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Lu Ann Campbell Schlafke- Softball & Women's Basketball, 1983-84

  • First Kirkwood athlete to receive All-American recognition in two sports (softball & basketball)
  • Second Team NJCAA All-American, Softball (1984)
  • Honorable Mention NJCAA All-American, Women’s Basketball (1984)
  • First Team NJCAA All-American, Softball (1985)
  • 1985 NJCAA National Tournament 3rd place finish
  • Completed her collegiate career at Mount Mercy College
  • IGHSAU Pitchers Hall of Fame
  • IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame 

 

 


Desiree Francis- Women's Basketball, 1996-98

  • NJCAA All-American First Team (1997 & 1998)
  • WBCA Kodak All-American (1998)
  • 1997 NJCAA national championship team (34-3)
  • 1998 NJCAA 5th place team (34-2)
  • Played for Hall of Fame Coach, Kim Muhl
  • Completed her collegiate career at Iowa State University
  • Played professionally for the New York Liberty – 2nd round pick

 

 


John M. Lewis- Head Baseball Coach, 1979-2011

  • 32 years as Head Coach with an overall record of 1095-589
  • 1,000+ wins, multiple Region Coach of the Year awards, multiple trips to the NJCAA World Series
  • 6x Iowa Community College Head Coach of the Year
  • 4x District B Coach of the Year
  • 4x World Series participant
  • 19 players drafted to play professionally
  • Estimate 750+ players recruited and coached over his tenure
  • Numerous All-Region and All-American players
  • Iowa Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame member
  • Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame member