A multi-sport athlete who was the Pronghorns first athlete of the year and one of the country's best female judoka are among the next group of 10 athletes from the 50 Greatest Pronghorns list, revealed today by Pronghorn Athletics.
 
In the third group of athletes, #30 to #21, are three track and field stars, three basketball players, a pair of hockey players, a multi-sport athlete and one judoka.
 
Created by a community panel, the 50 Greatest Pronghorns list was compiled as part of the University of Lethbridge's 50th anniversary celebrations. It considered athletes not currently competing and who achieved excellence primarily while competing for the U of L. Following the release of next week's list, the final 10 names will be revealed at the Dec. 2 home basketball game between the Horns and University of Fraser Valley.
 
The 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#30 through #21)
 
#30 – Ryan Heggie (Men's Basketball)
Named the Pronghorn Athlete of the year in 1987, Ryan Heggie was a member of the Pronghorns' lone Canada West men's basketball championship team in 1986. Over his four seasons with the Horns, Heggie was a two-time Canada West All-Star, being named to the first team in 1987 and second team in 1989.
 
#29 – Travis Kelln (Men's Hockey)
A member of the only Pronghorns men's hockey team to win Canada West and University Cup championships, defenceman Travis Kelln was named to the CIAU All-Freshman team during the 1993-94 championship season. He was also named a Canada West first team all-star in 1998 and finished his career with 109 career points.
 
#28 – Chris Meisner (Track & Field)
A Pronghorn for three years, Chris Meisner's career at the University of Lethbridge was highlighted by a pair of national gold medals in shot put and a pair of silver medals in weight throw in 2003 and 2004. He also claimed five Canada West medals, two gold, two silver and a bronze.
 
#27 – Kim Veldman (Women's Basketball)
A five-year Pronghorn, Kim Veldman was named Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year in both 2014 and 2015. During her final season, she was named both the Canada West and CIS Student-Athlete Community Service award winner (Sylvia Sweeney Award) and a Canada West first team all-star. An Academic All-Canadian five times, she was also a Canada West second team all-star in 2014. She is the all-time leading rebounder in Pronghorn history with 805 rebounds and had 1,391 career points.
 
#26 – Shari Jensen (Women's Basketball)
The Canada West player of the year for the 1993-94 season, Shari Jensen spent five years as a Pronghorn and was a member of the 1992-93 Canada West Championship team. Named the Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year in 1994 and a Canada West first team all-star the same season, Jensen played in 94 conference games as a Pronghorn.
 
#25 – Greg Urbanczyk (Track & Field)
Named the Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year in 2001, Greg Urbanczyk was twice named the Outstanding Male performer at the Canada West Championships, winning two Canada West gold medals in pentathlon to go along with two CIAU silver medals and a bronze medal.
 
#24 – Trevor Ellerman (Men's Hockey)
A five-year Pronghorn, Trevor Ellerman was named CIAU Championship MVP on the Pronghorns 1994 University Cup Championship team. During that season, Ellerman was also named the Canada West UBC Hockey Alumni trophy winner for sportsmanship and ability, as well as a Canada West first team all-star. Also recognized as a CIAU honorable mention All-Canadian, Ellerman is second on the Pronghorns all-time scoring list with 210 points, placing him eighth on the Canada West career scoring list.
 
#23 – Kate Forbes (Track & Field)
While Kate Forbes was only a Pronghorn for two seasons, she was truly a dominant force during that time. After transferring from Western University, Forbes won the weight throw and shot put events at both the Canada West and CIS Championships in 2004 and 2005. She was subsequently named Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year for each season.
 
#22 – Bill Persley (Volleyball, Golf, badminton)
Bill Persley was a multi-sport athlete who was named Male Athlete of the Year in 1968 while the U of L still competed out of Lethbridge Junior College. He then captured the award the next year, becoming the first Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year in 1969. Persley played volleyball for three seasons, captaining the 1968-69 team that won the ACAC provincial championship. He also played golf and badminton, partnering with Harlan Borgaard to claim the 1969 ACAC men's doubles title.
 
#21 – Lorraine Methot (Judo)
Inducted into the Pronghorn Hall of Fame in 2001, judokan Lorraine Methot was unquestionably one of the top performers in the history of both the U of L judo program and the Canadian national team. She won two national titles and was named the Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Year in 1985. Methot went on to represent Canada at the Pan American Games and Universiade, where she won a bronze medal. She is also a member of the Canadian Judo Hall of Fame.
 
 
For a look at how the list was created, check out this link: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/1/general-university-of-lethbridge-ready-to-honour-50-greatest-pronghorns.aspx?path=general
 
For a look at the 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#50 through #41), click here: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/7/general-the-greatest-50-pronghorns-50-through-41.aspx
 
 
For a look at the 50 Greatest Pronghorns (#40 through #31), click here: http://gohorns.ca/news/2017/11/15/general-the-greatest-50-pronghorns-40-through-31.aspx