Cedarville University Athletic Hall of Fame

Class of 2008

KAREN DeMARS
Women's Volleyball, Basketball - 1969-73
Women's Tennis - 1972-73

DeMars was a four-year letter winner in women's volleyball and basketball at Cedarville from 1969 through 1973. She also earned two letters in tennis in 1972 and 1973.

DeMars received one of the highest honors available to women athletes in her day when she was named the Cedarville College Female Athlete of the Year as a senior in 1973. She was a member of the Lady Jackets' OAISW state championship team in 1973 and the state runner-up squad in 1972. She led the program in rebounding both of those seasons from the post position.

DeMars was a three-time Team MVP on the volleyball court. She also was part of two of the first women's tennis teams that Cedarville ever had.

DeMars, who is single and resides in Columbus, Ohio, earned her elementary education degree from Cedarville College in 1973. She retired following 31 years of public school teaching.

DAVID COX
Men's Soccer
1978-81

David Cox was a key component of the Yellow Jacket men's soccer program from 1978 through 1981. He was a three-time Team MVP and is one of only three players in school history to be voted conference Player of the Year when he earned the Mid-Ohio Conference J. Albert Turner Award as a junior in 1980.

Cox was selected an NAIA All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America as a senior in 1981. He tallied 11 goals and nine assists while leading the Yellow Jackets to a national runner-up finish to Messiah College in the NCCAA Championship. He was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player in the tournament and grabbed a spot on the NCCAA All-America Team.

Cox was a three-time All-NAIA District 22 selection, a three-time All-MOC performer, and was twice selected to the All-Ohio First Team. He patrolled the midfield during his first three seasons and was moved to forward his senior year finishing his career with 16 goals and 13 assists.

Cox is a 1982 graduate of Cedarville College with a pre-seminary Bible degree and serves as a missionary in Brazil with the Word of Life Bible Seminary. He and his wife, Cynthia, have four children.

DINO TSIBOURIS
Men's Tennis
1986-90

Dino Tsibouris racked up a 105-25 career singles record as a member of the men's tennis program from 1986 through 1990. He also enjoyed a 103-21 doubles mark while being named to the All-NAIA District 22 and All-Mid-Ohio Conference teams four times each.

Tsibouris (pronounced shuh-BOR-us) was one of 10 freshmen on the 11-player roster in 1986-87 which started the winningest era in Cedarville tennis history. The Jackets boasted a four-year record of 142-13 which included a 35-8 slate versus NCAA Division I competition and an unblemished 57-0 record at home. They copped three district titles and three conference trophies.

The Yellow Jackets made four trips to the NAIA Nationals during Tsibouris' career with three Top 20 finishes including a best-ever tie for 8th place in 1989. He personally went 8-4 in singles in national tournament matches advancing to the third round all four years.

Tsibouris earned a business administration degree from Cedarville College in 1990 and currently owns his own law practice, Tsibouris & Associates in Columbus, Ohio. Dino and his wife, Kendra, have two sons.

CHAD EDER
Men's Cross Country, Track & Field
1992-96

Chad Eder is known as the best race walker in school history after starring on the track for the Yellow Jackets from 1993 through 1996. He became Cedarville's first men's NAIA national champion by winning the 5K walk as a senior and he was a three-time All-American in the event.

Eder, who still owns the school records for the indoor 3K and outdoor 5K walks, participated in numerous prestigious events including the U.S. Olympic Trials, U.S. Indoor Championships, U.S. Outdoor Championships, Penn Relays, and the Millrose Games. He was the champion of the Collegiate Nationals in 1995 and following graduation competed in dozens of triathlons, six marathons, and two Iron Man triathlons.

Eder is a 1996 graduate of Cedarville College with a finance degree. He is employed as an investment advisor and additionally owns his own business, Eder Investment Services. Chad resides in Richland, Wash. with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children.

Inducted January 18, 2008 - Stevens Student Center