Aug. 11, 2008

8.11.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Carl Albert High School graduate Jonathan Sullivan signed to play basketball at Mid-America Christian University in the 2008-2009 season.

Sullivan, 18, from Omaha, Nebraska now resides in Midwest City, Oklahoma and is the son of Thomas and Lori Sullivan. As a power forward for the Carl Albert Titans, Sullivan was part of the 2007 5A State Champion team. He also played basketball in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) for the Soldiers. As a sophomore, Sullivan was part of the 2005 5A Football State Championship team at Carl Albert. In addition, he played club soccer for the Corinthians in Bellevue, Nebraska and North Oklahoma City Padova. He also excelled in the class room. He was in 4.0 Club and National Honor Society. He received the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and he was selected for the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce Youth Excel program. Sullivan was also awarded the Honor Scholarship at Mid-America Christian University and the Fisher House Scholarship for Military Children.

"We are excited about having Jonathan join our basketball program," Head Men's Basketball Coach Willie Holley said. "Jonathan's passion for the game has a positive impact on everyone around him. His strong character and work ethic will be an inspiration to the team."

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sooner Athletic Conference.