Thursday, December 17
Men's Basketball
Mott CC Schmidt part of 2010 Hall of Fame Class
The 2010 class of the NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame have been announced and Mott Community College coach Steve Schmidt is among the five whow ill be inducted at the NJCAA Men's Basketball Coach Association Banquet in Las Vegas, NV on April 30, 2010.
In 18 seasons at Mott, Steve Schmidt has built arguably the best NJCAA basketball program in the Division II ranks. Since taking over the program in 1991, when it was almost cut by the school's administration, the Bears have never posted a sub-.500 record and have won over 25 game each of the last 14 seasons.
In 2007, he lead Mott to a school record 35-3 record and the program's first of two straight national championships. In 2008, the Bears again won 35 games and finished the season with a 33 game winning streak.
Schmidt also guided the Bears to the 2003 NJCAA Division II Championship and has won a total of ten conference, six district and six region championships. His teams have qualified for the national tournament six times and have advanced to the title game on five occasions.
Scdmidt entered the 2009-10 season wit a 478-115 career record, which ranks 17th among active NJCAA coaches. He has twice been named NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year (2007, 2008) and has coached two NJCAA Divison II Players of the Year (Kevin Tiggs - 2007, Jeremie Simmons - 2008) and 14 All-Americans. Mott CC is currently 8-2 on the season.
Friday, December 11
Men's Basketball
Sinclair's Price notches 100 win in win over University of Pennsylvania JV
Sinclair Community College head men's basketball coach Jeff Price picked up his 100th win at Sinclair on Tuesday night at the famed Palestra in Philadelphia as the Tartan Pride defeated the University of Pennsylvania JV 79-58. Sophomore forward Jason Clardy scored a game high 18 points. Congratulations to Coach Price on his milestone.
Wednesday, December 10
Men's Basketball
Columbus remains number four again this week
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team held on to the number four ranking in this week's NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Poll. The Cougars are 8-0 on the season. Henry Ford Community College moved up four spots this week to number six. The Hawks are 8-0 on the season as well. Mott Community College reentered the top 15 this week at number 14. The Bears are 7-1 on the season and 1-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Oakland Community College is the only Region XII team in the others receiving votes catagory this week. The Raiders are 7-3 overall and 1-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Wednesday, December 10
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds onto number two ranking again
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held onto the number two ranking in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll again this week. The Ocelots are 13-0 on the season and 4-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference and are off until January. Owens Community College moved up one spot this week to number seven in this week's rankings. The Express are 9-2 overall on the season. Six Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is 5-3 on the season, while Edison Community College is 8-1 on the season after their win last night. Lake Michigan College is 6-1 on the season, while Lakeland Community College is 9-2 on the season. Muksegon Community College is 6-3 on the season and Sinclair Community College is 7-2 on the season.
Wednesday, December 10
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University drops to others receiving votes
The Vincennes University women's basketball team has dropped into the other receiving votes catagory in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball poll. The Trailblazers are 10-4 on the season.
Friday, December 4
Men's Basketball
Sinclair men's basketball team serves Thanksgiving dinner
Tuesday the 24th of November, the Sinclair Community College Men’s Basketball Team handed out Turkey and Dressing instead of Dunks and Assist. Before heading home for the Thanksgiving break, members of the Sinclair Community College Men’s Basketball team spent time at the Dayton Boy’s & Girls Club serving a hot Thanksgiving Dinner to all in attendance. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Since 1930, the vision of the Boys & Girls Clubs has grown and changed with the needs of our children and so will the dynamics of our programs and services. The Boys & Girls Club of Dayton provides some 1,000 youth in the Greater Dayton area with a safe and positive place to learn and grow.
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Friday, December 4
Women's Volleyball
Five Region XII players earn All-American honors
Five NJCAA Region XII players have earned NJCAA Division II All-American honors for the 2009 season. Katie Horling, a sophomore middle blocker from Grand Rapids Community College earned First Team All-American Honors. Sophomore liberos Maddie McDonnell of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Morgan Zumberger of Columbus State Community College each earned Second Team All-American honors. Freshman outside hitter Brittany Moncrieff of Oakland Community College and freshman middle blocker Kelsey Cox of St. Clair County Community College earned Honorable Mention All-American honors.
Wednesday, December 2
Men' Soccer
Region XII has two NJCAA Soccer All-Americans
Schoolcraft College goalkeeper Ian McDonald-Wilkins was named a NJCAA Division I First Team All-American today. McDonald Wilkins played in 21 games for the Ocelots racking up 1,690 minutes and a goals against average of 0.43. That led the Nation for goals against average. Hugo Cumina of Delta College was named a NJCAA Division I Third Team All-American. Cumina played in 15 games scoring two goals and three assists on the season.
Wednesday, December 2
Women's Soccer
Sana named Second Team All-American
Schoolcraft College forward Dana Sana was named a NJCAA Division I Second Team All-American. Sana played in nine games this season scoring 13 goals and three assists for 29 points on the season.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College holds at number 2 for the third week
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team held steady at number two for third straight week in the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 10-0 on the season. Owens Community College held onto the number eight ranking for the second staight week. The Express are 7-2 on the season. Five Region XII teams are currently in the others receiving votes catagory. The teams in that catagory are Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-3), Edison Community College (6-1), Lakeland Community College (7-2), Muskegon Community College (5-2) and Sinclair Community College (5-1) are the teams in that catagory.
Tuesday, December 1
Women's Basketball
Vincennes University drops one spot in this week's poll
The Vincennes University women's basketball team dropped on spot in this week's NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers are currently 9-2 on the season.
Tuesday, December 1
Men's Basketball
Columbus State moves up one spot in this week's poll
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team moved up one spot in this week's NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Poll to number four. The Cougars are 7-0 on the season. Henry Ford Community College moved up one spot this week to number ten. The Hawks are 6-0 on the season. Three Region XII teams are in the other receiving votes catagory in this week's rankings. The three teams are Kalamazoo Valley Community College (5-1), Mott Community College (5-1) and Oakland Community College (4-3).