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Chris Allen Chris Allen, Men’s Basketball 1998-99, 1999-00
Coached by the only person to be inducted into the CCS Hall of Fame as a player and a coach, Sam Brasch,  Chris was honored by being selected as the Most Inspirational Player (Art Ferio Award) at the Championships, was the Team Captain, All-Eastern Region First Team, and  All-NWAACC First Team. His determined style of play was instrumental in leading Spokane to the NWAACC title. Chris continued his athletic and academic career at Lewis-Clark State College.
 
Janet Burtin Janet Buntin, Track and Field 1979-80-81
A great long jumper and good sprinter for CCS under Coach Dale Kennedy. Janet won the NWAACC Championship in the Long Jump in 1981 with a leap of 19’8.75”, which is still one of the best marks in NWAACC history. She also ran on the 400 Relay team as CCS won two straight NWAACC Team Championships while Janet was competing.
 
Corbin Joan Corbin, Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field 1977-78-79 
Coached by Dale Kennedy. She was the Women’s Conference Champion Cross Country  in 1977 and  NWAACC Champion in the 1500 (4:39.75) and 800 (2:15.91) in 1978. Joan was first of the long line of CCS women long distance runners who won the NWAACC Championships.
 
Brian Dreves Brian Dreves, Men’s Soccer 1990-91, 1991-92
Coached by fellow CCS Hall of Famer Cor van der Meer, Brian earned the honor of NWAACC All-Star and went on to play for Whitworth College. His outstanding headers were a highlight show for the Sasquatch. Brian played an instrumental role in the success of the 1990-91 NWAACC Championship team. He has continued to serve the soccer community by his leadership in soccer as the manager of the Spokane, Idaho and Oregon indoor soccer centers.
 
Pat Dreves Pat Dreves, Men’s Soccer 1990-91, 1991-92
Coached by Cor van der Meer, Pat was an NWAACC All-Star and went on to All-Conference play at Whitworth College and than with the Spokane Shadow. His defensive play for the Sasquatch in 1990-91 contributed to 11 league shutouts and the NWAACC Championship. He has continued to work in athletics, playing college tennis and coaching at Linfield, Eastern Washington University, and Whitworth. 
 
Andre Ervin Andre Ervin, Men’s Basketball 1999-00, 2000-01
Coached by Sam Brasch, Andre was one of the key players in the drive to the NWAACC basketball championship in 1999-00. For his play in the tournament he was selected as the NWAACC Tournament MVP (Phil Pesco Award) and named to the NWAACC All-Tournament First Team.  Andre is still the CCS one season (550pts) and career (1,084) scoring record holder. He is also the record holder for one season rebounds (339) and career rebounds (586). Andre was elected team MVP in both of the years that he played for CCS.
 
Gayle Falconer Gayle Falconer, Women's Cross Country 1977-78-79
A great middle distance running star for Coach Dale Kennedy. Gayle won the NWAACC Championship in the 800 (2:13.4) in 1979, still one of the best 800 marks in CCS history. She also ran on the 1600 (3:57.94) Relay team that won the NWAACC Championship and ran the 400 in 59.0 as well. Gayle also ran for the CCS cross country team that won the 1978 NWAACC Championship.
 
Henry Pauline Henry, Women’s Track and Field 1980-81-82
Coached by Dale Kennedy. Pauline was the  NWAACC Champion in the Long Jump (18'09.25") in 1982. Pauline was an outstanding sprinter as well as jumper who ran the 100 (12.54) in 1982. 
 
Hilliard Kari Hilliard, Volleyball 1979-80-81
Coached by Mary Jo Tracy. Kari was named to the NWAACC All-Tournament  First Team in 1980 as CCS swept all tournament matches on their run to the championship. 
 
Hoffman Lisa Hoffman, Women’s Track and Field 1980-81-82
Coached by Dale Kennedy in 1981.  Lisa was the NWAACC Champion in the Discus in 1981 (148'10") and won the Shot Put (43'06") in 1982.  Lisa was one of the first great women throwers to compete for CCS.
 
Kalai Kepa Kalai Kepa, Volleyball 1980-81-82
A great setter and team leader for volleyball coach Mary Jo Tracy. Kalai was named to the NWAACC Volleyball All-Tournament First Team in both 1980 and 1981 as she led Spokane to the NWAACC Championship in both years. From Hawaii, Kalai proved to be one of the best volleyball players to ever attend CCS, leading Spokane to a combined 67-14 record that had only one loss to a two-year college in that span.
 
