2015 Hoops for Hope Program Book
Save the date for Hoops for Hope in Ashland

It’s time for basketball fans to pull out their calendars and mark October 17 as SAVED for their favorite celebrity fundraiser sports event in Southwest Kansas – Hoops for Hope.

On that date, the WEPAC Alliance will once again bring professional and college women players and local athletes together in Ashland, KS for an exciting night of basketball to support women’s healthcare initiatives in WEPAC communities.

“Every year, we are touched by the outpouring of support from athletes and fans for this important event,” said WEPAC president, Kim Hazen. “Many have participated several years and know the value of our vision for healthcare in rural Kansas. They are eager to come, and we love to host them.”

 Among those returning from last year’s event are professional announcers Vera Jones and Brenda VanLengen. New to our roster will be Ruthie Bolton.

Six southwest Kansas communities make up WEPAC including Wilmore, Englewood, Protection, Ashland, Coldwater and Minneola. Their goal is to raise money for women’s health and preventive cancer screenings in rural Kansas communities who would not otherwise have easy access to advanced healthcare. The WEPAC Alliance is a non-profit organization that provides resources and education to women to encourage active participation in their own care.  WEPAC covers any out-of-pocket expenses from cancer screenings such as Pap smears and mammograms.
 
Hoops for Hope Game
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Doors open 5 pm
Tip off 6 pm
Returning players & Coaches:
Morgan Boyd, Middle Tenn State, Arkansas Ft Smith & Wichita State
Lonniya Braggs, Universary of Arkansas
Reshea Bristol, University of Arizona, WNBA Charolette Sting
Jalana Childs, Kansas State
Ivana Catic'-Roulhac, University of Kansas
Britany Gasper, Sterling College
Marlies Gipson, Kansas State
Sade Morris, University of Kansas
Kassy Ptacek Snyder, Cowley Co & Friends University
Nicolette Smith, Univ of Kansas & Oklahoma City University
Jacci Tinkel, Sterling College
Iya Ruiz, Dodge City Community College
Jaime McVey, Central Christian
Monica Maxwell, WhiteTeam Coach, Louisiana Tech University, WNBA Washington Mystics andIndiana Fever
Mandy Harden, White Team Asst Coach, AHS Alumni

New Players & Coaches:
Karrie Kay, Northwestern Oklahoma State
Audra Binford from Haviland played at Seward County Community College
Mikayla Skidmore from South Gray played at Ottawa University
Hillary Stuckey, Sterling College
Ruthie Bolton, Auburn University, WNBA Sacramento Monarchs, two time US Olympic Gold Medalist
LaKeshia Sutton, University of South Carolina 
Angela Beck, Pink team Coach, Coached at University of Nebraska, Illinois State University, SE Missouri State University
Gina Hoffman, Pink team Asst. Coach, Asst Middle School Coach at South Centra

     Seniors                                        Alumni
Brooke Isenbart, AHS             Erin Fast, AHS 1997
Maeghan Matson, AHS           Sammie Hernandez Brown, AHS 1998
Gisell Gonzalez, MHS             Jennifer Curry Copeland, MHS 2009
Taylar Pfaff, MHS                    Madison Riley, MHS 2009
Michaela Strecker, MHS          Kristin Schneweis, MHS 2014
Reagan Bayne, SC                  Kilee Harris, SC 2014
Micaela Jellison, SC                 Nicale Bayne Ney, Protection 1997
Haley Unruh, SC                      Heather Hice, SC 1998