April 2008

Lady Spartan Volleyball Signs Four Freshmen Standouts

The Missouri Baptist University women's volleyball team has signed four standout high school players to its 2008-2009 roster. Chelsea Grimshaw from Seckman High School, Lindsay Vlassos, from Lutheran High-St. Charles, Megan Moore from Mehlville High School, and Jessica Bowman from Greenfield High School.

At Seckman, Chelsea was a member of the All-Region team, All-District team, and All-Conference team (twice). At Lutheran, Lindsay was named All-State, All-Region, three-time All-Conference, and three-time All-District. At Mehlville, Megan was named All-Conference and All-District several times. At Greenfield, Jessica was a member of the 1A Regional and Sectional Champions, she was also named All-Conference, All-State Honorable Mention, and the Journal-Courier Player of the Year.

Men's Soccer Signs Four Local Athletes

The Missouri Baptist University men's soccer team has signed three local athletes to the 2008-2009 roster.

Ivan Milicevic and Naser Mustafic both played for Mehlville High School. Ivan, a 6'2" forward, is a strong physical player, technically sound, and has an eye for the goal. He will provide the Spartans with more attacking options. "He will make an immediate impact on the team, because of his goal scoring ability," said MBU Head Coach Deno Merrick. Naser Mustafic, a 5'8" midfielder, is a very technical, hard working player. He will add more depth to the team, which is something the Spartans are in need of.

The Spartans have also signed Calvin Cody, a 5'9" defender from Francis Howell High School. Cody is a technically sound, physical player. He will also add more depth to the back line.

"All three athletes will bring something different to the team and challenge the returners," said Coach Merrick.