2006-07 STATESMAN GOLF TEAM

Brandon Hartzell
5-11, 165, Sophomore
White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear Lake South HS

2005-06: Participated in every tournament last spring for the Statesmen...Turned ina season low 235 at the Matlock Invitational hosted by Coker University in Orlando, Fla...PREP: Played five years for Coach Craig Nasuik at White Bear Lake HS…Lettered three years…Was All-State his Junior and Senior years…Garnered All-Conference his Sophomore and Senior seasons…Won the 2004 AA State Championship…Placed sixth in State tournament his Junior Season…PERSONAL: Born June 5, 1987…Son of Kevin and Mary Hartzell of White Bear Lake, MN…Has one brother Eric (16) and a sister Whitney (14)…Majoring in Business.

Ken Horton
5-11, 150, Freshman (RS)
Merigold
Cleveland High School

2005-06: Member of the Statesmen squad...PREP: Lettered five years for Coach Bill Hatcher and the Cleveland High Wildcats…Won the 3A District Championship in 2005…Helped lead the Wildcats to the District Championship in 2004 and a second place finish in 2005…Won five medals in five tournaments in 2005…PERSONAL: Ken Steven Horton is the son of Steve and Tina Horton of Merigold…Ken has one sister Natalie (23)…Majoring in Business Management.

Robert Morrice
5-11, 160, Sophomore
Roswell, Ga.
Roswell HS

2005-06: Became a major contributor late in the season for Dunning's Statesmen...Turned in season's best performance at the ATU Invitational (170-88-82)...PREP: Lettered four years for A.G. Crocket at Roswell HS… placed third in the 5A State Championship…Also played Baseball and Football…PERSONAL: Born April 3, 1987 … Son of Bob and Beth Morrice of Roswell , GA …Has one brother Drew (27) and one sister Heather Burke (31)…Majoring in Psychology.

James Pritchard
5-8, 155, Freshman
Marks
Delta Academy

2005-06: Redshirted...PREP: Was a multiple year letterman for Coach Cliff MCcain and the Delta Academy Raiders…Was All-State All-Conference and All-District all four years…Also played basketball…PERSONAL: Born February 22, 1983 … Son of Jimmy and Nelle Pritchard of Marks… Majoring in Marketing.

Lee Rhodus
5-11, 160, Junior
Summit
Parklane Academy

2005-06: Developed at a rapid pace throughout the season for Coach Sam Dunning...Posted a season low 152 (82-70) at the ATU Invitational (3.13)...2004-05: Shot a 76 and 77 in Four tournaments… Rhodus is a second-year performer on the Statesmen Golf team for Coach Dunning…He has competed in four of six events this season for the Statesmen...PREP: Born February 6, 1984 , Rhodus started and lettered all four years of his High School career at Parklane Academy in McComb, MS...Lee and his fellow Pioneers at Parklane Academy won the 2001 4A State Championship under Head Coach Billy Swindle...Lee is a Business and Management Major...Lee’s Parents are Mike and Mary Rhodus of Summit, MS. Lee has one older brother Mike (25)...Second to Golf Lee enjoys Football...Lee’s favorite movie is Gladiator and most memorable athletic accomplishment is scoring a hole in one.

Mathew Sellers
5-9, 165, Senior
Senatobia
Magnolia Heights HS

2005-06: Posted the low score in all but one of the Statesmen's final six tournaments of the year...Posted a season low 150 (77-73) at the Arkansas Tech Invitational (3.13.06)...Turned in a three-round 214 at the UCA Bear Classic in Hot Springs, Ark on 3.28-29.06... 2004-05: Shot in the 70’s in all but one competition…PREP: Sellers had an exceptional high school career before coming to DSU...He has been a part of the Statesmen Golf team for the last two seasons…He prepped Magnolia Heights HS in Senatobia where he played four years under Head Coaches John David Weeks and Russ Whiteside...Sellers lettered an incredible six years in high school…He achieved All-State status for three years and All-District for four years…Other accomplishments garnered by Sellers include MVP honors all four years in high school and three individual state championships…Matt and his teammates brought home two state championships in 2000 and 2001 during his tenure at Magnolia Heights...Matt is the only child of Ronnie and Teri Sellers. Matt enjoys eating at Crawdad’s and watching Sports Center.

