5 Coaching Moves, 10 More Signings

#1 posting 4.20.2008
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COACHING NEWS
Wisconsin Assistant Tasha McDowell has been hired as women's basketball coach at Western Michigan. From the Battle Creek Enquirer.

Former Gopher assistant, and American women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin has been hired at Memphis.

Sue Northey has resigned as girls basketball coach at Esko. Northey had a 354-147 record in 18 years. From the Duluth News Tribune

Also Sheryl Hanefeld has resigned at Windom.
This makes 16 known girls basketball jobs changing hands for next season.

Jill Gallagher has been hired as girls basketball coach at Woodbury Central in Iowa. From the Sioux City Journal.

SIGNINGS
Chadron State has signed three players:
Sammie Parvin, of Winner, SD, 5-9 G
Kelsey Scott, of Douglas, Wyoming, 5-10 post
Rachael Smidt, of North Platte, Nebraska 5-10 forward
From the Rapid City Journal.

Mesabi Range has added 7 players to their roster for next year.
Megan Beard, Eveleth-Gilbert
Kaylee Grantham, Eveleth-Gilbert
Jenna Beckner, Bigfork
Trisha Frye, Cotton
Kayla Blom. AlBrook
Jessica Montgomery, Duluth Central
Lea’ola Fields, Duluth Central
From the Mesabi Daily News.
This pushes the known Minnesota verbals/signings to 107 for the 2008 class. The Community College tally is 12 for the 2008 class.

AWARDS
Rebecca Kielpinksi (Mandan) has been named co-mvp of Alaska Anchorage. Kielpinski has also been named to the 2nd team All American squad by the Women’s Division II Bulletin.

SCHOOL WEBSITE
Holland Christian has a website that keeps its fans informed. From the Grand Rapids Press.

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