C of O’s Johnson honored by Missouri Hall
BRANSON MO NEWS: College of the Ozarks junior Cassidy Johnson was recognized with a Special Achievement Award by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame during its induction ceremonies on Jan. 28.The Hall honored Johnson for her selection as an NCCAA first team All-American for the 2016-17 season.Johnson started all 33 games and led the Lady Bobcats in scoring (14.4 ppg), shooting 43 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range and 83 percent from the free-throw line. She ranked No. 7 nationally in NAIA Division II in 3-pointers made.
This season, Johnson is averaging a team-high 16.6 points per game and is shooting 44 percent from the field. Her 79 made 3-pointers rank fifth nationally, and the Lady Bobcats are 24-1 and ranked No. 3 in NAIA Division II.Lady Bobcats add commit: Clare Shetley of Sullivan High School has verbally committed to continue her basketball career at College of the Ozarks.Shetley is a 6-foot forward who is averaging 13.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, shooting 53 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range.Sullivan entered last weekend with a 15-2 overall record and a No. 4 state ranking in Class 4.Shetley joins Michelle Gabani of Bolivar, Annie Noah of Gainesville and Hannah Pfeifer of Mountain Home, Arkansas, for the 2018-19 class.
More from this section
C OF O BASEBALLSpring is in the air at College of the Ozarks, and with it comes the opening of the baseball season.The Bobcats were scheduled to get their season started this weekend, hosting doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday against Lindenwood University – Belleville.Coach Neale Richardson’s team is coming off a 30-21 finish last season and is looking for a third consecutive season with at least 30 victories. The Bobcats’ schedule includes 36 home games and 19 road contests, with five opponents coming off 30-plus victories a year ago.Nine starters, including six position players …
Author:
Powered by WPeMatico
All Things Branson Sponsor:All Things Branson Sponsor: