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Chargers Sign New Recruits

Carl Sandburg College would like to announce the signings of Kevin and Patrick Lewis to its athletic program.  Kevin will be a freshman transfer from Eureka College.  Patrick, who was the Register-Mail Player of The Year, averaged 25.7 points along with 8 rebounds and 3 assists a game this past season for Williamsfield.  Patrick was also named First Team All-Conference ICAC and honorable mention All-State.  Both Kevin and Patrick will be two sport athletes at Carl Sandburg, on top of playing basketball Kevin will also play baseball, while Patrick will join the golf team.
Coaches Comments- "This is a big day for Carl Sandburg athletics.  Not only did we add two outstanding athletes, but we also got two kids that will represent Carl Sandburg College and the Galesburg community in a positive way.  We hope to continue to bring in the best athletes that this area has to offer."  
05/02/08 

Carl Sandburg College would like to announce the signing of Dakin Bolen to the men's basketball program.  Dakin is a 6'4'' post player, who played his high school basketball at Hartsburg-Emden where he averaged 24.5 points and 12.2 rebounds a game.  Dakin was named second team AP all-state, second team IHSS all-state, and second team IBCA all-state.  Dakin was also the Lincoln Courier player of the year.  Dakin also broke the following school records this season; career rebounds (876), free throws made in a season (163), free throws made in a career (375), games played for his career (113). 
Coaches Comments- "This is a great start to the recruiting season for us.  We hope that Dakin will come in and give us an immediate boost inside with his strength.  We felt like we needed to bring in a physical player who could rebound and defend and that's exactly what we are getting in Dakin."    
04/23/08 

 

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Ryan Twaddler.twaddle
Head Coach Men's Basketball
Coach Twaddle is entering his first season as Head Coach for Carl Sandburg, after spending the last four seasons as an assistant coach.  Coach Twaddle graduated from Macomb High School where he played for current Quincy High coach Sean Taylor.  Coach Twaddle then continued his playing career at Carl Sandburg, earning two letters in both basketball and baseball.  Coach Twaddle lives in Galesburg and also holds a B.A. from Western Illinois University

Dean Bettsd.betts
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Coach Betts is entering his first season as an assistant coach for Carl Sandburg.  Coach Betts was the Head Boys Basketball Coach at United High last season.  Coach Betts brings 23 years of coaching experience with him, and he also was a member of the 1977 Carl Sandburg basketball team.  Coach Betts lives in Galesburg with his wife Kristi, and has 3 children, Monet, Brock, and Dakota.

Jeff Thurmanj.thurman
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball
Coach Thurman is entering his first season as an assistant coach for CSC.  Coach Thurman earned two letters in both basketball and golf at CSC.  Coach Thurman graduated from Abingdon High school where he played for current Columbia High coach Mark Sandstrom.

 

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