Kinney Lynn Kinney,  Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field 1976-77-78 
Coached by Dale Kennedy.  Lynn was the NWAACC Champion in the 100 High Hurdles (14.89) and High Jump (5'7") in 1978.  Lynn also ran on the NWAACC Championship 400 Relay (48.93 Record) and the 1600 Relay (3:49.43) in 1978.
 
 Kathy Kinniburgh Kathy Kinniburgh, Women's Cross Country 1977-78-79
An outstanding women’s cross country and track athlete under Coach Dale Kennedy. Kathy placed third in the NWAACC Cross Country Championship in 1977 and third again in 1978 as she helped lead the team to the NWAACC Title. Kathy ran the 800 in 2:19.53, the 1500 in 4:39.4 and the 3000 in 10:40.81 for the 1979 track team that won the NWAACC Championship.
 
Joanne Lahti Joanne Lahti, Women's Cross Country 1978-79-80
Coached by Dale Kennedy, Joanne was one of the greatest long distance women runners ever at CCS. She placed second to CCS’ Kelly Warren in the 1978  NWAACC Cross Country Championships and came back to win it all in 1979. Joanne was the NWAACC Champion in the 5000 in both 1979 and 1980 and also won the 1500 in record setting time in 1980. Her times in the 1500 (4:34.77), the 3000 (9:49.9), and the 5000 (16:57.8) ranks her as one of the best distance runners to ever attend CCS.
 
McNeal Sheri McNeal, Women’s Basketball and Volleyball 1981-82-83
Coached by Mary Jo Tracy in 1981 and Dee Coffin in 1982 in volleyball. Sheri was named First Team NWAACC Volleyball All-Tournament in both 1981 and 1982.  In addition, she played basketball for Coach Scott Foxley as they won the NWAACC Championship in basketball in 1983.
 
Rick Mullins Rick Mullins, Men’s Soccer 1989-90, 1990-91
Coached by Cor van der Meer, Rick Mullins was the Team Captain and his leadership was instrumental in leading the 1990-91 CCS team to the region title and than on to the NWAACC Championship. Rick went on to play for Central Washington University and the Yakima Reds. He currently works in the soccer world as the director of the CDA Sting soccer clubs.
 
Meyers Jody Myers, Women’s Track and Field 1977-78-79
Coached by Dale Kennedy.  Jody was the  NWAACC  Champion in the 400 IM (1:01.87 Record) in 1978. She also ran on the NWAACC Championship 400 Relay (48.39 Record) and the 1600 Relay team (3:49.43) in 1978.
 
Nickerson Paula Nickerson, Women's Track and Field and Volleyball 1977-78-79
Won the NWAACC High Jump (5’4”) and Shot Put (45’1.75”) in 1978 for Coach Les Rurey and the High Jump (5’4”) again in 1979 for Coach Dale Kennedy. PR in Discus was 135’5” and Paula was also an outstanding volleyball player for Coach Mary Jo Tracy.
 
Theresa Peterson Theresa Peterson, Gymnastics 1980-81
Coached by Rick Harrison, Theresa was an NJCAA All-American and placed second in the nation in balance beam. She joins 1980-81 teammate All-Americans Rhona Roberts, Kerri Kanegae, Lisa Bollinger and Gail Thieman in the CCS Hall of Fame. Her second place finish on beam, seventh on bars and eleventh place all around  helped secure Spokane’s win at the National Championship in 1980-81.
 
Purington Robi Purington, Volleyball 1979-80-81
Coached by Mary Jo Tracy.  Robi was named  First Team NWAACC All-Tournament in 1980 for the role she played in leading CCS to the NWAACC Volleyball Championship.  CCS compiled a 36-7 season record and were undefeated with other two year colleges for the year in the 1980 season.
 
Warren Kelly Warren, Women’s Cross Country and Track 1978-79-80
Coached by Dale Kennedy.  Kelly was the NWAACC Cross Country Champion in 1978 (18:43)  and placed third in 1979.  Kelly ran the 3000 (10:19.95), 5000 (17:48.65), and the 10000 (38:02.76) in 1980.
 


 

 

 

 


 

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