 10-and-under and 11-15. Any type of bait may be used.
The derby will be at Lakeside Park. Registration will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with a rules meeting from 4:30 to 4:50 p.m.
The actual fishing takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Awards will be given from 7 to 8 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Each entrant will receive a gift bag, along with a chance to win one of several door prizes.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and beverages will be available, which will benefit the Junior Bassmasters.

 Smoky Valley’s three-sport standout Chase Dippel was named Sunday as The Hutchinson News’ Area Athlete of the Year.
That gave McPherson County athletes a sweep of The News’ honors, as Moundridge’s Katie Vogts previously was named as the Female Athlete of the Year.
Dippel was an easy choice, as his accomplishments were overwhelming.
He was an All-State basketball player after averaging 27 points a game his final year. He didn’t approach his career high of 57 points from his junior year, but did go over 40 points on a couple of occasions with games of 48 and 43.
On the tennis court, he took second in the state Class 4A tennis tournament in singles after winning the title his junior year.
In football, Dippel was a standout quarterback for the Vikings, excelling both as a passer and runner.

The McPherson Lady Express Under-12 and Under-10 softball teams recently competed in regional tournaments.
Th Under-12s took third place at Chapman. They will play Class C Gold at state, which is July 17-19 in Salina.
Team members are Cloe Parsons, Aubrea Beasley, Megan Dean, Shalei Swaim, Cassidy Wedel, Stephanie Farney, Marissa Axelson, Jasmine Wann, Hannah Marshall, Madison Hoffman, LaKiyah Sain, Kylie Shoulders, and Nicole Cheek. Coaches are Yale and Tawny Hoffman.
The Under 10s were second at Clay Center in the Silver Division. They compete July 17-19 in Wichita.
Team members are Gracy Feil, Carlee Davis, Shanyn Boese, Bailea Crist, Kenzie Goering,  Emmy Goering, Teagan Pacey, Olivia Rettig, Brooke Schrag, Grace Colaw, Stevie Stockham and Elle Schrag.  Coaches are Karyne and Greg Schrag, Tammy Feil and Jeff Crist.

The McPherson Aquapups will make their second home appearance tonight when they host Newton and Valley Center in a triangular at McPherson Water Park.
The action begins at 6 p.m. All spectators are welcomed.
The team competed last week at El Dorado.
Winning three events were Michael Caylor, Derick Goodson, Mitch Harger and Cheyenne Regier.
Double winners were Kyle Cottrell and Kassidy Glazner. Cori Mines, Rochelle Cottrell, Eric Gaeddert, Aleq Goerzen and Amanda Starkel won one event.
According to the coaching staff, swimmers with significant time improvements include Anna Bahr, Riley Burghart, Cassidy Corrigan, Kellsie Corrigan, Hailey Cutting, Wes Epp, Will Epp, Courtney French, Brooke Gaeddert, Mallory Harger, Sarah Houston, Jeffrey Lambertus, Breckon Kaufman, Gabriel Lewis, Colin Parks, Ross Regier, Ally Ulsaker, Kaden Warren, Claire Wiens and Kelsey Wilson.

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Andrew Woodward of Topeka and Topeka High School to a track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.
The 5-10, 165-pound Woodward lettered four seasons in track and field, and two seasons in swimming and diving under coach Russell Hodison.
Woodward’s personal best high school vault was 13-6.
“We are very excited to have Andy on board,”  McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby said. “He is a hard worker, a great person and will be a much-needed addition to the vault squad.”
Andrew is the son of Richard and Gayle Woodward. He plans to major in automotive restoration technology.

Moundridge’s Katie Vogts recently was named to The Hutchinson News’ All-Area softball first team.
McPherson High’s Kristie Clark was named to the honorable mention team.
Also earning honorable mention:
Canton-Galva -- Alyson Bressie, Kaitlynn Bressie.
Moundridge -- Holli Wolf.
Inman -- Bre Beckerman, Kodie Stubby, Brooke Beckerman, Courtney Reimer.
Smoky Valley -- Becky Johnson, Sarah Crouse.

All McPherson American Legion baseball players who have played since 1997 have been invited to take part in an alumni game on July 12.
It is expected to be played at Light Capital Diamond, which currently is out of commission due to a damaged fence caused by last weekend’s high winds.
The alumni will take on this year’s Post 24 Senior team. The time of the game, or games depending on if there is enough interest, has yet to be announced.
There will be no admission charged for fans, though those who would like to make a free-will offering may do so. It is hoped that at least 20 former Legion players will take part.
Those interested are asked to contact Kendall Shaw at 242-7232, Bob Hooper at 241-2668 or Randy Premer at 245-8508.