Ben Whelan
6-1, 175, Sophomore
Ontario, Canada
I.D.C.I. 

2005-06: Played more like a seasoned veteran than a freshman in 2005-06...Played in every tournament last season for the Statesmen, posting a season low 218 (71-74-73) at the UCA Bear Classic in Cabot, Ark....PREP: Played four years for Coach Mcguchan at I.D.C.I…Earned cfour letters…Was Team Captain…PERSONAL: Born August 18, 1987…Son of Steve and Cathy Whelan of Ontario, Canada…Has one sister Megan (15)…Participated in the 2006 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Canoe Brook CC in Summit, N.J....Whalen was paired with Vaughn Taylor, a member of 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team...Majoring in Accounting.

 

 

2006-07 Newcomers

 

Trent Adams
5-11, 150, Freshman
Kosciusko
Kosciusko High School

PREP: Played six years of varsity golf for the Whippetts and Rodney Putt…A two-time All-State selection his junior and senior seasons…Garnered All-District 2002-2006…Helped KHS to District Championships in 2003 and 2005…Claimed Team Medalist Award 2002-2006…Holds school record with a 146 (Nine holes)… also lettered in football and soccer…PERSONAL: James Trent Adams…Born May 3, 1983…Son of Jimmy and Caye Adams…Has one sister, Candi (24)…Majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Jordan Breaux
5-9, 140, Freshman
Sulphur, La.
Sulphur High School

PREP: Played four seasons for the Tornados of Sulpher High School and Clint Lebato…Named All-State and All-District while at SHS…Named MVP his senior season…Helped guide SHS to Regionals 2004-06 and 5A State in 2006…PERSONAL: Jordan David Breaux…Born August 18, 1987…Son of Dan and Jackie Breaux…Has one brother, Cory (17)…Major is undecided.

Jordan Farmer
5-9, 180, Freshman
Natchez
Cathedral High School 

PREP: Played five years of varsity golf for John Wright at Cathedral High School…Helped guide the Greenwave to three State titles…Named All-State his sophomore-senior seasons…Also garnered All-District and All-Area all five years on CHS team…Lettered in baseball and football…PERSONAL: Jordan B. Farmer…Son of Henry and Marla Farmer…Has one sibling, Madison (14)…Majoring in Nursing.

Chris Ford
6-2, 205, Junior
Madison
Madison Central

HOLMES CC: Played two seasons for Kathy Jenkins and William Earl Morgan at Holmes Community College…PREP: Played two years for Todd Beach at Madison Central High School…Helped guide the Jaguars to the 2004 MHSAA State Championship…PERSONAL: Christopher John Ford…Born September 6, 1985…Son of Cathy and Marty Ford…Has two siblings, Jeffrey (19) and Taylor (15)…Majoring in Biology.

Jake Kuharich
5-6, 145, Junior
Gulfport
Miss. Gulf Coast CC

MGCCC: Played two seasons for Tommy Snell at Mississippi Gulf Coast…Named All-American his sophomore year for the Bulldogs…PREP: Lettered four seasons for Doug Stewart at Harrison Central High School…PERSONAL: Jake Kuharich…Born June 10, 1986…Son of Nancy and Ken Kuharich…Has one sister, Jessica (16)…Majoring in Business Marketing.

Marcus Muscarello
6-1, 156, Freshman
Independence
Independence High School

PREP: Played four years for Tim Kieth at Independence High School…Named All-State his senior year…PERSONAL: Marcus Jude Muscarello…Born January 21, 1988…Son of Mike and Mary Jo Muscarello…Major is undecided.

Joseph Presley
5-11, 215, Junior
Madison
Holmes Community College

HOLMES CC: Played two seasons for Kathy Jenkins and William Earl Morgan at Holmes Community College…PREP: Played for Greg Perry at Madison Central…Helped Jaguars to 2004 MHSAA State Championship and four Conference Championships…Named All-District and All-Conference while at MCHS…PERSONAL: Aaron Joseph Presley…Son of Dianne Maxwell…Has one sister, Anna (21)…Majoring in Business.