WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT:  Men's and women's basketball says farewell to senior class

Rocky Mount, NC - Prior to the start of Saturday's basketball games versus Averett University, the Battling Bishop men's and women's basketball squads, along with head coaches John Brackett and John Thompson, said farewell to their respective senior classes.  On the women's side, four-year seniors Liz Ansley, J.D. Richardson, and April Wilson were recognized.  For the Bishop men, two-year lettermen Emanuel Alston and Stephen Mobley were honored.  Below is a brief description of each player's career.

#11 J.D. Richardson
J.D. Richardson is a four-year starter for the Bishops and is a captain on this year’s squad.  She has scored over 600 points, knocked down over 100 three-pointers, and dished out nearly 150 assists during her career.  The daughter of William and Jennie Richardson, J.D. is majoring in Accounting. 

#34 LIZ ANSLEY
Liz Ansley is a four-year starter for the Bishops and a captain on this year’s squad.  She has scored nearly 900 points and pulled down over 500 rebounds during her career.  Additionally, she earned All-Conference and Most Valuable Player honors for Coach Brackett in 2006.  The daughter of Rod and Becky Ansley, Liz is majoring in Exercise Science. 

#44 APRIL WILSON
April Wilson is a four-year starter for Coach Brackett and has served as a captain on this year’s squad.  She has averaged over ten points and six rebounds per game during her career, while shooting a solid 46 percent from the floor.  She was named Wesleyan’s Most Valuable Player in 2004 and All-Conference in 2006.  The daughter of Melody Wilson, April is majoring in Justice Studies. 

#24 EMANUAL ALSTON
Emanuel Alston is a two-year starter for Coach Thompson’s Bishops after transferring from Rockingham Community College last season.  In two years, he has scored over 300 points, pulled down over 200 rebounds, and collected nearly 100 steals.  The son of Charles, Sr. and Marie Alston, Emanuel is majoring in Education. 

#33 STEPHEN MOBLEY
Stephen Mobley is a two-year letterwinner for the Bishops after transferring from Rockingham Community College last season.  In his two years, he has seen action in 48 games, has scored over 150 points, and has shot a solid 46 percent from the floor.  Additionally, he has served as team captain this season.  The son of James and Frances Mobley, Stephen is majoring in Business Administration. 

Both coaches would like to thank each of these young men and women for the contributions they have made to the Bishop basketball program. The Department of Athletics wishes all five athletes the best of luck in the future.