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Mark Blankemeier (1977-79) left his mark as one of the best shooters in Men's Basketball history. Blankemeier, a Leipsic, Ohio native, earned NAIA All-American honors his senior season, finishing with 1170 points in his two-year career. He still holds the single season record for field goals (294) and is second in points in a season (676). He is a two-time All-District 22 and All-Mid-Ohio Conference performer who still ranks in the top 10 in 10 offensive categories. He earned his degree in Business and a Master's degree in Management from Aquinas College. He and his family currently reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is employed as a Manager of Industrial Engineering for Lear Corporation. |
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John Cavanagh, a Toronto, Canada native, was a standout defensive player who helped lead Tiffin University to four consecutive Men's Soccer Championships in the Mid-Ohio Conference. He was also captain of Tiffin University's first NAIA National Tournament qualifier. During his career from 1985-89, Cavanagh earned NAIA All-American honors while playing on a defensive line that also included Tiffin University Hall of Fame Inductees Phil Walford, Neil Day, and Scott Morrissey. He was also an All-Region, All-District, and All-Conference performer. After graduating with a degree in Management, Cavanagh established his own real estate appraisal business in Columbus, where he and his wife Kelly currently reside. |
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Wendy (Russell) Miller (1984-88) led Tiffin University's Softball team into the fastpitch era. Miller, a Jeromesville, Ohio native, was a three-time All-District 22 softball player who helped guide Tiffin University to 20-win seasons and their first appearances in the District 22 rankings. During her career, she placed in the top ten in the nation in batting and led the Dragons to the District 22 playoffs twice. She earned her degree in Business Management and is pursuing her Master's degree from Ashland University. She is employed as a National Account Representative for Rubbermaid Corporation. She and her family reside in Jeromesville, Ohio. |
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Tracy Almanson-Murphy (1986-90), a Crestline, Ohio native, was a two-time All-District 22 and three-time All-Mid-Ohio Conference honoree for the Women's Basketball team. Playing with Hall of Fame Inductee Lois Conrad, Almanson-Murphy enjoyed a stellar career that has impacted the Lady Dragons record book to this day. Almanson-Murphy is first in career rebounds (802) and rebounding average (8.4) and ninth in career scoring (906 points). She was also a complete player, placing second in career steals and third in blocks. Almanson-Murphy earned a degree in Criminal Justice and currently is employed with the Ohio Department of Corrections. She resides in Mansfield, Ohio. |
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Tyrone Trbovich (1986-90), a Vermillion, Ohio native, is one of the most honored post players in Tiffin University history. Trbovich was a two-time Mid-Ohio Conference Player of the Year who scored 1832 points, the second highest total in TU history. He was also a three-time All-District 22 and All-MOC selection. During his hardcourt career, Trbovich led the Men's Basketball team to their first NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City after winning the 1988-89 District 22 Championship. The following season, the Dragons won their second Mid-Ohio Conference Championship. He earned his degree in Business Administration and currently is a Store Manager for Old Navy Department Stores. He and his family reside in Willoughby, Ohio. |







