2006-2007 Track and Field
Season Wrap-Up
The Patriots concluded the 2006-07 season at the Outdoor Nationals in Fresno, California. The Patriots had an exceptional season and earned several honors.
Competing at Findlay University, Indiana University, DePauw, Emory, Duke, Eastern Kentucky University, and Georgia Tech, the Patriots battled and conquered a large majority of their opponents. Along with earning the conference title, seven athletes qualified for the national indoor tournament, while three competed in the national outdoor tournament.
Patriots earning All-Conference recognitions were Brandon Griffin (Hampton, VA), Tyler Harris (Williamsburg, KY), Jordan Jeffers, Kristen McKenna (Big Pine Key, FL), Zora Beth Mefford (LaFollette, TN), Brett Ratliff (Pikeville, KY), Shelly Schnee (Milan, OH), Kelly Seifert (Lancaster, OH), and A.C. Wright (Quitman, GA). Several athletes were also recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom. This included Whitney Brainard (Somerset, KY), Melia Jewell (Cincinnati, OH), Kristin McKenna, Susie Norris (Campbellsville, KY), Kelly Schnee (Milan, OH), Shelly Schnee, and Christina Stodghill (Owensboro, KY), Ronnie Bowling (Corbin, KY), Brian Jones (Harlan, KY), Josh Laughlin (Detroit, MI), Josh Patrick (Williamsburg, KY), and Carl Roberts (Austin, IN).
Jordan Jeffers, Kelly Schnee, and Shelly Schnee earned Indoor All-American status, while Shelly Schnee was the lone Outdoor All-American. Susie Norris, Shelly Schnee, and Carl Roberts earned the distinction of being named Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athletes.
Returning from an injury last season, Jordan Jeffers displayed outstanding talent. For this, Jeffers was named the Mid-South Conference Player of the Year. Coach Floyd Stroud also earned the honor of being named the Mid-South Conference Men’s Track and Field Coach of the Year.
Winning the conference title two years in row is a great accomplishment for the Patriots. Look for the Patriots to continue their streak and increase their representation on the national level during the 2007-08 season.
