Neosho County Community College

On Dec. 3, 2009, Neosho County Community College broke ground on adding artificial turf to Hudson Field. This project was fundraised entirely by the Neosho County Baseball Team. In the past, major funds had been used to go on spring trip to play some of the finest teams in the country. However, with the new four game series adopted by the conference, the spring breaks in the future will be spent at home playing conference schools. The Panthers decided to use these funds yearly to pay off a brand new turf surface over the next 10 years. The idea was taken to former President, Dr. Vicky Smith on October 4, 2009. She approved and then took the idea to the Board of Trustees on Oct. 8, 2009. After gaining their approval, Coach Murry then went to Claudia Christiansen, Director of Development, for her approval to underwrite the financing. Once she was aboard and received the NCCC Foundation Board's approval, the project was underway. ATG Sports was hired to do the entire project. Matt Smith headed the charge for ATG and came to campus to listen to the ideas. Some of those included a turf mound and striping of the field.

This major renovation was a $371,689.40 project that included a new artificial surface on the infield and sidelines along with the bullpens. It also included a new backstop that runs from dugout to dugout. The funds will continue to be raised through yearly calendar sales, t-shirt sales and our annual hit-a-thon along with private donations. To receive a charitable tax deduction for your donation, please make checks payable to the NCCC Foundation/Turf. The Neosho County Community College Foundation is a 501©3 charitable organization.

You can see pictures of the project on this photo journal page. We will continue to recognize individuals or groups that have donated $100 or more towards this project. 

If you are interested in giving to this project, you can contact Steve Murry at smurry@neosho.edu or can call 620 212-2434.

Turf Donation Form

Grand Slam Club $1000 and up
Jeff Rogers - $20,000(4)
Skye Family- In honor of of Stacy Skye (St. Clair) former softball player and Nate Skye former baseball player $5000
Terri and Jeff Dale 
Zack, Jory, and Sutton Murry (1)
Jeff and Audra Steiner 
Chris and Mallory Moddelmog 
Bob Stephens 
John Doull 
David and Ashley Nimz 
Doug Taylor 
Mike, Danielle and Hank Krise 
Andy, Donna, Keeleigh, and Kasey Devitt 
Luke and Kayla Cheney (5)
Dr. Trevor and Angie Van Wyk 
Shawn, Kristen, Madison, Sydney, Calyn, Macy, and Gavin Haubold 
Bank of Commerce
Mike, Jill, Ali, Regan, and Michael Aylward 
David and Dana Cloke and Jessica Wharran
Steve and Kim Murry
Ben and Becky Smith
Clint, Nancy, Bryce and Hunter Isaac
Ben and Mallori Jacks 
Matt and Angie Ogden
The Arceneaux Family (Largest Donor)
Sean Kroenke
Billy Mathew 
Brad Kennedy 
Paul, Sharon, Sierra, Rindy, Qwynn, and Piper Marquez 
Bryan, Nicole, Darin and Noelle Kuskie
Brett Bright (2)
Pat, Valarie, Reese and Colin Driscoll 
Nick, Susan, and Nicholas Cheney
Jerrod, Lisa, and Emery Smith
Jeff Cammann and Family 
Brett, Satinne, Brylynn, and Brailee Wicker 
Vince, Jen, Jacob, Anna and Aubrey Peters
JP Davis 
Brian Minks
Dave and Ellen Deao
Jeff Boyd
Brad Smith
Julie and Scott Furlong
Paul Smith
 
Home Run $750-$999
In Memory of Joe Bogle
Glen, Ann, Chance, Shawn & Angie, Aaron, and Brent Sinclair
 
Triples Club $500-$749
Andy and Amber Rebar 
Dave and Alice Robinson
Dissinger Reed Insurance Company
Barry Merrill
Sheryl Merrill
 
Doubles Club $250-$499
Ralph Barclay
Larry, Whitney, Brant and Josie Benson
Cleaver Farm and Home
University of Nebraska - Omaha Baseball
Steve Harrison
Kim and Garry Fritts
Brian Sage
Steve and Vicki DeLaTorre 

 
Singles Club $100-$249
Joyce Carle
Stan Ross
Cardinal Drug
Joe and Paul Gobea
Labette Community College Baseball
Dan Boehmer
Mike, Leanna and Cora Hinckley
Brad and Rose Wilkinson
KK Electric
David Knotts
Iowa SW Community College & Century CC (MN)
Missouri Western State Univ. & University of Nebraska at Kearney
Fort Scott Communtiy College
Ottawa University
Dr. David Jones, Dr. Tyler Cook and Dr. Bill Vieti
Robert Bush
Harley Nelson